Espresso
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Unseparable Couple Espresso Cups with Intertwined Handles
These novelty espresso cups feature handles that are permanently intertwined, requiring both cups to be used together—functional yet playful.
Bodum Pavina: The Best Espresso Cup?
This double-walled glass espresso cup creates a stunning visual effect, making your shot look like it’s floating—perfect for showcasing fine espresso.
World’s First 24K Gold-Plated 3-Group Slayer Espresso Machine
The first 24K gold-plated 3-group Slayer espresso machine was custom-built for a new NYC café focusing on South American beans.
Hand-Painted Coffee Cups for Creative Espresso Drinking
Discover how hand-drawn coffee cups elevate your espresso experience, blending art with everyday brewing.
How to Choose the Right Espresso Cup for True Flavor
Learn why Espresso cup size, material, and design matter—single vs. double shots, ideal capacity, and what truly shows off a quality pull.
How to Choose the Right Espresso Cup
Find the ideal espresso cup size, material, and shape to enhance flavor and presentation. Learn what pros look for in a great espresso vessel.
Ergonomic Espresso Cups That Fit Your Hand
Discover espresso cups designed to match your grip for better handling and temperature control. These hand-shaped designs improve your pour-over and espresso experience.
Illy’s Five Espresso Cups and Two Mugs: Weekday to Weekend
Illy offers five distinct espresso cups for weekday brewing and two relaxed mugs for weekend use—each designed for different coffee moments.
How Espresso Machines Work: Types, Tech & Choosing the Right One
Learn how espresso machines extract coffee under pressure, the differences between semi-auto and fully-auto types, and how to choose the right machine for home or café.
How to Choose a Home or Pro Espresso Machine
Home espresso machines are extremely difficult to master. Professionals should choose manual or semi-auto machines with E61 group heads and dual pressure gauges.
Types of Espresso Machines: Home vs Commercial Breakdown
Learn the 5 main types of espresso machines—manual, semi-auto, super-auto, pod-ready, and luxury—and which suits home or commercial use best.
Portable Espresso Machine Mypressi Twist Review
The Mypressi Twist is a handheld, gas-powered espresso maker delivering true espresso anywhere — no outlet needed.
How to Repair Drip and Espresso Coffee Machines
Fix common coffee machine issues—thermostat, heating element, power switch—with clear steps. Learn to test and replace faulty parts in drip and espresso machines.
How to Clean and Maintain Your Espresso Machine
Learn step-by-step how to clean your espresso machine’s body, steam wand, filters, and more to extend its life and improve coffee quality.
No-Plug Espresso Machines for Home Use
Discover the PRESSO no-plug espresso machine that lets you manually adjust pressure for full control over your home espresso extraction.
Car-Inspired Espresso Machines with Dashboard Design
Brunopasso’s retro-styled espresso machine mimics a classic sports car dashboard, featuring clear buttons and gauges. Available in red, brown, and silver for $850.
Lamborghini Launches Limited-Edition Espresso Maker & Coffee Beans
Lamborghini has produced just 1,000 limited-edition espresso makers. They also offer matching coffee beans, named after their iconic supercars.
How a German Tinkerer Turned a Computer into an Espresso Machine
Discover how a German coffee enthusiast spent 80 hours and $3000 converting a PC chassis into a functional espresso machine with eight brew settings.
What Is a Lever-Style Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine?
A semi-automatic espresso machine, also called a '' or lever-style machine, requires manual steps like grinding, tamping, and brewing. Find out how it works and its pros and cons.
How Single Boiler Heat Exchange Espresso Machines Work
Learn how single boiler heat exchange espresso machines maintain brewing temperature while producing steam, a design still used in most commercial machines today.