Table of Contents

You can think of this website as a long book on home espresso. If you have questions or if there is something you want to know about that is not covered here, reach out and I will do my best to answer your questions. See the Contact page.

This book will expand as I add more content based on your feedback.

What is good espresso?

How do you find good espresso?
How is good espresso made?
  The coffee
  The grinder
  The machine
  The technique
Espresso alternatives
  Pressurized “espresso” machines
  Aeropress
  Moka pot

Coffee for espresso

Freshness
  Degassing
  Keeping coffee fresh
  Freezing coffee beans
Origin
Processing method
Roast profile

Local coffee roasters

Fresh coffee
Benchmark your skills
Talk coffee

Economics of home espresso

How much do you spend at coffee shops?
Home espresso equipment costs
Coffee costs
Can I spend less?

Grinder recommendations

Baratza Sette
  The good
  The bad
  How to use the Sette

Espresso machine recommendations

Breville Dual Boiler
  The good
  The bad
  How to use the Dual Boiler

Making espresso

(work in progress)