The best temperature for brewing and drinking espresso
Many people assume hotter coffee is better coffee. The standards, the science and the world's leading baristas all say otherwise. Very hot water pulls out harsh, bitter flavours, and very hot coffe...
Benefits of manual espresso making
Presso Smartshot Effortless Espresso. Exceptional Coffee. The Presso Smartshot is a new generation of manual espresso maker designed for people who love great coffee but don't want the complexity o...
Presso Smartshot: Stand-out Espresso Maker
In a world of hundreds of overbuilt shiny espresso machines and wasteful pod systems, the Presso Smartshot stands out. It’s a compact, manual espresso maker with iconic design, no technique to mast...
Olivia Wolfe Reviews the ROK Presso Smartshot
When Livingetc’s design and coffee expert Olivia Wolfe set her sights on the ROK Presso Smartshot, we knew it would be more than just a product test—it would be a conversation about form, function,...
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You simply don’t need the sledge-hammer-to-crack-a-nut approach of café style electric pump espresso machines in order to enjoy great espresso at home. Unless you want to pull a hundred shots a day...
