Understanding how to make espresso is the first step in enjoying espresso-style beverages at home, like an Americano or a Latte. Brewing regular coffee in your drip coffee maker will suffice for a ...

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We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Espresso elevates the daily scramble for caffeine, packing all the power of a cup of coffee into a 3-ounce demitasse cup. It serves as a ...

Every coffee preparation method has little tricks, secrets, pitfalls, and different ways to end up with a cup of something you're not super happy with. Espresso has more of those than most, I'd say.

I'm an ex-barista, and now I've tested loads of espresso machines. Some good, some bad. But I'd never buy one without this ...