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Temperature Surfing Your Way to Great Espresso

by Nick Brown 4 min read

Temperature surfing can help you get the best brewing temperature out of your espresso machine. Learn how it's done and how it can improve your espresso.

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High Speed vs Low Speed Grinders

by Contributing Writer 2 min read

As you begin to research grinders, to find the one that best fits your needs, you may come across ones that operate at different RPMs. What does this mean to...

La Marzocco Swift Grinder

La Marzocco Swift Grinder

by Contributing Writer 2 min read

The La Marzocco Swift Grinder Has No Equals The La Marzocco Swift is the only grinder that grinds, doses and tamps. Making great espresso is really all about consistency. Having...

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What is Drip Coffee?

by Nick Brown 7 min read

Drip coffee and drip coffee makers are very popular in America. Learn how drip coffee differs from pour over and espresso, and the ideal brewing ratio.

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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...