We would always say the most important part of your coffee equipment is performance. You should always be striving to get a better cup of coffee. With that in mind, some of us are style conscious too! Slick machines that also perform are a great way to add a little engineered art to your kitchen. Here’s some of our favorite machines from a looks perspective
The Appartamento was already a gorgeous machine before the Nera, but the Nera really kicks things up a notch more. The signature cut out side panels on the Appartamento give it a unique look even among stainless steel Italian machines. Beyond that, the tactile controls and gorgeous lines on this machine make it a wonderful addition to your countertop. What’s more, the stainless steel finish will add some shine to your mornings. The Appartamento Nera features black sides, allowing for an even more inviting color combinations through the cutouts. No matter what panel color you go with, it looks great with the Rocket Espresso Appartamento Nera.
The Saeco Xelsis is a superautomatic espresso machine that really does brew in style. Many superautos are just big “coffee boxes.” Machines with simple case designs that elevate function over form. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing - the challenge for superautos is space limitation. With a grinder, brewing unit, water tank, and steaming system all built in, a boxy design is better for workflow. Then there’s the Xelsis. We love the way the Xelsis uses its curved front plate to house the water tank. The design of the interface and the Chrome accents also give the Xelsis a smart look. Finally, the Xelsis features a bright, vibrant touch screen that looks and feels lovely to use.
For some delicious and beautiful drip coffee, look no further than the Ratio Six. This strikingly modern drip brewer is a sight to behold on the countertop. It’s big and beautiful and features smooth lines, a shiny finish, and striking features. We love the way it puts form and function together with its filter basket. Almost looking like a second pot, the filter basket sits above the pot, integrating it with the rest of the machine visually. With the rubber gasket at the bottom, it also seals to the pot to maintain higher temperatures as coffee drips into the carafe. This machine is definitely on the higher end of cost for drip brewers, but it certainly stuns in terms of appearance.
We'll continue to share some stylish brewers, grinders, presses, drinkware, and more in the future!
