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…
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…
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.…
Buying a new espresso machine is rarely an easy decision. It’s an important investment, and you want the best possible equipment for you and your…
If there's one word to describe the manual or lever espresso machine, it's "cool". I mean, you literally make an espresso with a lever. They're the syphon of the…
Draining a heat exchange boiler may sound intimidating, but you’ll be pleasantly surprised by how quick and easy it is. And while you won’t need…
Single boiler, double boiler, heat exchanger… They’re all names for different types of espresso machines, but what do they actually mean? And why do we…
The naked portafilter is an increasingly popular espresso machine mod in the specialty world. But why? And does it actually make a difference to your…
You’re all set and ready to launch your new coffee shop. You've found a great location. You've decided on most of your equipment. You’ve even…
Cleaning and maintaining your espresso machine doesn't have to be a messy business. Follow these two video guides to learn how to clean your espresso…
When it comes to coffee, a lot of things are subjective. One thing that is not, however, is espresso machine maintenance. Keeping that machine running…
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?…
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…
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…
It’s hard to ignore the impact that demand for more sustainable coffee is having on the wider industry. From producers to roasters to coffee shop…
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. …