Latte vs cappuccino: what’s the difference?
Latte vs cappuccino: the ratio table, how the milk texture and foam differ, standard cup sizes, and how to make each one at home with a steam wand or frother.
Surabhi Agrawal
How to make espresso at home
How to make espresso at home, step by step: heat up, dose, grind, distribute, tamp and pull your first shot, then taste and adjust, with a simple gear list.
Best espresso grinder: fine control, low retention, the right workflow
Find the best espresso grinder for your machine. Stepless vs stepped, single-dosing and retention explained, with Baratza, Eureka, DF64, Fellow and 1Zpresso.
Best espresso machine for home: picks for every budget
Find the best espresso machine for home, from entry-level to premium. Seven picks across Breville, Gaggia, De’Longhi, Rancilio and Jura, manual and automatic.
How to clean an espresso machine
An espresso machine cleaning routine: daily purges, weekly backflushing (only if your machine allows it), shower screen care and super-automatic brew groups.
Best WDT tool: thin needles, a steady stir, and an honest look at whether you need one
Find the best WDT tool for espresso. What WDT does, when it helps, needle size and count, stands, and five research-based picks, plus a simple DIY cork version.
Best descaler for espresso machines: start with your manual
The best descaler for your espresso machine is usually the one your manual names. Research-based picks for Breville, De’Longhi, Jura and universal descalers.
How to descale a Breville espresso machine
Step-by-step descaling for the Breville Barista Express, Barista Pro, Barista Touch, Bambino and Bambino Plus, taken from Breville’s own manuals and guides.
Best bottomless portafilter for Breville: check the fit first
Find the best bottomless portafilter for Breville 54 mm machines. Fit chart for the Barista Express, Pro, Touch and Bambino, plus three research-based picks.
Best espresso tamper: fit first, features second
Find the best espresso tamper for your machine. Size chart for Breville 54mm, 58mm and De’Longhi 51mm baskets, plus six research-based picks and buying tips.