How to choose the right espresso machine for your coffee shop
One of the key decisions for coffee shop owners and managers is choosing an espresso machine. Not only is it an expensive, long-term investment, but...
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Pre-batched espresso is divisive, but there's space for it
Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Key takeaways Pre-batched espresso has split specialty coffee opinion this year. Chilled, pre-made shots cut milk drink service to ten seconds. Blind tastings suggest customers struggle to tell the difference. Pre-batching is one workflow option among many, not a replacement for fresh espresso. Pre-batched espresso has become one of the most divisive issues in specialty coffee this year, after starting out as a little-known time-saving… read more
Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Key takeaways Pre-batched espresso has split specialty coffee opinion this year. Chilled, pre-made shots cut milk drink service to ten seconds. Blind tastings suggest customers struggle to tell the difference. Pre-batching is one workflow option… read more
How flow profiling can help baristas control extraction
Extracting the perfect espresso is both a science and an art. There are many factors at play, from pressure to grind size to temperature to...
What’s the future for espresso machine technology?
Only 20 years ago, the majority of coffee shops used traditional Italian espresso machines. As baristas have developed increasingly sophisticated extraction methods, manufacturers responded by...
Using vibration to distribute coffee grounds: A new competition trend?
Competitions such as the World Barista Championship have long been a platform to showcase the latest innovations and trends in specialty coffee. In recent years,...
How prosumer espresso machines have raised the bar in specialty coffee
Coffee education took centre stage during the pandemic, and consumers have only continued to become more knowledgeable in the years since, reshaping the at-home coffee...
Espresso is changing – but does it need to?
Specialty coffee has transformed espresso. The industry’s preference for fruit-forward, sweeter, and brighter coffees has led many roasters and cafés to move away from traditional...
How grinders are leading the charge with innovation in specialty coffee
In any coffee shop, the grinder is arguably the most important piece of equipment, however, we can easily overlook its integral role. Even when paired...
A history of the espresso machine
The espresso machine is a remarkable invention that seems to encapsulate so many different eras all at once. At the 1906 Milan World Fair, visitors...
Is crema always necessary for excellent espresso?
When you picture a shot of espresso, a thick layer of golden brown crema is sure to come to mind. Ever since Italy introduced espresso...
From freezing portafilters to extract chilling: Why the push for perfect espresso will never stop
For many specialty coffee professionals and enthusiasts, the pursuit of extracting the “perfect” espresso is about much more than dose, yield, brew time, and flow...
Espresso machine technology is becoming more advanced – how can coffee shops use it to their advantage?
For some 140 years now, espresso machines have been making their mark on the coffee industry. Machine technology and design have advanced immeasurably – with...
Italy’s love affair with espresso: Why is it so popular?
Across the world, there are few countries which have such a strong cultural connection and association with espresso as Italy. After water, espresso is reportedly...
Manual espresso machines: How to pull the perfect shot
When it comes to making espresso, we typically think of automatic machines. These use built-in boilers and pumps to force pressurised water through the “puck”...
How can data be used to improve espresso extraction?
There has never been as much of a focus on improving espresso extraction as there is today. Thanks to the growth of specialty coffee, more...
How can consumers make better espresso at home?
It’s fair to say that since the pandemic, more and more consumers have been looking to create café-quality beverages at home. This includes espresso, too. ...
Why are distribution and tamping so important for quality espresso?
When it comes to preparing high-quality espresso shots, baristas have to consider a number of different variables. Dose, yield, extraction time, grind size, and water...