Espresso gear

Explore the key differences between flat and conical burr grinders for espresso, including flavour clarity, grind consistency, heat generation, and retention. This guide explains how each burr type affects espresso quality, compares their performance for home and commercial use, and highlights the best grinder options for different brewing preferences and workflows.

Learn why the coffee grinder matters more than the espresso machine when making quality espresso at home. This guide explains how grind consistency affects extraction, why even expensive machines cannot fix a poor grind, and what to look for when choosing or upgrading the best espresso grinder for better flavour, balance, and shot consistency.

Choosing your first espresso machine is simple. Focus on pump pressure, boiler type, ease of use, and consistency. This guide explains semi-automatic, bean-to-cup, and pod machines, and sets realistic budget expectations. Get practical advice on grinders, features, and daily needs so you can confidently select a machine that fits your lifestyle without overspending or overcomplicating the decision.

Choosing between single-boiler, heat-exchanger, and dual-boiler espresso machines comes down to how you brew, your workflow, and your budget. Single-boiler machines are simple and affordable but require waiting between brewing and steaming. Heat-exchanger machines offer faster performance with simultaneous brewing and steaming, though they need some manual temperature management. Dual-boiler machines deliver the highest precision and convenience, allowing independent temperature control and...

In this article we compare the main Eureka Mignon models, from the most entry-level to one designed for those seeking maximum precision: Manuale, Specialtà, Zero, Single Dose Pro, Libra, and Libra 65.

When choosing an espresso machine, the group head is one of the most important components to consider. It plays a key role in coffee extraction, directly influencing the result in the cup. This is where water meets coffee, the right pressure is generated, and espresso comes to life.

5 spare parts that, in our opinion, every home barista should have on hand to keep the performance of the espresso machine always at its best. 

The coffee grinder is among the most important equipment for any barista and home barista. When it comes to choosing a coffee grinder we have many options to consider, but the main feature we need to evaluate is the real core: the burrs.

To make good coffee, it is important to have the right equipment, quality coffee and not only.  It is also necessary to observe some simple steps that no barista leaves to chance. One of these is tamping the ground coffee inside the portafilter. But what to use and how to proceed for a smooth result?

Drive is the most recent entry in the Profitec household and the evolution of the already highly appreciated Pro 700.  Compared to the previous model, there are several new features that are added to get a machine with even superior performance.