Lelit | Anna (PL41TEM)

Lelit Anna PL41TEM, Compact Prosumer Espresso Machine with PID

The Lelit Anna PL41TEM is the entry point into prosumer espresso, done properly. PID temperature control, a 58mm commercial portafilter, and a compact footprint small enough to fit where most kitchens actually have space. It's the machine for the move from a pod system or a supermarket espresso maker into the grown-up end of home coffee, without paying for features you won't use yet.

Simple, well-built, and quick to heat up. Does the job the same way every time.

PID temperature control and display

The T in PL41TEM is for PID temperature control, the feature that sets this Anna apart from both the base PL41EM and the LED-interface PL41LEM. Where the LEM uses simple red and green ready indicators, the TEM has a proper display that lets you set and monitor brew temperature directly. A PID keeps that temperature locked where you set it, shot after shot, instead of drifting with ambient conditions or cycle timing. Adjustable in small increments, so lighter roasts can run hotter and darker ones eased down.

For anyone dialling in coffee at home, this is the single feature that makes shots consistent.

58mm commercial portafilter

The Anna uses the same 58mm commercial-standard portafilter as the Victoria, Elizabeth, and every proper prosumer machine in the Lelit range. That means any tamper, distributor, or precision basket you buy now carries forward if you upgrade later. No wasted accessories.

Compact footprint

At 23cm wide, the Anna is one of the smallest single-boiler prosumer espresso machines on the market. Fits under most kitchen cabinets, doesn't crowd the counter, and leaves room for a grinder next to it. For small kitchens or shared flats, this is often the difference between buying a prosumer machine and giving up.

Ready in a few minutes

Fast heat-up compared to heavier prosumer machines. Flip it on while you grind, and it's ready by the time you've weighed in the beans and dialled in. No half-hour warm-up rituals.

Espresso, cappuccino, and everything in between

Single boiler with a thermosiphon brew circuit and a steam wand for milk. It won't pull shots and steam at the same time, for that, the Elizabeth's dual boiler is the next step up, but for one or two drinks at a time, the Anna handles both comfortably.

The honest entry point to prosumer espresso

If the Victoria or Elizabeth are more machine than you need or more money than you want to spend right now, the Anna PL41TEM is where Lelit's range starts. Same 58mm group standard, same build philosophy, just in the simplest, smallest, most affordable package with proper programmable temperature control.

Choosing between the three Anna variants

The Anna comes in three versions, all sharing the same 58mm commercial portafilter, compact 23cm footprint, and build quality. The difference is in the controls and features:

PL41EM, the base model. No display, no PID, analogue operation. The most affordable way into the Anna range and the smallest proper 58mm prosumer espresso machine Lelit makes.

PL41LEM, the updated non-PID Anna. LED interface with red and green ready indicators, improved steam strength, brew pressure gauge, and a 3-way valve for easier cleaning. Meaningful everyday improvements over the EM without the cost of PID control.

PL41TEM, the Anna with PID temperature control and a proper display for setting and monitoring brew temperature. Locks temperature shot after shot, adjustable in small increments to suit different roasts. The version to buy if consistent temperature matters to you, which, for most people dialling in espresso, it does.

All three use the same 58mm portafilter standard, so accessories carry across. The decision comes down to how much control you want over the shot, and how much you're willing to pay for it.