A good day starts with the "Pulcina" espresso machine from Alessi. The architect Michele De Lucchi designed this espresso pot for lovers of Italian coffee. He created the shape for Alessi following research by the Illy company into the dynamics of heat flow.

The Pulcina espresso maker is capable of making a perfect espresso. By interrupting the flow of coffee in good time, the "volcanic" phase inside the boiler is avoided, allowing only a full-bodied, round flavour to rise to the top of the pot. Burnt or bitter espresso flavours are a thing of the past with the Pulcina.

After extensive research, the Pulcina espresso machine combines technology with Alessi's project experience. The design is derived from the ideal shape of the boiler determined by Illy. The name Pulcina is derived from the typical V-shaped spout, which is reminiscent of the beak of a chick, pulcino in Italian. It is designed so that not a drop is spilt when pouring.

Why does anyone want to know what happens when making espresso in an espresso pot? Because the aim of the study was to find the optimum shape of the espresso pot to improve the organoleptic properties of espresso and also to emphasise them more strongly. "Pulcina" is therefore the result of this research.