There's a new addition behind the bar at Junior’s, and it's one we're particularly excited about.
We've recently welcomed a beautiful Faema E61 espresso machine, purchased from Adam at our friends Grain & Hearth, just down the road in Whitstable. A machine with a rich history, timeless design and a rather special place in the world of coffee.
First introduced in Milan in 1961, the Faema E61 revolutionised espresso making. Named after the year of its launch, with the 'E' standing for Eclisse (the Italian word for eclipse), the machine introduced innovative technology that helped shape modern espresso preparation. Its use of an electric pump and pioneering brewing system set new standards for consistency and quality, influencing generations of espresso machines that followed.
More than sixty years later, the E61 remains one of the most recognisable designs in coffee history. With its polished metal finish, distinctive group heads and unmistakably Italian styling, it's a machine that looks just as good today as it did when it first appeared in cafés across Italy.
At Junior’s, we've always appreciated things that are made with care, built to last and have a story behind them. Whether that's the ingredients we source from local producers, the food we prepare in our kitchen or now the machine we use to make your morning coffee, we believe quality is something worth investing in.
It's also particularly nice that this machine has come to us from another independent Whitstable business. Supporting the people and businesses around us has always been an important part of what we do, and we're delighted to give this beautiful piece of Italian engineering its next chapter here at Junior’s.
Of course, as much as we appreciate its history and design, what matters most is the coffee it produces. Paired with our beans from Lost Sheep Coffee, another brilliant local business, we're looking forward to putting the E61 to good use.
So next time you're passing, pop in, take a look behind the bar and enjoy a coffee made on a little piece of history.
Louis
