Best budget automatic An automatic espresso machine lies somewhere between a pod machine and a semi-automatic one; you can control the grind size and the extraction time, but the process isn't ...

[Ben Katz] is in the process of building a compact, closed-loop espresso machine, and really seems to be pulling it off in the first shot. Though it may not be the final product, we’re in awe of ...

flow meter, OLED display, and more. Modification of one’s espresso machine is a rewarding endeavor, but the Smart Coffee project provides a way for one to get straight to the hacking and ...

While the external grind selector on your machine (the dial on the side) adjusts the grind size to some degree, the inner ...

Breville is well known for its high-end Breville Barista manual and semi-automatic espresso machines ... while a manual machine gives you total control, requiring you to stop the flow of coffee ...