Pimped Out: 4 Mods Your Mid-Range Espresso Machine Needs Right Now
We’d all love a high-end machine, but for most coffee aficionados, it’s only a dream. How many of us can afford a Strada, after all?...
Espresso
Stay up to date
Want to receive the latest coffee news and educational resources? Sign up for our free newsletter!
You can unsubscribe at any time
Recent Articles
July 6, 2026Competitors are putting emerging specialty coffee markets on the map
June 17, 2026What baristas love and hate about working in coffee shops
May 11, 2026Coffee grinders are evolving, but what do baristas actually need from them?
May 4, 2026What are the most valuable skills every barista needs?
April 30, 2026It’s harder than ever to stand out at competitions: Baristas need to find an edge
July 16, 2026
Is becoming a roaster really the right step for baristas?
Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Key takeaways Roasting is no longer the default career step for baristas. Sensory skills transfer, but roasting is physically demanding and less sociable work. Baristas increasingly build multidisciplinary careers rather than linear ones. The pandemic opened up new digital gig opportunities for baristas to curate personal brands. For years, the move from coffee shop to roastery has been regarded as an obvious career progression for… read more
Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Key takeaways Roasting is no longer the default career step for baristas. Sensory skills transfer, but roasting is physically demanding and less sociable work. Baristas increasingly build multidisciplinary careers rather than linear ones. The pandemic… read more
Is Espresso & Tonic a Match Made in Heaven or Hell?
A coppery-coloured espresso suspended over a transparent, bubbly bed of tonic water—it’s easy to see the appeal. Stumptown Coffee, one of the pioneers of the...
Pressure Profiling: The Key to Perfect Extraction
With all the excitement that takes place when new grinders reach the market, specialty coffee’s previous poster child—pressure profiling—seems to have been forgotten. However, with...
Extraction Wars, Part II: The Third Wave Coffee Revolution
Not so long ago, we published Extraction Wars: Espresso vs. Ristretto, an article dealing with some common terminology used in the specialty coffee industry. It...
Step-by-Step Guide to Milk Texturing & Latte Art Pouring Techniques
Most baristas I encounter want to run before they can walk when it comes to latte art. They think attempting to pour something pretty with poorly textured...
5 Coffee Drinks – Throw Yourself Into the Dark and Deep End of Coffee
Apart from choosing the right beans, the key to a great coffee drink is in the preparation. Imagine you had the chance to go back...
Barista-Certified Rules for Dialing In A Coffee Grinder
If you’ve spent time in a coffee shop, chances are you’ve overheard a barista mention dialing in a coffee grinder. This refers to the process...
An Espresso in Time: Dulcería Colonial
Tucked away high in the Andes Mountains, Quito is exemplary of that Latin American phenomenon of timelessness, where every once in a while you can...
Extraction wars: Espresso vs ristretto
Espressos, lattes, flat whites, Americanos, long blacks… Just when you think you know and understand the differences between all these drinks, you hear someone ahead...
What Makes a Quality Tamper? Pullman Tamper Review
Whether you are planning on making espresso at home or you are opening up a business, there are many items you must take seriously as...
How To Pull a God Shot at Home
Contrary to popular belief, its possible to make an exquisite espresso at home without a professional barista level machine. There’s no need splash-out on a La Marzocco....
Home Espresso Machines: A Buyer’s Guide
If you’re serious about producing quality espresso at home, you can’t expect to spend less than $500 for a home espresso machine. Why? If it’s...