How To

Pulling the perfect shot is an elusive, but rewarding art determined by a few key techniques. Espresso at its simplest is a coffee brewing method which utilizes heat and high...

Learn how to replace the inlet solenoid valves in a Rocket R58 espresso machine. Todd from Whole Latte Love shows you how to remove and replace the valves from start...

( Learn about basic measurements that are key when making espresso. Marc covers key variables like grind size, dosing weight, brew temperature, brew pressure, time and volume. Learn how the...

Learn how to dial in coffee grind size for making espresso. Marc from Whole Latte love shows you a basic technique for setting grind size to make good espresso. Learn...

If you have or are considering a dual-boiler espresso machine here’s how you can eliminate or reduce scale build-up. So scale is the enemy of espresso machines and with dual...

We discuss everything you need to know when choosing a coffee grinder and suggest some of our top picks for beginner’s and budget-minded baristas.

In this quick tip we’ll show you how to clean a Jura machine using cleaning tablets. So we’ve got a Jura ENA Micro 9 here. It’s the machine I use...

Learn how to make the best water for brewing coffee. We cover the Specialty Coffee Association's water quality requirements to brew the best coffee possible.

Learn how to choose the right grind setting when grinding whole bean coffee for different brewing methods. Marc from WholeLatteLove.com discusses why a setting on one grinder may not produce...

Learn how to test and use pre-infusion on espresso machines equipped with the E61 brew group.

You have a new espresso or bean to cup coffee machine and it came with a water hardness test strip that looks like this. In this video I’ll tell you...

So how do you screw up a latte? Before we get to those let's cover a couple of barista commandments.