OK, have unpacked it, washed it and made a first cup.
Funny thing was the temperature of the water - it suggests 80 degrees C but I thought the preferred temp for espresso was 90...?
So, I've made a cup at 90, dead strong, added some milk 'cause it was a bit bitter and it's really tasty & smooth. No foul grinding dust in the bottom. I wouldn't use it for espresso type coffee as it won't let the crema through but for a normal cup it beats a cafetiere hands down. And it cleans really easily.
I agree it looks too industrial but it seems to me to be a good design. As in "form follows function". Anyway, the result's in the taste. A pity I can't make another cup but it's too late in the day and I don't want to be crawling off the ceiling all night.
I will be taking it on holiday with me (with preground coffee - sorry guys can't fit a grinder in the suitcase as well) next week, it really is that good.
Thanks to HasBean for the quick dispatch!
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Me = Happy bunny.
On the subject of grinding dust, what do you think to the idea of packing a paper filter in the bottom of a normal portafilter in an espresso machine? I'm going to try it...