Flair Espresso Blog

The gap between home espresso and cafe espresso usually comes down to five things: fresh whole beans, a high quality burr grinder, an accurate dose, dialed-in water, and consistent technique.

Understanding the information on the bag of coffee you purchase can help you choose beans that match your preferences and gets the results you want. Learn how to read a bag of coffee.

If you love espresso but are on a budget, check out this post detailing how to set up a home espresso bar for less than $500. Save on price, but not on espresso quality.

Understanding coffee-growing regions can help you choose coffee you enjoy, experiment with new flavors, and get more out of your home espresso. Whether you prefer a traditional, rich espresso or a lighter roast with bright, fruity notes, exploring coffee origins is a great place to start.

If you're looking to learn how to steam milk for incredible latte art - this guide will show you the way in less than five minutes. Starting with key techniques and finishing with a simple two-step approach.

If you're in the market for an espresso machine, but are stuck in choosing between a manual, lever option or a semi-automatic pump machine, read this guide.

Microfoam is the difference between a flat cappuccino and café-worthy latte art. Here's the full technique for steaming microfoam at home, from cold milk to your first rosetta.

Understanding the coffee roast level - often printed in small type on the front of your bag of coffee beans - is actually one of the most important factors in how your morning cup tastes!  Here is a breakdown of what happens inside the roaster and how to pick the right bean for your coffee set-up and personal taste preferences.

If your steamed milk comes out flat, watery, or full of big bubbles instead of silky microfoam, it's almost always one of a handful of fixable issues.

You don't need an espresso machine to steam milk. Learn how a stovetop or electric milk steamer creates café-quality microfoam at home, step by step.

Crema is an important indicator when brewing espresso, but a real understanding of what crema is will help you brew better, more balanced espresso extractions.

You've got the espresso dialed in. The beans are fresh, the shot pulls clean, and the crema looks the part. Then you go to steam the milk and it turns...