Espresso can be extracted by ``pouring hot water close to 100 degrees Celsius into finely ground beans and applying a very high pressure, almost nine times the atmospheric pressure''. However, a ...

Italy has blessed us with so many culinary creations it’s hard to pick a favorite. When you think of Italian food, you automatically picture a beautiful, cheesy pizza or a plate full of pasta with a ...

The Francis! Francis! X1 espresso machine in its assembled state. (Credit: Samuel Leeuwenburg) Recently, [Samuel Leeuwenburg] got his paws on a Francis! Francis! X1 (yes, that’s the name) espresso ...

This article is part of CNN Underscored’s Guide to Coffee, a two-week focus on everything coffee, from the best methods for brewing it to the best machines to do so and the accessories and gear you ...