Reviews

As a coffee enthusiast, you understand that the road to brewing professional-barista-quality coffee at home doesn’t end with upgrading to a home espresso machine.  In fact, the espresso machine is...

A quality espresso scale is a necessary tool for any home barista on the quest for the perfect extraction. Sure—technically you could use a standard kitchen scale to brew espresso,...

We understand better than most just how big home espresso machines can be. Just because you don’t have a ton of counter space, however, that doesn’t mean you can’t be...

If you’re looking for consistency at espresso-fine grind settings, burr type matters.  Compared to conical burrs, flat burr grinders result in a higher level of consistency and generally have better...

As a home espresso enthusiast, you probably already know that the quality of your espresso machine is only the first chapter of the quest for the perfect extraction.  In fact,...

Everyone knows that super-automatic espresso machines are the perfect coffee solution for anyone who wants excellent brewed espresso at the touch of a button.  What everyone doesn’t necessarily know, however,...

Shhh—don’t tell anyone, but you don’t actually need a prosumer-grade espresso machine to coax nuanced flavors out of specialty coffee beans. For everyone whose preferred way to get their daily...

If you’re in the market for the best super-automatic espresso machine for your lifestyle, you should probably be considering a Gaggia. They have an impressive line of super-autos that brew...

Surprise the home barista in your life with a coffee-themed Valentine’s Day gift with features and performance that’ll really get their heart pumping.  From coffee makers and espresso machines to...

Looking back at 2023, it might go down in the Whole Latte Love history books as The Year of YouTube—we put out a lot of video resources: 32 produced videos...

UPDATE: our video team just released a full review of the Profitec Drive. Check it out! The Drive is Profitec’s redesign of the already-excellent Pro 700 dual-boiler espresso machine. They...

Buying an espresso grinder is like buying an espresso machine—which one is “best” depends on your particular interests and needs.  For those unwilling to abandon their drip coffee machine, an...