Automatic espresso machines make serving piping hot espresso and other coffee based drinks so simple that everyone will be coming back for seconds.
Using a espresso machine that is automatic is typically a matter of reading the instructions, adjusting settings to individual preferences, adding coffee beans and water, then pushing the start button.
If the automatic machine [...]

Many people get espresso and cappuccino confused, especially if they are not coffee enthusiasts. Imagine their surprise when they order an espresso, all the while thinking they are going to get a frothy, slightly sweet, hot coffee-like beverage, and instead are served a tiny serving of very strong black coffee.
Gourmet coffee drinks are all the [...]

Waverly’s Coffee and Espresso is a newly opened coffee shop in Tuscon, Arizona. They’ve been open less than a year, but already getting some great reviews. The shop is located at 5775 East Broadway Blvd, near Park Place.
Unlike most independent coffee places, they have a handy drive-through as well. They open early, but close fairly [...]

Even with the best espresso makers, there are always a few extra tips you can learn to improve your brewing technique.
The most important tip would be to get a good machine in the first place. Don’t skimp and buy one of the super cheap steam machines. They will make an acceptable espresso, but it won’t [...]

As most people know, espresso is a wonderful Italian creation and although there is great espresso and espresso machines made all over the world, the best quality does come from Italy.
Of course, you can’t actually get imported espresso since it’s something you make fresh. But that doesn’t mean you can’t add a little Italy into [...]

So you’ve decided to start making your own espresso at home? Considering the prices of some gourmet espresso drinks at a coffeeshop, it’s a smart idea to look into doing it yourself. And thankfully, it’s easy to make espresso. Providing you have the right coffee and machine to work with.
 
Step 1: The Coffee
Make sure you [...]

A love of chocolate often accompanies a love of good espresso, and with a bar of Ghirardelli Intense Dark Espresso Escape, you can thoroughly indulge both.
Though sweet and mild milk chocolate may be a favorite for some, there is something to be said for that deep flavor you only find in a very dark chocolate.
The [...]

One of the great things about espresso is that its the base for a number of super popular coffee drinks these days. You can make macchiatos, lattes, or cappuccinos as long as you know the right ratios of milk and espresso. Once you know a few basic espresso recipes, you can turn your kitchen into [...]

You can buy instant coffee, but is there instant espresso? Though it is far less common and can be hard to find, you can buy instant espresso powder. It looks a lot like instant coffee, but the crystals are much finer. It’s usually called espresso “powder” though it may also be sold in granular form [...]

What makes a good espresso is how you make it, but starting out with the right beans certainly helps. Basically, espresso is made with the same coffee beans you would use for your regular coffee. By brewing it under pressure, that’s what makes espresso unique and so famously strong.
So don’t feel you have to search [...]