Reviews

We Went to the 2025 SCA Expo!

We Went to the 2025 SCA Expo!

by Nick Brown 9 min read

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

Changing Flavors with the Varia FLO Dripper

by John Cannon 8 min read

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

An In-Depth Look at Whole Latte Love Coffees

by Nick Brown 7 min read

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

Profitec RIDE Espresso Machine Review

by Nick Brown 10 min read

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

The Eureka Costanza Espresso Machine Review

by Ben Coleman 7 min read

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

Espresso Tampers Reviewed: Bravo vs. the BOSeTAMPER

by Nick Brown 14 min read

Nick from Whole Latte Love talks tampers in this deep dive on three takes on the modern espresso tamper.

xBloom Studio Review

xBloom Studio Review

by Ben Coleman 13 min read

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 GT Dual-Boiler Review

by Ben Coleman 12 min read

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

Best Espresso Machine: the Final, Definitive Answer

by Ben Coleman 11 min read

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

Freshly-Brewed Coffee With Every Varia Device There Is

by Ben Coleman 13 min read

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

Varia VS6 Modular Grinder Review

by Ben Coleman 9 min read

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

Ceado E6C Chameleon Grinder Review

by Ben Coleman 10 min read

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...