- E-61
E-61 is a class of
espresso machine , defining a standard size and fitting for theportafilter which holds the ground coffee. E-61 is a common standard for commercial espresso machines.The name "E-61" comes from the
Faema E-61 espresso machine, which was named for thesolar eclipse in its year of introduction,1961 .
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