La Pavoni Europiccola vs. Stradivari: Which Should You Choose?
La Pavoni’s Europiccola and Stradivari are two of the most popular lever espresso machines vying for space in your kitchen. Let’s help you choose.
La Pavoni’s Europiccola and Stradivari are two of the most popular lever espresso machines vying for space in your kitchen. Let’s help you choose.
We take you step-by-step through the process of brewing with a device that’s simpler than it seems.
Once those beans are roasted and ground, the clock is ticking. Here’s how you can make it last.
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.
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.
Bialetti isn’t the only name in moka pots, but the Italian icon has three of the top five models on our list.
Even as the economy has been on the ropes due to the pandemic, innovation in coffee products is alive and kicking. Here are our picks for the best coffee Kickstarters of 2020.
The Rancilio Silvia and Gaggia Classic Pro are among the best entry-level espresso machines and include many features found in higher-end models.
The big advantage of the Nespresso Creatista Plus vs. the Lattissima Pro is that the Creatista Plus gives budding latte artists full control over their milk frothing.
Using more beans, changing up your brewing method or selecting a darker roast are all things you can do to give yourself stronger coffee.
Fresh is best, right? Well, fresh is good, but with coffee you need to give a little time after roasting to let carbon dioxide escape.
Our guide to brewing coffee with a Hario V60 will help demystify the pour-over coffee method.
Frothing milk at home can save you a lot of money over buying cappuccinos and lattes at a coffee shop, but you need the right tool for it.
If all goes well, you’ll never need to know how to reset your Nespresso machine. But just in case, we’re going to teach you how.
Espresso and what we think of as ‘regular’ coffee differ in the way they’re made. Each brew has a distinct preparation method that influences its flavors.
The Italian word macchiato means “stained” or “marked.” This could mean an espresso stained with just a touch of milk, or milk stained with just a touch of espresso.
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.
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?
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.
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.