A delicious full bodied espresso with the signature foam on top is probably one of life’s greatest little secret pleasures. The aroma, taste and whole experience is probably on par with enjoying a glass of wine at the end of the day!
But depending on how your day goes, finding the time to pull your own espresso can be a challenge given the time and attention to detail it requires. From picking out the right roast profile, and grind size, to the right water temperature, pressure, and pull time there’s a lot of factors that go into it.
Generally an espresso is much stronger than a coffee given the high pressure process it goes through. But this means there are more things that can go wrong leaving your espresso bitter, sour or even watery.
It can make you want to give up and just run to Starbucks or your local coffee shop!
But espresso’s don’t have to be that hard. Here are a few questions to think about to make it easier:
– Do you have a favorite espresso beverage type?
Latte
Cappuccino
Macchiato
Americano
– How involved do you want to be in your espresso?
Semi automatic
Super automatic
Manual
ESE pods
– Do you have a brand that you trust the most?
Breville
De’Longhi
Nespresso
Not to worry, here at the TheCupCoffeeHouse.com, we tackle each one of these so you can learn to brew your favorite espresso based beverage right at home!
If you’re looking to save yourself money from going to the coffee shop or Starbucks, and you enjoy a variety of specialty beverages, but want something simple and easy that is very good at what it does, the Delonghi Magnifica Evo with LatteCrema System coffee and espresso machine looks like a nice value option to …
DeLonghi Magnifica Evo ECAM29084 Review: Is this Oprah Favorite Right For You? Read More »
DeLonghi is known for producing some of the highest quality Italian designed espresso machines in the industry. And the Dinamica Plus more than lives up to everything you could want from a high end automatic espresso machine. But even if it’s an espresso Autobot with “transformative” powers, is it the right machine for you? Can …
DeLonghi Dinamica Plus ECAM37095 Review: Is this Espresso Autobot the Real Deal? Read More »
A home espresso machine can be simple, basic and affordable. Or it can be sophisticated, powerful and the perfect coffee shop replacement. The DeLonghi Dinamica is a super automatic espresso machine that aims to save you and I from the endless coffee shop runs by bringing quality delicious espressos into the comfort of our own …
DeLonghi Dinamica ECAM35025 Review: Is This Powerful Espresso T-Rex Worth It? 2023 Read More »
The Gran Lattissima is the highest end of Nespresso’s Lattissima line of machines. These espresso machines combine the convenience of pod brewing with a separate milk frothing system to brew up delicious specialty beverages you can brag to your friends about! But is this goddess of a machine the right one for you? In this …
Nespresso Gran Lattissima Review: Has This Frothing Deity Come to Save You? 2023 Read More »
Who says Italian crafted coffee machines must be super expensive and out of reach? If you’ve been thinking about adding a new espresso machine to your lineup that has the power to brew legit tasty espressos and milk beverages with the convenience of pods, then the Nespresso Lattissima Touch may be worth considering. But is it …
Nespresso Lattissima Touch Review: Does This Frothing Fanatic Actually Work? 2023 Read More »
I like my latte beverage to be nice and hot if I plan on having one. So if you’re like me and looking to ditch Starbucks and start making your favorite beverages from home, Nespresso has to be in the discussion. And the Nespresso Lattissima Pro stands out as a worthy home espresso machine option. …
Nespresso Lattissima Pro Review: Is This Frothing Royalty Really Worth It? 2023 Read More »
Sometimes the only thing I want is a nice hot cup of coffee. Simple. Basic. To the point. If that appeals to you as well, then the Nespresso Inissia has the features and design to fit basic espresso needs. But is it right for you? In this quick straight to the gist Nespresso Inissia review, …
Nespresso Inissia Review: Things to “Brew” On Before You Buy 2023 Read More »
Nespresso is known for their high quality espresso machines. If you’re looking for a compact espresso maker that brews delicious coffee combined with the ability to froth milk built in, the Nespresso Lattissima One may be worth considering. But is it right for you? In this quick straight to the gist Nespresso Lattissima One review, …
Nespresso Lattissima One Review: Is this Frothing Fiend Right For You? 2023 Read More »
Do you love lattes, creamy foam in your cold brew, or a touch of steamed milk to dollop on your espresso? If you’re looking for an espresso machine with a milk steaming attachment to make lattes fast, but not ready to spring for a huge investment with a steam wand, the Nespresso CitiZ & Milk …
Do you consider yourself a growing coffee connoisseur, but not quite ready to spring for a professional fully automatic espresso machine with grinder? Or perhaps you’re looking to save time in the morning with a pod setup. Then the Nespresso Creatista Plus espresso maker is a nice middle of the road option to consider; A …
Nespresso Creatista Plus Review: “Pulling” the Details of This Espresso Sculptor 2023 Read More »
