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.

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 ...

Time was, in those forgotten years called the "late ’90s,” espresso only meant dark roast. And “espresso roast” meant oily-dark beans. At least that’s what they still write on Starbucks bags. But then ...

Pamela is a freelance food and travel writer based in Astoria, Queens. While she writes about most things edible and potable (and accessories dedicated to those topics,) her real areas of expertise ...

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, ...

We’ve come a long way from Bradsell’s British bar. Today, making an espresso martini at home is easier than ever. Whether you’re an amateur mixologist craving an espresso martini or a convenience ...

Upgrading the Espresso Machine allows you to add a second ingredient to your brews. The most effective gift items for some of the island’s NPCs are two-ingredient recipes that use the Espresso Machine ...

On a recent, bustling Saturday night at a trendy cocktail bar on Chicago’s near northwest side, my friend perused the menu full of bespoke drinks — most containing bitter aperitifs — and looked vexed.