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How to Make Cold Foam at Home + 3 Viral Recipes
Barista TipsSep 24, 2026
How to Make Cold Foam at Home + 3 Viral Recipes

You've seen it all over your feed - that thick, glossy cloud of sweet cream sitting on top of an iced coffee, slowly sinking into the drink as you sip. Cold foam is the coffee trend of the moment, ...

Self-Levelling vs Calibrated Tampers: A Buyer's Guide
buyers guideSep 16, 2026
Self-Levelling vs Calibrated Tampers: A Buyer's Guide

The tamper that came with your machine is probably the weakest tool in your setup - and a cheap fix. Here's the plain-English guide to flat vs self-levelling vs calibrated tampers, what they cost i...

Which Pesado HD Screen Is Right For You?
Barista ExpressSep 8, 2026
Which Pesado HD Screen Is Right For You?

Pesado HD Shower Screen - 54mm vs 58mm: Which One Do You Need? If you've decided you want to upgrade your Breville's shower screen with the Pesado HD V2, there's one question left: which version do...

Pesado HD Shower Screen Review - Is It Worth It for Your Breville?
Barista TipsSep 8, 2026
Pesado HD Shower Screen Review - Is It Worth It for Your Breville?

Pesado HD Shower Screen Review - Is It Worth It for Your Breville? The Pesado HD V2 shower screen has become one of the most talked-about upgrades in the home barista community, and for good reason...

Why Your Breville's Stock Shower Screen Is Holding Back Your Espresso
Barista ExpressSep 8, 2026
Why Your Breville's Stock Shower Screen Is Holding Back Your Espresso

If you've been chasing a better espresso shot from your Breville - adjusting your grind, tweaking your dose, trying different tamps - and still hitting inconsistency, there's a good chance you've b...

Delonghi Steam Wand Upgrade
51mmAug 13, 2026
Get Better Steam and Textured Milk on the Delonghi Dedica

The Dedica makes a great shot - but the stock frother is where most owners get stuck. Here's how to swap it for a proper steam wand and texture silky microfoam for flat whites, lattes and latte art...

Portable coffee grinder
Burr GrinderJul 23, 2026
The Best Coffee Grinder in Australia: A Home Barista's Buying Guide

Choosing the best coffee grinder in Australia - burr vs blade, manual vs electric, what to look for, and the best grinders for espresso and filter at every budget.

Breville Barista Express Coffee Machine
54mmJul 23, 2026
Breville Barista Express Upgrades: The Best Accessories & Mods for Better Espresso

The best upgrades for the Breville Barista Express - bottomless portafilter, single-wall basket, shower screen, tamper, and grinder tips, in order of impact.

Delonghi Portafilter
51mmJul 3, 2026
What Size Portafilter Does My De'Longhi Have?

Every De'Longhi espresso machine uses a 51mm portafilter - but the Dedica and the La Specialista don't take the same one. Here's your exact model's size and fitting, so you order the right accessor...