Espresso
Latest articles, industry insights and brewing guides
19 Key Details for Brewing Better Espresso
Learn the 19 critical factors that affect your espresso shot—from grind consistency to water minerals—and how to control them for better results.
How to Pull a Good Single Shot of Espresso
Learn why single filters work for espresso, how to adjust dose and grind, and what affects extraction through controlled experiments.
How to Grind Just the Right Dose for Espresso Without Leftover Coffee
Learn how to grind only the coffee you need for a double espresso—no leftover grounds—with precise time-based dosing and a full portafilter.
How to Pull and Serve Espresso: Three Classic Styles
Learn the three standard espresso styles—standard, ristretto, and lungo—with exact ratios, extraction times, and how each affects flavor and texture.
Why Milk Foam Won’t Pour Smoothly Into Espresso
Five common reasons your milk foam floats or fails to integrate with espresso — and how to fix each one.
The 4M Guide to Making Great Italian Espresso
Learn the 4M essentials—blend, grind, machine, and barista skill—for brewing authentic Italian espresso with proper extraction and crema.
Espresso Troubleshooting Checklist: Flow, Crema & Flavor
Fix common espresso issues with this step-by-step guide—check flow time, crema texture, color, and taste, and learn the causes behind each problem.
How to Make Affogato Coffee with Espresso and Gelato
Learn how to make a classic Italian affogato using 30cc of espresso and a scoop of vanilla gelato for a quick, flavorful coffee treat.
How to Brew a Good Espresso: Key Variables Explained
Learn how to pull a great espresso shot by controlling grind, dose, tamp, temperature, pressure, yield, and more—with exact numbers and a hands-on test.
What Makes Espresso So Special in Specialty Coffee?
Discover why espresso is the foundation of Italian coffee culture, its ideal brewing specs, and how it shapes modern coffee drinks worldwide.
How to Adjust Grind Size, Dose, and Tamping for Espresso
Learn how grind size, dose, and tamping pressure affect espresso extraction, and why your settings may need constant fine-tuning.
How Temperature Changes Affect Your Espresso Shot
Espresso can lose up to 13.4°C if equipment isn’t preheated properly. We tested how handle and portafilter temps impact final shot temperature.
How to Improve Espresso Quality in a Coffee Shop
Learn the 13 essential steps to pull better espresso shots in a café, from bean selection to machine cleanliness.
Nespresso Lattissima+ Review: One-Touch Specialty Milk Drinks
The Nespresso Lattissima+ makes café-style milk drinks like lattes and cappuccinos with one touch. Here’s how it works and what drinks it pulls off best.
Expobar Leva Double Boiler Espresso Machine Review
The Expobar Leva CREM8000L2R is a 1-group dual-boiler espresso machine with PID control, copper boilers, and E61 group head. Priced at 8800 RMB (~$1200), it’s built for serious home baristas.
How to Use a Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine at Home
Learn how to pull a great espresso shot with a home semi-auto machine: preheat, dose 7g, tamp well, and extract for 25–30 seconds for optimal crema.
Espresso Grind Size: What Really Matters
Find out why grind size is critical for espresso, how fine or coarse to go, and what happens if you get it wrong.
How Espresso Works: The Science Behind the Shot
Espresso relies on precise water temperature, 9 bars of pressure, and a 25-second brew time to extract rich, velvety coffee with balanced flavor.
How to Make an Affogato: Simple Espresso Over Ice Cream
Learn how to make a classic Affogato with just two shots of espresso and a scoop of ice cream or gelato in under a minute.
How to Make Great Espresso: The Complete Guide
Learn how to pull better espresso shots by mastering beans, machine settings, grind quality, technique, and 6 hidden factors that affect results.