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LEVA ME SPEECHLESS Leva from La Marzocco reimagines the lever espresso machine. The lever group gives line of sight to the captivating breakthrough mechanics. Leva features groundbreaking design and technology in a mechanical, reliable, and user-friendly machine. The innovative schematic reduces the force required to operate the machine by almost 50 percent compared to a traditional lever machine, while also introducing a safety clutch system. No longer must safety be compromised in order for a café to use lever technology. Leva makes it possible to adjust both the pre-infusion pressure and the maximum extraction pressure delivered by the lever piston, allowing for personalized coffee brewing and consistent shots. After more than 2,500 hours of testing, Leva is setting a new standard for the reliability of a mechanical system. www.lamarzoccousa.com FREE THE TREES Now the only tree you need to make great cold brew is a coffee tree. The earth- friendly folks at Toddy have released the new Tree Free filter, compatible with the Toddy Cold Brew System Commercial Model, which means no more trees turned into filters. The Tree Free filters are more sustainable and compostable than standard paper filters, but they're still strong enough to hold five pounds of wet coffee grounds without tearing. Ever ybody, planet…and plant wins! www.toddycafe.com 51 www.baristamagazine.com