Lelit Bianca 40th Anniversary – Limited Edition 2026
Lelit Bianca 40th Anniversary – Limited Edition 2026
Lelit Bianca 40th Anniversary – Limited Edition 2026
Lelit Bianca 40th Anniversary – Limited Edition 2026
Lelit Bianca 40th Anniversary – Limited Edition 2026
Lelit Bianca 40th Anniversary – Limited Edition 2026
Lelit Bianca 40th Anniversary – Limited Edition 2026
Lelit Bianca 40th Anniversary – Limited Edition 2026
Lelit Bianca 40th Anniversary – Limited Edition 2026
Lelit Bianca 40th Anniversary – Limited Edition 2026
Lelit Bianca 40th Anniversary – Limited Edition 2026
Lelit Bianca 40th Anniversary – Limited Edition 2026
Lelit Bianca 40th Anniversary – Limited Edition 2026
Lelit Bianca 40th Anniversary – Limited Edition 2026
Lelit Bianca 40th Anniversary – Limited Edition 2026
Lelit Bianca 40th Anniversary – Limited Edition 2026
Lelit Bianca 40th Anniversary – Limited Edition 2026
Lelit Bianca 40th Anniversary – Limited Edition 2026

Lelit Bianca 40th Anniversary – Limited Edition 2026

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Lelit Bianca 40th Anniversary Limited Edition 2026

Four decades of Italian espresso engineering, marked once and never repeated — 1986 machines worldwide, each individually numbered into the steel.

The Lelit Bianca 40th Anniversary is the machine Lelit built to mark forty years, and the run is capped at 1986 units globally — one for every year since the company began. Each machine carries its own number, from 0001 to 1986, micro-punched directly into the steel beneath a commissioned illustration by an Italian artist. Zebrano wood replaces the standard walnut across the paddle, knobs, adjustable feet, handles and portafilters, and the body, water tank, drip tray and wire grate are finished in polished AISI 304 stainless steel.

Underneath the artwork, nothing has been traded away for the sake of appearances. This is the full PL162T specification: dual stainless boilers, a silent rotary pump, dual PID, the LCC display and the patented flow-control lever that made the Bianca the reference point for prosumer espresso. Where most machines give you one pressure for the entire shot, the Bianca hands you the curve — shape it by hand on the paddle, or program the opening phase digitally and repeat it exactly. Once these 1986 are gone, that is the entire population of these machines, permanently.

1986 UnitsWorldwide
Dual BoilerBrew + Steam
Flow ControlZebrano Paddle
Dual PID±0.5°C
🎨 Commissioned Anniversary Artwork 🔢 Numbered 0001–1986 in Steel 🪵 Zebrano Wood Detailing 🎟️ Manual Flow-Control Paddle ♻️ Dual Stainless Boilers 🌡️ Dual PID Control 📊 Dual Manometers ✅ In Stock — Australia
Best for: 🏆 Collectors · ☕ Advanced Home Baristas · 🎯 Pressure Profiling · 🧪 Single-Origin & Light Roasts · 🥛 Milk-Drink Households
Free standard shipping Australia-wide on orders over $200. Standard shipping is $14.95 for orders below $200. Same-day dispatch for orders placed before 2PM, with secured, tracked delivery. Plumbed installation available for Sydney metro areas.
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Key Features of the Bianca 40th Anniversary

🎨 Commissioned Anniversary Illustration

An original artwork by an Italian artist traces flowing forms across the body — movement radiating from a hand holding a single coffee bean.

🔢 Individually Numbered Steel

Each of the 1986 machines carries its own serial, 0001 to 1986, micro-punched into the steel beneath the illustration. Not a plate, not a sticker.

🪵 Zebrano Wood Throughout

Dark-striped hardwood on the paddle, steam and water knobs, adjustable feet, handles and portafilters. No two grain patterns are alike.

🎟️ Manual Flow-Control Paddle

The patented lever on the E61 group gives you real-time pressure profiling, with live manometer feedback as the shot runs.

♻️ Dual Stainless Steel Boilers

Independent 800ml coffee and 1.5L steam boilers let you pull and steam at once, with no trade-off between brew stability and steam power.

🔇 Silent Rotary Pump

A commercial-grade rotary pump instead of the vibratory pump found in most machines at this level — quiet enough to talk over.

What Is Flow Control & Why It Matters

Most espresso machines give you one pressure: whatever the pump makes, for as long as the shot runs. The Bianca lets you change it live, with your hand on the paddle and the group manometer showing exactly what the puck is receiving. You can also program the opening phase digitally through the LCC for repeatability. In practice, that means you can:

  • Open gently at low pressure so the puck saturates evenly before extraction begins — the most effective defence against channelling
  • Ramp to full pressure for the body of the shot
  • Taper off at the end, pulling back before the extraction turns harsh and bitter

The payoff is clarity. Light roasts and single origins that taste thin and sour on a fixed-pressure machine open up completely once you can shape the curve, and dark roasts smooth out. This is the feature people buy a Bianca for — everything else on the spec sheet is excellent, but this is the part that changes how you make coffee.

Complete Technical Specifications

Product Information
Model PL162T — 40th Anniversary Limited Edition
Edition Size 1986 units worldwide, numbered 0001–1986
Serial Marking Micro-punched into the steel beneath the illustration
Manufacturer Lelit — Italy (founded 1986)
Finish Polished AISI 304 stainless steel with Zebrano wood detailing
Category Dual-boiler prosumer espresso machine with manual flow control
Boiler & Group Head
Boiler Type Dual independent stainless steel (coffee + steam)
Coffee Boiler 800ml stainless steel
Steam Boiler 1.5L stainless steel
Group Head E61 thermosiphon with integrated flow-control lever
Group Size / Material 58mm commercial · chrome-plated brass
Flow Control & Pressure Profiling
Manual Flow Control Patented Zebrano-wood lever on the E61 group
Pre-Infusion Manual (paddle) or digital (programmable via LCC)
Brew Pressure 0–9 bar (adjustable via paddle)
Manometers Dual — pump pressure (group) + boiler pressure (steam)
Temperature
PID Control Dual independent PIDs — one per boiler
Temp Display LCC — real-time brew & steam temperatures
Temp Accuracy ±0.5°C via PID
Heat-Up Time ~12–15 minutes
Pump & Steam
Pump Rotary (silent, commercial-grade)
Steam Wand Cool-touch insulated · 4-hole tip included
Hot Water Wand Independent cool-touch insulated hot-water wand
Control & Water
LCC (Lelit Control Center) Manages temperatures, pre-infusion and modes; built-in shot timer
Valves Quick steam and water valves with twist-knob actuators
Water Tank 2.5L removable
Plumb-In Yes — direct plumbing accessories included in the box
Physical & Power
Dimensions (W×D×H) 290 × 500 × 400mm
Weight 26.5kg
Body Polished AISI 304 stainless steel with Zebrano accents
Power 10 AMP · 230–240V / 50Hz
Warranty 12 months parts & labour (Australian, via Di Pacci)

What's in the Box

  • Lelit Bianca 40th Anniversary machine
  • Bottomless portafilter with 18/20g filter
  • Single & double filter baskets
  • Blind filter for backflushing
  • 70L water softener
  • Lelit precise-fit stainless steel tamper with aluminium handle
  • 4-hole steam tip
  • Direct plumbing accessories
  • Group cleaning brush & microfibre cloth
  • Espresso cup rack
  • Coffee measuring spoon

Standard Bianca V3 vs 40th Anniversary

The 40th Anniversary is a finish and provenance edition, not a mechanical revision — identical dual boilers, E61 flow-control group, rotary pump, dual PID and LCC. The differences:

Feature Standard Bianca V3 40th Anniversary (limited)
Availability Ongoing production 1986 units worldwide, then finished
Serial Number Standard production serial Numbered 0001–1986, micro-punched into the steel
Body Stainless, black maple, white maple or gold Commissioned illustration on polished AISI 304
Wood Detailing Walnut Zebrano — paddle, knobs, feet, handles, portafilters
Mechanicals PL162T PL162T — unchanged

Di Pacci recommendation: If you were already buying a Bianca, buy this one — the mechanical package is identical and the allocation won't be repeated. If you already own a V3, treat this as a collector's purchase rather than a performance upgrade, and we'll tell you that honestly before you order.

Pair It With the Right Grinder

The Bianca demands a quality burr grinder to unlock its potential, and flow profiling exposes a mediocre grind instantly. Di Pacci's recommended pairings:

Grinder Burr Why it pairs well
Niche Zero 63mm conical Single-dose, near-zero retention — ideal for flow-profiling experiments
Eureka Mignon Specialita 55mm flat Silent, stepless, excellent espresso clarity
Turin DF64 Gen 2.5 64mm flat Single-dose, ultra-low retention, SSP upgrade path
Mazzer Mini Electronic 58mm flat Commercial-grade, built to last decades
Varia VS3 Gen 2 83mm flat Premium single-dose, competition-grade

Browse the complete home coffee grinder range for more options.

Who This Machine Is For

✓ Ideal if you:
  • Want a Bianca and would rather own the version only 1986 people can
  • Are an intermediate-to-advanced home barista ready to work with flow control
  • Drink single-origin and light roasts and chase clarity
  • Make multiple milk drinks daily (the dual boiler earns its keep)
  • Are stepping up from a single-boiler or heat-exchanger machine
  • Want a plumb-in option for a café-style setup
✗ Consider alternatives if you:
  • Are a beginner — the learning curve is steep; see the Lelit Anna or a heat-exchanger machine
  • Have limited bench space (290×500×400mm, 26.5kg)
  • Don't yet have a quality grinder — budget for one too
  • Want it bundled with a grinder — see the Bianca + Niche Zero or Bianca + Varia VS6 bundles

Lelit Bianca 40th Anniversary — Frequently Asked Questions

How many were made, and can I choose my serial number?

1986 worldwide, matching the year Lelit was founded, each numbered 0001 to 1986 and micro-punched into the steel beneath the illustration. Call us before ordering and we'll tell you what's in our current allocation — we can't guarantee a specific number, but we'll always tell you what's on the shelf.

Is it mechanically different from a standard Bianca V3?

No. It's the full PL162T specification — same dual boilers, same E61 flow-control group, same rotary pump and dual PID. The differences are the artwork, the numbered steel, Zebrano in place of walnut, and the polished AISI 304 finish.

What is Zebrano wood?

A dense West African hardwood with strong dark striping, used here on the paddle, knobs, adjustable feet, handles and portafilters. Every piece has its own grain, so no two machines look identical.

Can it brew and steam at the same time?

Yes — two separate boilers (800ml coffee, 1.5L steam), each with its own PID, so full steam power never costs you brew temperature stability.

What grinder should I pair with it?

A quality burr grinder is essential. Strong pairings include the Niche Zero, Eureka Mignon Specialita, Turin DF64 Gen 2.5, Mazzer Mini Electronic or Varia VS3 — see the pairing table above and our grinder range.

Can it be plumbed in?

Yes, and the direct plumbing accessories are included in the box. You can also run it from the 2.5L removable tank and switch later. Di Pacci can arrange plumbed installation for Sydney metro.

Is it suitable for beginners?

It's best suited to intermediate-to-advanced baristas — flow control and dual PID management take practice. Beginners may prefer the Lelit Anna or a heat-exchanger machine and step up later. Call us on (02) 9758 0760 and we'll give you a straight answer.

Does Di Pacci service Lelit Bianca machines?

Yes — our in-house technicians are authorised Lelit service specialists, with all parts in stock. Book service online or call (02) 9758 0760.

Why Buy the Bianca 40th Anniversary from Di Pacci

Authorised Lelit dealer with genuine Australian stock and full manufacturer warranty, an in-house authorised Lelit service team with all parts in stock, five showrooms (Sydney/Roselands, Melbourne, Perth, Port Macquarie, Queensland), in-store demonstrations, expert grinder-pairing advice, finance options, free shipping over $200, a 12-month parts & labour warranty, and barista training to help you master flow control. Di Pacci Coffee Co. has been in coffee since 2003, with an authorised Lelit service workshop in Australia.

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Shipping Information

FREE COMMERCIAL MACHINE INSTALLATION FOR SYDNEY METRO AREAS.

* We do not install jug rinsers. *


Machine Installations for outside Sydney metro areas or Interstate areas must be booked by calling (02) 9758 0760 ( charges apply ).


Free local installation is available with the purchase of a water filtration system from DiPacci. This offer does not apply to coffee vans or trailers.

PAYMENT OPTIONS

Payment

We accept Afterpay, Zip, PayPal, Visa, MasterCard or American Express.

We also offer easy finance options. Please contact us at support@dipacci.com.au. for further information. You can also call us at (02) 9758 0760

GST Included

GST is already included for all of our product prices. No need to pay extra on top of our product prices.

GST amount will be mentioned in your tax invoice upon purchase.

No transaction Fees

Regardless of the payment method used, no transaction costs will be incurred. We absorb them all.

MACHINE INSTALLATION

FREE COMMERCIAL MACHINE INSTALLATION FOR SYDNEY METRO AREAS.

* We do not install jug rinsers. *


Free local installation is available when water filtration is purchased through DiPacci. This offer does not apply to coffee vans or trailers.

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Machine Installations for outside Sydney metro areas or Interstate areas must be booked by calling (02) 9758 0760 ( charges apply ).

WARRANTY POLICY

New Products

12-24 Months

Used Or Demo Products

3 Months

SHIPPING INFO

Free standard shipping on all orders across Australia when you order is over $200

Our Standard Shipping Cost Is $14.95 for orders below $200. Freight charges may apply to non-metro areas and bulky items.

Same Day dispatch for orders placed before 2PM

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EXCHANGE OR RETURNS

Our Returns & Warranty Policy outlines your rights as regulated by the Australian Consumer Law and other relevant laws.

Customer Error Returns:
We are able to return the product for a refund if the packaging remains intact and the item has not been unboxed. Kindly notify us within 14 days of the date of delivery. If your item is unused and unboxed, we can issue a refund, minus a restocking & handling fee of 30% of the invoiced value, provided that we are notified within 14 days of the delivery date. The product must be returned at store or shipped by customer at their own cost. The refund or credit will be processed after the item has been returned and inspected to ensure that it is in re sellable condition. The product needs to be returned safely by the customer.

Faulty Products

Of course, nothing in this returns policy limits or excludes any guarantees, warranties, representations or conditions implied or imposed by law, including the Australian Consumer Law ("ACL") (or any liability under them) which by law may not be limited or excluded. If you are a "consumer" under the ACL, the following notice applies to you:

"Our goods come with warranties and guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law ("Consumer Guarantees"). You are entitled to a replacement or a refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure."

For more info, please visit our Returns Policy

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