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Water and Your Machine
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
Zack and Randy compare light roast, medium roast, and dark roast coffees.

Why You Should Steam Before Brewing
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
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?
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?
When it comes to coffee and espresso, a lot of lines get drawn. One of those lines has to do with latte art.

The Importance of Espresso Tampers
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
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
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
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
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...