Espresso Machine Terminology - Clarity for the Caffeinated Connoisseur

Espresso Machine Terminology - Clarity for the Caffeinated Connoisseur
Love the taste of freshly brewed espresso but confused by some of the language used to describe the processes, machinery and serving suggestions?

Green Coffee Beans - Selecting The Right Ones
Today more and more people find that they do not function properly first thing in the morning until they have had their first cup of coffee. Although many people prefer to make coffee beans which have already been roasted and then gro...

Ristretto Rant
My coffee drink of choice for the past few years has been the straight espresso shot. All my other coffee equipment has either been packed away or is gathering dust. For me it is all about espresso now.

Starbucks Coffee Has Changed The Way America Drinks Coffee
Starbucks coffee has changed the way American's drink coffee. Gone are the days when the only choice in coffee at the local 7-11 was regular or decaf. Today's convenience stores offer not only many selections of flavored coffees as wel...

Hacking the Starbucks Barista Grinder
My first espresso machine was the Starbucks Barista espresso machine. It uses a pressurized portafilter which allows you to use a coarser espresso grind. For years, I used the Starbucks Barista Grinder with this machine and it worked wonderfully.