New Beans, Bad Shot?

New Beans, Bad Shot?

How to Dial in Roast Levels on Your Manual LeverWe’ve all been there: You finally dialed in your machine perfectly. Then you buy a new bag of beans, run the exact same routine, and... yuck. It’s so...

The 58mm Standard

The 58mm Standard

Why We Built the Aleman 2S Around Professional ExtractionHi everyone! We're AlemanLab, the makers of your manual lever espresso machines. Many new owners get our Aleman 2S and immediately ask: “Why...

AlemanLabAleman Micro Manual Espresso Machine

Aleman Micro Manual Espresso Machine

just how compact can an espresso machine be while still extracting the most flavorful espresso?To achieve this goal, we tested base weights, lever thicknesses and lengths, and coffee beans from aro...