April 17, 2023

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. ...

January 19, 2023

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...

December 6, 2021

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...

March 1, 2021

Six years on: An updated guide to buying home espresso machines

More than six years have passed since we published our home espresso machine buyer’s guide. Much like the rest of the coffee sector, the world...