Coffee Espresso Machine – Gourmet Coffee At Home

 

Ever imagine what Starbucks would be like if it didn't have an espresso machine? The famous coffee spot just wouldn't seem the same. So, where did this machine originate from and who do we thank for this convenience of "foam" coffee? An espresso is nothing more then coffee that is brewed by mixing hot water with ground up coffee beans. Believe it or not, the coffee espresso machine has been in existence for almost 100 years.

A common misconception is that the first machine was invented in Italy. This is not the case, rather, in 1822, a French entrepreneur named Louis Bernard Rabaut first developed a fast coffee machine. This machine passed pressurized steam and water through a filter lined with coffee beans. In 1855, Mr. Edward Loy Sel de Santias took his newly developed full-size espresso machine to a Paris Exposition. While at the event he brewed "fast coffee" at a rate of 2,000 cups per hour.

Mr. Luigi Bezzera, an Italian, received a patent for his coffee machine in 1901. The machine used the same principle as Louis Rabaut's in the early 1800s. The machine was supposed to enable people to make fast foam coffee without the need of waiting 10 minutes for a cup of hot Joe.

The patent was later purchased by a gentleman of the name of Desiderio Pavoni in 1903. By 1905 he was manufacturing this foam coffee out of his self named company. Pavoni introduced his remodeled invention to America in 1927. Americans loved how fast they could now brew their coffee, but they hated the taste of the burnt beans.

The espresso machine evolved even further with the introduction of a piston pump that could force hot water through the coffee then boil it. This advancement was the much needed icing on the cake to make the coffee enjoyable to all those who partook in it.

M. Faema supplied the finishing element to the evolving espresso machine in 1961 by adding an electric pump which would change the way we drink coffee all together. With this advancement to the espresso machine the way was paved to have the machines introduced to households worldwide. In 1991, the first ever espresso machine was able to be purchased by ordinary households.

While you wait for your next cup of espresso, sit back and ponder on the marvelous vision the early inventors in order to create a seemingly simple cup of delicious coffee or latte. With that first sip, you'll come to appreciate their great effort and ingenuity.

In a world where things are so simple and fast paced. It's almost amazing to ponder about how the early pioneers who brought us foam coffee had such a struggle to do so. All their hard work and dedication however did pay off in the long run. Today people from all over the world can now take advantage of this great invention all in the comfort of their own home.

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De'Longhi EC155 15 BAR Pump Espresso and Cappuccino Maker De'Longhi EC155 15 BAR Pump Espresso and Cappuccino Maker
List Price: $140.00
Sale Price: $69.00
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Enjoy delicious espresso made your way with De'Longhi's pump espresso and cappuccino maker. You can choose to brew ground espresso or E.S.E pods with the unique patented dual filter holder. The choice is yours, making your espresso truly made to order...

Mr. Coffee ECM160 4-Cup Steam Espresso Machine, Black Mr. Coffee ECM160 4-Cup Steam Espresso Machine, Black
List Price: $49.99
Sale Price: $34.89
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Makes delicious espressos, cappuccinos, and lattes. Powerful milk frother. 4-Cup capacity: 20-ounce. Per shot. Removable drip tray. Easy to pour decanter. Removable frothing aid. On/off indicator light.

Urnex Cafiza Espresso Machine Cleaning Tablets, 100 Tablets Urnex Cafiza Espresso Machine Cleaning Tablets, 100 Tablets
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Cafiza espresso machine cleaning tablets, 100 1.2g tablets per jar

Capresso 303.01 4-Cup Espresso and Cappuccino Machine Capresso 303.01 4-Cup Espresso and Cappuccino Machine
List Price: $59.99
Sale Price: $59.19
Used From: $47.64

Experience the full taste of espressos, cappuccinos and lattes. The Capresso 4-Cup Espresso and Cappuccino Machine features an exclusive Coffee/Steam Selector that makes it easy to control both brewing and steaming, allowing the user to adjust coffee strength to their personal taste...

Espresso Tamper 50 & 60 Mm Sizes Cast Alloy Hand Coffee Espresso Tamper 50 & 60 Mm Sizes Cast Alloy Hand Coffee
List Price: $7.99
Sale Price: $5.00

Description: This sleek cast aluminum alloy Coffee Tamper fits beautifully in the hand. This was designed by a professional barista to tamp down espresso. You will love it in your kitchen or coffee bar and it also makes an ideal gift for the discerning coffee drinker!! One side is 50mm the other is 58mm Color: aluminum Content: cast aluminum alloy Measurements: 50mm top diameter and 58 mm diameter on the other side, and 2...

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May 30 2009 09:01 am | coffee

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