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Espresso Coffee Machine

Revolution

Espresso

Espresso is not just the name of the drink, or bean, or blend. Rather, it's a method of preparation so precise and in the molecular
level that no discussion of espresso could exist without discussing the machines and how they changed the entire industry.
To imagine an espresso: it is simply a small cup of coffee with a capacity of just about 1 ounce of dark brew topped by a
thick layer of a golden-brown foam of crema. The 1 ounce coming from the first lever machine, by Gaggia, which also standard-
ized the size of the espresso. The cylinder on lever groups could only hold an ounce of water, limiting the volume that could be
used to prepare an espresso. One other meaning of the word espresso or express is that, it is made for a special purpose, on the
moment; therefore it is made for the occasion on express request. It is to be prepared after ordered rather than fast or pre-made.
Espresso is generally thicker than coffee brewed by other methods, has a higher concentration of suspended and dissolved solids,
and has crema on top. This concept is clarified by the saying: ‘the consumer, not the espresso must wait’. As a direct consequence,
one brewed, espresso cannot be kept and must be drunk immediately, before the foam shrinks or collapses. If an espresso is not
drank immediately, smoothness of taste is lost and perceived acidity increases with time. Besides, if the cup cools down, an unbal-
anced saltiness becomes prominent. Freshness of preparation must be an integral part of the definition of this very special brew.
Espresso is consumed everywhere and everyday around the world. Its exquisite fragrance, aroma, flavor, mouthfeel, and aftertaste
are to some: first stimuli in the morning, an excellent meal later in the day, or a revivers during lengthy working sessions. There
is nothing like a well-prepared cup of espresso!

La Marzocco found-
ed by brothers and
Desiderio Pavoni craftsmen, Giuseppe
bought the patent and Bruno Bambi.
from Luigi Bezzera Created their first Nuova Simonelli
Luigi Bezzera and founded La espresso machine, founded by Or-
patented the “Tipo Pavoni Spa in La Cimbali “the Fiorenza”. lando Simonelli,
Gigante” Milan. founded. creating “1936”.

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Angelo Moriondo: Victoria Arduino UNIC founded Rancilio founded Milan coffee
’A. Moriondo’ founded by Pier by Mario Levi. by Roberto Rancili. bartender Achille
Teresio Arduino. His Created their first Gaggia found
first espresso ma- espresso machine, a steam-free
chine dedicated to “the Idrotermica”. machine creating
his wife, “Victoria.” “crema”.

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