The World's Most Expensive Coffee Machine Is Likely This Golden Piece Of Art - Tasting Table

"Lavish coffee makers manufactured by Royal Paris goes for anywhere from $8,250 to $35,000, making them one of the most expensive coffee makers around. The machines are designed by the world renowned French artist and sculptor, Jean-Luc Rieutort - making the appliance more than just a functional statement piece, but an actual collectable piece of art. Made to imbue luxury, wealth, and royal flair, the company's coffee makers are offered at a limited capacity due to the craft required to make each one."

"The machines utilize a unique coffee brewing method known as the siphon-style. Reminiscent of a chemistry experiment, with its two-chamber mechanism which heats water then produces the coffee under vacuum pressure, the resulting brew of siphon coffee is distinguishably delicate compared to the French press. The process requires close attention, but for those interested in buying a Royal Paris coffee maker, the care and visual intrigue could very well be part of its allure."

"It all began in the mid-19th century, when the luxury Royal Paris coffee machines were first crafted for Austrian royalty - specifically, Emperor Franz-Joseph, who commissioned one for a royal banquet he hosted with his wife. Apparently, the coffee appliance came out so stunning that it has continued to inspire the company's artisanal work to this very day. Each Royal Paris coffee machine is made in materials like gold, silver, and copper, and they are not modest in the least."

Royal Paris produces handcrafted luxury coffee makers priced between $8,250 and $35,000 and created as collectible art pieces by French artist and sculptor Jean‑Luc Rieutort. Each machine uses precious materials and premium bases such as mahogany or obsidian and is offered in limited quantities because of intensive artisanal labor. The machines brew coffee using siphon-style two-chamber vacuum pressure, producing a delicate cup distinct from French press extraction and requiring close attention during preparation. Origins date to mid-19th-century commissions for Austrian Emperor Franz-Joseph. Components include gold, silver, and copper, emphasizing opulence and visual intrigue.

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