Whole Latte Love Blogs
Be the Holiday Host With the Most
Feature photography by Grace Walker The holiday season is fast approaching, and if your calendar looks anything like mine, you’ve got some hosting to do…whether you’re ready for it or...
Most Recent
A Conversation With Ramsey Gyde of Varia: Form ...
Hiking Coffee: How to Brew for Your Trek Throug...
Varia Brewing: Coffee Equipment Worth Getting E...
The Best Super-Automatic Espresso Machine for a...
Articles See All Articles
-
A Conversation With Ramsey Gyde of Varia: Form & Function in Coffee Equi...
by Ben Coleman 6 min readIf you haven’t heard the news, Whole Latte Love is about to become the exclusive North American distributor of Varia Brewing equipment. In preparation for this momentous event, I was...
-
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...
-
Lunar New Year Latte Art Throwdown
by Ben Coleman 4 min readClose to a hundred people packed themselves into Happy Gut Sanctuary’s High Falls cafe this Saturday to celebrate the Lunar New Year with an artisan market, some delicious ramen (courtesy...
Reviews See All Reviews
-
Be the Holiday Host With the Most
by Ben Coleman 8 min readFeature photography by Grace Walker The holiday season is fast approaching, and if your calendar looks anything like mine, you’ve got some hosting to do…whether you’re ready for it or...
-
Varia Brewing: Coffee Equipment Worth Getting Excited About
by Ben Coleman 3 min readWhoever told you high-quality brewing equipment had to be expensive and bulky lied. Enter Varia Brewing, manufacturers of exquisite and precise espresso accessories that won’t break your budget. At the...
-
The Best Super-Automatic Espresso Machine for a Second Home
by Ben Coleman 4 min readPhotography by Grace Walker If you own a fully automatic espresso machine, brewing good espresso and coffee drinks is likely a beloved part of your daily routine—why should you give...
Comparisons See All Comparisons
-
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...
-
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...
-
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.
Tech Tips See All Tech Tips
-
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...
-
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...
-
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.
Quick Tips See All Quick Tips
-
3 Easy Upgrades for Better Espresso
by Contributing Writer 2 min readLearn three easy upgrades you can make for better espresso.
-
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...
-
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...
How To See All How To
-
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...
-
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...
-
Hosting a Summer Party: Espresso Edition
by Ben Coleman 5 min readSummer is nearly here, which means it’s the perfect time to break out the string lights and hot dogs and get ready to host an outdoor party! Let’s be honest...
Recipes See All Recipes
-
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...
-
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!
-
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.
