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Milk Steam Wand Semi-automatic Machine Super Automatic Machines
There are also many improvements The new WMF espresso portafilter Like its name, “Super Automatic”,
on milk steaming technologies including: machine, as the Head of Product Devel- there is no need to do anything, rather
the metal tip of this wand will have more opment for WMF Coffee Machines, Mr. than just pressing the button and placing
holes for steam to exit from. Also, the fully Göltenboth said, all the operator needs to the cup. With the integrated bean hoppers
insulated steam wand that eliminates the do is insert the portafilter, press a button and grinders for different beans selection,
problems of baristas’ hand burning. Yet, it and wait for barista-quality espresso to the perfect espresso and foams can be
now has the fully automatic milk frothing be dispensed. This is what we refer to as brewed. Also, a chocolate powder hopper
technology where the air is pumped into “Handmade, automatically.” This machine to make chocolate drinks. With the chill-
the milk and swirl it to get the perfect milk contains two integrated coffee grinders, ers for milk of up to 6 litres and of course
at the right temperature froths to suit cus- with automatic tamping technology. Not the automatic milk frothing system. It is
tomers liking of latte or cappuccino. This only it produces the espresso itself, but unbelievable how great the milk foams
automatic milk frothing technology is in also automatic milk steaming and cleaning feels, incredibly beautiful. Cleaning slots
brands like “Easy Creme” in Black Eagle system. This is also available from Astoria for the cleaning capsule so that everything
from Victoria Arduino, and Elektra “Indy” New Espresso Machine and other brands. is cleaned in the proper way. Yes, even
Espresso Machine. cleaning is automatic! These are available
from brands like Franke and Thermoplan.

Conclusion MuMAC – Museum of Coffee Machines

The history and the efforts that For further exploration on the complete of its kind in the world. With
coffee enthusiasts put into the coffee ma- history of espresso machines, please visit more than 200 pieces collection; not just
chines have been going on for centuries. MUMAC. The only museum devoted to coffee machines but also countless books,
More details and attentions were paid to professional coffee machines in the world gadgets, historical documents, posters,
prepare espresso more than ever. The with such an extensive exhibit space and patents, and articles. These experiences
revolution has brought us the newer tech- content. MUMAC project, set up by the will sure lead you to the legendary world
nologies to make it easier to brew a better Cimbali family to celebrate its hundredth of espresso machine!
and a more flexible cup of espresso. The anniversary; a contemporary museum for
development will continue to grow and Italian espresso machines. Its architecture
who knows what the next generations of and design, by Paolo Balzanelli and Valerio Sources:
machine will bring. Hopefully it is not too Cometti, carefully picked the decor and MUMAC, Stefano Bagiotti
robotic that it loses the human touch into exhibits to represent the symbolic of coffee www.gaggia.com/
preparing a single cup of espresso. industry. MUMAC collection is the most www.smithsonianmag.com
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