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  • 04.29.2022
    • Pre-Brew, Pre-Infusion, and Pressure Manipulation Explained
  • 04.21.2022
    • Tech Tips for Home Espresso Machines
  • 04.14.2022
    • Water for Home Espresso Machines
  • 01.31.2022
    • Espresso Tasting Experiment
    Chart your extraction journey using tools, taste, & perception
  • 12.23.2021
    • Spiced Drinking Chocolate with Espresso
    A hot cocoa recipe for the home barista
    • Holiday-Style Espresso Con Panna
    An espresso con panna recipe for the home barista
  • 11.12.2021
    • Find Your Espresso Style
    Use knowledge, skills, and tools to find your new, unique taste
  • 10.15.2021
    • Scuderia La Marzocco
    Dispatch from Italy | An espresso & cycling project in the Netherlands
  • 12.04.2020
    • The Beginner’s Guide to Espresso Drinks
    Origins, drink profiles and recipes you can make with your home espresso machine.
  • 06.30.2020
    • Linea Mini Connected Machine Retrofit Kits are Now Available
    Update to a Connected Home Espresso Machine
  • 05.01.2020
    • Advanced Espresso: Dialing in by Roast Level Online Class
    Learn all about brew ratios and how to use them to dial in any coffee...
  • 04.17.2020
    • Latte Art Basics Online Class
    Learn to pour a heart, tulip, and basic tips & tricks
  • 04.03.2020
    • Milk Steaming Basics Live Class
    Learn to dial in, target a brew ratio, and more...
  • 03.31.2020
    • Espresso Basics Live Class
    Learn to dial in, target a brew ratio, and more...
  • 03.03.2020
    • Introducing La Marzocco Home Connected Espresso Machines
    Engage with your espresso machine via mobile app
  • 02.18.2020
    • Alternative Milks for Home Espresso
    A quick primer on what to look for, and how to steam it
  • 11.25.2019
    • Denver Coffee Tour: Tasting the Evolution of Colorado’s Coffee Scene
    From eye-catching cafes to high-altitude roasters, a new generation of innovators and entrepreneurs are aiming to make Colorado a national leader in coffee.
  • 11.01.2019
    • The 2019 Ultimate Holiday Upgrade Giveaway: Win a Linea Mini
    Win a Linea Mini! We’re giving a home espresso upgrade to one lucky U.S. home barista.
  • 09.13.2019
    • 9 Distribution Methods for Making Espresso
    Use this quick tip video to try out some different ways of distributing coffee grounds in your portafilter basket.
  • 08.29.2019
    • At Home Barista’s Mise En Place
    Take the guesswork out of your espresso routine with the basics of a well thought-out setup.
  • 08.22.2019
    • Pro Tips for Latte Art
    Our observations from teaching latte art over the years. Focus on these tips & tricks to improve your milk pouring at home.
  • 08.07.2019
    • Coffee Seasonality
    Our handy palate-pleasing calendar hacks will help you keep a handle on the ever-changing seasonality of the coffees in your hopper.
  • 05.30.2019
    • Basic Espresso Theory
    Focus on these three variables to build a solid espresso foundation.
  • 04.23.2019
    • Open House Bay Area 2019
  • 04.04.2019
    • How to Program the GS3 AV
    Take full advantage of auto-volumetrics on your home espresso machine
  • 03.27.2019
    • Metric Coffee: April 2019
    Quantum Espresso + Colombia Nelson Chaves
  • 03.25.2019
    • How to Find Consistency in Home Espresso
    How to make great espresso often, rather than great espresso rarely
  • 03.01.2019
    • Pro Tips for the Home Barista
    Ever Meister shares tips & tricks from behind the bar
  • 02.26.2019
    • Counter Culture Coffee: March 2019
    Field Trip + Hologram
  • 02.16.2019
    • A Clean Espresso Machine Makes Better Coffee
    Quick Tips to keep your machine clean and espresso tasting great
  • 01.22.2019
    • Practicing Latte Art
  • 12.20.2018
    • Holiday Kitchen Takeover: the Recap
  • 11.17.2018
    • Linea Mini in White
  • 09.13.2018
    • What is Espresso?
    A quick primer on that little beverage we all love
  • 08.17.2018
    • The La Marzocco Home YesAQ
    An FAQ where the answer is always "Yes."
  • 06.10.2018
    • 2018 Home Barista Gift Guide: Summer Edition
    New products, 🔥 gorgeous new machine customizations, and $400 off the GS3 MP. Shop our latest gift guide now to jumpstart your summer.
  • 03.15.2018
    • Practice Latte Art (without using milk!)
    Another quick video tip to help you improve your latte art 
  • 02.28.2018
    • Practice Latte Art (without wasting coffee)
    Improve your latte art with this quick tip video.
  • 02.07.2018
    • Machine Overview: Linea Mini vs. GS3
    We explore the differences and break down some of the most common questions we get.
  • 11.08.2017
    • And the Linea Mini Winner is…
  • 10.04.2017
    • Home Lab #1: Brew Ratios
    A simple brew ratio experiment you can do at home on your espresso machine
  • 08.25.2017
    • How to Install Pantechnicon Steam Knobs on the Linea Mini
  • 08.08.2017
    • How to Steam Milk
    A quick video guide to help you steam better milk on your espresso machine
  • 07.17.2017
    • How to Dial In Your Grinder for Espresso
    A quick video guide to help you adjust your grind
  • 07.10.2017
    • Demystifying the GS3: MP or AV?
    We explore the differences between the two versions of the GS3
  • 03.07.2017
    • How to Taste Espresso (and Make it Taste Better)
    A quick guide for making sense of what's in your cup
  • 11.24.2016
    • The 2016 Home Barista Gift Guide
  • 10.18.2016
    • How to Make Espresso
    Learn to make amazing espresso on your home espresso machine using this quick guide
  • 09.23.2016
    • How to Clean Your Espresso Machine
    Keep your espresso machine clean and running smoothly with this quick guide
  • 06.10.2016
    • The Home Barista Gift Guide: Father’s Day Edition
    A Father's Day Gift Guide for the World's Best Home Barista Dad
  • 06.07.2016
    • Why Should I Make Espresso at Home?
    Answering common questions about making espresso at home
  • 12.30.2015
    • Recipe: French Toast & Americano Breakfast
  • 09.17.2015
    • Acaia Lunar Scale Features
  • 09.08.2015
    • Drink Preferences With Charles Babinski, Part I
    The 2015 US Barista Champion gives his take on the results of our survey
  • 06.23.2015
    • Survey: Drink Preferences at Home
  • 06.04.2015
    • Milk Basics & Latte Art Class
  • 05.21.2015
    • 7 Reasons Having Your Own Espresso Machine Is Awesome
    Making espresso at home can be a rewarding, lifelong passion. Here are seven reasons you should try it for yourself.
  • 04.07.2015
    • Acaia Lunar Pre-Order
  • 02.04.2015
    • Dialing In: How to Reduce Your Sink-Shots and Still Make a Beautiful Espresso
    Written by Max Loos
  • 01.07.2015
    • Barista Basics Class by La Marzocco Home
  • 12.22.2014
    • Coffees We Love: Holiday Edition
  • 10.24.2014
    • Brew Ratios Around the World
    A look at the wonderful world of espresso culture
  • 11.18.1927
    • Next Steps for Your New La Marzocco
    What to expect while you wait for your espresso machine.
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