Espresso and grinder guides
Each guide opens with a short answer, a comparison drawn from the catalog, seven steps, a checklist, and five questions. Scores on the cards are the same formulas as the ranked lists. Drafts are visible here for review and are marked noindex.
How to choose a first home espresso machine using published specs, not a taste test.
How the milk-drinks score ranks home espresso machines for lattes.
How to pair an espresso grinder with a home machine using published burr specs.
Why semi-automatic, super-automatic, and pod machines are ranked on separate lists.
Draft guide to the best espresso machine under $500 using this catalog’s scores and sample prices.
Draft guide to the best espresso grinder under $300 using this catalog’s scores and sample prices.