“Three things are necessary for a good cup of coffee: first of all coffee, second of all, coffee, and third, more coffee,” reads a simple definition by French playwright Alexandre Dumas. With it he described the fact that only very few things are really needed for a good cup of coffee. The concept of the F8 puts coffee making and the enjoyment of drinking coffee centre stage. This fully automatic coffee maker features a purist language of form that embodies the design value of quality. Its clean design combines with expressive lines, distinctively defined structures and a high-quality Piano Black that lend it an appearance of high-performance professionalism. The Impressa F8 is operated via a conveniently placed rotary switch, while the selected programmes are clearly visible on the featured TFT colour display. Catering to individual preferences, this device offers four speciality coffees that can be programmed directly via the start screen. It is equipped with an innovative bean grinder that cuts the grinding time in half. In addition, a sophisticatedly integrated hot water and steam function allows milk to be heated or foamed easily. The coffee maker is highly contemporary not only in the options it delivers in coffee making but also in its commitment to conserving resources: it offers an energy-saving potential of 40 per cent. The design delivers an impressive experience and blends form and coffee enjoyment.