by Will | Sep 19, 2025 | Coffee Shop Owners, Commercial Espresso Machines
User experience (UX) in a professional espresso machine is more than beautiful finishes or high power. It’s about how the machine feels to use, especially under real world conditions: in a busy café, with staff of varying skill, under time pressure, cleaning,...
by Will | Sep 19, 2025 | Coffee Equipment, Coffee Grinding, Coffee Shop Owners, Commercial Espresso Machines
When it comes to crafting consistently excellent espresso, your grinder is just as important — if not more so — than your espresso machine! For professionals in the coffee industry, a high-quality espresso grinder isn’t a luxury; it’s a necessity. From grind...
by Will | Sep 19, 2025 | Coffee Shop Owners
Whether you’re starting a coffee shop, growing a team, or simply looking to master your own machine at home, barista training is the key to unlocking consistently excellent coffee. Quality coffee doesn’t happen by accident — it’s the result of learned techniques,...
by Will | Sep 19, 2025 | Coffee Equipment, Coffee Shop Owners
The Weiss Distribution Technique (WDT) is one of the most underrated yet impactful steps in espresso preparation. And at the heart of this method is a WDT tool — a simple, affordable accessory that can transform your extractions. What is a WDT Tool? A WDT tool is a...
by Will | Sep 19, 2025 | Coffee Equipment, Coffee Shop Owners
If you’re chasing café-quality espresso at home or serving amazing coffee professionally, an espresso distributor (also called a coffee distribution tool or puck distributor) might be the game-changing upgrade you’ve been missing. While tamping compresses the grounds,...
by Will | Sep 19, 2025 | Coffee Equipment, Coffee Shop Owners
Crafting the perfect espresso shot isn’t just about having a high-end machine — it’s also about having the right espresso tools to support precision, consistency, and quality in every cup. Whether you’re a budding home barista or a seasoned coffee enthusiast,...
