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What Kind of Coffee Grinder Do I Need For Espresso?

The taste of a perfectly balanced espresso is life-changing. The sweet flavors, complimentary bittersweet aftertaste, and luscious mouthfeel make f...

What Does It Mean When A Bag Of Coffee Says "Espresso"?

For many, making espresso at home is a daily ritual. Coffee drinkers everywhere cherish waking up and preparing the perfect shot is a quiet moment ...

What is a Ristretto Anyways?

For some people, when you ask them how they like their cup of joe, the most straightforward response was either “black” or “white.” Today people ar...

5 Barista-Approved Tricks To Better Espresso

We’ve all experienced the utter disappointment and frustration that comes with brewing espresso at home for the first time. You spend money on a br...

Wet Cappuccino vs Dry Cappuccino: What Are The Key Differences?

The classic cappuccino is synonymous with coffee. It will always have a place on the menu, be it early morning in your local cafe, or after dinner ...

Home Espresso Machine Care 101

Espresso is rich, complex, and pulling amazing shots is exhilarating. Brewing this stellar espresso requires that you take care of your actual home...

The Quick Guide To Espresso Machine Portafilter Types

Your portafilter is where the magic happens. It’s where coffee and water mix to form a beautiful, delicious, and complex espresso shot. So learning...

How To Tamp Safely And Consistently For Espresso

As you know, espresso is complex, fascinating, and sometimes frustrating. There are lots of variables to control and a small change to one can impa...

How To Layout Your Home Espresso Bar Like A Coffee Shop

It’s not just enough to have the right gear. If you really want to thrive, you need to setup your espresso in a way that’s simple and efficient. A ...

How To Build A Prosumer Home Espresso Setup

Putting together a highly effective prosumer home espresso setup isn’t easy. Once you have a higher budget, there are hundreds of machines and grin...

How To Build A Beginner Home Espresso Setup

Exploring the fascinating world of espresso at home can be difficult, but also rewarding. There’s so much to learn about how shots pull, there are ...

9 Espresso Accessories For Every Home Espresso Setup

Making espresso at home can be quite the challenge. There are many variables to control, the equipment can be fussy, and the espresso can be hard t...

A Basic Guide To Common Espresso And Milk Drinks

What’s your favorite espresso and milk drink? Do you enjoy the milk-forward latte, the creamy cappuccino, the tiny espresso macchiato? Not even sur...

Are Lever Espresso Machines Worth It?

If you’ve ever been drawn to the romance of pulling espresso shots using an old-timey machine, you’ve probably asked this question: Are lever espre...

Having Trouble Brewing Delicious Espresso? Here Are 5 Things To Try

Calm down. I know you may be frustrated and confused. I know you’re tired of bad espresso. Trust me, I’ve been there. I know. I was a barista for t...

The Differences Between Espresso And Drip Coffee

If you’re not 100% sure how espresso is different than drip coffee, there’s no need to be ashamed. I used to manage a specialty coffee shop and peo...

The Quick Guide To Home Espresso Machine Features

There are a lot of nick knacks, doodads, and thingamajigs when it comes to home espresso machine features. Figuring out which features are importan...

Espresso Machines: Semi-Automatic VS Automatic VS Superautomatic

Exploring the options for a home espresso machine can be a bit daunting. One of the most confusing things you must decide is what type of espresso ...

The Easy Guide To Making Your Own Syrups For Coffee And Espresso Drinks

Now, let’s get something straight: we LOVE black coffee here at JavaPresse. We believe a well-brewed cup of quality coffee is unrivaled in many way...

Is Nespresso Real Espresso?

Nespresso has been popular in Europe for several years, but it’s really just starting to find its place in North America. This emergence of Nespres...

ROK vs Flair: The Manual Espresso Machine Showdown

Manual espresso machine technology is evolving rapidly. Home espresso devices are getting smaller and smarter, empowering regular coffee lovers to ...

The Best Travel Espresso Makers For Shots On The Go

Want to be able to take your rich, balanced espresso anywhere you go? You can—and you don’t have to lug around your huge home machine. These travel...

Single Origin VS Blends For Espresso: Which Is Better?

What kind of espresso person would you say you are? Are you an explorer, willing to take risks and go on adventures? Or are you more excited about ...

Tasting Espresso Extraction Stages: The Salami Technique

Exploring the world of espresso is fascinating, frustrating, exciting, and rewarding. It’s a journey - that’s for sure. I love helping brewers like...