I'm an ex-barista, and now I've tested loads of espresso machines. Some good, some bad. But I'd never buy one without this one key feature.

Is the Breville Bambino Plus worth an extra $200, or is the Breville Bambino a better option? I evaluated espresso, milk ...

Several years ago, [Cameron] added an ATMega328-based PID temperature controller to his espresso machine. It has performed admirably to this day. But behind that cool bezel and LCD, all of the ...

[Rhys Goodwin] has a wonderful Italian espresso machine, a Brasilia ‘Lady’. But the electronics in it are a bit outdated. So he decided to give the entire thing an overhaul, while keeping it as ...

Espresso coffee is uniquely powerful and flavorful. It's the ultimate test for home brewers. We know coffee can be a crucial piece of getting your morning rolling just the right way. Bring this ...

I am pondering getting an espresso maker (to make machhiatos as thats what I like - that touch of frothed milk makes for a smoother shot). You can drop anywhere from 300-2,000 bucks on one no problem.

NBC Select independently determines what we cover and recommend. When you click on or buy through our links, we earn a commission. Learn more. Coffee experts break down how to shop for an espresso ...

Breville remains a household name in the world of kitchen appliances and its coffee machines are a perfect example of why. Shoppers consistently praise them for being easy to use, simple to maintain, ...

Most companies aren’t interested in creating maker-friendly products, but sometimes, apparently by accident, a product comes off the assembly line that way. The Rancilio Silvia is just such a machine.