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If you’re a first time buyer, this is definitely a question worth asking before making a purchase. These high speed machines have undergone a number of changes over the years...

Make sure the luck of the Irish is with you this March by heeding our seven coffee dos and don'ts!

Owning a semi-automatic espresso machine certainly has its charm. Grinding and measuring coffee, tamping by hand, and timing the shot are all part of the traditional brewing experience.

It’s that time of year again, when we load up the car with the kids and our weekly supplies to venture out in the great outdoors. One of the challenges...

Choosing the right espresso machine for your business depends on the type of business you own, the demand for coffee and espresso beverages and who your customers are.

We’ve heard this one again and again, and again; people freezing their beans to keep them fresh, be it whole bean or ground. I’ve even seen instructions to refrigerate grounds...

Cream and sugar are standard fare for some when it comes to coffee, but could your java benefit from a little salt?

Many coffee connoisseurs will only drink coffee produced from a particular region – single source. Often, there is a particular taste characteristic associated with the area. The altitude, soil type,...

If you’re still researching your way to a new espresso machine, you’re likely reading information about pressurized and non-pressurized baskets. Naturally you want a pressurized basket; espresso is brewed under...

Apologies to Mr. Shakespeare, but that essentially is the question when one  wants to decide between a dosered or a doserless grinder, like the Rancilio Rocky which is available in...

By now most of us have probably heard of something referred to as the Golden Rule.

Peaberry is a type of coffee bean. Normally, the fruit of the coffee plant, called cherry, develops a coffee bean from two fertilized seeds within each cherry.

Learn about the features and nuances that define brewing on a semi-automatic espresso machine.

So, you have decided to start a coffee shop! Congratulations! First of all, do yourself a favor and do not buy any used equipment unless it is from a factory-authorized...

You’ve heard it before: Burr grinders are better than their blade counterparts for coffee, especially espresso, preparation. They minimize heat transfer, preserve flavor and aroma, and afford you the ability...

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.

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...

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...

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.

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

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...

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...

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...

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