Google doodle pays tribute to Angelo Moriondo

Angelo Moriondo, the godfather of espresso machines, - 171st birth anniversary

Google doodle celebrated the 171st birth anniversary of Angelo Moriondo with a special graphic on June 6.

Google Doodle pays tribute to Angelo Moriondo, inventor of espresso machine

Once upon a time, in 19th century Italy, coffee was the hottest item around.

– Google doodle celebrated the 171st birth anniversary of Angelo Moriondo with a special graphic.

Unfortunately, brewing methods required customers to wait over five minutes to get their drink.

Enter Angelo Moriondo, the man who patented the first known espresso machine. #HBDFatherOfEspressoMachine

New Google Doodle has been released: "Angelo Moriondo's 171st Birthday" :)

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Moriondo was born on June 6, 1851 in Turin, Italy

After directly supervising a mechanic he enlisted to build his invention,

Moriondo presented his espresso machine at the General Expo of Turin in 1884, where it was awarded the bronze medal.