Quick Tips

The Amount of Coffee to Put in a Portafilter

The Amount of Coffee to Put in a Portafilter

by Contributing Writer 1 min read

Learn how much coffee to put in your portafilter when making a single or double shot of espresso on a semi-automatic espresso machine.

Cappuccino or Latte: What is the Difference?

Cappuccino or Latte: What is the Difference?

by Contributing Writer 1 min read

Is your cafe doing it right? Join Whole Latte Love's "Espresso Professor" Mark Jackson as he shows you the difference between a cappuccino and a latte. Learn how to steam...

Brewing Shots on the Rancilio Silvia

Brewing Shots on the Rancilio Silvia

by Contributing Writer 1 min read

Being the classy lady that she is, Silvia is a little picky about the grind that you use with her. In this video, Zack gives you some tips on brewing...

Measuring Espresso Shots

Measuring Espresso Shots

by Contributing Writer 1 min read

Morgan from Whole Latte Love provides a quick tip on how to measure espresso shots.

Milk Froth Off: Almond, Coconut & Rice Milk

Milk Froth Off: Almond, Coconut & Rice Milk

by Contributing Writer 1 min read

Marc and Morgan froth almond milk, coconut milk and rice milk on the Gaggia Brera Espresso Machine using the pannarello wand. See how the different milks froth for a cappuccino.

How to Pull Consistent Espresso Shots

How to Pull Consistent Espresso Shots

by Marc Buckman 4 min read

The key to making the perfect espresso is how you grind, tamp, and create stable temperatures to extract your espresso. Read more here!

How To Descale a Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine

How To Descale a Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine

by Contributing Writer 1 min read

Morgan and Marc from Whole Latte Love show you how to descale a semi-automatic non-heat exchanger.

How to Froth and Steam Milk for Latte Art

How to Froth and Steam Milk for Latte Art

by Contributing Writer 1 min read

Todd from wholelattelove.com shows you how to froth and steam milk for popular milk-based espresso drinks.

Where to Get a Cheap Latte

Where to Get a Cheap Latte

by Marc Buckman 1 min read

Where can you go to get a latte for $0.36? Well, your kitchen when you invest in an espresso machine for your home.

Adding Salt to Coffee and Espresso

Adding Salt to Coffee and Espresso

by Contributing Writer 1 min read

In this Quick Tip, Marc and Morgan from wholelattelove.com tell you why some people are adding salt to their coffee and how it might affect flavor.

Latte Milk Temperature

Latte Milk Temperature

by Contributing Writer 1 min read

Marc and Morgan from Whole Latte Love talk about good temperatures for milk in a latte.

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Best Budget Espresso Machines

by Marc Buckman 5 min read

If you’re on a budget or just an entry-level barista, here are our top picks of the best home espresso machines that’ll fit your lifestyle and meet your needs.