Espresso
Latest articles, industry insights and brewing guides
How Espresso Led to Lower-Quality Coffee Beans
Espresso’s global popularity drove demand for cheaper blends, pushing high-grade beans like Colombian out and lowering market prices.
Espresso-Based Coffee Drinks: Layers Explained
Learn how classic espresso drinks like cappuccino, latte, and macchiato are layered, what’s in each, and how they differ in milk and foam ratios.
How to Taste Four Classic Italian Espressos
Explore the defining traits, brewing specs, and ideal pairings for four classic espresso styles: single, double, macchiato, and con panna.
How Coffee Drinking Evolved From Fruit Balls to Espresso
From coffee fruit mashed into oil balls in Ethiopia to Turkish ibrik brews and Italian espresso, learn how global coffee habits shaped today’s drinks.
How to Taste and Evaluate a Perfect Espresso Shot
Learn how to assess a great espresso by crema, aroma, volume, and taste — plus how much caffeine it really has.
Four Classic Espresso Drinks Explained
Learn the essentials of Single Espresso, Macchiato, Double Espresso, and Con Panna — their ratios, textures, and how to enjoy them properly.
What Is Con Panna Coffee? A Retro Espresso Drink
Con Panna is a classic Italian espresso topped with whipped cream. Learn how it’s made, how to drink it, and why it feels like old-world elegance.
What Is a Macchiato? The Real Espresso with Milk Foam
A macchiato is one-third the size of a cappuccino, with just a layer of milk foam—not milk—on espresso. Here’s what makes it different.
What Makes illy Espresso Truly Authentic?
Discover how illy became Italy’s top espresso brand with 7.5% commercial and 30.3% home market share, and its role in global coffee culture.
How illy Explains Espresso, Timing, and Summer Coffee Creations
Learn how illy breaks down espresso science, ideal drinking times, and shares five summer espresso-based drinks with exact recipes.
Common Types of Coffee Explained: From Espresso to Instant
Learn the key differences between instant, single-origin, espresso, and classic café-style coffee drinks, with facts on caffeine levels and brewing methods.
The History and Evolution of Espresso Machines
Learn how espresso machines evolved since 1948, why E61 groupheads faded, and what really defines a proper espresso extraction.
How to Judge a Good Espresso – Key Quality Signs
Learn how to spot a great espresso by checking crema thickness, flavor balance, and extraction details like time, volume, and pressure.
How to Taste Espresso: Reading Crema and Other Key Clues
Learn to judge a perfect espresso by its 25-second extraction time, 4mm+ crema thickness, color, aroma, and body. Essential for baristas and home brewers.
Visiting the Birthplace of Espresso in Trieste
Discover the origins of espresso in Italy’s Trieste, how it’s made, and why it’s meant to be sipped fast. Learn the science and culture behind the shot.
Futurist Coffee: Espressos, Sausages & Perfume
Explore how Italian Futurists reimagined coffee with radical recipes—like brewing sausage in espresso and adding cologne. Discover their lost experiments.
How to Tell If Your Espresso Is Good
A perfect espresso has thick crema, balanced body, and rich aftertaste. Here’s how to spot quality in under 30 seconds.
Why Espresso Is the Foundation of Great Coffee
Espresso is the base for creative coffee drinks and milk art. Learn what makes a great shot and why it’s essential to specialty coffee.
How to Drink a Single Espresso Like a Pro
Learn how to properly enjoy a single espresso, from brewing standards to ideal pairings and drinking etiquette.
How to Drink a Macchiato Espresso the Right Way
A macchiato is one-third the size of a cappuccino, with just a layer of milk foam—no steamed milk—preserving espresso’s intensity. Here’s how to enjoy it.