Espresso
Latest articles, industry insights and brewing guides
How Costa’s Rainforest Certified Beans Taste on Espresso
Reviewing Costa’s rainforest-certified espresso beans roasted medium, with E61 extraction notes: sweet, balanced, and oily at 128 RMB for 250g.
5 Ways to Brew Coffee: From Espresso to Cold Drip
Explore five fundamental coffee brewing methods—each with unique techniques, temperatures, and results. Learn how pressure, time, and filtration shape your cup.
Understanding Coffee Cup Sizes: From Espresso to Venti
Learn how coffee cup sizes—from 50ml espresso cups to 300ml+ lattes—affect strength and flavor, plus decode venti, trenta, and more.
Hand-Shaped Espresso Cups for Better Pouring
An ergonomic espresso cup designed to fit your hand improves stability and control during brewing. Here’s why it matters.
How to Choose the Right Espresso Cup for Your Shot
Learn why espresso cup size, shape, and material matter — and how to pick the best one for your single or double shot.
illy Espresso Cups and Mugs: Five Designs, Two Lifestyles
Five illy-designed espresso cups ideal for weekdays, plus two relaxed weekend mugs—each crafted for the right moment and brew style.
Latte Art: The Skill Behind Unresistable Espresso Art
Learn how skilled baristas craft latte art through free pouring and etching techniques using espresso and steamed milk.
How to Make Authentic Italian Espresso at Home
Learn how to make traditional espresso with just 6–7g of coffee and 30ml of water using a home espresso machine. Step-by-step guide included.
Why Barista Skill Defines Espresso Quality
A skilled barista with proper technique, fresh beans, and well-maintained equipment is the key to great espresso — not fancy machines.
Greek-Style Layered Espresso Float Coffee Recipe
A surprising layered coffee drink where espresso granita sinks under milk, then rises when you break the chocolate barrier.
Espresso Roasting: How to Balance Sweetness and Complexity
Learn how roast level affects espresso flavor, from sweet North Italian to smoky French Roast, and how to choose beans for your shop.
Who Really Makes Great Espresso
Good espresso comes from skill, not talk. Discover what makes a skilled barista and why some coffee still tastes just bitter.
Espresso Extraction: Why Your Shot Is Too Fast or Slow
Learn the ideal espresso shot time, ratio, and flow rate — and what happens when your espresso pours too fast or too slow.
What Is Single-Origin Espresso?
You can make espresso with single-origin beans—here’s how six different origins performed, from Brazil to Australia, in a true single espresso format.
Illy Red Blend Espresso Taste Review
A detailed taste test of Illy’s red-canned medium roast espresso blend across multiple parameters including grind, dose, and water temp.
What Matters Most When Brewing Espresso
Learn the 14 key elements that impact your espresso quality—from beans and grind to pressure and cup choice—for a better shot every time.
How to Make Classic Italian Espresso Drinks
Learn how to prepare five classic Italian espresso drinks with exact measurements, ratios, and step-by-step techniques for each.
Five Techniques for Better Milk Foam with Your Espresso Machine
Learn how to achieve high-quality milk foam with your home espresso machine, including what fusion means and how to improve it.
What’s on a Standard Italian Espresso Menu?
A clear breakdown of classic Italian espresso drinks—espresso, cappuccino, and more—with structural diagrams and serving standards explained.
How to Make a Proper Espresso Shot
Learn the essentials of crafting classic espresso: pressure, grind, timing, and the ideal crema, plus best beans and drinks to pair.