Manual espresso machines: How to pull the perfect shot
When it comes to making espresso, we typically think of automatic machines. These use built-in boilers and pumps to force pressurised water through the “puck”...
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Do you really need expensive equipment to make espresso at home?
Growing interest in coffee consumer education has given way to a new wave of dedicated home baristas insistent on perfecting their espresso. According to the 2025 NCDT Specialty Coffee Breakout report, 43% of US adults enjoyed an espresso-based beverage in the past week, with 74% of past-day specialty coffee drinkers preparing their drinks at home. Traditionally, making espresso at home meant investing in bulky, costly equipment, preventing many people from… read more
Growing interest in coffee consumer education has given way to a new wave of dedicated home baristas insistent on perfecting their espresso. According to the 2025 NCDT Specialty Coffee Breakout report, 43% of US adults enjoyed an espresso-based beverage in… read more
How can data be used to improve espresso extraction?
There has never been as much of a focus on improving espresso extraction as there is today. Thanks to the growth of specialty coffee, more...
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. ...
Why are distribution and tamping so important for quality espresso?
When it comes to preparing high-quality espresso shots, baristas have to consider a number of different variables. Dose, yield, extraction time, grind size, and water...
What are modular espresso machines & how do they work?
For decades, espresso machine design and technology have been evolving to meet the ever-changing needs of coffee shop owners and baristas. From multi-boiler systems and...
What’s the future for espresso?
It is impossible to deny just how popular espresso is around the world. According to some sources, espresso – after water – is the second...
How does temperature stability affect espresso extraction?
Water temperature plays a crucial role in espresso extraction. To produce high-quality espresso, your brewing water should sit within an ideal temperature range of between...
How does the espresso machine influence barista workflow?
As the centrepiece of the coffee shop, the espresso machine has a demonstrable impact on barista workflow, and as a result, café efficiency. Over the...
A guide to calibrating your espresso recipes
In coffee shops across the world, one of the most common challenges baristas face is ensuring that espresso extraction remains consistent throughout each day. Ultimately,...
Exploring the evolution of manual espresso machines
Typically, when we talk about espresso equipment, we imagine a machine with groupheads, a steam wand, and a built-in boiler, whether it’s semi-automatic or fully...
How is the home espresso machine market evolving?
In recent years, there’s no denying that home espresso machines have changed to meet the evolving needs of home coffee consumers. Today, with the rise...
What is channeling and how does it affect espresso extraction?
Have you been wondering why your espresso shots just don’t taste right? Are they extracting too quickly, spraying, or flowing out one side? If you’ve...
Branding and customisation: How is espresso machine design evolving?
The espresso machine is often rightly considered the heart of the coffee shop: it drives beverage preparation, workflow, and sales. However, in recent years, we’ve...
What is cold-pressed espresso?
Traditionally, espresso is defined as a small, concentrated drink extracted in 20 to 30 seconds, using 9 bars of pressure, and water heated to around...
Aroma, body, flavour & finish: A beginner’s guide to tasting espresso
Espresso is a bold, concentrated beverage with over a century of coffee sector heritage. It can be traced back to 19th century Italy, and is...
Technical evolution: How have espresso machines changed in the 21st century?
The espresso machine is the centrepiece of coffee shops all around the world. It is a symbol of technical expertise and innovation, as well as...