The LĒVO II+ is a countertop appliance for preparing botanical infusions, with separate Dry, Activate and Infuse cycles. This profile covers the new Licorice Black machine, SKU LEVO2P-LICORICE. Its useful proposition is straightforward: adjustable heating, a contained herb basket and push-button dispensing in one appliance. The purchase question is whether that arrangement earns its counter space in your actual cooking routine.
LĒVO lists a 16-fluid-ounce liquid capacity and dimensions of approximately 7 by 8 by 13 inches. The direct store offered this exact configuration for $329.99 on October 21, 2026. It is the standalone machine, distinct from the gummy-making kits and larger accessory bundles shown nearby. This is a source-based equipment profile; High Rise has not tested its temperature accuracy, extraction efficiency or long-term reliability.
What the II+ changes about the work
Think of the II+ as a preparation station. It holds botanicals in a removable pod while a separate reservoir holds the infusion liquid. The controls let you select a cycle and adjust time and temperature. Once the infusion is finished, a button releases liquid through the dispensing system into your container. It does not eliminate loading, measuring, cleaning or choosing an appropriate recipe.
That distinction matters if you already own cannabis hardware. A grinder prepares material mechanically; a vaporizer or e-rig serves a different use entirely. Our dry-herb vaporizer and e-rig comparison explains those categories. Neither should be treated as a substitute for a kitchen infuser because all three involve cannabis or heat. Start with the task you actually want to perform.
The exact machine and its included parts
The manufacturer’s Licorice Black listing identifies the model as LĒVO II PLUS. The plus sign matters when finding instructions and replacement components. Older LĒVO II listings, refurbished machines and current II+ packages can appear together in searches. Match the full model name and seller configuration before comparing prices.
The II+ manual identifies a ceramic-coated reservoir with silicone nozzle, an herb pod with cap, a pod protector, a silicone stirrer and a lid filter. The maker’s II+ spare-parts kit further identifies the reservoir as stainless steel with a ceramic coating and the drain tube as having a screw connection. These are useful component details, rather than a vague promise of easy cleanup.
Do not count every object in a lifestyle photograph as included equipment. The standalone selection does not become a gummy-making kit because molds, mixes or finished food appear elsewhere on the page. The manufacturer offers those packages separately. Check the selected package name before paying for accessories you do not need or assuming that ingredients arrive with the appliance.
Capacity is a working constraint
The current II+ specification is two cups, or 16 fluid ounces, of liquid. That is reservoir capacity, not a promised finished yield or a botanical weight allowance. Follow the physical maximum-fill marking and the II+ instructions when setting up a batch. Do not transfer the capacity figure from an older model’s help article simply because its name looks almost identical.
Before buying, write down the batch sizes you actually expect to make. If most recipes exceed the stated reservoir capacity, splitting them becomes part of the process. The II+ manual specifies 5–16 fluid ounces of liquid for routine infusion and requires the pod contents to be fully submerged. A very small recipe still has to meet those conditions. The maximum capacity alone is not the whole working range.
The listed height also deserves a tape measure. A 13-inch appliance can fit beneath a shelf while leaving too little access above it. Allow room to open the lid, remove the reservoir and position a receiving container below the dispenser. Those are practical clearance checks, not extra dimensions published by LĒVO. Measure your own counter arrangement before deciding where it will live.
Three cycles, separate decisions
Dry, Activate and Infuse are separate controls, not one universal recipe button. The official II+ manual explains their setup and limits. It specifically keeps liquids out of the reservoir during Dry and Activate. Infusion is the stage that combines the prepared botanicals with the appropriate carrier liquid. Choose settings for the actual ingredients instead of copying a number from an unrelated recipe.
The manual lists adjustable upper limits of 175°F and ten hours for Dry, 275°F and two hours for Activate, and 200°F and ten hours for Infuse. These are control limits, not recommended settings for every material. It also allows roughly 15–30 minutes for warm-up, depending on conditions. Budget preparation and cleaning time alongside the selected cycle.
Buttons for cycle selection, time, temperature, pause, start and dispense appear on the machine itself. That gives buyers a concrete interface to inspect. Consider whether you can comfortably read the display and reach the controls where the appliance will stand. A phone app or recipe calculator should not distract from the physical interactions you will repeat each time.
Preparation remains your job
The II+ does not replace every tool at the preparation stage. You still choose the ingredients and prepare them according to the relevant instructions. Avoid assuming that a finer grind automatically improves an infusion. A machine with a basket and dispensing path should be used as its manufacturer directs, rather than treated like a container that accepts any texture without consequence.
High Rise’s electric versus manual grinder guide helps separate the mechanism from the marketing. A motor can remove a particular hand movement; it does not decide which preparation suits the next device. That same principle applies here. Heating automation is useful only when the loading, recipe and cleanup steps still make sense to the person using it.
The Flower Mill 3.5-inch Pro Mill illustrates the distinction within the existing Product library. It is a mechanical preparation tool with a plate system, while the LĒVO handles heating and liquid infusion. This is a comparison of functions, not a claim that the two are a manufacturer-approved pairing or that an additional grinder is necessary to buy with the II+.
Cleaning access is part of the purchase
The removable reservoir, nozzle, pod and stirrer give you specific pieces to clean. The manual permits top-rack dishwasher cleaning for the reservoir and attached nozzle, with smaller components handled as directed, or washing by hand. Let the machine cool first. Dishwasher-safe removable components do not mean the electrical housing belongs in the sink or dishwasher.
Make room for the complete maintenance sequence when assessing convenience. You need somewhere to set removed parts, inspect the dispensing path and let components dry. A cupboard full of appliances can make even a simple cleanup awkward. The practical advantage of removable parts is access; the actual time and effort still depend on your setup and what you have made.
Keep the manual with the machine’s exact model information. Cleaning advice for a different LĒVO generation should not silently become instructions for this one. If a nozzle, seal or reservoir appears damaged, use the maker’s support route before improvising a replacement. A component that looks similar in a thumbnail may use a different connection.
The lid filter has an unresolved care conflict
LĒVO says the II+ uses a coconut-husk activated-carbon filter for odor control. Its replacement-filter page lists a two-pack, a usage life of up to 40 hours per filter and an on-screen replacement reminder. Those are manufacturer statements. They do not establish complete odor containment in every room or with every ingredient.
There is a real contradiction in the care instructions. The II+ manual says not to wash or rinse the lid filter. The replacement-filter page says to clean it under running water and let it dry. Until LĒVO clarifies which instruction applies to your filter, follow the machine manual’s no-rinse direction and contact support. Do not include the filter with the washable food-contact parts.
The replacement kit also deserves a close read: the spare-parts kit excludes the lid filter. Buying that kit therefore does not automatically restock the filter. Keep the two replacement needs separate in your budget. A reminder on the display is helpful, but it still leaves an owner responsible for obtaining and fitting the correct part.
Support, returns and realistic ownership costs
The manufacturer’s warranty and return policy provides a one-year limited warranty for eligible original purchasers with valid proof of purchase. It covers defects in materials and workmanship under normal use. Accidental damage, misuse, unauthorized repairs and unauthorized seller purchases are among the exclusions. Keep the receipt and seller identity with the model information.
For direct-store orders, the policy describes a 30-day return window from receipt, with applicable restocking fees. Purchases from other authorized retailers follow that retailer’s return policy. Do not confuse a return window with unlimited trial use or treat a limited warranty as accidental-damage insurance. Optional LĒVO Care plans are separate choices shown at purchase.
The $329.99 machine price is only one part of the decision. Account for ingredients, suitable receiving containers and eventual replacement parts. Taxes, delivery charges and optional extras depend on the order. There is no verified payback period here: savings would depend on what you make, how often you use the machine and what you would otherwise buy.
Who should put it on the shortlist?
The II+ is worth considering when you want a dedicated household infusion appliance with adjustable cycles and controlled dispensing. Its documented two-cup capacity makes batch planning central to that choice. It is less convincing if the main problem is simply preparing flower, if you need much larger batches, or if you lack space to load and clean it comfortably.
Buy on the workflow you can verify: exact model, useful capacity, included components, accessible controls and a support path. Treat odor elimination, break-proof construction and guaranteed results as claims requiring more evidence than a product page. The strongest case for the LĒVO II+ is the specific work it combines, not a promise that a countertop machine removes every variable from the kitchen.