Tim Hayward, a food critic for the Financial Times, conducted some research on espresso makers, mainly because of his personal disappointment in many of the home espresso makers available on the market. His aim was to find machines that produced a brew with the ‘consistent brilliance of a barista’ without…
Overall Rating (based on customer reviews): 4.6 out of 5 stars For those that are a bit suspicious of the health effects of aluminum pots, or who are looking for something a little more stylish than the traditional octagonal stovetop espresso maker, here is a really good alternative. It is…
Overall Rating (based on customer reviews): 4.9 out of 5 stars The Breville BES900XL Espresso Machine is one of the most popular and one of the highest quality machines on the market. With dual stainless steel boilers, and dual italian pumps, it delivers perfect coffee, at the ideal temperature, with…
Overall Rating (based on customer reviews): 4.6 out of 5 stars This is the most popular type of stovetop espresso makers. Made in Italy from polished aluminum, it comes in several sizes (for example, 3-cup or 6-cup). Some people say that this is the only way to make coffee, and…
Espresso has become extremely popular in the Western world, and can be served alone or in a variety of combinations with milk or hot water. It is slightly thicker than brewed coffee, although a shot of espresso frequently has less caffeine than a standard cup of drip-brewed coffee. It is…