Quick Tips

The Amount of Coffee to Put in a Portafilter

The Amount of Coffee to Put in a Portafilter

1 min read

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

Cappuccino or Latte: What is the Difference?

Cappuccino or Latte: What is the Difference?

1 min read

Is your cafe doing it right? Join Whole Latte Love's "Espresso Professor" Mark Jackson as he shows you the difference between a cappuccino and a latte. Learn how to steam...

Brewing Shots on the Rancilio Silvia

Brewing Shots on the Rancilio Silvia

1 min read

Being the classy lady that she is, Silvia is a little picky about the grind that you use with her. In this video, Zack gives you some tips on brewing...

Milk Froth Off: Almond, Coconut & Rice Milk

Milk Froth Off: Almond, Coconut & Rice Milk

1 min read

Marc and Morgan froth almond milk, coconut milk and rice milk on the Gaggia Brera Espresso Machine using the pannarello wand. See how the different milks froth for a cappuccino.

Measuring Espresso Shots

Measuring Espresso Shots

1 min read

Morgan from Whole Latte Love provides a quick tip on how to measure espresso shots.

How to Pull Consistent Espresso Shots

How to Pull Consistent Espresso Shots

4 min read

The key to making the perfect espresso is how you grind, tamp, and create stable temperatures to extract your espresso. Read more here!

How To Descale a Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine

How To Descale a Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine

1 min read

Morgan and Marc from Whole Latte Love show you how to descale a semi-automatic non-heat exchanger.

How to Froth and Steam Milk for Latte Art

How to Froth and Steam Milk for Latte Art

1 min read

Todd from wholelattelove.com shows you how to froth and steam milk for popular milk-based espresso drinks.

Where to Get a Cheap Latte

Where to Get a Cheap Latte

1 min read

Where can you go to get a latte for $0.36? Well, your kitchen when you invest in an espresso machine for your home.

Latte Milk Temperature

Latte Milk Temperature

1 min read

Marc and Morgan from Whole Latte Love talk about good temperatures for milk in a latte.

Adding Salt to Coffee and Espresso

Adding Salt to Coffee and Espresso

1 min read

In this Quick Tip, Marc and Morgan from wholelattelove.com tell you why some people are adding salt to their coffee and how it might affect flavor.

Cleaning Portafilter and Baskets

Cleaning Portafilter and Baskets

1 min read

Kathy from Whole Latte Love Tech Support shows you how to clean the portafilter and filter basket for your espresso machine.