Crema: How It’s Formed, What It Tells Us, & How to Learn From It
Espresso is a complex beverage characterised by a signature layer of crema. For some, this foam is seen as a fundamental part of the espresso....
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April 17, 2023
How can consumers make better espresso at home?
It’s fair to say that since the pandemic, more and more consumers have been looking to create café-quality beverages at home. This includes espresso, too. A large part of this stems from a rise in coffee education. A growing number of roasters and coffee shops now offer courses or classes which help people to understand more about specialty coffee, as well as how to prepare it properly at home. However,… read more
It’s fair to say that since the pandemic, more and more consumers have been looking to create café-quality beverages at home. This includes espresso, too. A large part of this stems from a rise in coffee education. A growing number… read more
How Espresso Machines Are Refurbished, Step by Step
Espresso machines are a technical marvel. These expertly crafted appliances have come a long way since their first inception in the late 1800s. The 19th-century...
How The Moka Pot Influenced Coffee Consumption
An Art Deco design icon and emblem of Italian coffee culture, the moka pot is instantly recognizable by millions all over the world. But although...
How to Adjust Espresso Extraction & Create New Recipes
The extraction of your new single origin espresso is off: what do you do? Adjust the dose? Grind size? Water temperature? Or perhaps it’s about...
Pressure Profiles, Pulsing & The 3 Phases of Espresso Extraction
Espresso extraction might be quick, but it’s not simple. Both chemically and physically, there’s a lot going on inside that coffee puck when you pull...
Roasting For Filter Coffee vs. For Espresso
There are a lot of things to consider when choosing a coffee roast profile. Are you aiming for a light, medium, or dark roast? How...
Gravimetric vs Timed Grinders: The Espresso Consistency Debate
The majority of high-end coffee grinders used for espresso dose by time, yet all official SCA standards are defined by weight. So, what’s the difference?...
How to Create a Coffee Menu: A Guide for Restaurants & Bakeries
When it comes to your food, there’s no detail spared: the freshness of the ingredients, the seasoning and cooking method, the presentation are all considered....
How To Make Barista Quality Espresso at Home
So, you love sipping on a delicious espresso, latte, or flat white at your favorite coffee shop, but wish you could have that a barista...
Understanding Different Types of Espresso Machine
Professional espresso machines are increasingly seen in offices and homes. It’s great that we can get our specialty coffee fix at work or without leaving...
How To Improve Consistency When Making Espresso-Based Drinks
A specialty coffee shop receives a bad review. “The espresso wasn’t as good as last time,” the review says. “The shop has gone downhill.” The...
How Does Elevation Affect Your Ideal Coffee Brew Temperature?
There’s so much to consider when brewing exceptional coffee: grind size, brew time, pulsing and water dispersal, brew temperature… and elevation? Yes, elevation. While some...
What you need to know before you buy an espresso machine
You’re finally ready to buy an espresso machine but are overwhelmed by the choice. Not sure whether to invest in a prosumer or semi-automatic machine?...
Discovering The History of The Espresso Machine at MUMAC, Italy
Is there anything more recognizably Italian than an espresso? Last month, I boarded a plane with one mission in mind: to learn more about the...
How Can Water Flow Rate Help You Pull Better Espresso Shots?
Have you ever struggled to keep your espresso extraction time consistent? Perhaps you’ve checked the machine to confirm the pressure and temperature are steady. You’re...
How Cafés Can Blend Quality, Efficiency, & Customer Service
Handling never-ending lines of people waiting anxiously for their coffees? Taking complex and extensive drink orders while trying to maintain quality? Serving curious customers new...