The Dedica makes a great shot - but the stock frother is where most owners get stuck. Here's how to swap it for a proper steam wand and texture silky microfoam for flat whites, lattes and latte art...
Choosing the best coffee grinder in Australia - burr vs blade, manual vs electric, what to look for, and the best grinders for espresso and filter at every budget.
The best upgrades for the Breville Barista Express - bottomless portafilter, single-wall basket, shower screen, tamper, and grinder tips, in order of impact.
Every De'Longhi espresso machine uses a 51mm portafilter - but the Dedica and the La Specialista don't take the same one. Here's your exact model's size and fitting, so you order the right accessor...
You've nailed your grind, dose and tamp - so why won't your shots settle down? The culprit is the one part of your Breville you've probably never touched. Here's what your shower screen actually do...
If you've started going down the home espresso rabbit hole, you've probably come across coffee distributors - also called levellers or WDT tools. But what do they actually do, and do you really nee...
The E61 grouphead is found on some of the best prosumer espresso machines in the world - ECM, Rocket, Profitec, Lelit, La Marzocco and more. It's a proven, reliable design that's been around for de...
The Gaggia Classic is one of the most popular entry-level espresso machines ever made - reliable, repairable, and with a huge community behind it. It's also one of the most upgrade-friendly machine...
The Breville Dual Boiler and Oracle are two of the best prosumer espresso machines on the market. But even the best machines benefit from a few smart upgrades. Here's what's worth adding. 1. Stainl...