After pulling dozens of espresso shots, we chose the best espresso machines for beginners and experienced home baristas.

Today, reviewer Peter Cottell expounds on why espresso machines don't have to be any fancier than a Casabrews 5700. Look out for other Java.Base stories about other WIRED writers’ favorite brewing ...

Explore the ultimate home espresso experience as our host demonstrates a complete coffee setup featuring the Rancilio Silvia Pro espresso machine and Rancilio Rocky grinder. Watch as she walks through ...

Make it a double espresso for Team Italy this time. Italy smacked back-to-back home runs to spark its 7-4 win over Great ...

This applies to both espresso shots and pour-over for similar reasons. How a coffee scale helps with espresso Precision measurements are important in espresso because the measurements are so small. A ...

Serva stone-mills wheat from Barton Springs Mill, blends it with imported Italian flours, and builds the dough with a sourdough starter gifted by friends at Pelican Bread in Point Arena, California.

Perfect water temperature A common mistake is using boiling water. For ideal coffee, let the water cool to around 90–96°C before brewing. This ensures optimal extraction without bitterness.

To take your coffee station from a corner of your counter to a full at-home café, St-Pierre recommends a few small, but impactful additions. A small table lamp can “bring a warmer ambience,” she says.

If you can’t start your day with a strong cup of joe, but are tired of frequent cafe visits and don’t want to rely on instant solutions, a coffee machine can be a great invest ...