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See the latest products to help you make the perfect cup of joe.
BY
Jennifer Porter; Styling by Kelly Kauffman
PHOTOGRAPHY
Hank Drew

The Enforcer
If reverence, obsession or addiction define your relationship with coffee, the fully automatic Jura-Capresso Impressa S9 Avantgarde is for you. There’s nothing humble about this Swiss-made, fully automatic machine. Brew up to 16 ounces of espresso and then instantly froth milk while you savor the aroma. Use the manual dual frother for small quantities of milk or activate the automatic frothXpress Plus system for high-volume orders. A precise low-noise grinder pulverizes beans on demand.

$2,399 at:
Williams-Sonoma, University Village, 206.523.3733.		The Trendsetter
Illy’s FrancisFrancis! collection features an array of brightly colored espresso makers to punch up any kitchen décor. The newest addition to the collection is the retro-styled FrancisFrancis! X6 (pictured above), with settings for espresso ristretto (single shot), espresso and espresso lungo (pulled a little longer for extra caffeine, experts say).



$429.95 at:
Sur La Table, 206.448.2244.		The Professional
Those who fantasize about opening a corner coffee shop can settle for the Astra Pro Semi-Commercial espresso machine. This stainless-steel beauty features commercial-quality components for excellent performance and a brewing system with thermo-circulation that assures temperature consistency, which many a coffee connoisseur will tell you is key to a perfect cup. 

$1,095 at:
Emeral City Espresso Machines, 206.935.0663.
   
The Exchange Student
With The Oscar from Nuovo Simonelli, this classic Italian manufacturer spent its euros on internal components without sacrificing good looks. At the new showroom on First Avenue South, you’ll enjoy significant savings for the essence of a commercial grade espresso machine that won’t break the banco.

$850 at:
Emerald City Espresso Machines, 206.935.0663.		The Overachiever
The Delonghi Magnifica Super Automated espresso machine packs high quality into a low-profile package. Just 11 inches deep, 14.5 inches wide and 14 inches tall, it has an easy-to-read digital, programmable menu, automatic start and shut-off functions and five coffee-strength settings. 

$999 at:
Starbucks, University Village, 206.522.5228.		The Little One
Under seven pounds and less than $180, the Orange Nespresso® C90 Essenza machine sparkles with unassuming features. Only 6.5 inches deep, 9.9 inches wide and 11.5 inches tall, the Nespresso® C90 Essenza delivers a quality product topped by a smooth crema.

$179.95 at:
Sur La Table, 206.448.2244.