Jura E8: is the fifth generation worth it?
US JURA E8 15777 versus 15648: what changes, what stays, and how milk cleaning, optional Wi-Fi and daily ownership affect the buying decision.
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Italian Espresso Machine Brands & 8 Machines Compared
The main Italian espresso machine brands, what defines an Italian espresso maker, and eight home machines compared, from Gaggia and Rancilio to Breville.
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Buying guide Espresso
Cappuccino Makers Compared: 5 Models
Five cappuccino makers compared side by side, what sets each apart and what to check before buying a machine for milk drinks.
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Coffee fundamentals
How to Make a Cappuccino at Home
Make a cappuccino at home: the ingredients you need and a step-by-step recipe for espresso, steamed milk and foam.
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- Jura E8: is the fifth generation worth it? Published September 2, 2024
- Italian Espresso Machine Brands & 8 Machines Compared Published February 23, 2023
- Cappuccino Makers Compared: 5 Models Published October 18, 2022
- How to Make a Cappuccino at Home Published October 17, 2022
- Cappuccino vs. Coffee: Key Differences Published October 8, 2022
- Cappuccino vs. Latte: Differences Explained Published October 6, 2022
- What Is a Dry Cappuccino? Wet vs. Dry Explained Published October 5, 2022
- How Long Does Coffee Last? Tips for Long Lasting Coffee Published September 12, 2022
- 5 Best Manual Coffee Grinders for Making the Perfect Pour Published September 6, 2022
- Small Coffee Makers Compared: 10 Models Published August 12, 2022
- Breville Bambino Plus: Specs, Milk System & Setup Published August 3, 2022
- Espresso Machines: A Buying Guide Published July 24, 2022
- Espresso Machines Under $1,000 Compared Published July 18, 2022
- Latte Machines Compared: 4 JURA Models Published July 13, 2022
- Coffee Makers Compared: 8 JURA & 2 Technivorm Models Published July 7, 2022
- Compostable Coffee Pods Compared Published July 1, 2022
- Best espresso machines under $500: 4 compared by specs Published June 20, 2022
- Decaf Espresso: Making of a Caffeine free Latte & Cappuccino Published May 31, 2022
- Pour-Over Coffee: How to Brew It Published May 26, 2022
- Coffee Temperature: Ideal Brewing & Serving Temps Published March 17, 2022
- How to Steam Milk (With or Without a Steamer) Published March 4, 2022
- Starbucks Coffee Beans Compared: 7 Blends Published February 17, 2022
- Kahlua Coffee: How to Make your Homemade Coffee Liqueur Published February 13, 2022
- Nespresso Vertuo vs. Original: Differences Published February 11, 2022
- Coffee Pods Compared: 8 Options Published January 15, 2022
- How to Clean a Coffee Maker (With or Without Vinegar) Published January 3, 2022
- Types of Coffee Drinks and Beans and their Place of Origin Published December 29, 2021
- Espresso Accessories Your Espresso Coffee Machine Needs Published December 7, 2021
- Automatic Espresso Machines Compared: 5 Models Published December 2, 2021
- Cortado: How Different is it From a Latte or a Flat White? Published November 30, 2021
- How to Make a Lavender Latte Published November 19, 2021
- Pour-Over vs. French Press: Differences Published November 11, 2021
- What is a Macchiato? The Most Loved Drink by Coffee Lovers Published October 8, 2021
- How to Use a Percolator (Stovetop & Electric) Published October 3, 2021
- Does Cold Brew Have More Caffeine? What you should know! Published September 30, 2021
- Cafe au Lait vs Latte: What Makes them Different? Published September 9, 2021
- Keurig Troubleshooting: Common Problems & Fixes Published September 8, 2021
- Percolator vs. Drip Coffee Maker: Differences Published September 7, 2021
- Whipped Coffee (Dalgona Coffee) Recipe and Tips Published September 1, 2021
- How to Clean and Descale a Keurig Published August 25, 2021
- Why Does Coffee Taste Bitter? Causes & Fixes Published August 25, 2021
- How to Grind Coffee Beans Without a Grinder Published August 17, 2021
- How to Make a Latte at Home Published August 17, 2021
- How to Make Coffee: With and Without a Coffee Maker Published August 17, 2021
- What Is Mocha? Flavor, Origin & How to Make It Published August 17, 2021
- Blonde Roast Coffee - What is it about? Published August 13, 2021
- Can you eat coffee beans? Published August 13, 2021
- French Press Vs Drip Coffee Maker - Which is the Best? Published August 13, 2021
- Moccamaster vs. Bonavita: which drip brewer fits your kitchen? Published August 13, 2021
- Sumatra Coffee - a Tasty Treat You Can't Beat! Published August 13, 2021
- Where does Coffee come from? Coffee’s Amazing History Published August 13, 2021
- Where to Buy Nespresso Pods- Best Deals for Coffee Lovers! Published August 13, 2021
- What Is Nespresso? Machines & Pods Explained Published August 11, 2021
- Nespresso Recipes to Make at Home Published August 4, 2021
- Espresso Drinks Explained: Types & How to Make Them Published August 3, 2021
- The French Press Cold Brew - For Coffee Lovers! Published July 27, 2021
- What Is Espresso Powder? How to Make & Use It Published July 27, 2021
- How to Make the Best Cup of Cowboy Coffee Published July 21, 2021
- Ninja Coffee Bar Recipes To Spice Up Your Day! Published April 16, 2021
- Mexican Coffee Recipe (With Cocktail Version) Published April 7, 2021
- How to Use an Espresso Machine: Step by Step Published February 17, 2021
- How to Make Espresso at Home: 5 Steps Published February 9, 2021
- Breve Coffee: Italian, Hand-picked & Roasted Perfectly for Joe Published January 11, 2021
- Café au Lait: Recipe & Variations Published January 11, 2021
- How to Roast Coffee Beans at Home Published January 11, 2021
- Lungo Coffee: What It Is & How It Differs from Espresso Published January 11, 2021
- Nespresso vs Keurig: Which Coffee Routine Suits You? Published January 11, 2021
- Types of Coffee Beans: Arabica, Robusta & More Published January 8, 2021
- Gaggia Classic: Models, Features & Buying Checks Published January 5, 2021
- Double Brew Coffee for Double the Strength and Double the Flavor Published January 4, 2021
- Vanilla Latte Recipe Published December 3, 2020
- The Difference Between French Press vs Espresso Published November 30, 2020
- How to Make French Press Coffee: Ratio & Steps Published May 19, 2020
- Espresso vs. Coffee: What's the Difference? Published May 2, 2020
- How to Use a Cuisinart Coffee Maker: Brew, Clean, Timer Published August 8, 2019
- How Much Caffeine is in a Shot of Espresso? Not Enough Published July 9, 2019