The Gaggia Classic espresso machine has been around for as long as many of us have been drinking coffee. Since the release of the original machine in 1991, Gaggia has released several iterations, including the Gaggia Classic Pro, which we will be looking at today. It’s often the first machine to be brought up when …
Manual coffee machines and automatic coffee machines – what’s the difference? That is the question that many first-time buyers ask themselves before making a purchase. With the abundance of coffee makers on the market, choosing one can be confusing and overwhelming. A lot of consumers know what they want out of a coffee maker, but …
Jura S8 A premium automatic coffee machine with a 4.3” touchscreen colour display. Jura E8 More affordable and with intelligent preheating, smart mode and Jura cockpit. Jura manufactures some of the most popular automatic coffee machines on the market, thanks to their reliability, ease of use, and great tasting coffee. The S8 and E8 are …
If you’re an experienced coffee brewer, or have done your research while trying to find an appropriate espresso machine for your home, you will understand the importance of temperature when it comes to effectively extracting the desired flavours found in your favourite coffee beans. Over the last two decades, quality-focused espresso machine manufacturers have integrated …
La Pavoni is an Italian coffee machine manufacturer that has built its reputation on producing high-quality classic espresso machines. Their Lever range has become iconic due to their beautiful, classic design and longevity, with many machines produced in the mid-twentieth century still going strong today. In this guide, I look at a range of machines …
A small footprint is one of the great appeals of a pod coffee machine. It means they take up minimal bench space, especially when compared to a traditional espresso machine, and they don’t get in the way when cooking and cleaning. However, as apartment living is becoming more and more popular, our kitchens are getting …
Italian coffee culture is probably the most significant driving force behind the popularity of our favourite caffeinated beverage. Along with their iconic dark roast style, cappuccinos and cafe culture, Italy has a long history of coffee machine production, with the first espresso machine being invented in Turin in 1884. In this post, we take a …
Over time, hard water can produce mineral buildup on many of the inner components of the Barista Express (and any other espresso machine). This can impact brewing flow, brewing temperature, machine power, and espresso flavour. Your local water supply will play a large factor in how often you’ll need to descale your Barista Express. Also, …
Whether you’re looking to open a new coffee shop or are just in need of a coffee machine upgrade, choosing a new commercial coffee machine is not a decision to be taken lightly. There’s an ever-growing number of options on the market that you have to choose from. You’ll need to consider not only aesthetics …
Breville has built its reputation on offering customers high-quality home kitchen appliances at an affordable price point. Their espresso machines offer users various features to make the brewing process as easy as possible and to get the most flavour from any coffee beans being used. In this review, we look closer at one of their …