The newest additions to the Francis Francis X-series home espresso machines, the X7 and X8, are set to debut this spring and java hipsters 'round the globe are trying their level best not to scream like little girls at a Beatles concert as they wait for their first look.
Designed by Milan architect Luca Trazzi, the series' first machine, the X1 (pictured left), was released in 1995, sending shock waves through the coffee enthusiast community. Sleek, sharp and oh so pretty, it was a huge hit among those who prefer their espresso machines to go beyond mere function and into the realm of chic appliance speak as it says all you need to know about the owner in one quick glance.
So, how much will the espresso fashion obsessed be expected to slap down for the X7 or X8? No word yet on that. The price range of the current X-series offerings is $500-$1000, so I'm betting that these two new machines are gonna be mighty dangerous to any hipster's bank account.
Link (via Coffee Talk)
I think Illy provides a FrancisFrancis at a discount with their home espresso delivery program. The catch is that you have to sign up for a recurring (monthly or whatever) coffee shipment.
Posted by: Mike Miller | February 22, 2008 at 05:34 PM