Reviews

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.

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.

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?

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...

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...

Which espresso machine is best is a subjective question with lots of factors changing the calculus used to answer it. Read on, and learn to answer for yourself.

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?”...

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...

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...

When Profitec first released the MOVE, I must confess…I was a little salty. As a die-hard fan of my Bezzera BZ13, it seemed to me like the MOVE (which looks...

Is it possible to get truly flavorful, aromatic shots of espresso from a machine that costs under $400?  It just might be.  Since we introduced Solis products to our inventory...

Gaggia’s newest update to their flagship semi-auto has arrived. The Pro E24, as this latest version of the Classic is known, is the same as its predecessor in every way…but...

Feature photography by Grace Walker The holiday season is fast approaching, and if your calendar looks anything like mine, you’ve got some hosting to do…whether you’re ready for it or...

Whoever told you high-quality brewing equipment had to be expensive and bulky lied. Enter Varia Brewing, manufacturers of exquisite and precise espresso accessories that won’t break your budget.  At the...

Photography by Grace Walker If you own a fully automatic espresso machine, brewing good espresso and coffee drinks is likely a beloved part of your daily routine—why should you give...

Photography by Grace Walker The Eureka Mignon Silenzio espresso grinder has long been one of our favorites for its simplicity, quality, and affordability. Eureka recently updated this beloved grinder with...

When you think of dual boiler espresso machines, “Rancilio” probably isn’t the first brand that comes to mind.  But maybe it should be.  Look—we’re not crazy: we know the Pro...

Photography by Grace Walker.  When planning for camping trips, coffee is not necessarily the first thing that comes to mind. However, if you’re a coffee drinker, all the natural beauty...

Summer is the perfect time for home projects—if you’re in need of a way to spend your evenings or weekends, why not transform your kitchen into the ultimate home espresso...

Dads are notoriously hard to shop for. But if you’ve got a dad who enjoys coffee, we’ve got a gift for you: our Father’s Day Gift Guide, chock full of...

If you’ve got a wedding to attend this summer and want to get the happy couple something you know they’re going to really appreciate, you might want to consider some...

Mother’s day is on the horizon. If you haven’t started thinking about what gift you’re going to get the woman who raised you…well, you might want to.  For anyone whose...

Nico Wiedemann wasn’t a woodworker.  In fact, it wasn’t until he got a home brewing setup that the idea of crafting wooden espresso machine accessories even occurred to him. Nico...

Home baristas looking to brew good espresso on a budget just got something to celebrate: the all-new Gaggia Espresso Evolution.  Fresh off the manufacturing floor in Milan, this impressive manual...