Thanko Mini Bari Espresso Maker

There are few things that the Japanese have imported from the West and haven't improved to perfection, from trains to beef, jeans, and whisky. Coffee, and particularly Italian coffee, is one of the relatively latest additions to everyday Japanese life but there are already coffee shops in Tokyo whose barista would put their Italian counterparts to shame. And espresso makers you'd swear they were made in Milan, like the Thanko Mini Bari Espresso Maker! But like all the other examples of "improved" foreign imports, it also suits the Japanese lifestyle: espresso machines aren't exactly small, but the Thanko Mini Bari Espresso Maker only measures 90 x 206 x 213 mm (3.5 x 8.1 x 8.4") and features a 180-degree rotating head for even more convenience. It has nine-bar pressure, uses between 60 ml (2 fl oz) and 150 ml (5.1 fl oz) of water, reaches temperature settings between 85°C and 95°C (185°F and 203°F), and even has a mode for iced coffee so you can make your espresso freddo and enjoy coffee in the summer too! Specs and Features: Professional compact espresso machine Extracts 1 cup in about 2 min. 180-degree rotating head Ice mode for extracting coffee without boiling the water Water usage: min. 60 ml (2 fl oz), max. 150 ml (5.1 fl oz) Pressure: approx. 9 bar Temperature settings: 85°C-95°C (185°F-203°F) Dimensions (in use): approx. 90 x 206 x 213 mm (3.5 x 8.1 x 8.4") Dimensions (in storage): approx. 90 x 126 x 213 mm (3.5 x 5 x 8.4") Weight: approx. 1.2 kg (2.6 lb) Operating voltage: AC 100 V, 50/60 Hz Power consumption: approx. 350 W Power cable length: approx. 0.9 m (3 ft) Materials: ABS, SUS304 stainless steel Comes with: water tank lid, filter lid, filter, holder, measuring spoon with tamper Instructions/manual: Japanese