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.

The pour over technique is a great way to make a delicious tasting cup of coffee with minimal equipment. This guide shows you how to pour a perfectly extracted coffee.

So you’ve just finished making a cup of coffee and you are left with a small pile of used coffee grounds, ready to be thrown away. Did you know that there are actually many great ways to reuse your old coffee remains that are both easy to do and can benefit you everyday.

The espresso is such an important drink in the world of coffee. It is the standard drink in any coffee shop and is drunk regularly around the world. The differences between this and regular coffee are often misunderstood even though they are very significant.

Coffee is a fruit, and like all fruit it will eventually go bad. As soon as coffee beans are roasted they will naturally begin to lose their aroma, freshness and taste over time. However there are many ways you can help keep your beans fresh for longer such as by storing correctly and buying the right sort of beans.

There are a wide range of coffee grinders out there available to buy however, when buying a grinder for making espresso there are a few essential requirements you will need to bear in mind. You can’t just go out and buy any coffee grinder as most popular grinders tend to not be suitable for espresso.

Coffee tamper might seem like a simple tool, but it plays a crucial role in the process of making espresso.

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.