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?

Coffee Forests - A Gateway To Wildlife
A study of the coffee forests reveals very interesting facts. Coffee forests have varied physical and climatic conditions and types of vegetation.

Coffee
Buzzing, bizzing, flying.

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.

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.