Lelit Mara X – E61 heat exchanger with stable brew temperature
The group head is warm, the pressure gauge shows the boiler pressure, and while the espresso runs, the steam is already on standby for the milk. The Lelit Mara X is an E61 heat exchanger machine with a brew temperature that's unusually stable for its type – and it stays surprisingly compact.
Its specially controlled heat exchanger system aims for an espresso shot at a temperature you'd otherwise expect from a single boiler machine, while the steam stays directly available. For many, it's the smallest fully fledged E61 heat exchanger machine. Espresso is complex, but it's not rocket science – the coffee has to taste good to you. Our opinion is one of many.
At a glance
| Type |
E61 heat exchanger with HX probe system for faster heat-up of the group head |
| Boiler |
1.8 L stainless steel |
| Pre-infusion |
Mechanical |
| Temperature |
3 base settings (warm / hot / extra hot) |
| Pump |
Vibration pump, extra quiet |
| Display |
2 pressure gauges for boiler and brew pressure, LED indicator (ready / low water) |
| Safety |
Safety valve and thermostat, regulated overpressure valve |
| Wands |
Steam and water wand |
| Filter baskets |
IMS filter baskets |
| Heat-up time |
around 20 minutes (typical for an E61 heat exchanger) |
| Housing |
Brushed stainless steel, several colours |
| Brand |
Lelit |
Who it's made for
For anyone looking for a compact E61 heat exchanger machine with a stable brew temperature who combines espresso and milk drinks in one sitting. Freshly ground makes a big difference – you'll find suitable coffee grinders with us, and a barista scale helps you hit your 1:2 ratio.
See it in our showroom
Whether the Lelit Mara X is currently on display at our showrooms – in Bern at Gerberngasse 44 and in Zurich Oerlikon at Hagenholzstrasse 50b – we are happy to check for you if you get in touch. With every new coffee machine from CHF 1'500, a private barista introduction course of around 60 minutes is included – in Bern, Zurich or online, for up to two people from the same household or company attending together. The course must take place within one month of delivery; after that, the entitlement expires. Get in touch with us for the course and we'll find a date together. Financing is available.
Frequently asked questions
What makes the temperature of the Lelit Mara X so stable?
A specially controlled heat exchanger system with HX probes aims for an espresso shot at a constant temperature you'd otherwise expect from a single boiler machine, while the steam stays directly available. Three base settings (warm, hot, extra hot) cover light to dark roasts.
Is the Lelit Mara X suitable for milk drinks?
Yes. As a heat exchanger, it provides steam directly, so you can pull a shot and steam milk without switching over. The 1.8-litre stainless steel boiler supplies the steam reserve for it.
Can I see the Lelit Mara X live before I buy it?
That depends on whether the Lelit Mara X is on display right now. Our showrooms in Bern (Gerberngasse 44) and Zurich Oerlikon (Hagenholzstrasse 50b) show a wide selection, but not our entire range – it is too large for that, and the display changes. Drop us a quick line at [email protected] before your visit, and we will check whether the Lelit Mara X is currently there.
What accessories come with the Lelit Mara X?
In the box you'll find several IMS filter baskets for different doses and a blind basket for backflushing. The control knobs, lever and tamper are made of maple wood.
