Made of cast brass and built to last, it has a boiler capacity which ensures that limescale has a minimal effect so that maintenance is kept low.It looks intricate but its system is proven since 1951, when the original version of the machine was redesigned with water heated under pressure and filtered through coffee by a piston action operated by a spring.The rather sour burnt taste produced by using steam was eradicated.A lever action enables a variation of taste to be produced.
The Europiccola helped popularise the drinking of expresso coffee.
Of course this will appeal to those who like their coffee in a particular way.It will greatly appeal to those who enjoy working levers to produce the desired strength drink, and for whom shipping a spoonful of instant coffee will not do it.A machine like this will suit a family.This model can deliver 8 cups of expresso continuously.
I like the whole idea of working a machine of this pedigree.There is something satisfying in having really 'made' the final product.It is by no means the cheapest of its kind but it is proven in the market as a leader.It will last.But you will have to be prepared to drink a lot of coffee.