Espresso Machine 1930 Antique Low-poly 3D model

Espresso Machine 1930 Antique

Photorealistic

PBR/GAMEREADY

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Low-Poly

In 1901, the first patented espresso machine was invented by Luigi Bezzera, who almost immediately sold his patent to Desiderio Pavoni (whose name is synonymous with Italian-built espresso machines to this day). This first machine was an instant classic—maybe you’ve even seen one on the bar at a fancy Italian restaurant. It used an open flame under a boiler to heat the water, and then dispensed water at a near boil through the coffee in a large “proto-portafilter.” The result was a close approximation to Turkish coffee, but it could be produced in a minute or less. More coffees, made faster!

This first espresso didn’t look exactly like what high-end cafes make today, or even what home baristas are producing on their tiny countertop machines. Turning out, at best, 1.5 bars of pressure, Bezzera’s machine didn’t produce nearly enough pressure to create espresso’s characteristic crema, or foam, on the surface of the drink. Nevertheless, it made coffee fast, and that alone was a huge advantage for cafes.