Is your office coffee machine keeping up with your team’s caffeine needs? When I used to work in an office a few years ago, we had an espresso machine that was way ahead of its time. It brewed everything from strong espressos to creamy lattes, adjusting to each person’s preference like magic. At the time,…
Have you been using the wrong espresso cup all along? For years, I never thought twice about my espresso cups. As long as I had something small enough to hold a shot of espresso, I was good to go. I’d grab any random little cup from my kitchen cabinet—didn’t matter if it was thick, thin,…
Ever find yourself knocking out coffee pucks straight into the trash, only to end up with grounds everywhere? For a long time, I didn’t have a knock box in my home coffee setup, and let’s just say things got messy fast. I’d tap my portafilter on the edge of the trash can, and somehow, coffee…
Looking for the best small espresso machine? Here’s what you need to know… One night, I visited a friend who lives in a ridiculously small apartment. I mean, you stretch your arms, and boom, you’ve touched both walls. I figured he’d be stuck drinking instant coffee or weak pod machine espresso. But nope. He had…
Do you really need an espresso tamper mat? Here’s why… When I first started making espresso at home, I thought all I needed was a decent machine, a tamper, and some good beans. I didn’t even think about a tamper mat. In fact, it was the last thing I bought. I figured, why spend extra…
Ever wonder why espresso just hits different in Italy? I’ve always been drawn to the Italian espresso culture. The slow mornings, the tiny cups, the smell of freshly ground beans floating out of cafés on cobblestone streets. Over the years, I’ve tried machines from Germany, the U.S., and even a few hyped-up newcomers. Some were…
Have you ever been out in nature, ready to enjoy a peaceful morning, only to be disappointed by a terrible cup of coffee? I learned this lesson the hard way. My first camping trip, I grabbed the first instant coffee package I could find at home, thinking, “It’s just coffee, how bad could it be?”…
Are you on a tight budget but still craving delicious Nespresso coffee? I get it. And I’ll admit if you’ve been following my blog for a while, you probably know Nespresso machines aren’t exactly my thing. I’m usually that person grinding fresh beans by hand, pulling shots on a semi-automatic espresso machine, or getting overly…
Ever wonder if a Lelit espresso machine is actually worth the hype?Recently, I’ve been testing out a bunch of Lelit machines and let me tell you, a few of them seriously impressed me. I wasn’t expecting to find this much pro-level control and build quality at such reasonable price points. Whether it was the smart…
Do you think Robusta coffee is too bitter to enjoy? I used to think the same! For the longest time, I avoided Robusta coffee entirely, assuming it was harsh and lacked the smoothness I loved in my usual cup. One day, though, a friend handed me a shot of espresso without telling me it was…