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Compressing ground coffee into a portafilter seems straightforward, but there is more to it than you would think!

It’s bitter, it’s loaded with caffeine, it’s a type of coffee bean. These are all pretty common misconceptions we encounter when people talk to us about espresso. While drip coffee...

Here are the key differences between pressurized portafilter baskets and non-pressurized portafilter baskets, and how to decide which one you’ll need.

Nick Brown from Whole Latte Love gives some insight into just how complicated milk frothing can be and why it matters.

Use the Golden Rule for better espresso extractions. Whole Latte Love shows you the basics in this quick video.  

  Extend the life of your espresso machine by regularly descaling. See your machines manual for info on how often to descale and what products to use.

Find what makes an Americano and Cafe Crema and different.

What's the difference between Arabica coffee and Robusta coffee? Learn the difference between these beans, blending coffee, and which variety is best.

Have you ever wondered how to create good quality frothed milk to make a latte or cappuccino? Well, you're not the only one! Frothing milk is an essential skill for any...

Asking yourself what exactly is a Ristretto, an Espresso, an Espresso Doppio, a Lungo, an Americano, a Long Black, and a red eye espresso drink? Let's clear up some confusion...

How To Improve Your Lattes and Cappuccinos: Lets take a look at six common frothing mistakes. What you may be doing wrong... and how to fix it.

Learn how much coffee to put in your portafilter when making a single or double shot of espresso on a semi-automatic espresso machine.