Learn How to Make Espresso
You don’t have to spend $3 to $5 a day at your local coffee shop to get the amazing flavor of an espresso.
Save yourself the time, trouble, and the money, and learn how to brew espresso at home. There are many espresso drinks that you can make better at home, such as Lungo, or Ristretto.
WHAT IS ESPRESSO
In a very few words, espresso is a coffee beverage, and a brewing method. Many people think of it as a strong and concentrated coffee. While espresso is that, it so much more than just that. The brewing method involves using a powerful pump, which changes everything about it. No, espresso is not a type of coffee bean, and is not a roast. For a comprehensive explanation, check our guide.
ESPRESSO MACHINE GUIDE
As a coffee fan, there’s probably nothing more horrifying than hearing “Honey, the espresso machine broke!” This sentence literally takes you through the five stages of grief. The first one is denial: “That can’t be! It worked just fine yesterday! Afterward, you go through all the other stages…
BUYING GUIDE
A regular cup of coffee is the dark liquid we are all used to, poured from the carafe. An espresso, on the other hand, is more concentrated, aromatic, and with a layer of foam covering the top. This “shot” can be mixed with cream, milk, or anything else to make your favorite beverage…
Espresso-Based Beverages – Cortado
A cortado is a drink made with equal parts espresso and milk. A standard recipe contains one fluid ounce of milk and one shot of espresso. However, is…
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Best Cheap Espresso Machines
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Coffee Lingo – Dictionary of Coffee and Espresso Terms for the Beginner
Not sure how to order a coffee drink? Learn the coffee lingo and talk like a native! Better than that, this page contains barista terms and definitions that your barista might not even know.
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Extraction and Espresso Brewing – A Guide to Coffee Perfection
If you are interested in perfecting your espresso making skills and technique, you need to understand the science behind it. The science behind espresso brewing is called extraction.…
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Espresso-Based Beverages – Affogato
Affogato is an Italian dessert prepared by pouring a shot of freshly brewed hot espresso over a scoop of vanilla gelato (ice cream). The result is a delicious,…
Best Latte Cups and Mugs for the Home Barista
If you are looking to buy the perfect latte cup, or mug, this article is the perfect starting point. We show you here how to choose a latte…
5 Great Cappuccino Cups – How to Buy a Cappuccino Cups Set
My wife asked me a couple of days ago to find her the best cappuccino cups set on the market. Kind of a tall order, but hey, I…
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5 Best Espresso Cups – 5 Demitasse Cups
Choosing the best espresso cup is not as easy as one might think. Yes, we know, you can probably drink your shot from any small cup. Espresso though…
Cappuccino vs Dry Cappuccino vs Wet Cappuccino Comparison and Recipe
There are many espresso drinks to choose from in a coffee shop. The coffee shop menu might seem overwhelming for the unprepared. We baristas, want to cater to…
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