In the world of coffee, there are your run-of-the-mill espresso machines (the ones at an affordable price that elevate the basics of espresso making), and then there are espresso machines. The latter is a variety that feels elevated beyond compare — a slice of true Italian coffee traditions mixed with professional-level brewing. And when it comes to this genre, Milan-based espresso machine brand La Pavoni (owned by the more recognizable Smeg label) is the trailblazer.
Naturally, and as a self-prescribed coffee connoisseur, I've been dying to try my hand at brewing a cup of coffee on a La Pavoni machine for some time now. Luckily, the brand's Regent Street store in London was there to answer my prayers. I recently spent the day with the team testing out the La Pavoni Mini Cellini Semi-Professional Domestic Coffee Machine — and wowee, it impressed.
