Quite possibly the most important piece of equipment in our lab, the Miele CM 6350 provides delicious coffee from either pre-pulverized grounds (if we are desperate) or from whole beans lovingly ground just before brewing. With its detachable milk steamer, cappuccinos are a fine alternative to the standard elixir, or you can choose an espresso to fuel you towards your next Nature publication. But don’t think you can just walk up and demand your taste buds to be satisfied immediately: even our most experienced scientists still struggle to decipher its seemingly simple controls on a daily basis! However, if you are patient and treat it with the tenderness it most definitely deserves, even you may find yourself rejuvenated, at least for a few hours.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"