Espresso
Latest articles, industry insights and brewing guides
Starbucks Opens Espresso Shot: NYC’s Fastest Concept Store
A new Starbucks Espresso Shot location in NYC focuses on speed and efficiency with no seating, serving espresso drinks and pastries in under 50㎡.
Minipresso Review: Portable Espresso Without Electricity
This $49 handheld espresso maker brews decent shots without power or accessories—just hot water and ground coffee. Here’s how it works.
Espresso Basics: Bean Type, Roast, and Taste Explained
Find out whether espresso uses single origin or blend beans, what roast level is ideal, and why it can taste bitter or balanced.
How to Soften Water for Better Espresso
Softening water reduces espresso machine scaling. Learn the ideal water hardness and how ion exchange removes calcium and magnesium ions.
Nespresso Dolce Gusto Capsule Machine for Office Coffee
Find out why the Nespresso Dolce Gusto capsule coffee machine is a smart, cost-effective office coffee solution with fast brewing and multiple flavor options.
How Does a Coffee Machine Make Espresso?
Learn how espresso machines brew under pressure, why semi-auto vs. auto types matter, and what makes a quality cup — all based on real numbers.
How to Make Italian Espresso Drinks: Con Panna & Macchiato
Learn how to make classic Italian espresso drinks: Con Panna with cream, and Macchiato with milk foam. Step-by-step methods included.
Minipresso GR Portable Espresso Machine Review
This portable espresso maker makes a decent shot with 8–9g of coffee and 60ml water. It’s compact, manual, and best used with practice.
10 Classic Espresso-Based Coffees Explained
Discover how 10 popular espresso drinks are made—from ratios to textures—based on FrontStreet Coffee’s shop recipes and techniques.
What Is Espresso? The Basics of Italian Espresso Coffee
Learn what makes a true espresso: 10–30% crema, 4 key elements (grind, blend, machine, skill), and how to spot quality in 1 shot.
Elephant Dung Coffee: What Makes It Worth $13 an Espresso?
Produced from beans digested by elephants, elephant dung coffee costs $1,880 per kg. Each espresso sells for $13, with profits supporting conservation.
How to Make Fresh Espresso at the Top of a Mountain
You don’t need a café or heavy gear—just a portable French espresso maker to brew fresh espresso anywhere, even on a hike.
Why Italians Drink Espresso Standing Up
In Italy, authentic espresso is meant to be sipped quickly while standing—here’s why, how it started, and what you’re doing wrong as a tourist.
Why Adding Sugar to Espresso Can Make It Better
Adding sugar to espresso can enhance its flavor, especially when the shot isn’t perfectly balanced. Here’s how and why it works.
How to Drink Espresso in Three Sips: Technique & Tips
Learn how to properly enjoy espresso—whether black or with sugar—in three distinct sips that highlight its layered flavors. Includes stirring tips and crema guidance.
Inhalable Coffee: A New Way to Drink Espresso
Inhalable coffee delivers the equivalent of an espresso shot in 100mg of coffee powder via a lipstick-shaped tube. Here’s how it works.
Why Espresso Has Less Caffeine Than Drip Coffee
A standard cup of drip coffee has 115mg caffeine, while espresso and percolator coffee contain around 80mg. Here’s why — and what really affects caffeine levels.
4 Classic Espresso Drinks Every Coffee Lover Should Know
Explore four essential espresso styles—single, double, macchiato, and con panna—with brewing details, textures, and ideal pairings.
How to Judge a Perfect Espresso by Its Crema
A perfect single espresso should yield 1 oz in 25 seconds, with a thick, stable 4mm+ crema. Learn what crema reveals about your shot.
How Italian Espresso Became a Global Coffee Icon
Explore how 700-year-old Italian espresso culture shaped global coffee norms, from royal courts to modern cafés.