Reviews

We Went to the 2025 SCA Expo!
We attended the 2025 SCA Expo! Get a closer look at the things we saw and find out what's coming soon to Whole Latte Love.

Changing Flavors with the Varia FLO Dripper
John from Whole Latte Love goes in-depth with the Varia FLO dripper to see how one coffee can change when brewed with seven unique FLO screens.

An In-Depth Look at Whole Latte Love Coffees
Learn about our new lineup of coffee blends and some Whole Latte Love history as we look back at classic artwork from our original bag designs.

Profitec RIDE Espresso Machine Review
The Profitec RIDE is the much anticipated update to the Pro 600. Does it's new modular portafilter and dual heating boilers live up to the hype?

The Eureka Costanza Espresso Machine Review
You’ve heard of espresso machine manufacturers making grinders: Profitec does it; ECM does it; Gaggia does it; Bezzera does it. But have you ever heard of a grinder manufacturer making...

Espresso Tampers Reviewed: Bravo vs. the BOSeTAMPER
Nick from Whole Latte Love talks tampers in this deep dive on three takes on the modern espresso tamper.

xBloom Studio Review
Has pour-over coffee been perfected? A properly-prepared pour-over is, arguably, the best way to experience coffee. It’s clean, aromatic, and gives the inherent flavors and aromatics the most opportunity to...

The Gaggia Classic GT Dual-Boiler Review
The Gaggia Classic: an iconic, Italian-made espresso machine that’s inspired tens of thousands of aspiring home baristas, spawning a thriving online community of espresso enthusiasts. At the heart of its...

Best Espresso Machine: the Final, Definitive Answer
What’s the best food? What’s the best vacation destination? What’s the best movie? Best car? Pair of jeans? Shoes? Coffee? Can you answer any of these questions definitively? Of course...

Freshly-Brewed Coffee With Every Varia Device There Is
Before I started here at Whole Latte Love, I was a drip coffee drinker. I had my Mr. Coffee machine and my pre-ground, store-bought coffee and that was that. “Espresso?”...

Varia VS6 Modular Grinder Review
Let us, for a moment, imagine: you’re camping alone in the woods; like, really roughing it out there—just yourself against the elements. What would you rather have with you, a...

Ceado E6C Chameleon Grinder Review
If there’s one thing I’ve learned since starting at Whole Latte Love, it’s that small, family-owned businesses tend to make superior products: ECM, Profitec, and Bezzera make some of the...