What are modular espresso machines & how do they work?
For decades, espresso machine design and technology have been evolving to meet the ever-changing needs of coffee shop owners and baristas. From multi-boiler systems and...
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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
What’s the future for espresso?
It is impossible to deny just how popular espresso is around the world. According to some sources, espresso – after water – is the second...
How does temperature stability affect espresso extraction?
Water temperature plays a crucial role in espresso extraction. To produce high-quality espresso, your brewing water should sit within an ideal temperature range of between...
How does the espresso machine influence barista workflow?
As the centrepiece of the coffee shop, the espresso machine has a demonstrable impact on barista workflow, and as a result, café efficiency. Over the...
A guide to calibrating your espresso recipes
In coffee shops across the world, one of the most common challenges baristas face is ensuring that espresso extraction remains consistent throughout each day. Ultimately,...
Exploring the evolution of manual espresso machines
Typically, when we talk about espresso equipment, we imagine a machine with groupheads, a steam wand, and a built-in boiler, whether it’s semi-automatic or fully...
How is the home espresso machine market evolving?
In recent years, there’s no denying that home espresso machines have changed to meet the evolving needs of home coffee consumers. Today, with the rise...
What is channeling and how does it affect espresso extraction?
Have you been wondering why your espresso shots just don’t taste right? Are they extracting too quickly, spraying, or flowing out one side? If you’ve...
Branding and customisation: How is espresso machine design evolving?
The espresso machine is often rightly considered the heart of the coffee shop: it drives beverage preparation, workflow, and sales. However, in recent years, we’ve...
What is cold-pressed espresso?
Traditionally, espresso is defined as a small, concentrated drink extracted in 20 to 30 seconds, using 9 bars of pressure, and water heated to around...
Aroma, body, flavour & finish: A beginner’s guide to tasting espresso
Espresso is a bold, concentrated beverage with over a century of coffee sector heritage. It can be traced back to 19th century Italy, and is...
Technical evolution: How have espresso machines changed in the 21st century?
The espresso machine is the centrepiece of coffee shops all around the world. It is a symbol of technical expertise and innovation, as well as...
How Flow Profiling Impacts Espresso Extraction
While dose, yield, and brew time are the three main parameters that baristas should focus on when dialling in espresso, there are a number of...
A Guide To Dialling In Espresso
Dialling in espresso is a daily routine for every barista. It is an essential process that ensures customers receive the best tasting and most consistent...
Crema: How It’s Formed, What It Tells Us, & How to Learn From It
Espresso is a complex beverage characterised by a signature layer of crema. For some, this foam is seen as a fundamental part of the espresso....
How Espresso Machines Are Refurbished, Step by Step
Espresso machines are a technical marvel. These expertly crafted appliances have come a long way since their first inception in the late 1800s. The 19th-century...