Rancilio

Part of my occasional 'my favourite objects' theme. These items have just forced their way into the top ten! They arrived safely from Italy and after a certain amount of head scratching I got everything set up correctly. I have yet to hone my barista skills, grinding the beans to the correct fineness for espresso, tamping to the right pressure etc but the first coffee I made was as good as any espresso I have had in coffee bars so I am very pleased. As a Christmas present it has been checked and found in order. I don't think I can fit it back in the box easily for gift wrapping so I think it will have to stay where it is and I would not like to seize up through lack of use...