Nothing wrong with mixing a little bling with your espresso. These Mini Verticale Elektra espresso makers are pure eye candy, and sport a beautiful steampunk design. The shiny caffeine demons will literally smack down every other appliance in your kitchen, and make them worship at their metal feet, just by their mere presence.

They are actually a scaled down version of the very large machines used in coffee houses and cafes in Europe. And though they might not be the most practical espresso maker you could have in your kitchen, they certainly make a statement. The Mini Verticale comes in metal, copper and brass finish.

There are a few drawbacks, like having no direct line to water, and some people find the drip plate and reservoir a pain to get clean. That’s why it is perhaps not the most practical. Then again, this kind of espresso toy is not for everyone. It takes a very special guy or gal to own an appliance that comes in 7 voltages, which are: 240, 230, 220, 127, 120, 115 and 110 Volts.

Be warned though, it will cost you in the neighborhood of $1,800 USD. It is European coffee house bling after all.

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