Superkop – manual lever espresso machine, no electricity needed
Grind the coffee, pour in hot water, pull the lever down in five or six steady strokes – and the espresso runs, with no electricity at all.
The Superkop is a minimalist, electricity-free lever espresso machine with a 58 mm portafilter. Lever and portafilter in polished stainless steel, the housing in powder-coated aluminium.
No electricity, with the 58 mm standard
Lever and 58 mm portafilter are polished stainless steel, the internal parts steel, the housing powder-coated aluminium. The polycarbonate water reservoir holds the hot water, so there's no need to preheat – fill it and pull.
The 1:40 lever mechanism
With a displacement ratio of 1:40, you build pressure gently over five to six steady strokes; the shot runs in around 25 to 30 seconds. A one-way valve with a pneumatic spring returns the lever and holds pressure between strokes, and a button releases the pressure at the end. A safety valve opens at 20 bar. The basket holds 18 grams.
Our opinion is one of many.
At a glance
| Type |
manual lever espresso machine (electricity-free) |
| Portafilter |
58 mm, polished stainless steel |
| Housing |
powder-coated aluminium, internal parts in steel |
| Water reservoir |
Polycarbonate (no preheating needed) |
| Mechanism |
1:40 displacement, 5–6 strokes |
| Extraction time |
approx. 25–30 s |
| Safety valve |
opens at 20 bar |
| Capacity |
18 g |
| Brand |
Superkop |
Who it's for
For anyone who wants to pull espresso without electricity, stripped back to the essentials – at home, in the office, or on the road, with no preheating.
Order directly online
Delivery across Switzerland and to Liechtenstein in 2 to 4 working days. Click and Collect in Bern, Gerberngasse 44 or Zurich, Hagenholzstrasse 50b – let us know, and we will check whether the Superkop is currently on display there. Questions: [email protected] or by phone during business hours.
What goes with it
Freshly ground tastes best: electric, from our coffee grinders or by hand, from the hand grinders. For tamping, a tamper, plus fresh espresso beans. Our advisor tool helps with the choice.
Frequently asked questions
Does the Superkop need electricity?
No. It runs entirely without electricity – you fill it with hot water and pull the lever.
Do I need to preheat?
No. The polycarbonate water reservoir keeps the water hot, so no preheating is needed.
Which portafilter fits?
A 58 mm portafilter in polished stainless steel is included; the basket holds 18 grams.
Can I see the Superkop before buying?
That depends on whether the Superkop 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 Superkop is currently there.
Roastery tip
For a dense, rounded espresso, you're spot on with Cozy Chocolate and Nutty Delight – chocolatey, nutty, full-bodied. Anyone after maximum body without acidity goes for Very Nutty; for a fruity, bright experience, it's worth reaching for Wild Peach. That's our recommendation, one of many.
