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Dialing In Espresso at Home: A Simple Grinder Guide That Actually Works

Dialing In Espresso at Home: A Simple Grinder Guide That Actually Works

by Marc Buckman 9 min read

Use the Step-by-Step WLL Espresso Framework™ to learn how to dial in and pull better shots today.

How Static Affects Grinding

How Static Affects Grinding

by John Cannon 10 min read

Static electricity: It makes your grounds go all over the place, and worse, affects extraction. We'll tell you how to tame it.

Hiking Coffee: How to Brew for Your Trek Through the Woods

Hiking Coffee: How to Brew for Your Trek Through the Woods

by Ben Coleman 4 min read

The best hikes and backpacking trips start early—the cool, fresh air of morning and a good cup of coffee are the perfect way to wake yourself up for the trek...

Freezing Coffee Beans: Freshness & Peak Brewing Conditions

Freezing Coffee Beans: Freshness & Peak Brewing Conditions

by Ben Coleman 5 min read

The idea that putting coffee in the freezer will help preserve it has been around for quite some time. In fact, I can remember my mom storing her pre-ground, store-bought...

Hosting a Summer Party: Espresso Edition

Hosting a Summer Party: Espresso Edition

by Ben Coleman 5 min read

Summer is nearly here, which means it’s the perfect time to break out the string lights and hot dogs and get ready to host an outdoor party! Let’s be honest...

How to Clean a Coffee Maker

How to Clean a Coffee Maker

by Ben Coleman 4 min read

If you’ve noticed some odd-tasting coffee coming out of your drip coffee maker, it might be time to do a deep clean of your machine.  Don’t worry: cleaning your coffee...

Espresso Recipes to Boost Your Brunch

Espresso Recipes to Boost Your Brunch

by Ben Coleman 5 min read

Spring is brunch season, and—if you want your spread to stand out—you’re going to want to move beyond the basic when it comes to the beverages you serve your guests. ...

Baratza Encore Cleaning—How & How Often?

Baratza Encore Cleaning—How & How Often?

by Ben Coleman 3 min read

Even the most expensive grinders need cleaning—Baratza encores are no different. Luckily, the Baratza Encore is exceptionally easy to clean: it requires no tools other than the cleaning brush that...

How to Build Your Home Espresso Bar From Scratch

How to Build Your Home Espresso Bar From Scratch

by Joshua Apisdorf 10 min read

Starting out as a fledgling barista can be daunting! If you’ve done even a bit of research into coffee gear, you’ve seen how pricey it can get. You also might...

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Tested: WiFi Timer Switch for Espresso Machines

by Contributing Writer 3 min read

Learn how to automatically start your espresso machine from anywhere. A timer that works with both android and iOS devices as well as systems like google home and assistant and...

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How to Make Cold Brew with the Yama Drip Maker

by Contributing Writer 3 min read

Cold brew coffee is one of life's best kept secrets. Brewing coffee with cold water does seem to be a bit of a contradiction, and while preparing it can be...

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How to Use an AeroPress: The Complete Beginner's Guide to AeroPress

by Nick Brown 7 min read

The Aeropress is a popular coffee brewing method for its ease of use, affordability, and portability. Learn more about how to use an Aeropress.

How To Properly Store Whole Bean Coffee

How To Properly Store Whole Bean Coffee

by Contributing Writer 2 min read

To get the best from a coffee you want to use fresh roasted beans, grind immediately before brewing and use them within 2 weeks. Now, if you don't have a...

How To Use Hario V60 - The Complete Guide

How To Use Hario V60 - The Complete Guide

by Brodie Inguaggiato 5 min read

The Hario V60 is the coffee dripper “that can create variations of flavor for those who brew coffee.” To achieve this, the V60 offers unique features that sets it apart...

How to Use an AeroPress - The Complete Guide

How to Use an AeroPress - The Complete Guide

by Brodie Inguaggiato 6 min read

“What is an AeroPress and how do I use one?” Those were the first two questions I asked myself when I first heard someone utter the name AeroPress during a...

Beginner's Guide to Latte Art

Beginner's Guide to Latte Art

by Whole Latte Love 6 min read

AJ takes you step-by-step through frothing and pouring milk for latte art on multiple types of espresso machines.

How to Bundle your Espresso Machine and Grinder, and Save

How to Bundle your Espresso Machine and Grinder, and Save

by Ed McGuire 4 min read

Whole Latte Love’s new Bundler is a great way to save money on the best coffee, espresso machines, and grinders. Read on to find out how to bundle and save!

How to Setup and Use the Asso Coffee Jack Leveler

How to Setup and Use the Asso Coffee Jack Leveler

by Anthony Licata 2 min read

The Asso Jack Leveler is coffee distribution tool that we have become fond of here at the office. In this blog, we talk about the Jack and how to use...

Milk Frothing for Beginners 5 Tips

Milk Frothing for Beginners 5 Tips

by Marc Buckman 8 min read

Marc gives five tips on milk frothing. These include how to keep your steam wand clean, the proper milk frothing techniques for lattes and cappuccinos, and more!

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How to Make Coffee

by Anthony Licata 6 min read

If you want to learn more about the best way to make coffee, you’ve come to the right place. We’re discussing all things grind size, water quality, brew temperature and...

How to Choose the Best Espresso Machine for Beginners

How to Choose the Best Espresso Machine for Beginners

by Marc Buckman 10 min read

Do you want to make lattes and cappuccinos from the comfort of your home? Here’s our guide on choosing the best entry-level espresso machines to get you started!

The Complete Guide to Grind Size and Coffee Brew Methods

The Complete Guide to Grind Size and Coffee Brew Methods

by Jahasia Cooper 3 min read

We go into details about how to dial in the right grind size for your coffee brewing methods whether it's Turkish espresso or cold brew.

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How to Froth and Steam Milk

by Contributing Writer 3 min read

Updated for 2022 Everything You Need to Know Ideally, steamed milk should be velvety and sweet. For a properly frothed milk, your milk relies on three things: lactose, proteins, and...

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How to Brew Espresso

by Contributing Writer 6 min read

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...