Every coffee preparation method has little tricks, secrets, pitfalls, and different ways to end up with a cup of something you're not super happy with. Espresso has more of those than most, I'd say.

I'm an ex-barista and now an espresso machine reviewer, so I've made thousands of coffees. Don't make this one major mistake ...

Even if you have the best beans and equipment, this simple error behind the bar can turn your espresso shot sour. Baristas ...

A shot or two of espresso will give you a nice caffeine boost, whether it comes from one of the best espresso machines or another method. Whether you're adding it to a morning latte or sipping a solo ...

We asked coffee experts and barista trainers to tell us the secrets behind the perfect espresso shot, and then tested the machines you can use at home to make them Written By Written by Contributor, ...