Cups & Accessories
Milk Frothers: Types, How to Use One and Which Milk Froths
A milk frother whips air into milk for lattes, cappuccinos and cold foam. Compare handheld, electric and manual types, how to use each and which milk works.
Espresso Cups, Glasses and Accessories
Espresso cups, shot glasses, milk frothers and other small gear: sizes, materials and which accessories actually improve your coffee at home.
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Espresso Grinder Guide: Burrs, Settings and What to Check
An espresso grinder needs burrs, a fine range and small adjustment steps. Learn conical vs flat, stepless, single dosing, cleaning and what to check first.
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Knock Box for Espresso: What It Does and How to Choose One
An espresso knock box catches used coffee pucks when you tap the portafilter on its padded bar. Learn how to use one, what size to buy and where grounds go.
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Portafilter Sizes: 54mm vs 58mm (and 51mm) by Machine
Portafilter sizes by brand, 54mm vs 58mm compared on dose, baskets and tools, and why portafilters are not universal. Plus how to measure yours in minutes.
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Espresso Distributor: What It Does and Do You Need One?
An espresso distributor levels coffee grounds before you tamp. See how it differs from WDT tools and tampers, how to set its depth and which size fits you.
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Espresso Tamper: How to Pick the Right Size and Type
An espresso tamper packs ground coffee into a firm, level puck. Learn which size fits your basket (51, 54 or 58 mm), plus base shapes and tamper types.
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Bottomless Portafilter: What It Shows and Is It Worth It?
A bottomless portafilter shows espresso leaving the basket, so channeling and uneven extraction are visible. Sizes, baskets, pros, cons and how to use one.
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Ceramic Espresso Cups: Sizes, Materials and How to Choose
Ceramic espresso cups explained: the right size for each drink, porcelain vs stoneware vs glass, why thick walls need preheating and what to check first.