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This Lavazza espresso machine blends art and science to give you a unique brewing experience!

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Lavazza is an Italian coffee products manufacturer that is known worldwide and has been winning at the game since 1895. I have personally had Lavazza coffee in five cities across the globe and it tastes the same everywhere which is probably why it could build such a strong worldwide presence – and it always tastes perfect! The brand organized a competition for espresso machine designs for 2022 and it was the team that came second that caught our eye because of how modern and unusual their espresso machine looks!

GRID-Espresso gets its name from its structure which looks like different parts of the coffee machine are being held up by grid lines. It reminds me of scaffolding in Manhattan that actually looked artistic instead of obtrusive and GRID-Espresso embodies the same vibe. If you own or have seen an espresso machine, it is rare that you will see each part for its function because it has all been integrated into one compact and opaque machine – no fun. With GRID-Espresso, you can actually see the grinder, the water tank, and the brewing parts as three distinct physical levels of the process. It is a manual machine and gives you the chance to enjoy a tactile experience when you brew your specialty coffee, take a look at the detailed parts of the machine and process in the pictures below.

The design itself is like art – it is inspired by Piet Mondrian’s color blocking pieces that also show clear black gridlines as well as the set up of a chemistry lab apparatus. That is exactly why GRID-Espresso is so unique and draws you in because it doesn’t look like its peers and blends art + science like coffee + cream. The water tank is made from fumed glass which gives it a mysterious look and the majority of the machine has a matte black finish making it super sleek. The copper and French oak accents add warmth to the overall aesthetic which also gives it a high-end feel. GRID-Espresso is a one-of-a-kind manual espresso machine that doubles up as a collectible piece for your home, it makes me want to quit everything and become a barista!

Designers: Fadi Yachoui, Georges Saghbini, Volkan Dogan

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Lavazza ISSpresso Is the First Coffee Machine Made Specifically for ISS Astronauts

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Samantha Cristoforetti, Italy’s first woman to go into space, will join the other astronauts on the International Space Station in November. To mark this important event, Italian coffee brand Lavazza will offer said astronauts the ISSpresso, the world’s first coffee machine meant specifically to be used in space.

This seems to be a series of firsts for Italy, and it’s a good thing that such a renowned company as Lavazza has decided to promote the launch of the Italian woman astronaut. Lavazza ISSpresso will be the main character in ISS’ Space Cafe, and while at first sight it may not look very different from earthly coffee machines, it incorporates some of the latest technology to make it suitable for such an environment.

Besides espresso and cafe lungo (long coffee), this capsule machine is able to brew a few other hot beverages, including infusions, broth, and most importantly, tea. According to the Italian coffee brand, drinking coffee is among the main things the ISS astronauts missed while being off the planet. Well, whatever British or Canadian astronauts may be out there, they certainly miss their five o’clock tea more than a mug of coffee.

Lavazza developed the ISSpresso coffee machine with the help of Argotec, while also strictly respecting NASA’s requirements. It wouldn’t be a mistake to state that ISSpresso is the world’s most advanced espresso machine, as it can successfully withstand pressures of 400 bar.

When it comes to food and beverages, astronauts have a very strict regime while in their home away from home. If you’re curious about what astronauts are allowed to eat or drink, there are plenty of websites, either official or made by enthusiasts, detailing such aspects. Besides, it’s important to remember that due to its limited availability up there, water needs to be recycled. In other words, this morning’s coffee will turn into tonight’s bodily fluid, which in turn is transformed in tomorrow morning’s espresso. It may sound unhygienic, but the water is thoroughly filtered until it becomes pure and hence, safe to drink.

Germans already dream of having drafted beer on the ISS, but that might take a bit more engineering than this capsule-based espresso machine made by Argotec and Lavazza. Having a real bar up there wouldn’t be a bad idea, but it might distract astronauts from their duties.

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ISS gets its first Coffeemaker: Lavazza ISSpresso

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Thanks to the difficulties of engineering for zero-gravity, astronauts living on the International Space Station often have to go without creature comforts we take for granted. But if all goes well,...