Once you’ve ground the beans and tamped the grounds just so, pulling the perfect shot of espresso comes down to timing. Ideally, the extraction should last 20-30 seconds, from the first dark drips to ...

I'm an ex-barista, and now I've tested loads of espresso machines. Some good, some bad. But I'd never buy one without this one key feature.

We asked coffee experts and barista trainers to tell us the secrets behind the perfect espresso shot, and then tested the machines you can use at home to make them Written By Written by Contributor, ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." You've done it—you finally taken the leap and purchased your dream espresso machine. Maybe it's a large, ...

What is the best espresso machine? When it’s time for a little pick-me-up, a double shot of espresso is a little drink that goes a long way. If the cafe is out of the way or you just want to save ...

The multifunction Ninja Luxe Cafe does more than pull creamy shots of espresso, but is it worth the $500 price? Here's the scoop on Ninja's first foray into specialty coffee. David lives in Brooklyn ...

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Technology put a man on the moon, but it has yet to enable the average Joe to make a perfect shot of espresso. Scores of websites are devoted to this topic. For my money, none is better than ...