The first Starbucks store opened in 1971. In 1982 Howard Schultz joined the Starbucks Company. After visiting Milan’s espresso bars he saw the potential for Starbucks in Seattle. Instantly his decision became a hit as Seattle becomes crazy for lattes and mochas. In the 1990’s Starbucks spreads first throughout USA and then expands a field. The mania over Starbucks coffee continues and presently the franchise has more than 6000 stores throughout the world in over 30 countries. The special Starbucks espresso machine give a unique blend of the taste of espresso and the Starbucks touch. The Starbucks espresso machines are custom built to fit to the requirements of the Starbucks stores all over the world.