Helping you make and enjoy better coffee
A pressurized portafilter distinguishes itself from a non-pressurized portafilter by adding extra pressure immediately after coffee extraction. It does this through a design that features a basket with a two-layer bottom.
The road to espresso mastery is one of trial and error. Understanding this complex coffee is as much an artistic process as it is technical. By the end of this guide, you’ll know how to make espresso.
Amazon Prime Day 2020 arrives on Oct. 13 and 14, and we expect to find some great bargains on all things coffee. We’ll update this page with new deals as they become available.
Choosing a coffee maker for your kitchen can make your head spin, because there is such a wide variety of brewers available. Here we have 8 of the best for under $100.
It wouldn’t be fair to elevate either the flat white or the macchiato above the other, but each of these drinks has its time and place.
They grind. They brew. They froth milk. Is there anything these 11 magnificent bean-to-cup coffee machines can’t do?
When you plot 1,229 coffee reviews from 16 different countries on a graph, it’s easy to see which country produces the best coffee.
Four types of coffee beans are currently sold on the world markets: Arabica, Robusta, Liberica, and Excelsa. Bright Arabica is the coffee that’s used most. Hearty Robusta is also popular.
The glass carafe is usually where the similarities end with these two brewing methods that produce very different cups of coffee.
Espresso machines for beginners can be had for as little as $100, or close to $1000 if you want to aim high.
We encourage coffee scenes in movies whenever they can be squeezed into the script. Here, movie podcaster Jordan Bowman rounds up his 11 favorites.
For many, the choice of a super-automatic espresso machine comes down to De’Longhi vs. Saeco—two global household brands that design well for the home user.
Low acid coffee brands can help alleviate the problems coffee causes for some people, such as acid reflux or damage to tooth enamel.
We take you step-by-step through the process of brewing with a device that’s simpler than it seems.
If you’re the type who usually sticks with a straight cup of coffee, those fancy drinks may all look the same to you. Here’s how you tell a latte from a mocha.
If you’re getting into at-home coffee brewing for the first time, or just not getting the kind of cup you want, these steps will help.
Nespresso is all about quickness and convenience. Espresso machines are more about art and craft.
Precise measurements and timing can take your coffee to the next level. Each of these five scales will help.
You should always brew from freshly ground beans, and these machines make it so much easier by combining grinder and brewer into a single unit.
It’s easy to make drip coffee or French press, but much harder to decide which is your favorite.
The built-in grinder on the Barista Express is the key feature separating these two semi-automatic home espresso machines from Breville.
It’s a hot summer day but you still need your caffeine. Here’s how to turn that pot of freshly brewed joe into cool iced coffee.
Data analyst Cédric Scherer plotted more than 1,000 coffee reviews on a graph to see which countries have the highest-rated coffees.
When the colonial Dutch decided to cultivate their own coffee, they chose a tiny island in what is now Indonesia.
Bialetti isn’t the only name in moka pots, but the Italian icon has three of the top five models on our list.
For millions of people, the word espresso signifies little more than an extra boost of caffeine. That’s a shame, as it is one of the purest and most flavorful coffee experiences you can have.
We present five espresso machines that would be worth your $2000 investment—and one clear winner.
Bunn has been synonymous with American coffee makers since the 1840s. Today, five of their models stand out above the rest.
Learn 31 fascinating facts about coffee, including the name of Starbucks’ first café and which country drinks the most per capita.
No drink speaks of caffeine-laden, sugary decadence quite like the Insta-worthy Frappuccino. But if you’re a coffee traditionalist, it might require a little explanation.