EXPLORE THE GUIDES

Coffee and Tea

A drum coffee roaster tumbles green beans inside a rotating metal drum while heat is applied, much like the large...

Coffee and Tea

A dual boiler espresso machine has one boiler for brewing and a second for steam. That means you can pull...

Coffee and Tea

Espresso coffee makers cover a wide range, from a stovetop moka pot to a pump machine that forces hot water...

Coffee and Tea

Descaling removes the mineral scale that builds up inside an espresso machine as hot water runs through it. Scale slows...

Coffee and Tea

A beginner espresso machine should be forgiving and easy to learn, with clear controls and a steam wand or milk...

Coffee and Tea

An espresso machine forces hot water through finely ground coffee under pressure to make a small, concentrated shot. Home machines...

Coffee and Tea

A mid-range espresso machine gives a beginner more room to grow than an entry-level model does. You get sturdier parts,...

Coffee and Tea

A home barista wants control over dose, pressure and timing. Lever machines, manual presses and heat exchanger machines reward practice...

Coffee and Tea

A home espresso machine should fit your counter, your routine and your patience. Some models grind, tamp and brew with...

Coffee and Tea

Latte art depends on silky microfoam, and that depends on a steam wand with enough power and a machine that...