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You might think coffee and espresso machine manufacturers make most of their money from selling machines. In reality, the machine itself is often only the beginning.

The real profits can come years later...

Espresso baskets are routinely described as 7-gram, 14-gram, 18-gram or 21-gram baskets. These descriptions are used by manufacturers, retailers and coffee enthusiasts throughout the industry—but they...

Ceramic coffee drippers may feel more premium, but plastic drippers often provide better heat retention, greater durability and more consistent brewing. We compare the advantages of plastic and ceramic...

If you have ever shopped for coffee filter papers, you have probably encountered two familiar descriptions: bleached and unbleached.

These terms are widely used by manufacturers, retailers and consumers...

Customers occasionally ask why Edesia Espress does not sell De’Longhi-compatible portafilters. Considering how popular De’Longhi coffee machines are, it might appear to be an obvious addition to our range...

Yes, descaling is an important part of maintaining most espresso coffee makers. Minerals naturally present in water can gradually collect inside the machine, particularly in the boiler, thermoblock, valves...

Choosing the correct coffee filter paper begins with three things: the shape of your brewer, the required filter size and the type of coffee you want to prepare. A filter that is the wrong shape or size...

The portafilter is one of the most important components of an espresso machine, yet it is often treated as little more than a handle that holds the coffee. In reality, it plays a central role in how water...

Can you put a portafilter in the dishwasher? The answer depends on the type of portafilter you own, the material used for the handle and the quality of its construction.

Some portafilters are suitable...

A coffee machine can continue working while limescale gradually builds up inside it, which means the early warning signs are easy to overlook. You may notice that your coffee takes longer to brew, the...