Espresso
Latest articles, industry insights and brewing guides
How to Grind Coffee Beans for Espresso
Learn the ideal espresso grind size, dose, and tamping technique to brew balanced, rich shots with optimal flavor and crema.
How to Drink Espresso: 8 Classic Espresso Drinks Explained
From ristretto to macchiato, learn how to make and enjoy 8 classic espresso-based drinks with exact ratios and serving styles.
How to Deep Clean Your Espresso Machine Parts
Overnight soaking removes coffee oils and residue from portafilters, baskets, and small parts to prevent stale flavors and bacterial growth.
How to Clean Your Home Espresso Machine (Oscar)
Keep your home espresso machine in top shape with a step-by-step guide to backflushing, part soaking, and daily maintenance.
What Is Crema in Espresso and How It Forms
Learn what espresso crema really is, why it forms, how long it lasts, and what its color and texture reveal about your shot.
What Is Espresso? The Complete Guide to Espresso Coffee
Learn what espresso really means — from the brewing method to the roast, blend, and classic drinks made with it.
What Is a Double Espresso and How to Drink It
A double espresso uses twice the coffee grounds for the same water, doubling concentration. Learn how it's made, why it's intense, and what to pair it with.
Everything You Need to Know About Espresso
Learn the origins, characteristics, and brewing specs of espresso, from Italy’s café culture to the science behind the perfect shot.
Cameroon Coffee: Deep Roast for Espresso
Cameroon grows high-quality Arabica similar to South American beans, especially from the Bamileke and Bamoun regions. Best suited for dark roasts and espresso.
Why Thick Crema Espresso Tastes Amazing and How to Brew It
Learn why ultra-creamy espresso with 40–50 minute aftertaste tastes so good, how to get 25-second extraction, and why freshness matters more than equipment.
What Sugar Is Best for Espresso?
Not all sugars work well in espresso. The best option? A finely granulated golden cane sugar with added milk solids—like Taiwan’s refined golden sand sugar.
What Is Espresso? The Complete Guide
Espresso is a fast, high-pressure brewed coffee known for its bold flavor and thick crema. Learn how it’s made, what beans to use, and why it matters.
What Defines an Espresso Shot?
An espresso shot is defined by 14–17g coffee extracted to 47–62.5ml under 9–10 bar pressure at 88–95°C for 22–28 seconds.
How to Brew Acceptable Espresso with a Krups Mini Machine
Learn how to get the best results from a low-pressure Krups Mini steam-driven espresso machine, despite its inherent limitations.
Why Italians Drink Espresso Standing Up
Italians stand to drink espresso for speed, space, and tradition—here’s how the custom works, what coffee to order, and when.
What Is Espresso and How Is It Brewed?
Espresso is a high-pressure coffee brew made with 6.5±1.5g coffee, 90±5°C water, 9±2 bar pressure, and a 30±5s extraction. Learn the standards.
Espresso Brewing Tips: From Bean to Shot
Learn how to brew perfect espresso with the right beans, grind, water, and timing — six essential steps every home barista should follow.
World’s Smallest Coffee Machine Makes Espresso in 30 Seconds
The Piamo coffee machine uses your microwave to brew a shot of espresso in just 30 seconds. Made of food-safe plastic, it’s dishwashable and office-friendly.
Espresso vs Americano: Key Differences Explained
Learn how espresso and Americano differ in brewing pressure, flavor, equipment, and cost—from crema to caffeine strength.
How Much Caffeine Is in an Espresso Shot?
Find out how much caffeine is in espresso and other drinks. A typical espresso shot contains 173.6mg per 100ml — here's what that means.