The High Cost of an Espresso Machine Explained
Manufacturers aren’t trying to gouge you, it’s just that everything in a quality espresso machine costs money.
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Rancilio Rocky Or Baratza Vario: Which Espresso Grinder Should You Choose?
People looking for a high-end yet relatively affordable coffee grinder often gravitate toward the Rancilio Rocky or Baratza Vario. We’ll help you decide.
And The Best Nespresso Machine For Your Particular Purpose Is…
Learn which Nespresso machine is best for lattes, cappuccinos, Americanos, espresso, regular coffee, office use or an Airbnb.
8 Of The Best Espresso Machines For Under $2000
We present eight espresso machines that would be worth your $2000 investment—and one clear winner.
Quick Mill Anita vs. Rocket Appartamento: Which Should You Choose?
If you prize aesthetics most, the Appartamento wins. But for us it comes to best all-around performance, and that’s the Quick Mill Anita.
The Best Espresso Machines With Manual And Digital Pressure Profiling
Pressure profiling and its inseparable cousin, flow profiling, are really just means to achieve what we actually want, which is flavor profiling.
Deciding Between The Breville Infuser And Barista Express
The built-in grinder on the Barista Express is the key feature separating these two semi-automatic home espresso machines from Breville.
How To Clean Your Stainless Steel Coffee Pot
Stainless steel is durable and keeps coffee warm, but follow these tips to keep it clean.
The Bezzera Unica Is A Great First Machine For Home Baristas
Our Bezzera Unica review shows that this machine from a pioneering Italian espresso brand delivers on form and functionality at an approachable price point.
How To Fix A Crack In Your Coffee Pot
This particular mishap can make for a devastating morning, so let’s learn how to fix a cracked coffee pot—and prevent cracks from happening in the first place.
Our Review Of The Breville Smart Grinder Pro
A smartly designed grinder with an easy-to-use LCD screen display and a removable bean hopper that you can work with.
Should You Put Your Coffee Pot In The Microwave?
Even if your coffee pot has only small metal parts, you’ll have a crisis on your hands if you try to microwave it.
What Size Inverter Do You Need For A Coffee Pot?
A simple formula can tell you what size inverter you need for your coffee pot: Find out the coffee maker’s wattage use, and then add 20 per cent on top of that.
Coffee Station Ideas For Your Small Space
A custom coffee station makes the morning routine easier, but not everyone has a sprawling suburban kitchen.
Nespresso Citiz & Milk An Easy, Affordable Home Latte Solution
The Nespresso CitiZ is a simple but stylish capsule espresso machine that can serve you milk-based coffee drinks if you pair it with the Aeroccino milk frother.
The Lelit Bianca Brings Paddle Power To The People
You can get up to speed quickly on the Lelit Bianca, and keep learning for years to come.
Nespresso Creatista Plus Is A Machine For The Lazy Latte Artist
The Nespresso Creatista Plus is an automated capsule machine that takes care of the espresso and leaves the milk frothing to you.
Nespresso Essenza Plus Offers Quality, Versatility In A Compact Package
Our Nespresso Essenza Plus review reveals a simple, compact machine without too many bells and whistles that really gets the job done.
AeroPress and Moka Pot Excel at Strong Coffee Made Simply
The AeroPress and moka pot both use small amounts of pressure to deliver a taste that’s almost espresso-like.
How To Clean And Maintain Your Espresso Machine
Cleaning your espresso machine of residue buildup is essential if you want to brew the best-tasting coffee possible.
7 Italian Espresso Machine Brands You Should Get To Know
Espresso is a rich part of Italian culture, so you can generally trust Italian brands to craft exquisite machines.
Choosing The Best Nespresso Machine For Latte Lovers
Your morning latte becomes as simple as can be if you get the right Nespresso machine.
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.
Lattissima Pro Vs. Creatista Plus: Which Nespresso Machine Should You Choose?
Nespresso’s Creatista Plus gives budding latte artists a level of control they can’t get from the Lattissima Pro.
The Best Electric Milk Frothers
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.
What Is A Pressurized Portafilter?
Learn how the two-layer bottom of pressurized portafilter adds extra pressure immediately after coffee extraction.
How to Work a Coffee Maker, Step by Step
Step by step instructions for how to use a coffee maker, valid for most automatic drip coffee makers.
The 7 Best Thermal Carafe Coffee Makers
We examined seven of the best thermal carafe coffee makers and found our favorite. Maybe it will be yours, too.
Mastrena Espresso Machine: Why You Can’t Own One
Unfortunately, this white whale hangs out only with the mermaids at Starbucks.
Nespresso Lattissima Touch Vs. Pro: Which Should You Choose?
It’s a step up in price from the Nespresso Lattissima Touch to the top-of-the-line Lattissima Pro, but is it worth it?