Mystery at the EU: why the coffee machines broke

The 21 super deluxe espresso machines, costing several thousands of dollars each, at the EU headquarters in Brussels broke in less than a year. It was a mystery which resulted in a legal action against the supplier of the machines.

A settlement has now been reached: The machines will be replaced, and the staff will be properly trained on how to properly brew an espresso, a latte, and a macchiato.

While there is still a debate whether the quality of the Brussels' water is good enough to brew a decent cup, the coffee emergency has officially be declared as "over". The coffee alert level went back to "green". (Full)