Alessi Pulcina Espresso Coffee Maker

The Alessi Pulcina espresso maker is a high-end stovetop coffee maker designed by architect Michele De Lucchi and released in 2015. It is a product of Alessi, an Italian design house renowned for its innovative and artistic kitchenware. The Pulcina is specifically engineered with an internal shape that minimizes the 'Strombolian effect,' preventing the final burnt-tasting phase of extraction to ensure a cleaner flavor.

Manufactured in Italy, the product reflects Alessi's commitment to high-quality industrial craftsmanship. The brand remains a privately held family business, owned by the Alessi family, and continues to operate from its headquarters in Omegna. The Pulcina represents a collaboration between Alessi's design expertise and Illycaffè's scientific research into coffee extraction physics.