We asked coffee experts and barista trainers to tell us the secrets behind the perfect espresso shot, and then tested the machines you can use at home to make them.

Understanding how to make espresso is the first step in enjoying espresso-style beverages at home, like an Americano or a Latte. Brewing regular coffee in your drip coffee maker will suffice for a ...

The Izzpresso Maker is a portable 20-bar espresso machine that not only dispenses espresso shots but will heat the water when ...

• Capsule machines use pods filled with pre-measured coffee to make espresso or other coffee drinks. They offer the most consistency and ease of use with minimal hands-on effort.

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Over the course of two months, I tested a $150 machine from Nespresso, a $500 option from De’Longhi and a $1,000 model from Breville.