Reviews

As a coffee enthusiast, you understand that the road to brewing professional-barista-quality coffee at home doesn’t end with upgrading to a home espresso machine.  In fact, the espresso machine is...

A quality espresso scale is a necessary tool for any home barista on the quest for the perfect extraction. Sure—technically you could use a standard kitchen scale to brew espresso,...

We understand better than most just how big home espresso machines can be. Just because you don’t have a ton of counter space, however, that doesn’t mean you can’t be...

If you’re looking for consistency at espresso-fine grind settings, burr type matters.  Compared to conical burrs, flat burr grinders result in a higher level of consistency and generally have better...

What is the best espresso grinder? We asked our staff to help out with this one, and came up with nine of them.

Everyone knows that super-automatic espresso machines are the perfect coffee solution for anyone who wants excellent brewed espresso at the touch of a button.  What everyone doesn’t necessarily know, however,...

Shhh—don’t tell anyone, but you don’t actually need a prosumer-grade espresso machine to coax nuanced flavors out of specialty coffee beans. For everyone whose preferred way to get their daily...

If you’re in the market for the best super-automatic espresso machine for your lifestyle, you should probably be considering a Gaggia. They have an impressive line of super-autos that brew...

Surprise the home barista in your life with a coffee-themed Valentine’s Day gift with features and performance that’ll really get their heart pumping.  From coffee makers and espresso machines to...

Looking back at 2023, it might go down in the Whole Latte Love history books as The Year of YouTube—we put out a lot of video resources: 32 produced videos...

UPDATE: our video team just released a full review of the Profitec Drive. Check it out! The Drive is Profitec’s redesign of the already-excellent Pro 700 dual-boiler espresso machine. They...

Buying an espresso grinder is like buying an espresso machine—which one is “best” depends on your particular interests and needs.  For those unwilling to abandon their drip coffee machine, an...

Happy New Year!  What better way to kick off 2024 than treat yourself to some excellent new espresso gear?  Here’s some of our favorite new coffee gear for 2024.  Excellent...

Rocket Espresso machines are renowned for perfectly blending form and function. The all-new Appartamento TCA paves the way for the new generation of Rocket Espresso machines.

The holidays are upon us, which means there won’t be much time between recycling your wrapping paper and preparing for your New Year’s Eve party.  Lucky for you, we’ve got...

If you need to buy a coffee gift for the coffee drinker in your life without breaking the bank wide open, look no further.  We may have fudged the definition...

If you’re the kind of person who wants to brew a delicious shot of espresso—or a cappuccino or latte—with the touch of a button, we’ve got good news: you don’t...

An entry-level espresso grinder is perfect for users considering branching into making espresso at home, but also want to grind coffee for other brewing methods, like French press or drip. ...

If you want to serve up delicious espresso and milk beverages in high volumes without the need to switch back and forth between steaming and brewing mode, a heat exchanger...

If you’re looking to up your home barista game but don’t have the expertise or budget to shell out for prosumer-level equipment, all hope is not lost. We’ve compiled a list...

In 2018 Gaggia redefined the entry point for premium home espresso with the Classic Pro. Incorporating feedback from home baristas around the world, the Classic Pro debuted with a commercial...

What happens when you fuse the cold brew extraction of the JURA Z10 with the dual grinders of the JURA GIGA 6? You get the JURA GIGA 10— a powerhouse super-automatic...

Check out our reviews of the KitchenAid® Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine, Burr Coffee Grinder, Cold Brew Coffee Maker, and Automatic Milk Frother Attachment!

These easy-to-use espresso machines are a perfect introduction to the world of home brewing, so our team decided to write this cross-over blog between our two content writers – Brodie...