Once you’ve ground the beans and tamped the grounds just so, pulling the perfect shot of espresso comes down to timing. Ideally, the extraction should last 20-30 seconds, from the first dark drips to ...

We asked coffee experts and barista trainers to tell us the secrets behind the perfect espresso shot, and then tested the machines you can use at home to make them Written By Written by Contributor, ...

What is the best espresso machine? When it’s time for a little pick-me-up, a double shot of espresso is a little drink that goes a long way. If the cafe is out of the way or you just want to save ...