Espresso
Latest articles, industry insights and brewing guides
How to Steam Milk with an Espresso Machine
Learn the step-by-step technique for steaming milk to microfoam using a commercial or home espresso machine, including temperature and sound cues.
What Makes a Professional Espresso Shot?
Learn the essential variables behind crafting expert-grade espresso: pressure, dose, temperature, time, and extraction balance.
How Città Espresso Club Introduced Italian Coffee Culture to China
Discover how Città Espresso Club brought Italian-style coffee culture to China in 2008, blending café atmosphere with high-quality espresso.
4 Classic Espresso Styles and How to Drink Them
Discover how to enjoy Single, Macchiato, Double, and Con Panna espressos — with recommended pairings and perfect technique.
How to Tamp Espresso Before Brewing: Step-by-Step Guide
Learn the proper way to tamp espresso before brewing with the correct pressure, technique, and tools to ensure balanced extraction.
How to Fix Milk Foam Not Pouring Through Espresso in Latte Art
If your milk foam isn’t flowing through espresso crema properly, try these five targeted fixes for better latte art pours.
What Is Italian Espresso and How Is It Made?
Learn what makes Italian espresso unique, from its government-regulated pricing to its bold flavor profile and traditional moka pot brewing.
Sole Coffee’s Bold Espresso: Rich, Bitter, and Oily
Sole Coffee’s signature blend of Colombian and Brazilian beans makes an intense espresso with thick crema and a bold, bitter profile.
Why Italian Espresso Is All About Speed
Italian espresso is meant to be made and drunk quickly—within 10 seconds of brewing. Learn why speed defines the true espresso experience.
Adding Sugar to Espresso: The Italian Way
Yes, you can add sugar to espresso — even in Italy. Here’s how to stir it in properly and enjoy the layered taste in three sips.
What Is a True Espresso Macchiato?
A true Espresso Macchiato is not a sweet Starbucks drink. It’s a small shot of espresso marked with just a touch of steamed milk—under 100ml total.
Espresso con Panna: Italy’s Classic Coffee with Cream
Espresso con panna is a simple Italian espresso topped with whipped cream. Also called Vienna coffee in the U.S., it’s a minimalist template for fancy drinks.
Espresso: The Foundation of Modern Coffee
Learn how a 30ml shot of espresso revolutionized global coffee culture and became the base for almost every café favorite.
What Makes Italian Espresso So Bold and Addictive?
Learn why Italian espresso is bold, fast, and beloved—plus how it’s made, served, and customized with milk like in a cappuccino.
How Espresso Contributed to Coffee’s Quality Decline
Learn how global espresso demand led to lower-grade coffee production and record-low prices, reshaping the industry in the wrong direction.
Four Classic Espresso Drinks Explained
Explore the core styles of espresso—single, double, macchiato, and con panna—with details on crema, ratios, and flavor profiles.
How to Use an Espresso Machine: Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to pull a great espresso with any machine—steps include warming cups, grinding, tamping, and timing the shot for optimal flow.
Why Italians Drink Espresso Standing Up
Italians traditionally drink espresso standing at the bar in under a minute. Here’s why it’s cultural, practical, and not just a quirk.
How a Simple Espresso Gathering Brings Calm to Busy Minds
A group of espresso enthusiasts in China share how making and sharing espresso helps them slow down and reconnect.
How to Master Latte Art in Espresso
Learn which milk pitcher shape suits your latte art style, why baristas matter most, and how 4M factors shape every pour.