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…

Rancilio Silvia Espresso Machine Review
Rancilio Silvia is one of those espresso machines that stirs up heated discussions. The machine is a collection of high-quality components that you only see in more expensive…
DeLonghi Esam-3300 Magnifica Review
The DeLonghi Magnifica ESAM3300 is a super-automatic espresso machine, that is affordable, reliable, and easy to work with. Any DeLonghi Magnifica will turn you into a home barista…
Espresso Shot Screen – What are Puck Screens and Which ones Are the Best
Espresso shot screens, or puck screens, are more and more popular among espresso aficionados. While the puck screen is not an essential piece of equipment, baristas who look for perfection, need it. Discovered by accident, the puck screen is now a popular accessory to improve the quality of the espresso shots.
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Best Espresso Tampers for All Budgets
Beginner baristas look at the tamper as an unimportant accessory, the one that comes with the espresso machine is good enough. Maybe the tamper is not as important…
How to Tamp Espresso – The Perfect Espresso Tamping
Espresso is one of those drinks that people love to hate. If done properly, it’s a delicious treat; if done badly, it’s bitter, burnt, and tastes awful. There…
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Cappuccino vs Flat White vs Latte – What Are the Differences?
There are a lot of different espresso-based drinks, sometimes this much variety can be confusing. Latte, cappuccino, flat white, mocha, are just some of the most popular drinks…
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Breville BES980XL Oracle – Espresso Machine Review
The Breville BES980XL Oracle is one of the best espresso machines in its class. The price is fair for the countless features and options to tweak your shot.
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Espresso Based Beverages – Caffè Mocha
Caffè Mocha, is a chocolate flavored coffee drink. Many times called a mocha latte, the original beverage is in fact a chocolate-flavored cappuccino. Well, the recipe is not…
How to Pull the Perfect Espresso Shot
Making great espresso is not easy. Chasing the perfect shot, sometimes referred to as the God shot, is a race that requires patience, knowledge, skills and good equipment.…
Best Coffee Beans for Espresso
Would you believe me if I said I found the best beans for espresso? Would you believe me? Do not believe me or anybody for that matter. Of…