3 Dec 2018

The espresso machine that uses NO electricity

From Afternoons, 1:29 pm on 3 December 2018
Nigel Pink's hand-operated coffee machine

Nigel Pink's hand-operated coffee machine Photo: Supplied

Christchurch-based inventor Nigel Pink started roasting coffee beans by connecting his Toyata van's windscreen wiper motor to his barbecue. Now he's preparing to launch a brand-new, hand-operated espresso machine which uses NO electricity but still produces a delicious shot of joe.

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