Common Beginner Espresso Mistakes to Avoid
A repair tech's take on beginner espresso mistakes: the grind, dose, tamp, steam wand and cleaning slip-ups that ruin shots…
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Your First Espresso Shot: A Walkthrough
Pull your first espresso shot at home with a calm, step-by-step walkthrough from grind to pour, plus realistic expectations for…
Espresso Terms Glossary Every Beginner Needs
An espresso terms glossary that defines dose, yield, puck, channeling and more in plain English, so a beginner can finally…
Pressurized vs Non-Pressurized Baskets
A repair tech breaks down the pressurized vs non-pressurized basket, how to tell which one your machine shipped with, and…
Best First Espresso Machine for Beginners
The best first espresso machine for beginners, ranked by a repair tech: six forgiving, easy-to-learn setups from $110 to $900,…