automatic espresso machine Articles

P Pat Cotter

Spinn Coffee and Espresso Machine Review

We’ve been proponents of superautomatic espresso machines for quite some time. The...

• Oct 5, 2022

K Kaylie

(Not So Scientific) Experiment: Brewing Tea in a Pressurized Portafilter

You may remember that not so long ago we posted a blog about successfully pull a w...

• Jan 6, 2015

B Brenna

(Not so Scientific) Experiment: Cappuccinatore on the Intelia Focus

We love the fact that the Intelia Focus (also known as the black version of the In...

• May 23, 2014

S Sam

The Reluctant Barista: Making the Case for Office Coffee Upgrades

Pick a Wednesday, any Wednesday. How much coffee do you need at work today to get ...

• Apr 17, 2013

S Sam

The Reluctant Barista: Pops a Cap in the New Iperespresso Machines

Now that I have built my espresso connoisseurship from zero to somewhere above ave...

• Mar 20, 2013

S Sam

The Reluctant Barista: Jura GIGA 5 and the Secret Menu

There is something so intriguing about a secret menu. Starbucks has one. In-N-Out ...

• Feb 27, 2013

K Kat

SCG’s Most Popular Coffee Gear – 2012

Even if you don’t buy into New Year’s resolutions, there’s nothing wrong with thin...

• Jan 16, 2013

K Kat

Compare: Rancilio Silvia vs. Breville Infuser

When discussing small home espresso machines that can produce a great shot despite...

• Dec 14, 2012

K Kat

Playing with Preinfusion on the Breville Dual Boiler

It's fun to play with parameters! If you didn't learn that in the 2nd grade, life ...

• Dec 5, 2012

S Sam

The Reluctant Barista: Crossland CC1

Have you ever heard the saying, ‘Fake it ‘til you make it?’ This is my mantra in a...

• Sep 28, 2012

K Kat

Compare: Heat Exchange Espresso Machines

Heat exchange espresso machines offer simultaneous brew and steam functionality by...

• Aug 31, 2012

K Kat

Compare: Double Boiler Espresso Machines

It's time to get serious people. If you want to make excellent espresso drinks at...

• Aug 13, 2012