Somewhere in that magic circle of java precision, beans receive their designations as either espresso beans or coffee beans in varying roast levels, from light to medium, dark, or extra dark.
You're not going to get the best grind with the Café's built-in grinder, but you can still use freshly roasted beans and get a shot of espresso (or something close to it) at the push of a button.
All in all, I went through six bags of beans, or the equivalent of roughly 226 single shots of espresso. (Note: I didn’t drink the entirety of every cup.) I began by timing how long it took to ...
Iconic Italian machines such as La Marzocco, La Cimbali, and Achille Gaggia have set standards for espresso machines ... have stood the test of time. Illy and Lavazza are two of the most famous names.
Good espresso makers are precise, complicated instruments, so I want to lay out a few terms that usually come up in any discussion or comparison of different machines. If this is too 101 for you ...