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...
If you own a Breville Oracle or Dual Boiler and your shots have started tasting inconsistent — bitter, sour, or just harder to dial in than they used to be — there's a good chance your diffuser pla...
The La Specialista does a lot out of the box - but a few smart 51mm upgrades take it from good to genuinely dialled in. Here's what's worth adding, in order of impact, and which ones matter for you...
Most Breville and Sage owners don't even know the diffuser plate exists. But if you own an Oracle or Dual Boiler, there's a good chance it's quietly affecting every shot you pull. What Is a Diffus...