Lelit Kate PL82T – Espresso Machine with Built-in Grinder and 38 mm Conical Burrs
Buy the Lelit Kate PL82T in Switzerland: single boiler with built-in grinder, 38 mm conical burrs, LELIT58 group and LCC with OLED display in one housing.
Lelit describes the Kate as a union of aesthetics and function: an espresso machine that is ready within minutes and a coffee grinder in a small space. According to Lelit, it is designed and made in Italy.
Features of the Lelit Kate PL82T
Built-in coffee grinder
The built-in grinder is controlled via the LCC. You set the grind times for one and two doses and start it with a single or double press on the control panel in the grinding area. The display also shows the dose count.
LCC – Lelit Control Center
Via the LCC with its graphic OLED display, you activate pre-infusion and set the automatic cleaning program and the stand-by time according to the CEI EN 50564 standard. The display shows brew time and coffee, hot water and steam temperature. If the tank runs out of water, it shows this and switches automatically to reserve mode.
Pressure gauge
The backlit pressure gauge shows the pressure during extraction. According to Lelit, the green zone marks the optimal range between 8 and 12 bar and helps you see whether the steps before the shot worked out.
38 mm conical burrs, stepless
The grinder works with conical burrs 38 mm in diameter. You adjust the grind size micrometrically and steplessly via the knob on the side. The 350 g bean hopper sits on the outside so that, according to Lelit, the beans do not overheat.
The Details in Daily Use
Multidirectional wand
The multidirectional wand with scald protection delivers hot water and steam for frothing milk. You start both functions via the buttons on the front and the rotary knob on the side.
Coffee Slide
The portafilter has a Coffee Slide spout that does not touch the work surface when you put it down. The angled handle gives stability while tamping.
Satin stainless steel housing
The housing is made entirely of satin stainless steel, resistant to corrosion and heat. The drip tray with wire grid keeps the work surface clean and catches water and coffee residue.
3-way solenoid valve
The 3-way solenoid valve controls the water path from the pump to the group during and after the shot and sends excess water directly into the drip tray. This leaves the puck drier, and the machine stays cleaner after each shot and during cleaning.
Room for mugs
The distance between the group and the drip tray is large enough for bigger cups and mugs as well.
Single Boiler and Grinder in Daily Use
The Kate heats espresso and steam from the same 300 ml brass boiler. For a cappuccino, you first pull the espresso, then switch to steam temperature and froth the milk. A single boiler is not only meant for espresso drinkers, it just asks for this order.
Lelit states a heat-up time of under 10 minutes. We allow a single boiler around 15 minutes so that the group is warmed through as well. For us, grinders are like engines in cars: subjective, and there is no objectively best one. As a starting point for extraction, we recommend a 1:2 weight ratio, so from 18 g of ground coffee about 36 g of espresso, and from there by taste. Our opinion is one of many. You can find more about heating systems in our Deep Dive: Single Boiler, Heat Exchanger, Dual Boiler.
At a Glance
| Model | Lelit Kate PL82T |
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| Heating system | Single boiler, brass boiler, 300 ml |
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| Grinder | Built-in, conical burrs Ø 38 mm, stepless micrometric grind adjustment via side knob, adjustable grind times for 1 and 2 doses |
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| Bean hopper | 350 g, external |
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| Brew group | LELIT58, compatible with LELIT58 barista tools, 3-way solenoid valve |
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| Controls | LCC with high-resolution OLED graphic display, backlit stainless steel buttons |
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| Settings | Coffee and steam temperature, grind time, pre-infusion on/off, automatic cleaning program, Celsius/Fahrenheit, stand-by |
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| Displays | Brew time (chronometer), coffee, steam and hot water temperature, low water with reserve mode, warm-up and ready status, dose counter |
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| Pressure gauge | Backlit, green zone 8–12 bar |
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| Steam and hot water | Multidirectional wand with scald protection |
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| Water tank | 2.5 l |
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| Heat-up time | According to Lelit under 10 minutes, we recommend around 15 minutes |
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| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 34 × 38 × 44 cm according to the Lelit website (technical data sheet: 34 × 38 × 41.5 cm) |
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| Weight | 14.4 kg according to the Lelit website (technical data sheet: 12 kg) |
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| Housing | Brushed stainless steel, drip tray with wire grid, wide cup warmer |
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| Voltage | 230 V, 50 Hz |
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| Included | LELIT58 portafilter with 2-cup Coffee Slide spout and design handle, IMS basket 1 dose (9–11 g), IMS basket 2 doses (14–18 g), IMS blind basket, tamper, coffee scoop, 35 l water filter, cup riser for espresso cups |
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| Manufacturer | Lelit, Castegnato (Brescia), Italy |
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Who the Kate Is Made For
For anyone who wants machine and grinder in one device, because there is no room for two or because the way in the morning should be short. You can add a separate grinder at any time later. If you are torn between heating systems, the coffee machine advisor tool narrows it down in a few steps. The brand's full lineup is in the Lelit Collection.
For dosing by weight: Normcore compact and precise, Acaia with app and flow-rate display, both in the coffee scales. For milk drinks, the Normcore Pitcher and the pitchers from Weber Workshops are in the milk pitchers. For puck prep, you will find the Normcore Spring-Loaded Tamper and the tampers from Weber Workshops in the tampers. If a separate grinder joins later: affordable and precise, the Varia VS3 or Comandante C40, with more features the Varia VS6, Weber Workshops EG-1 or Option-O Lagom, all in the coffee grinders.
You can arrange a free consultation appointment in the showroom, by phone or virtually. If you want to compare several machines and grinders side by side, book the espresso machine and grinder comparison in the showroom in Bern or Zurich. Both are an option, not a requirement. You can let us know your preferred model beforehand at [email protected].
Frequently Asked Questions about the Lelit Kate PL82T
Which heating system does the Lelit Kate PL82T have?
A single boiler with a brass boiler (300 ml). Espresso and steam come one after the other from the same boiler. Lelit states a heat-up time of under 10 minutes, we allow it around 15 minutes so that the group is warmed through as well.
Do I need a separate grinder for the Lelit Kate PL82T?
No. The grinder with 38 mm conical burrs is built in, the bean hopper holds 350 g, and you set the grind times for one and two doses in the LCC. You can add a separate grinder at any time later.
How do I adjust the grind size on the Lelit Kate PL82T?
Via the knob on the side of the grinder, which according to Lelit is stepless and micrometric.
How much space does the Lelit Kate PL82T need?
34 cm width and 38 cm depth. Lelit gives the height as 44 cm on its website and 41.5 cm in the technical data sheet. Allow some room above for filling the bean hopper and water tank.
Can I see the Lelit Kate PL82T before buying?
That depends on whether it is currently on display. In our showrooms in Bern (Gerberngasse 44) and Zurich Oerlikon (Hagenholzstrasse 50b) we show a large selection, but not the entire range. Write to us before your visit at [email protected], and we will check whether the Kate is there.
How quickly do you deliver the Lelit Kate PL82T?
Within 2–5 working days, throughout Switzerland and to Liechtenstein. Click & Collect is possible in Bern and Zurich, and so is financing. We answer questions by email or by phone during business hours, more at coffeecoachingclub.ch.
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