Reviews

Best Espresso Scales for Home Baristas

Best Espresso Scales for Home Baristas

by Ben Coleman 4 min read

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,...

Best Small Espresso Machine Options

Best Small Espresso Machine Options

by Ben Coleman 3 min read

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...

Flat Burr Espresso Grinders We Absolutely Love

Flat Burr Espresso Grinders We Absolutely Love

by Ben Coleman 3 min read

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...

Best Espresso Grinder for Home Baristas

Best Espresso Grinder for Home Baristas

by Ben Coleman 6 min read

As a home espresso enthusiast, you probably already know that the quality of your espresso machine is only the first chapter of the quest for the perfect extraction.  In fact,...

Best Super-Automatic Espresso Machine for Families

Best Super-Automatic Espresso Machine for Families

by Ben Coleman 4 min read

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,...

Artisanal Coffee Brewing Equipment to Get Excited About

Artisanal Coffee Brewing Equipment to Get Excited About

by Ben Coleman 3 min read

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...

Gaggia Espresso Machine Comparison Guide

Gaggia Espresso Machine Comparison Guide

by Ben Coleman 6 min read

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...

Valentines Day Gifts for Coffee Lovers

Valentines Day Gifts for Coffee Lovers

by Ben Coleman 3 min read

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...

Our Best Espresso Machine & Grinder Videos of 2023

Our Best Espresso Machine & Grinder Videos of 2023

by Ben Coleman 4 min read

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...

Profitec Drive: The Dual Boiler Espresso Machine, Reimagined

Profitec Drive: The Dual Boiler Espresso Machine, Reimagined

by Ben Coleman 4 min read

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...

Which Espresso Grinder is Right for You?

Which Espresso Grinder is Right for You?

by Ben Coleman 3 min read

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...

New Year, New Espresso Gear

New Year, New Espresso Gear

by Ben Coleman 4 min read

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...