This machine is an investment, but it makes a fantastic assortment of espresso and coffee drinks, including your morning ...

But despite my mechanical inexperience, I managed to find, clean and restore a 15-year-old Gaggia Classic espresso machine with just a few tools and a little patience. Now, I realize this guide ...

and weighed the resulting espresso volume in grams. We also noted how easy the machines were to clean after use, and for those that had a built-in coffee grinder, we assessed how consistently ...

The easiest machine to clean, by far, is the Nespresso. Once I was done brewing my espresso or coffee, (after unlocking the lid) the pod automatically pops backward into the built-in trash container.

Once the machine completes its cleaning cycle, you’re greeted by a menu of beverages you’d find at your local coffee shop. Sure, there’s the classic Americano, espresso and latte ...

Most espresso machines do one thing -- make shots of espresso ... which allows you to both clean it thoroughly and also swap beans without much trouble if you prefer a darker roast and someone ...