Espresso
Latest articles, industry insights and brewing guides
How to Make a Classic Mocha Coffee with Espresso
Learn how to make authentic mocha coffee with espresso, milk, and chocolate. Includes ratios, ingredients, and decoration tips.
How Much Espresso from 18g Coffee Grounds Is Ideal?
Using 18g of coffee grounds, aim for around 36g of espresso—double the dose—for balanced extraction. The right yield depends on your grind and machine setup.
Deep-Roasted Coffee Beans Ideal for Espresso from Cameroon
Cameroon’s dark-roasted coffee beans, especially from Bamileke and Bamoun, are well-suited for espresso with bold, chocolatey profiles.
Deep-Roasted Coffee Beans from Cameroon for Espresso
Cameroon’s dark-roast beans excel in espresso due to their bold, low-acid profile. Best sourced from Bamileke and Bamoun regions for rich crema.
How to Use an Espresso Machine: Types & Key Features
Learn how to use an espresso machine, the differences between semi-auto and fully-auto types, and how they brew espresso and cappuccino under 9 bar pressure.
World’s Smallest Coffee Maker Makes Espresso in 30 Seconds
The Piamo microwave coffee maker brews a decent espresso in just 30 seconds using your microwave, offering a fast alternative to instant.
Cameroon Coffee Beans Ideal for Dark Roast Espresso
Cameroon’s high-quality arabica beans, especially from Bamileke and Bamoun, roast well for bold espresso with chocolate and nut tones.
How to Choose an Espresso Machine: Key Buying Factors
Find out how to select the right espresso machine for your needs—manual, semi-auto, or fully automatic—based on usage type and volume.
What Is a Lever-Style or Manual Espresso Machine?
Semi-automatic espresso machines, known as '' or lever-style machines, are traditional Italian espresso brewers requiring manual control for optimal results.
How Espresso Was Born and Why Machines Evolved
Espresso’s 8–9 bar pressure creates a 25-second extraction and thick crema. Learn how Italian engineering shaped modern coffee culture.
How the First Espresso Machines Were Invented
From steam pressure to 9-bar pumps, discover how early Italian coffee machines evolved into the modern espresso maker.
The History of Espresso Coffee Machines
Learn how the espresso machine evolved from a 1901 steam-driven prototype to modern pressure-brewed perfection.
How Much Does Stepless Grind Adjustment Affect Espresso?
Stepless grinders allow finer control over espresso variables, but how much difference does one micro-adjustment really make? Here’s what the numbers show.
Deep-Roasted Cameroon Coffee Beans for Espresso
Cameroon’s best coffee comes from Bamileke and Bamoun, ideal for espresso when dark roasted. Learn why and how to get the best results.
How to Choose an Italian-Style Espresso Drink
Explore the key differences between classic espresso-based drinks like espresso, macchiato, cappuccino, latte, mocha, and frappuccino to find your best match.
Welhome ZD-12 Electric Espresso Grinder with Dosing
The Welhome ZD-12 is an electric, dosing espresso grinder designed for home use. It features adjustable grind settings for espresso and consistent output.
Welhome KD-210S2: A Reliable Semi-Auto Espresso Machine for Home and Shop
The Welhome KD-210S2 is a dual-purpose semi-auto espresso machine suitable for both home baristas and small commercial setups.
Best Commercial Semi-Auto Espresso Machine: Welhome KD-310 Review
Looking for a solid, commercial-grade semi-auto espresso machine? The Welhome KD-310 is a durable, three-group setup built for high-volume home or light commercial use.
How to Choose an Espresso Milk Pitcher: Size, Shape & Function
Find the best milk pitcher for your espresso drinks based on cup size, spout design, and capacity. Avoid wasting milk with the right ratio.
CIMBALI Espresso Machines: A Legacy Since 1912
Learn how CIMBALI became a global synonym for professional espresso machines, starting from its 1912 origins with the CIMBALI family.