You don’t have to stop at the café and spend five dollars every morning to get a latte. Learning coveted barista skills and techniques don’t require being behind the bar every day. With this guide, I will help you make some of the best espresso drinks you’ve ever had at home. Check out Answers to […]
Espresso 101: The History of Espresso Machines
In our last post, we introduced a new series called Espresso 101. We introduced our new article series on all things espresso by answering some common questions for beginners and will be talking about the history of espresso and espresso machines today. Our brief history lesson will help you on your way to becoming an espresso […]
Espresso 101: How to Choose an Espresso Machine
Shopping for clothes is easy. The process is simple and convenient. When looking at different attire, we can try them out and see if they fit. However, people searching for espresso makers don’t have this luxury. Recently, we begin introducing a series titled Espresso 101. For our third post in this series, the goal is […]
Espresso 101: Answers to Common Questions
Espresso. Some of us know it as our morning fuel. Some of us know it as part of our favorite café creations. And, like myself, some of us know it as the reason we’re alive. No, really. I would die without espresso. Literally. Maybe it’s the little cups and tiny spoons. Maybe it’s the way […]
5 Tips For Buying Your First Coffee Grinder
When people start getting serious about brewing coffee at home, one of the biggest mistakes they make is downplaying the importance of their bean grinder. I did it, too. We obsess over ethically sourced beans and the purity of our water, use up all of our funds on fancy espresso machines and overpriced pour-over filters, […]
The JURA Coffee Machines… Make The Perfect Cup Every Time!
“I need a cup of coffee before we go,” my dad pleaded with me as I grabbed the keys off the kitchen table. If there’s anything I inherited from him, it’s his need to have a cup before doing just about anything. “I’ll make one, too,” I said. Like father, like son. But here’s the […]