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Espresso Machine looks like a WWII naval mine

December 27th 2007 03:11
Saeco Etienne Louis Espresso Machine looks like a naval mine
From BoingBoing Gadgets, this espresso machine looks like a shiny naval mine, floating away in the South Pacific, just waiting to make a great cup o' joe for an overboard submariner.


It's from Saeco, and they make all kinds of ridiculously cool coffee machines.

Sadly, I have begun to drink coffee, appreciating the rich foaminess of a cappucino, or the strong, roasted aroma of an espresso.

Do I want a mine serving me espresso? We-e-ll, maybe...

Designed by Carlo Borer, the description in German is apt:

"Die ersten Prototypen zur Kaffeemaschine ETIENNE LOUIS entstanden 1993. 1994 war die erste Nullserie von 50 Stück erhältlich, aber auch gleich ausverkauft, da die meisten Maschinen schon im voraus von meinen Freunden gekauft wurden. Ständige Weiterentwicklungen ermöglichten es mir ETIENNE LOUIS als Serienreifes Produkt zu lancieren.

Bis 2001 wurden 1700 Stück gebaut. Produktion wurde eingestellt.

Die Hülle von ETIENNE LOUIS ist eine Kugel aus geschliffenem Chromstahl die von Aluminiumguss - Füssen getragen wird und deren Oberfläche von Aluminium Spitzen besetzt wird. Alle Aluminium Teile sind poliert. Die obere Hälfte der Kugel ist abnehmbar, unter Ihr ist der ebenfalls zu entfernende Wassertank. "


Shall we translate?

From Google Translate:

"The first prototype coffee machine ETIENNE LOUIS emerged in 1993. 1994 was the first pilot production of 50 pieces available, but also sold out, as most machines in advance of my friends were purchased. Continuous developments enabled me ETIENNE LOUIS than Serienreifes product launch.

Until 2001, 1700 units were built. Production has been discontinued.

The case of Steven's LOUIS is a ball milled from chrome steel from aluminum castings - worn feet and the surface of aluminum peaks occupied. All parts are polished aluminum. The upper half of the ball is removable, you also is to remove the water tank."

Hmm?


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Comment by Lilla

December 27th 2007 21:56
Oh way Cool,

"Take me to your remote control" *laughing* it looks like sputnik three!

I don't drink coffee, but I bet this would make an out of this world Chai Latte, and on soy too...


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