The Bianca V3 is a dual boiler, E61 group head machine with a manual flow control paddle—giving you complete control over your espresso extraction. It’s also tank or plumb-in capable and features an advanced PID, adjustable pre-infusion, and eco modes.

Yes. It comes ready for either. Use the built-in tank or hook it up to a filtered water line—switching is easy, and the machine includes all the parts you'll need.

Filtered, softened, or bottled water with low mineral content (ideally 35–85 ppm hardness) is best. Avoid distilled or reverse osmosis water unless you remineralize it—this protects your machine and ensures consistent flavor.

Backflush with water weekly and with detergent every 2–4 weeks. Clean the group head, portafilter, and screen regularly. Descale only if you're using hard water. Also, lubricate the paddle mechanism every few months for smooth operation.

Yes. It’s a true dual boiler machine, so you can brew and steam simultaneously with zero wait time.

It includes a double-spouted portafilter, bottomless portafilter, baskets, tamper, and even a water softening filter for the reservoir. Just add freshly roasted beans and a quality grinder. You'll also need a milk steaming pitcher if plan on making milk-based drinks.

Yes. 3 years total from Cliff & Pebble. We include a full 1-year manufacturer’s warranty that we extend by 2-years with all new Lelit Bianca V3 purchases, plus our exclusive 365-day return or upgrade guarantee.

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The Bianca V3 has a learning curve, especially if you want to use the flow control paddle. That said, once dialed in, it can be used in a “set it and forget it” style, or with full manual control—great for beginners ready to dive deep.

You can, but we don’t recommend it unless you're using it frequently. The V3 includes ECO modes and wake-up scheduling to make daily use convenient without wasting energy or adding wear.

Absolutely. The Bianca V3 excels with light roasts thanks to its precise PID temperature control, manual flow control paddle, and extended pre-infusion options. These features help extract the nuanced flavors in dense, lightly roasted beans without sourness or under-extraction.

The flow control paddle allows you to manually adjust the pressure and flow of water during extraction. This gives you greater control over how your espresso develops — especially helpful for dialing in complex or lighter roasts, minimizing channeling, and customizing your brew profile.

The Bianca V3 does not include a built-in timer or scheduling feature. However, many users connect the machine to a smart plug to create a custom auto-on schedule. The warm-up time is roughly 20–25 minutes, depending on environment.

From a cold start, the Bianca V3 typically takes around 20–25 minutes to fully heat both boilers and the E61 grouphead. If you're in a rush, you can pull a shot sooner — but for optimal thermal stability, we recommend a full warm-up.

At Cliff & Pebble, we include a 3-year extended warranty on every brand new Lelit Bianca V3. That’s 2 years longer than the standard warranty most dealers offer. It covers parts and labor for manufacturer defects.

Yes! We're the only retailer offering a 365-day in-home trial. If you change your mind within a year — whether you want to upgrade to a different machine or switch to something simpler — we’ve got you covered. We'll even cover return shipping on upgrades.