What Happened to Coffee in America?
What Happened to Coffee in America?
In 1997, Rancilio introduces the Rancilio Silvia. This espresso machine raised the bar in the home espresso machine market and starts a trend towards better, more professional machines for the consumer. Today the Rancilio Silvia continues to set the bar and can be used for casual commercial use.
In the same year, the Pasquini Livia 90 (made by Bezzera) was marketed. It is the second of a new wave of professional quality espresso machines for the household consumer. However, this espresso machine has a heat exchanger-equipped for consumers instead of for commercial businesses.
During the 1990s, consumers began demanding attractive appliances to complement expensive modern kitchens. This resulted in new designs and redesigned coffeemakers in a wider range of available colors and styles. Some even brought back the siphon coffee maker in the late 1990s. Next Monday a short update and recap.