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Today's Reason to Celebrate

November 23, 2010 is

National Espresso Day

In order to decrease his employee's coffee break time and increase their productivity, Luigi Bezzera invented the espresso coffee machine in Italy in 1901. Bezzera's machine used steam pressure to force hot water through the ground coffee filters. This allowed coffee to be prepared quickly by the cup on demand and the resulting brew of coffee was also stronger in flavor and body. Bezzera's patent was sold to Desidero Pavoni in 1903 who began commercially producing and distributing the espresso machines throughout Europe. 

Espresso has since become a worldwide, beloved drink of coffee enthusiasts. Between the frothy smooth texture and pleasant aroma, a cup of espresso is certainly a divine experience.

Celebrate National Espresso Day by purchasing a cup of espresso at your favorite coffee shop or make your own using an espresso coffee machine like the one Luigi Bezzera invented!

  • November 23, 2010 is also Eat a Cranberry Day
  • November is National Pomegranate Month & Peanut Butter Lover's Month
  • This week is National Game & Puzzle Week