Crema Coffee Products | Replacement Steam Lever for Breville Espresso Machines | Brushed Silver | Fits the Barista Express, Infuser, Barista Pro

Es un magnífico accesorio muy cómodo muy práctico y embellece tu cafetera

Best looking upgrade that you can do with a Breville espresso machine (I have the Infuser). Not only does it look great but it also makes turning the steam on/off better ergonomically.

I have been struggling to justify this with the fact that the knob is difficult to turn, blah blah blah. Finally I just decided to “own it” and say I love it because it looks cool. It’s cool to pull the lever back instead of twisting that stupid little knob.Is it worth what they charge? No. Am I unhappy I purchased it? Absolutely not. Would I recommend it to others? I love mine, but you have to answer whether is is right for you.As for what it is, it is as high quality as it can be. If felt good coming out of the box. It feels solid when I turn on the steam. It’s not necessary. You do this because you want to.The labor that it takes to install is kind of a right of passage too. It’s by no means a simple install. The videos make it look far simpler, and in truth it isn’t that tough. It’s just oddly tough for just installing a new lever. The screw holes in the back are simple enough, and they lul you into a false sense of security.The screws on the underside are recessed in some tights, deep holes, and it took me a while to find a screw driver that would do the job. Most of my screwdrivers have replaceable bits, and that won’t fit down the hole. My skinnier screwdrivers weren’t deep enough. When I finally had a bit skinny enough ti fit, the handle was too long to allow the bit to get in. Adding to the frustration, the screw in the area where the tamper goes has a reasonably strong magnet that wants to pull your screwdriver when you are trying to get it up there.Finally, the little plastic tab you have to depress to release the old handle make sense once you have it out, but I was just poking around blindly until it came out and was able to finally see what I should have been doing.None of this is the fault of the product but it is part of the experience. Once you have completed it, it will add to the pride you have in this little espresso machine that now has a cool, expensive handle, and you will likely love it as much as I do.

looks great and heavyLoved it

This steam lever is solid and very well made. It makes use of the steam wand and hot water so much easier and more controllable, especially for arthritic fingers. The design makes it look as though it is original equipment and fitting is relatively easy