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How to Descale a Gaggia Velasca Prestige Espresso Machine

How to Descale a Gaggia Velasca Prestige Espresso Machine

by Contributing Writer 1 min read

Learn how to descale the Gaggia Velasca Prestige super-automatic espresso machine. Marc from Whole Latte Love shows you the procedure from start to finish with special instruction for those using...

Rancilio Silvia & Gaggia MDF Combo Package

Rancilio Silvia & Gaggia MDF Combo Package

by Mark Jackson 1 min read

Mark reviews the Rancilio Silvia and Gaggia MDF Grinder, a pair of machines from two of the most respected espresso manufacturers in the industry.

Jura J95 Super-Automatic Espresso Machine Review

Jura J95 Super-Automatic Espresso Machine Review

by Marc Buckman 1 min read

Marc and Morgan from wholelattelove.com review the new Jura J95 One-Touch Cappuccino and Latte Macchiato System, a sophisticated bean to cup espresso brewing system capable of preparing 11 different beverages...

How To Tamp

How To Tamp

by Marc Buckman 2 min read

Tamping is integral to making fine espresso. The purpose of tamping your grounds in the portafilter is to create a uniform surface through which brew water can flow evenly.

How To Diagnose Rocket R58 Boiler Heating Issues

How To Diagnose Rocket R58 Boiler Heating Issues

by Contributing Writer 1 min read

Learn how to diagnose heating element problems on the Rocket R58 with Todd from Whole Latte Love

How to Descale the Gaggia Babila Espresso Machine

How to Descale the Gaggia Babila Espresso Machine

by Marc Buckman 1 min read

Learn how to descale the Gaggia Babila super-automatic espresso machine. Marc from Whole Latte Love shows you the procedure from start to finish with special instruction for those using a...

How to Dial in Espresso Shots Featuring Ceado Grinders

How to Dial in Espresso Shots Featuring Ceado Grinders

by Marc Buckman 1 min read

Marc and Todd from Whole Latte Love show how to adjust espresso grind size to produce the best espresso. Also, a comparison of Ceado’s value-priced, prosumer level grinders, the E5P,...

How To: Milk Frothing & Latte Art with Professional Barista Sapphire

How To: Milk Frothing & Latte Art with Professional Barista Sapphire

by Marc Buckman 1 min read

Latte artist, Sapphire, joins Marc from Whole Latte Love to cover milk frothing techniques and latte art. As a local leader in the coffee community, Sapphire shares her knowledge and...

How To BWT Water Filter Hardness Testing, Bypass Setting and Flow Meter Programming

How To BWT Water Filter Hardness Testing, Bypass Setting and Flow Meter ...

by Marc Buckman 1 min read

Learn how to find or test your water hardness for proper bypass setting of a BWT water filter.

Espressione Brand by Whole Latte Love

Espressione Brand by Whole Latte Love

by Contributing Writer 1 min read

Steve tells Whole Latte Love about the Espressione Brand. Founded by three industry veterans with over 50 years of cumulative experience, Espressione has been designing and manufacturing superior brewing equipment...

Gaggia Brera vs. Gaggia Syncrony Logic

Gaggia Brera vs. Gaggia Syncrony Logic

by Marc Buckman 1 min read

Marc and Morgan from Whole Latte Love compare the Gaggia Brera and Gaggia Sycrony Logic RS super-automatic espresso machines. See both machines in action and discover which will better fit...

Rancilio Silvia Boiler Draining

Rancilio Silvia Boiler Draining

by Contributing Writer 1 min read

In this tutorial Todd from wholelattelove.com shows you how to drain all water from the boiler of a Rancilio Silvia espresso machine.