Desiderio Pavoni: The Birth of Italian Espresso Perfection La Pavoni’s story begins in Milan, Italy, in 1905 – a city synonymous with design and innovation. Desiderio Pavoni, driven by an unwavering passion for coffee brewing and fueled by the visionary collaboration with Luigi Bezzera, established a modest workshop dedicated to crafting what would become the first commercially successful espresso machine. This groundbreaking invention wasn’t merely about making coffee; it represented a radical reimagining of beverage preparation—a decisive break from traditional methods that prioritized ste…