Espresso
Latest articles, industry insights and brewing guides
What Is Premium Espresso and How Is It Made?
Learn what defines premium espresso, why Brazilian and Central American beans dominate blends, and how crema forms under perfect pressure.
What Is LAZZA Coffee? Italy’s Top Espresso Brand Explained
Founded in 1895, LAZZA is Italy’s largest coffee brand, roasting 86,000 tonnes yearly. Discover its global reach, market share, and espresso legacy.
Drip Coffee vs Espresso: What’s the Real Difference?
Learn how drip coffee and espresso differ in preparation, flavor, and caffeine — plus how they serve as bases for popular drinks like lattes and cappuccinos.
Libra’s Favorite Coffee: Espresso Con Panna Explained
Learn why Libras gravitate toward Espresso Con Panna, a creamy coffee with elegance and balance that matches their personality.
Aries and Espresso: A Bold Coffee Match
Find out why Italian espresso perfectly matches Aries' passionate, fast-paced personality. This zodiac-coffee pairing delivers bold intensity in every shot.
Nespresso 2011 Onirio Espresso Limited Edition Review
Explore Nespresso’s 2011 Onirio espresso blend: Sidamo & Yirgacheffe beans, split-roasted for floral depth, served best in 40ml espresso cups.
New-Age Coffee: Espresso, Ice Cream & Vodka Drink
A 2011 illy summer coffee cocktail blends chilled espresso, ice cream, orange liqueur, vodka, and chocolate flakes. Here’s how it’s made.
Affogato: Ice Cream Coffee with Espresso Shot
An Affogato combines a shot of cooled espresso, vanilla ice cream, toffee syrup, and chocolate flakes — a simple yet irresistible summer dessert coffee.
Mojito Ice Cocktail Coffee: A Summer Espresso Twist
Mojito ice cocktail coffee blends espresso, vodka, crushed ice, and mint for a refreshing summer evening drink. Here’s how it works.
How to Make Espresso Freddo at Home
Espresso Freddo is a refreshing summer coffee made by cooling espresso with ice, water, and sugar—simple, fast, and easy to make at home.
How to Digitally Brew the Perfect Espresso
Learn the exact numbers behind a great espresso: 6–7g beans, 9 bars, 90°C water, 30 seconds, 30ml shot — and why they matter.
How to Make an Italian Espresso with Cream: Con Panna & Macchiato
Learn how to make Italy’s classic espresso drinks: con panna (with cream) and macchiato (with milk foam). Simple steps, no milk—just espresso and texture.
Italian Astronaut Brews First Espresso in Space
Italy’s Samantha Cristoforetti made space history by drinking the ISS’s first espresso, brewed in a zero-gravity machine with Lavazza recipe.
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 brew methods and caffeine levels.
How to Identify a Great Italian Espresso
Learn the key metrics and sensory signs of a properly brewed Italian espresso, from crema thickness to extraction time.
What Is the Ideal Temperature for Brewing Espresso?
The optimal brewing temperature for espresso is around 90.5°C. Lower temps cause sourness, higher temps lead to bitterness—here’s why.
Espresso Coffee Bean Basics: Origins & Blends
Learn why espresso uses blends, what beans go into them, and how Robusta factors in. Covers Arabica vs Robusta, crema, and common commercial formulas.
The History of Espresso Machines: From Gaggia to Today
Learn how the modern espresso machine evolved since Gaggia’s 1948 pump-driven design, and why E61 groupheads and copper boilers still matter to coffee fans.
How to Taste Rich Italian-Style Espresso
Learn how traditional Chinese tea appreciation relates to tasting strong espresso, and explore the sensory details that define a great cup.
Italian Coffee Culture: Origins, Traditions & Espresso Basics
Learn how Italian coffee culture began in the 1600s, why espresso matters, and what makes COVA’s history and techniques essential to espresso lovers.