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The 5 Best Espresso Machines You Can Buy

The best isn't always the most expensive. The machine you choose depends on what type of coffee consumer you are.

5 Simple Coffee Drinks for the Summer

Cold Brew Lemonade, Affogato, Espresso & Tonic, Cold Brew & Root Beer, and Tropicália. Read on for our dead simple recipes for summer caffeinating.

The Pump: The Heart of Your Espresso Machine

To give water the strength to push through a tightly packed bed of finely ground coffee, machines need pressure. This pressure comes from the pump.

The Science Behind Perfect Steamed Milk

What really happens when you steam milk? Why does microfoam break down after a few minutes? And why does skim milk steam differently than whole?

Espresso Machine Cleaning & Maintenance

While we love to help people get into a new espresso machine, we really love it when those machines last 10-15 years. Find out how.

How to Steam Milk

Great milk is the key to truly having café quality drinks at home. Watch our video and read our tips to become a milk-steaming expert yourself.

Espresso Drink Recipes: A Drink by any Other Name

From history to recipes, we'll cover espresso, lattes, americanos, macchiatos, cappuccinos, cortados, and flat whites.

Your Coffee Bag Can Help You Be a Better Barista

Use the information on your coffee bag to help you speed up the process of dialing in your grind settings while also reducing the amount of coffee you waste.

The Economics of Home Espresso

While the initial sticker price can seem daunting, home espresso is a terrific long-term value. See how much money you'll save with our online calculator.

How Coffee Extraction Works

Having trouble getting that perfect shot or cup of coffee? Read how coffee brewing works and learn tips to improve your coffee extractions.

How Do Espresso Machines Work?

We'll show you how espresso machines work by following water as it goes from the source to the coffee: Water Source » Pump » Boiler » Grouphead or Steam Wand.