The Physics of Extraction: Redefining the Standard of Home Espresso through Pressure and Precision

Published on Sept. 15, 2024, 6:23 p.m.

For over a century, the pursuit of the perfect espresso shot has been a delicate balancing act between human intuition and mech…

The Hydrodynamics of Home Espresso: Mastering the Science of Extraction Variables

Published on Nov. 18, 2023, 11:41 a.m.

The pursuit of the perfect espresso shot is often described as a journey, but in reality, it is a laboratory experiment perform…

The Thermodynamic Revolution: How Precision Engineering is Redefining Home Espresso

Published on Sept. 6, 2023, 3:32 p.m.

For decades, the gold standard of espresso machines was measured in weight and wait times. The prevailing logic, borrowed from …

A Practical Guide to the MiiCoffee Apex: Mastering PID, Pressure, and Pre-Infusion

Published on Jan. 27, 2024, 3:39 p.m.

The MiiCoffee Apex is part of a new generation of espresso machines bridging the gap between basic entry-level appliances and e…

The Soul of the Machine: Unlocking the Science and History of Your Espresso Shot

Published on July 18, 2023, 2:56 p.m.

There is a moment, just as the first syrupy, hazelnut-hued drops of espresso begin to coalesce and fall, that feels like alchem…

The Soul of the Machine: Unpacking the Science and History Behind the Breville Oracle Touch

Published on July 17, 2023, 1:58 p.m.

There is a romance to the café. It’s in the rhythmic thump of the portafilter, the hiss of the steam wand, the rich, enveloping…

The Science of the Shot: A Deep Dive into the MAttinata CM1662 Espresso Machine

Published on July 17, 2023, 6:24 p.m.

Espresso is an act of transformation. It’s a marvel of physics and chemistry that turns humble roasted beans into a concentrate…