Lelit water tank Anna and Anita – 2.6 litres with a large opening
The jug reaches the rim without aiming, the water runs in, and when rinsing, your hand reaches right down to the bottom.
The design, wide open at the top, makes all the difference. Refilling is quicker, and when cleaning you can reach everywhere instead of working through a narrow flap. That's not a big promise, just a small thing you notice every morning.
What a clean tank has to do with the cup
The tank holds the solvent that makes the flavour. More than 90 percent of the finished espresso is water, and which of the more than 800 compounds in coffee dissolve depends on what is already dissolved in it. A mineral content of between 50 and 100 mg per litre is considered the range where both come together: aromas that come through, and limescale that stays within limits.
A container you can really wipe out stays neutral for longer. Biofilm and deposits in a spot no hand can reach will eventually show up in the taste – quietly, but they're there. That's our observation and one of many.
The tank belongs to the EM series. For the Mara X and the Bianca, as well as for the VIP models with float, there are different designs, which we stock separately.
At a glance
| Type |
Water tank with large opening |
| Capacity |
2.6 litres |
| Item number |
PLA8330 |
| Brand |
Lelit |
| Compatible with |
Lelit PL41EM, PL41LEM, PL41TEM, PL41Plus, PL42EMI, PL42TEMD |
| In the box |
1 water tank |
| Other designs |
Mara X and Bianca, as well as VIP models with float, each have their own tanks |
Who this tank is for
For anyone with an Anna, an Anita or a PL41Plus who wants to replace the tank or switch to the open design. Fitting takes a minute and needs no tools.
Nobody needs a new water tank. You either want it – or you don't. If you want it, you know why, and that's entirely enough.
What goes with it
If you're working on the water path, you'll usually soon be working on the puck too. When tamping, an evenly compressed coffee bed decides whether the water passes through evenly. For anyone who wants an affordable, precise tamper: the spring-loaded one from Normcore. If you want more manufacturing depth and feel in the hand: Weber Workshops.
On top of that, the basket fundamentally changes the aroma profile – with tighter holes the cup becomes denser, with more open ones it becomes clearer. The selection is under precision baskets and filter baskets. You'll find more accessories for the brand in the Lelit collection.
Frequently asked questions
Does this water tank fit my machine?
It's specified for the Lelit PL41EM, PL41LEM, PL41TEM, PL41Plus, PL42EMI and PL42TEMD – i.e. the series around Anna and Anita. It doesn't fit the Mara X, Bianca or the VIP models. If you're unsure, send us the item number or the rating plate of your machine at [email protected] – we'll check the fit before you order.
What's the benefit of the large opening?
Two things: refilling is quicker because you don't have to aim the jug carefully, and cleaning is more thorough because your hand reaches right down to the bottom.
How much water does it hold?
2.6 litres.
How does it differ from the other Lelit tanks?
There are three separate designs: this one for the EM series with 2.6 litres, one for the Mara X and Bianca with 2.5 litres, and one with a float for the VIP models and the Mara PL62. They aren't interchangeable.
Can I see the product before buying?
Our showrooms in Bern (Gerberngasse 44) and Zurich (Hagenholzstrasse 50b) show a wide selection, but not our entire range – the display changes. Drop us a quick line at [email protected] before your visit, and we will check whether the product you have in mind is currently there.
How long does delivery take?
2 to 4 working days to Switzerland and Liechtenstein. Click and Collect in Bern and Zurich Oerlikon is also possible.
Roastery tip
With fresh water and a clean tank, dense roasts come through most clearly. Cozy Chocolate and Nutty Delight from our coffee roastery bring caramel, chocolate and nuts with plenty of body. For maximum body with no acidity at all: Very Nutty. And as a discovery for the curious: Wild Peach, fruity and lively. Our recommendation is one of many; any other bean works too.
Questions about fit: [email protected] – by phone during business hours
Showrooms: Bern, Gerberngasse 44 and Zurich Oerlikon, Hagenholzstrasse 50b
Delivery: 2–4 working days – Switzerland and Liechtenstein
