I’ve spent the last few years developing my passion for coffee and the remarkable espresso machines that produce the best espresso. So it is dismaying to think that more and more people are shifting to the convenience of single serve coffee machines. The new CitiZ espresso machine, manufactured by Nespresso and available for purchase in the United States on August 1, is an example that makes me cry into my cup.  For the espresso geeks this machine isn’t going to cut it, but for everyone else, here’s a short summary:  …

What are the top espresso machines is something everyone wants to know? Is a top espresso machine based solely on its price or can a lesser known brand at a lower price outperform the known “leaders?”
Fact is there are many top espresso machine manufacturers but this doesn’t mean that every machine they produce is of the best quality. Look, if there is one fact of life I learned from a great mentor it’s that
“quality is like olive oil and wine. The higher price tends to be better – but it …