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Espresso coffee is a coffee that is brewed by a high-pressure technique in which hot water under pressure is made to pass through grounded coffee. Espresso is an Italian word that means “pressed-out”. The first espresso coffee machine rolled out in Italy around the early 1900 and since then it has seen a whole lot [...]

No matter where you go today when looking for a cup of coffee, you will be sure to see an espresso coffee maker somewhere near by. Espressos are served up daily to millions of people all over the world. The first real working espresso machine to make its appearance was said to have been in [...]

Believe it or not, there are eight different types of espresso makers. The first, and most common one to find in homes in Spain, Portugal and Italy, is the stovetop espresso maker. There are three chambers, the top holding the ground coffee, the middle being a filter basket and the bottom holds the water. As [...]

Replicating that special taste and aroma of a fine restaurant-style espresso can indeed be done right in the comfort of your own home.
 
If you’re in the market to purchase an espresso coffee machine, it’s a good idea to learn the basics when it comes to the types of machines out there on the market. After [...]

A person who operates an espresso machine for a living is called a barista. Similar to artisan baking, the knowledge and skill required to make the best espresso beverages is considered to be a craft in Italy. Increasingly, baristas in America are being recognized as such too.

When one makes a shot of espresso, it is [...]

 

Espresso Buyers Guide

Introduction

Throughout many forums and espresso groups there lies the questions of, “What espresso machine should I buy?” People than flock to answer, each giving there own advice. This advice is sometimes biased or does not give a clear cut answer, leaving the questioner with even more questions. This than leads to the [...]