There’s something about rich Italian coffee that I love. Espresso is the base for all of my favourite drinks, like smooth foamy lattés, spicy cappuccinos, and chocolaty mochas. That’s why, when I discovered the Hammacher Schlemmer Hand Powered Espresso Maker, my heart skipped a beat. Did someone create an espresso machine that delivers my favourite beverage while still thinking of the planet? Yes!
The Hammacher Schlemmer Hand Powered Espresso Maker creates rich Italian coffee drinks without any electricity. All you have to do is pour hot steaming water into the top of the machine; pushing down both levers drives a piston down, creating up to 10 bars of pressure to extract rich, complex espresso topped with that dark reddish-brown foam we all love called crema. The included hand-powered frother also produces foamy milk for cappuccinos or lattés. The espresso maker itself is made from durable cast aluminium and the water reservoir is made of hard plastic. A perfect gift for that eco-conscious coffee lover.
