Espresso
Latest articles, industry insights and brewing guides
How to Use and Clean a Home Espresso Machine
Learn how to make espresso with a home machine, tamp correctly, and clean the portafilter and group head after brewing.
How to Maintain Your Home Espresso Machine
Keep your home espresso machine in top shape with these essential cleaning and care steps for better espresso and longer life.
Five Key Tips for Brewing Great Espresso Coffee
Learn the five essential steps to brewing a perfect espresso — from fresh beans to ideal grind size, water temp, and brew time.
12 Factors That Affect Espresso Perfection
Master the 12 key variables that impact your espresso shot—from grind size and brew time to machine cleanliness and cup choice.
Why This Wooden Espresso Machine Stands Out
This handcrafted wooden espresso machine simplifies brewing with just a few buttons, delivering rich espresso in under a minute.
Melewar SOLO Fully Automatic Espresso Machine
Melewar’s SOLO is the world’s smallest fully automatic coffee machine (20cm wide), offering customizable espresso with 3 coffee strength levels and precise temperature control.
Yotam Cohen’s Steam-Punk Espresso Machine
This steam-era inspired espresso machine by designer Yotam Cohen features a vintage pressure gauge and adjustable steam settings.
Cafelat Royal Tamper: Premium Espresso Tamping Tool
The Cafelat Royal Tamper combines brushed aluminium with rubber or wood for a high-end tamping experience. Weighing 350g with a 58mm base, it’s built for stability and precision.
How to Choose an Espresso Machine: Home vs Commercial
Choosing an espresso machine depends on your goal—home use or opening a café. Learn which machines fit each purpose based on features and performance.
Customizing Your Reg Barber Espresso Tamper: Wood, Metal & Size Options
Explore every customization option for the Reg Barber espresso tamper—wood types, handle shapes, base diameters, and metal finishes—from FrontStreet Coffee.
How to Make Hot Water with a Solo Espresso Machine
Learn how to use your Solo espresso machine to produce hot water safely in just a few steps. Includes valve operation and safety tips.
How to Clean the F1 Espresso Machine Filter and Handle
Clean your F1 espresso machine’s filter and handle daily with hot water and soak in detergent weekly to prevent coffee oil buildup.
CIMBALI M39: Three-Group Electronic Espresso Machine
The CIMBALI M39 is a commercial-grade, three-group espresso machine with Smart Boiler tech, a 15L boiler, and a 129kg build for high-volume cafés.
La Marzocco STRADA Espresso Machine Unboxing
The first La Marzocco STRADA in China arrives at illy Coffee University, marking the debut of this iconic pressure-variable machine.
La Marzocco FB 80/3: Dual-Boiler Espresso Machine Specs
The La Marzocco FB 80/3 features a 5L brew boiler and 11L steam boiler with PID temp control, built for high-volume milk drinks.
JURA C5 Piano Black: Easy Home Espresso Made Simple
The JURA IMPRESSA C5 Piano Black offers professional-style espresso and milk drinks with just one touch—no barista skills required.
JURA ENA 5: Compact Espresso Machine for Small Kitchens
The JURA ENA 5 is a 23.8cm-wide home espresso machine with a 5-stage grinder, adjustable spout, and zero-energy standby mode.
Cankun 1819 Home Espresso Machine: What’s Inside?
A full internal breakdown of the Cankun 1819 home espresso machine shows its compact design, metal shell, and surprisingly solid internal layout.
Cankun 1819 Home Espresso Machine Teardown Review
Is the Cankun 1819 any good for home espresso? Here’s what we found inside after full teardown, with details on build quality, pump pressure, and internals.
Cankun TSK-1822A 5-Bar Espresso Machine Review
The Cankun TSK-1822A makes espresso at 5Bar pressure, includes a non-stick boiler and steam wand for milk frothing, and is easy to clean.