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Every Liftoff Espresso guide in one place, grouped by topic.
Espresso Machine Guide
Find the right espresso machine size, style, power, and setup for your home.
- Do You Need a Separate Grinder for Espresso? A Quick Guide
- How to Choose an Espresso Machine: The Short Answer Explained
- How to Use a Breville Bambino Espresso Machine
- What Is a Built in Espresso Machine? A Short Answer
- What Is a Commercial Espresso Machine? A Clear Look
- What Is a Countertop Espresso Machine? A Quick Look
- What Is a Plumbed in Espresso Machine? What You Should Know
- What Size Espresso Machine Do I Need? A Closer Look
- What to Look for in an Espresso Machine: What to Know
- What Wattage Does an Espresso Machine Need? A Fast Answer
- Best Breville Espresso Machines
- Best Compact Breville Espresso Machines
- Best DeLonghi Nespresso Machines
- Best Espresso Machine for Beginners
- Best Espresso Machines for Home
- Best Espresso Machines with a Grinder and Frother
- Best Espresso Machines with a Milk Frother
- Best Hot and Iced Coffee Makers
- Best Portable Espresso Makers for Travel
- Breville Bambino Plus Espresso Machine Review
- Breville Barista Express Review
- Breville Barista Pro Review
- Breville Barista Touch Review
- Breville Oracle Jet Review
Automatic Espresso Machines
Compare pod, automatic, and bean to cup machines and learn how each type works.
- Nespresso Essenza Mini Bundles: Do You Need a Milk Frother?
- How Does a Capsule Espresso Machine Work? A Beginner’s Guide
- How to Use a DeLonghi Magnifica Evo
- How to Use a Nespresso VertuoPlus
- How to Use the Philips 5400 LatteGo
- What Is a Bean to Cup Espresso Machine? The Details
- What Is a Pod Espresso Machine? A Short Explanation
- What Is a Semi Automatic Espresso Machine? The Plain Truth
- What Is a Super Automatic Espresso Machine? What This Means
- What Is an Automatic Espresso Machine? The Real Reason
- Best Capsule Espresso Machines
- Best Commercial Automatic Espresso Machines
- Best Compact Automatic Espresso Machines
- Best De'Longhi Automatic Espresso Machines
- Best Espresso Machines with Automatic Milk Frothers
- Best Fully Automatic Espresso Machines
Manual and Stovetop Makers
Learn about lever, manual, moka pot, and stovetop makers and how they work.
- What to Look for in a Non-Toxic Moka Pot
- How Does a Manual Lever Espresso Machine Work? The Facts
- How Does a Moka Pot Work? A Clear and Simple Answer
- How Does a Spring Lever Espresso Machine Work? Explained
- How to Use a Moka Pot for Strong Coffee
- How to Use a Moka Pot on an Electric Stove
- Is a Moka Pot the Same as an Espresso Machine? The Basics
- What Is a Lever Espresso Machine? The Quick Version
- What Is a Manual Espresso Machine? A Simple Answer
- What Is a Stovetop Espresso Maker? The Basics Explained
- Best Espresso Makers for Camping
- Best Manual Espresso Makers
- Best Manual Portable Espresso Makers
- Best Moka Pots for Induction Stoves
- AeroPress vs Espresso Machine: Which Should You Choose?
- Bialetti Venus vs Moka Express: Which Should You Choose?
- Moka Pot vs Manual Espresso Maker: Which Should You Choose?
Espresso Machine Parts
Understand the boilers, pumps, valves, controls, and other parts inside an espresso machine.
- Best Replacement Parts for the Breville Barista Express
- How to Choose a Moka Pot Pressure Valve
- How to Choose a Nespresso VertuoPlus Replacement Water Tank
- How to Choose a Rancilio Silvia Replacement Steam Wand
- Which Replacement Drip Tray Fits a Nespresso VertuoPlus?
- Can You Fit a Brass Boiler to a Gaggia Classic Pro?
- How Does a Rotary Pump Work? A Quick and Simple Guide
- How Does a Vibration Pump Work? A Clear Explanation
- How Does an Espresso Machine Heat Water? Broken Down
- What Is a Check Valve in an Espresso Machine? The Full Story
- What Is a Dual Boiler Espresso Machine? What to Know
- What Is a Heat Exchanger Espresso Machine? Quick Fixes
- What Is a Pressurestat on an Espresso Machine? A Simple Guide
- What Is a Single Boiler Espresso Machine? The Details
- What Is a Thermoblock in an Espresso Machine? Here Is Why
- What Is a Three Way Valve Espresso Machine? A Quick Guide
- What Is the Purpose of a Portafilter? A Simple Answer
- Why Do Espresso Machines Have a Pressure Gauge? What It Means
- Why Do Espresso Machines Need a Pump? A Closer Look
- Why Does an Espresso Machine Need a Drip Tray? A Helpful Guide
- Best Breville Bambino Replacement Water Tank
- Best Portafilters for Breville Bambino and Bambino Plus
Espresso Brewing Basics
Learn how pressure, steam, crema, and machine design shape the coffee in your cup.
- Can an Espresso Machine Make Regular Coffee? Quick Fixes
- How Does a Steam Espresso Machine Work? What Baristas Know
- How Much Water Pressure Does Espresso Need? A Simple Guide
- How to Use a Breville Barista Express
- How to Use a Breville Barista Express Impress
- How to Use a Breville Barista Pro
- How to Use a Capsule Espresso Machine
- How to Use a DeLonghi Espresso Machine
- What Is a Pump Driven Espresso Machine? Everything to Know
- What Is a Steam Driven Espresso Machine? The Simple Version
- What Is the Brew Pressure for Espresso? A Short Answer
- Why Does Espresso Have Crema on Top? A Straightforward Guide
- Why Does Espresso Need so Much Pressure? The Basics
- Cold Brew vs Espresso: Which Method Should You Choose?
- Ristretto vs Espresso vs Lungo: Which Should You Brew?