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Do you find you can’t get enough espresso? Us, too! The problem is, however delicious those strong, short shots are, espresso isn’t an all-day drink. Fortunately, using espresso as a base, you can create myriad longer and creamier coffees from latte and cappuccino to mocha and macchiato along with much, much more. All you’ll need...

Ask any coffee lover for their go-to morning caffeine fix and chances are, it’s an espresso. While there are many ways to make a short, strong shot like the Italians, you’ll need a machine to benefit from the pressure required to generate authentic espresso. Whether you opt for am inexpensive manual espresso maker, an upscale...

When you’re scouring the shelves for a new coffee machine, chances are you’ll encounter plenty of thermal carafe coffee makers. What are they and why should you care? In many important ways, these machines are at the opposite end of the spectrum to single-serve machines. As with all coffee equipment, features and specs vary from...

Our primary focus today is on highlighting the best manual espresso machines. An automatic espresso machine might be extremely convenient, but that comes at the cost of a complete lack of control. If you’re looking to get hands-on and dial in the brewing method to your precise taste, you should opt for a manual model....

What’s your favorite coffee? Perhaps you enjoy drinking espresso or ristretto like the Italians make it? If so, do you also like longer, creamier coffees with espresso as the base? Us too! Now, how can you go about whipping up an authentic cappuccino or latte at home with your new espresso machine? We’ll not only...

Single-serve Nespresso machines might be incredibly easy to operate but choosing the right model isn’t quite so easy. Luckily, we’ve got you covered today with our bumper Nespresso guide to make your life easier. The first thing you’ll need to decide is which type of machine makes sense. Nespresso units come in 2 variants: The...

When you’re looking for a coffee machine for home use, a semi-automatic espresso machine is one of the most common choices but why is that? We’ll be looking into this issue today but before anything else, what is a semi-automatic machine and why should you care? Semi-automatics might vary in terms of specifics but they...

The new Ninja Hot & Cold Brew System and older Ninja Coffee Bar are both coffee makers, but they are distinct in functionalities and features. The Ninja Hot & Cold Brew System makes tea and coffee. That’s right. Not only does it produce delicious lattes and cappuccinos, but this machine also makes a variety of...

If you have any interest in coffee at all, you’ll likely already know that you should grind whole beans directly before brewing to get the freshest drink in your cup. How about if you’re looking for a grinder specifically designed to create the grind size you need for espresso, though? Well, luckily, there’s not too much...

If you’re looking to make silky espresso at home, you’ll need a solid machine as your foundation. Sure, you could use a manual press or even a capsule-based machine capable of delivering pretty sound shots. How about if you’re looking for something a little more user-friendly, though? Well, today we’ll walk you through a selection...

Keeping your Ninja Coffee Bar in mint condition means keeping it clear of calcium. If you live in an area with particularly hard water and you use it with your Ninja coffee maker, calcium will build up in the machine. These calcium deposits will affect the functioning of your coffee maker. If you have owned...

Looking for a coffee machine can seem like one of the most confusing decisions ever… You’ll immediately be confronted with a huge array of choices but we’re here to simplify everything for you. Firstly, we’ll narrow our focus today to laser in on drip coffee makers. These simple but satisfying machines can produce anything up...

If you spend a lot of time in coffee shops, you’re sure to have noticed cold brew coffee. What’s it all about and how does it differ from iced coffee? Well, today we’ll answer those questions and much, much more. By the time you’ve finished up, you’ll be perfectly placed to navigate your way through...

If you’ve ever had freshly ground coffee, you know that the experience is truly one of a kind. Grinding your coffee beans directly before brewing results in a better, more authentic taste. But why is this? Coffee beans start spoiling rapidly the moment they are exposed to other elements. When beans are ground, this degradation...

Have you seen baristas using the intricate pour-over method and fancied getting in on the action at home? Well, you’re in the right place. Today, we’ve got a comprehensive guide for you outlining everything you need to know about this fascinating traditional approach to brewing coffee. First, the good news. You won’t need to spend...

Are you partial to a latte but tired of constantly heading to the coffee shop? If so, you’re in for a treat today as we’ve got a dozen machines below all capable of turning out gourmet latte from the comfort of home. Before anything else, what is latte? A café latte is just a shot...

When you’re looking to brew the perfect golden cup of coffee, it’s tempting to try changing everything in pursuit of perfection. Instead, you should examine the basics starting with the foundation of all great coffee… Fresh beans ground directly before brewing and weighed accurately will get things going in fine style. To that end, you’ll...