New Denver based prosumer spring lever espresso machine on horizon.
https://www.instagram.com/p/B_Ddek7p_0x ... ONudJ_m34w
Specs here: https://www.odysseyespresso.com/products. Estimated price of $800.
FAQ: https://www.odysseyespresso.com/faq
I have no affiliation with the seller. Found out about machine via FB group from Claudio of Lever Fever group.
Odyssey Espresso (OE-1 Lever prototype)
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Looks pretty. They cite 2-ounce shots from what looks like a very short-throw lever. How do they get a piston, seals, and a spring in that group and still pull 2-ounces? It must have a wide basket; 58mm would be nice to allow the use of stock e61 PFs.
Well it is shiny, but something in the design looks a bit off to me. Maybe I'm too used to looking at certain other levers of a similar design. I also hope they can make a go of it.michael_pl wrote:Whoa. That's pretty. Hopefully he can achieve his goal of an affordable option!
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- Jake_G
- Team HB
Agreed...
Issues I see:
Cheers!
- Jake
Issues I see:
- No thermal connection between the group and "boiler" (tell me it's not a thermoblock...)
- Single dipper tube between group and "boiler" - no thermosyphon to heat the group in lieu of a direct connection.
- Horizontal plate connection between group and body - no rigidity when pulling lever.
- Pavoni-sized group contains a spring? If you say so...
Cheers!
- Jake
- JohnB.
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You can see the group broken down in one of the Instagram pics & the spring is shown. Looks like a spring lever Cremina at a very reasonable price. The Cremina works best with a thermal break between the boiler connection & group plus that top plate holding the group will be heated by the boiler. Considering the size of the spring I doubt that top plate will move when pulling shots. Looks pretty nice to me. If the price comes in anywhere near the $800 mentioned you can kiss the new & used Cremina market goodbye.
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- Jake_G
- Team HB
Right you are!
I retract my previous statements. It seems that there is not enough swept volume to pull a 2 oz shot, but I'm sure there is. The top plate being an extension of the boiler cap and incorporating the bayonet for the portafilter is pretty cool. I stand by your assessment, John. Thanks for pointing out the other photos. Just saw the one and jumped to conclusions (and it would seem they were not merited!).
Cheers!
- Jake
**Edit**
I just noticed that the spring is recessed into the piston, which is what is allowing such a compact group.
Ok.
I'm on board.
This is cool.
I retract my previous statements. It seems that there is not enough swept volume to pull a 2 oz shot, but I'm sure there is. The top plate being an extension of the boiler cap and incorporating the bayonet for the portafilter is pretty cool. I stand by your assessment, John. Thanks for pointing out the other photos. Just saw the one and jumped to conclusions (and it would seem they were not merited!).
Cheers!
- Jake
**Edit**
I just noticed that the spring is recessed into the piston, which is what is allowing such a compact group.
Ok.
I'm on board.
This is cool.
I am looking forward to this - been interested in experimenting and learning on a lever for some time.
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Now THAT'S what I call cup clearance, yo! What an interesting machine, with temp control, 58mm, steam capability, and Strietman-esque profile. I'm digging the wood paneling too. Following this for sure!

Being an unofficial member of the Cremina Cult, I see nothing in this small startup that will effect the marketplace of fifty years of Swiss craftmanshipJohnB. wrote:If the price comes in anywhere near the $800 mentioned you can kiss the new & used Cremina market goodbye.

- Chert
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When I first saw OE-1, I thought Doug and Barb had cooked up something exciting other than grinders.
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