Espressi, Inc. Commemorates National Espresso Holiday With The Global Launch Of Its Revolutionary Handheld Espresso Maker

SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Since its debut at the 21st Annual Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA) Conference & Exhibition in April, the mypressi™ TWIST™ has challenged traditional thinking on how, and where, quality espresso is made. Introducing a new, patent-pending, pneumatic delivery system that is fueled by N2O cartridges, the award-winning TWIST happily exceeded industry expectations, producing exceptional espresso—anytime, anyplace. Today, in celebration of National Espresso Day, Espressi, Inc. is pleased to announce their global distribution partners and worldwide product availability of the $169 (US) mypressi TWIST.

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"Espresso and espresso-based drinks have become a favorite of Americans and coffee lovers everywhere," states Stephen O'Brien, Espressi, Inc. CEO and creator of the mypressi TWIST. "Today we're announcing widespread availability of the TWIST, a product that has already changed the way people think about creating and enjoying their espresso. Global sales have exceeded our wildest expectations and we are thrilled to be partnering with an amazing group of distributors to bring the TWIST to espresso lovers the world over."

The easily portable TWIST requires no external power and is small and light enough to fit easily into a briefcase, backpack or handbag; yet it produces espresso with an exceptional crema and taste. For coffee enthusiasts eagerly anticipating the arrival of the mypressi TWIST, the wait is now over. Espressi, Inc. is currently fulfilling online pre-orders and shipping product to their international partners for retail distribution. New orders for the TWIST are being accepted online at http://shop.mypressi.com and other leading online retailers. In the United States the TWIST is also available at all Intelligentsia cafe locations.

Winner of the SCAA 2009-2010 "Best New Product" Award, "Editor's Pick" from WIRED magazine, and recently honored as Coffee Talk magazine's 2009 "Best in Show," the mypressi TWIST is notably different from other handheld machines on the market. The TWIST uses a revolutionary pneumatic delivery system powered by standardized gas cartridges--commonly used for whipped cream--to produce 135 psi (pounds per square inch), or just more than nine bars of pressure, for each espresso extraction; this is the ideal pressure for perfect espresso, ensuring the shot is at its peak in flavor, aroma and color. Each fully recyclable cartridge makes up to eight single or four double shots of delicious espresso, at a cost of just pennies per shot.