Strietman

Overview

Strietman is a small-scale manufacturer of premium manual lever espresso machines and precision coffee tools designed for home baristas. Based in the Netherlands, it focuses on bespoke, handcrafted equipment emphasizing material quality, manual operation, and engineering innovation.¹²⁷

History

Strietman was founded by Wouter Strietman around 2012 in Eindhoven, Netherlands. The company has produced models like the CT1 and CT2, with the CT2 as the third iteration targeted at espresso enthusiasts. It maintains a made-to-order production in small batches.²⁷

Product Lines

Manufacturing

Products are designed, built, and finished in-house in the Netherlands. Handmade from solid brass, stainless steel, copper, and wood in small batches on a made-to-order basis with a 3-week lead time.¹²⁷

Notable Products

• Strietman CT2 - Premium manual lever espresso machine handmade in the Netherlands with bottomless portafilter, IMS filters, and heat-retaining lid.
• Strietman CT1 - Early model manual lever espresso machine noted for exceptional workmanship and build quality.

Reputation

Enthusiasts and professionals praise Strietman machines for outstanding build quality, thermal stability, ease of repair, and aesthetic design as functional art. They are admired by purists seeking full extraction control, often compared favorably to classics like La Pavoni. Criticisms are minimal in discussions, though the focus on single espresso limits versatility for milk drinks.²³⁴