Making espresso at home is a great way to enjoy barista quality coffee at your convenience. If you’ve invested in a home espresso setup then naturally you would want to find ways to brew the best possible coffee by using the most efficient techniques and practices.

It’s easy to overlook the quality of your water when making coffee. Water is a key component of your coffee brewing process and different types of water can have huge effects on the taste of your drink

Using a pair of scales when brewing coffee is a key part of the coffee brewing process, no matter what method you use. Whether you have an espresso machine, V60 dripper, Moka pot or even a French Press, using a coffee weighing scale is a great way to improve the consistency and accuracy of your brew.

Learning to master the technique of making espresso can be challenging but it's very rewarding when you are able to serve coffee shop quality drinks at home with ease.

By following the guide below, you can learn the basics from buying equipment, to choosing beans and mastering the technique. This will get you started in your home espresso journey.

If you are looking for a relatively inexpensive espresso maker that doesn't take up much countertop space and is highly portable, then the Moka pot may be a good choice for you. The iconic Italian coffee maker can brew a delicious, strong tasting espresso to give you your morning coffee fix.

With every espresso machine, the portafilter will normally come with a non-pressurised or pressurised basket (or both!). Each type of basket has a big impact on your espresso so I’m going to explain the differences between them and which one you should use when making coffee.