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Profitec RIDE Espresso Machine Review
The world of home espresso machines is a tapestry of threads interwoven between machines and manufacturers. Shared DNA between your favorite brands may be obvious at times or seemingly more...
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The Eureka Costanza Espresso Machine Review
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The Gaggia Classic GT Dual-Boiler Review
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The Best Espresso Tamper is a Coffee Leveler
by Ed McGuire 6 min readToday we reveal details about our new favorite coffee leveler, Asso Coffee’s the Jack Leveler, and more information about espresso tampers.
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A Conversation With Ramsey Gyde of Varia: Form & Function in Coffee Equi...
by Ben Coleman 6 min readIf you haven’t heard the news, back in 2024, Whole Latte Love became the exclusive North American distributor of Varia Brewing equipment. In preparation for this momentous event, I was...
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Elevating Espresso Blends with Carraro Coffee
by Ben Coleman 5 min readGaetano Carraro first started roasting coffee in Schio, Italy way back in 1927. Since then, this family-owned company has grown into a commercial roastery that distributes their coffee to 60...
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How Much You Save Brewing Espresso at Home
by Nick Brown 7 min readJust how expensive is a cup of coffee these days? Well, if you’re brewing at home, it turns out that it’s not all that much. In this article we’ll be...
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Profitec RIDE Espresso Machine Review
by Nick Brown 10 min readThe world of home espresso machines is a tapestry of threads interwoven between machines and manufacturers. Shared DNA between your favorite brands may be obvious at times or seemingly more...
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The Eureka Costanza Espresso Machine Review
by Ben Coleman 7 min readYou’ve heard of espresso machine manufacturers making grinders: Profitec does it; ECM does it; Gaggia does it; Bezzera does it. But have you ever heard of a grinder manufacturer making...
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Gaggia Classic Pro vs Rancilio Silvia M
by Ben Coleman 4 min readThe Gaggia Classic Pro and Rancilio Silvia M are two of the most popular single-boiler espresso machines available—and they have been for decades. Given the machines’ popularity, we get a...
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Staff Favorite Espresso Machines of 2024
by Ben Coleman 5 min readWho would know more about the best espresso machines on the market than the staff at Whole Latte Love? Basically nobody, that’s who. So if you’re looking for intel on...
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5 SCA Golden Cup Certified Home Coffee Makers
by Cat DeLaus 15 min readLearn more about how a coffee maker becomes an SCA Certified Home Brewer and what the unique features are of the five golden cup coffee makers we carry.
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How to Pick a Portafilter for Your Machine
by Jessica Pavia 3 min readIf we were to put together a list of the questions our customers most frequently ask, there’s a good chance portafilter-related ones would top the list. While many of your decisions...
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Review of Brew Grind (BG) Burr for Baratza Sette Grinders
by Marc Buckman 3 min readReview of the Brew Grind burr for Baratza Sette series coffee grinders. Marc from Whole Latte Love reviews the BG accessory burr which fits all Sette grinders including the Sette...
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How to Clean a Coffee Grinder
by Nick Brown 5 min readIf you want to brew the best tasting coffee, you need to clean your coffee grinder. Learn what you can do to keep your grinder clean and your coffee fresh.
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3 Easy Upgrades for Better Espresso
by Contributing Writer 2 min readLearn three easy upgrades you can make for better espresso.
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Office Coffee for Millennials
by Contributing Writer 2 min readSo the workforce is changing. Turns out guys like me born at the tail end of the baby boom, well our days are numbered. Also numbered are the days of...
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How To: Coffee Packaging - Why is it Puffy or Not Puffy?
by Contributing Writer 2 min readSo we ship literally tons of coffee and every once in a while a customer asks: Hey how come the last bag I got felt like it was vacuum packed...
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How to Clean an Espresso Machine the Right Way
by Ben Coleman 14 min readI once asked my colleague and espresso expert Bryan what the best espresso machine was. His response? “The one that’s well cared for.” (For his actual thoughts on the best...
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Hiking Coffee: How to Brew for Your Trek Through the Woods
by Ben Coleman 4 min readPhotography by Grace Walker The best hikes and backpacking trips start early—the cool, fresh air of morning and a good cup of coffee are the perfect way to wake yourself...
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Freezing Coffee Beans: Freshness & Peak Brewing Conditions
by Ben Coleman 5 min readThe idea that putting coffee in the freezer will help preserve it has been around for quite some time. In fact, I can remember my mom storing her pre-ground, store-bought...
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Irish Coffee Recipe
by Whole Latte Love 2 min readWhat better way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day than with an Irish coffee! Our take on this delicious drink is quite simple; a splash of coffee, some whiskey and a...
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Espresso Banana Smoothie Recipe
by Whole Latte Love 1 min readBananas are a common ingredient for smoothies, but what about espresso? Try this unique recipe and make your own espresso banana smoothie today!
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Christmas Eve Cocktail: Silver and Gold
by Jessica Pavia 4 min readThis drink, inspired by a colleague’s trip to Budapest in 2017, mixes espresso and steamed milk with cognac, an added spiciness sneaking its way in through the milk and honey.
