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Water and Your Machine

by Nick Brown 4 min read

One of the most common calls we get is people asking about what kind of water is best to use in their machine.

Light Roast, Medium Roast, and Dark Roast Coffee Comparison

Light Roast, Medium Roast, and Dark Roast Coffee Comparison

by Contributing Writer 1 min read

Zack and Randy compare light roast, medium roast, and dark roast coffees.

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Why You Should Steam Before Brewing

by Contributing Writer 2 min read

You have watched the local Barista, done your online research and have quickly come to the conclusion that you are getting conflicting information on how to properly make a cappuccino...

Shade Grown vs. Sun Grown Coffee

Shade Grown vs. Sun Grown Coffee

by Contributing Writer 2 min read

I was staying warm, enjoying a hot cup of coffee, and watching my wife through the window this chilly morning filling the frosty bird feeders in the back yard. I...

To Freeze or Not to Freeze?

To Freeze or Not to Freeze?

by Contributing Writer 2 min read

Coffee, freezer. Freezer, coffee. The question of whether or not these two should meet has been a topic of contention for many coffee consumers. Say you stocked up of your...

Is Latte Etching Cheating?

Is Latte Etching Cheating?

by Contributing Writer 2 min read

When it comes to coffee and espresso, a lot of lines get drawn. One of those lines has to do with latte art.

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The Importance of Espresso Tampers

by Contributing Writer 3 min read

Choosing a quality tamper is often overlooked as an important consideration of brewing good espresso. I like to think that brewing espresso is a lot like a science experiment. You...

A Quick Look at the Quamar M80

A Quick Look at the Quamar M80

by Contributing Writer 2 min read

We just added a team of new workhorses to our stable of high end grinders here at Whole Latte Love, the powerful Quamar M80 grinders. These bad boys are the...

The Capresso EC50 and EC100 Espresso Machines

The Capresso EC50 and EC100 Espresso Machines

by Contributing Writer 1 min read

Jodi from Capresso gives us a quick look at the Capresso EC50 and the EC100 espresso machine. Both have a 15 bar pump and are great for people just getting...

Coffee Spotlight: illy Coffee and Espresso

Coffee Spotlight: illy Coffee and Espresso

by Contributing Writer 2 min read

A conversation about Italian coffee can not be had without the mention of Illy. This 75-year-old company is rooted in a culture of quality and innovation. From iperEspresso capsules and...

Gaggia Baby Twin Dual Boiler Espresso Machine Sneak Peek

Gaggia Baby Twin Dual Boiler Espresso Machine Sneak Peek

by Contributing Writer 1 min read

The Gaggia Baby Twin offers an innovative new take on home semi-automatic espresso machine design: two boilers. With one boiler for brewing and a thermoblock for steam, there's no downtime...

Jura EC50

Jura EC50

by Contributing Writer 3 min read

When Mary-Ann and I come into work and see a new machine sitting on one of our desks, we get pretty excited. Getting to be the first people here at...