I'm an ex-barista and now a home espresso enthusiast. Here are my top foolproof ways to level up your home espresso into a drink worthy of a coffee shop.

The higher the number in the ratio, which represents water, the gentler (or weaker) the resulting brew. So, if you take your coffee black, you may consider a slightly different ratio, like 17 or 18 to ...

How do you take your coffee? Whether you prefer a fancy espresso beverage or a traditional cup of joe, small appliances are available to make your favorite brew at home. Espresso machines and coffee ...

I love coffee, but I don’t make my own frequently enough to warrant an expensive espresso machine. I also buy barista-made drinks from coffee shops pretty regularly, which isn’t cheap, either. However ...

There’s a slight caveat to the Superkop Espresso Maker being our best pick for beginners: Only invest if you’re truly serious about pursuing the craft of manual espresso extraction. This model’s price ...

Abbondanza — Italian for "abundance" — is a bi-monthly column from writer Michael La Corte in which the author shares his tips for making traditional Italian-American recipes even better. A ubiquitous ...