What You Need to Know Before Buying an Espresso Machine
Do you want an espresso machine but are overwhelmed by the choices? Not sure whether to invest in a prosumer or semi-automatic machine? Wondering if ...read more
Discovering The History of The Espresso Machine at MUMAC, Italy
Is there anything more recognizably Italian than an espresso? Last month, I boarded a plane with one mission in mind: to learn more about the ...read more
How Can Water Flow Rate Help You Pull Better Espresso Shots?
Have you ever struggled to keep your espresso extraction time consistent? Perhaps you’ve checked the machine to confirm the pressure and temperature are steady. You’re ...read more
How Cafés Can Blend Quality, Efficiency, & Customer Service
Handling never-ending lines of people waiting anxiously for their coffees? Taking complex and extensive drink orders? Serving curious customers new to the specialty coffee world? ...read more
How Grind Size Can Help You Brew Better-Tasting Coffee
So, you want your coffee to taste even more delicious, sweet, and balanced. You want that incredible aroma and lingering aftertaste. And you want this ...read more
A Guide to Setting Up The Espresso Machine in Your New Café
Installing your new espresso machine isn’t as simple as just ordering it and plugging it in. In the years I’ve spent as a servicing dealer ...read more
How Do You Design an Espresso Machine? Insights From 5 Manufacturers
The espresso machine: it’s probably the most important piece of equipment in any café or coffee shop. But it has much more of a role ...read more
How to Limit Water Temperature Variation for Better Coffee
Water: it makes up 94–98% of your cup of coffee. But it’s not just the biggest ingredient in your beverage. Its temperature (along with its ...read more
How to Control Brew Ratio for Better Espresso
Brew ratio is the heart of any espresso recipe. But are you confident in your ability to control it to get the best possible shot, ...read more
Coffee Brew Ratios: What You Need to Know
Our favorite beverage, in its simplest form, is just ground coffee beans mixed with water. What determines how good it tastes – whether we get ...read more
Barista Basics: How to Texture Milk in 14 Steps
Milk texturing is probably the toughest thing to learn as a new barista or trainee. Yes, you’ll encounter harder tasks later on in your coffee ...read more
Lever Romance: How I Restored a 70-Year-Old Espresso Machine
There’s something special about an old-fashioned lever machine. Designed by Achille Gaggia right after World War II, they’re typically considered the first real espresso machine. ...read more
Barista Basics: How to Make an Espresso in 14 Steps
Espresso: roughly 30 ml of coffee goodness. An amazing espresso can be complex, full-bodied, and sweet. It can be the best thing about your day. ...read more
Weighing, Grinding, Tamping: How to Pull a Great Espresso Shot
If you’re an experienced barista, you may sometimes struggle to pull the perfect espresso shot. If you’re a newbie, you’re definitely going to find it ...read more
A Brewer’s Guide to Choosing a (Good) Coffee Grinder
Are you looking for an even better-tasting cup of coffee? Then maybe it’s time to invest in a new coffee grinder. But with all the ...read more
A Guide to Coffee Grind Size, Consistency, & Flavor
Pardon the pun, but grind size is no small matter. Controlling this variable allows you to improve the taste of your coffee, ensure repeatability, experiment ...read more