The Physics of Entry-Level Espresso: Mastering the Thermoblock and 58mm Basket

Published on Sept. 16, 2024, 5:27 a.m.

The democratization of espresso is one of the most significant culinary shifts of the 21st century. What was once the exclusive…

The Physics of Pressure: Decoding the "20 Bar" Standard in Modern Home Espresso

Published on Sept. 16, 2024, 4:51 a.m.

In the lexicon of coffee, few numbers are as debated, marketed, and misunderstood as the "bar." Walk into a high-end specialty …

The Geometry of Flavor: Why Flat Burrs Rule the Modern Coffee World

Published on April 8, 2025, 7:35 a.m.

In the esoteric world of specialty coffee, the grinder is often elevated above the espresso machine itself. And within the grin…

The Allure of the Manual aThe Physics of the Pull: Why Lever Machines Still Rule the Espresso WorldLever: Deep Dive into the La Pavoni Europiccola

Published on Jan. 27, 2024, 7:39 a.m.

In the high-tech world of modern espresso, where PID controllers, flow meters, and dual boilers reign supreme, it seems almost …