Espresso machine
Domestic & Everyday Machines

Espresso machine

Late 19th–20th centuries

An espresso machine passes hot water through a compact bed of finely ground coffee under pressure. Boiler, valve, lever and pump designs show successive approaches to controlling brewing conditions.

About this artifact

An espresso machine passes hot water through a compact bed of finely ground coffee under pressure. Boiler, valve, lever and pump designs show successive approaches to controlling brewing conditions.

Sources & image credits

Reference article ↗

Documented image of this machine or its operating principle; see image credits for the original date and subject.

Image: Rocket_silver_metal_espresso_machine_on_table.jpg
Creator: HungryHuy
License: CC BY 2.0

Original image & attribution ↗ · License terms ↗

COMMENTS (0)

Please Login to join the discussion.