Make Better Coffee: Your source of expert coffee advice
Learn to brew better coffee at home
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Coffee Basics
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Home Espresso
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Moka Pot
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Pour Over Coffee
What do we write about?
Coffee
We’ll explain the background to speciality coffee along tips for helping you source, store and prepare coffee at home.
Technique
Learn the various coffee brewing techniques so you can make coffee shop standard drinks at home.
Gear
Read our honest, unbiased reviews on coffee equipment. We’ll explain the jargon and provide buying advice to help you find quality home coffee gear.
Coffee Making Advice & Tutorials
Tips, tricks and general useful knowledge for learning to make excellent coffee at home without commercial grade equipment.
Thinking of buying some new home coffee equipment? We’ve tested and critiqued a range of equipment such as espresso machines, grinders and accessories so we can advise whether they are worth your investment.
Product Reviews
Who are we?
Our Aim
Our content is designed specifically for people who want to know how to make espresso at home without commercial grade equipment.
Coffee Lovers
We enjoy developing our technique and learning about making delicious tasting espresso at home
Industry Experience
After working in various roles within the coffee industry, we have a breadth of knowledge and experience we would love to share
Research
The industry is constantly changing with new research and equipment being unveiled. We will post up to date and relevant content for you to enjoy
One of the common issues espresso enthusiasts encounter is a wet, soupy puck after pulling a shot. Ideally, a properly extracted espresso shot should leave a dry, firm puck, but when it comes out wet and sludgy, it can affect the flavor and quality of your brew. In this article, we'll explore what causes wet pucks on Breville espresso machines and how you can fix it for better-tasting espresso.