Newton Espresso

Newton Espresso is a New Zealand company founded in 2016 in Hawke’s Bay, where every machine is still hand-assembled. It makes manual lever espresso machines: the barista pulls the lever, so pressure and extraction stay under direct control, operation is silent and maintenance stays limited.

The current model, the Brua3 Max, is aimed at home baristas and small kitchens, with a naked portafilter that lets the extraction be watched as it happens. The company sells internationally and publishes free brewing guides, positioning the machine as a way to drink better coffee at home without spending at the café every day.