For one day, Eastern was ahead of University of Illinois when it came to serving espressos.

Java Beanery and Bakery in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union was the first location in Illinois to receive a Schaerer E6 and two S6’s, also known as one new shiny silver espresso machine and two new steam machines.

“We actually got the machine shipped here one day before the University of Illinois got their espresso machine,” said Kristin Cann, assistant director of Panther Catering.

Cann said the addition of two steam machines and espresso machine this fall has cut down customers’ waiting time, meaning coffee lovers will get their espressos faster.

“The new espresso machine produces a more quality shot of espresso, and the steamer steams the milk faster,” she said. Even though the lines at the shop move faster now, the quality of the espresso is still intact.

But customers are not the only ones who benefit from the new equipment.

The workers appreciate working with up-to-date machines.

“I like working with the new machine because it steams the milk automatically. Then I can multitask and get the customers anything else that they might want,” said Antonia Jackson, a sophomore communication studies major and student worker at the shop.

She also said she it seems like the Beanery has had more business as a result of the new machines.

“It seems like there has been more business which means we are able to have more products available for the people to choose from,” Jackson said.

She also said she likes the new machines because they are quieter than the old ones.

Eastern’s new president William Perry said the new espresso machine was brought in this year to improve service.

“The key is quality, taste and speed,” said Perry. “In a high volume atmosphere where people are in and out, these factors are important parts of a business because they keep first-time customers coming back.”