Espresso
Latest articles, industry insights and brewing guides
Sole Selection Coffee: Colombia-Brazil Blend Espresso
Sole Selection Coffee is a bold, oily espresso blend of Colombian and Brazilian beans, known for its strong aroma and thick crema.
Italian Lazzza Coffee Beans for Espresso
Lazzza, founded in 1895, is Italy’s top coffee brand and the world’s third-largest roaster, selling 86,000 tonnes yearly with 47% market share in Italy.
What Espresso Crema Tells You About Your Shot
Espresso crema reveals freshness, extraction quality, and channeling—but not taste. Here’s how to read it like a pro.
How to Make Espresso with a Capsule Coffee Machine in One Minute
Capsule coffee machines simplify espresso brewing. Learn how they work, their benefits, and a top-rated model that makes coffee in under a minute.
Manual Steam Espresso Maker: A Non-Electric Way to Pull Shots
This modern manual steam espresso machine lets you craft espresso without electricity, offering full control over grind, coffee type, and pressure.
What Espresso Crema Tells You About Your Brew
Crema reveals freshness, extraction level, and channeling—but not taste. Learn what the foam on your espresso actually means.
How Dark Is a Black Pearl Espresso Roast?
A roast-to-black espresso still delivers bright fruit notes. We compare shots from a normal, second crack-start, and full second crack roast.
What Is Coffee Oil in Espresso and How Does It Form?
Espresso typically has crema, but under the right conditions, true coffee oil can emerge. Here’s how it happens and what it means.
How Dosing Mechanism Bias Affects Espresso Grind Distribution
A dosing chamber’s swing arm can cause uneven espresso puck density by biasing grinds leftward. Removing the spring may improve distribution.
Why Boiler Water from Espresso Machines Is Unsafe to Drink
Repeatedly boiling boiler water in espresso machines produces harmful nitrosamines. Avoid drinking or cooking with it for health and machine care.
How a Perfect Espresso Shot Is Extracted
Learn the full espresso extraction process: timing, flow, crema development, and ideal parameters for balanced shots.
How to Drink Espresso the Right Way
Good and bad espressos need different drinking approaches—learn when to sip, stir, or simply walk away.
What Is Espresso and How to Brew It Properly
Learn the true origin, sensory traits, and brewing specs of espresso, plus how to evaluate a great shot with science-backed details.
How to Drink Espresso: Three Sips Explained
Espresso’s classic three-sip method highlights its crema, body, and finish—here’s how to actually taste each layer.
How Espresso Forms the Base of All Italian Coffee Drinks
Espresso is the foundation for drinks like cappuccino, latte, macchiato, mocha, and affogato. Learn how it’s used and what defines each variation.
Espresso Shot Sizes Explained: Single, Double, Triple
Learn the standard espresso shot sizes—single (7–9g), double (14–18g), and triple (21–27g)—with exact dosing ranges used in specialty coffee.
What Is Espresso and How Is It Made?
Espresso is a bold, concentrated coffee brewed under high pressure. Learn how it’s made, what defines it, and why the crema matters.
Espresso Cup Design: Why Thick Ceramic and Small Handles Matter
Learn why espresso cups are made with thick ceramic, convex bottoms, and small handles—and how these features preserve flavor and temperature.
What Is a Macchiato? The Real Italian Espresso Drink
A macchiato is an espresso 'stained' with a small amount of milk. Learn the correct ratio, how it differs from a latte, and how to order one.
How to Do Latte Art at Home with Espresso
Learn how to create latte art at home using a basic espresso setup, the right milk, and simple pouring techniques.