Mark

G'day from Australia! I'm Mark, the Chief Editor of Portafilter. I'm super passionate about everything coffee-related and love to spend endless hours mastering pulling the perfect shot on my Breville Barista Express. Follow on: Linkedin and Facebook.
Geisha Coffee Essential Guide 2024

Geisha Coffee Essential Guide 2024

Have you wondered what Geisha coffee is? What makes Geisha coffee beans so unique? How much does it cost per pound? Read our essential guide to find the answers.

Cappuccino vs Latte – What’s the Difference Between a Latte and a Cappuccino?

Cappuccino vs Latte – What’s the Difference Between a Latte and a Cappuccino?

Cappuccino vs Latte? The main differences between a cappuccino and latte is the size of the coffee drink and the espresso to steamed milk ratio.

What is a Breve Coffee?

What is a Breve Coffee?

Breve coffee is an Italian drink that combines espresso with steamed half-and-half instead of milk. Although Breve coffee has a creamier and richer taste than other drinks.

How many shots of espresso in a venti?

How many shots of espresso in a venti?

A Starbucks venti hot drink contains 2 espresso shots. In contrast, venti iced drinks contain 3 espresso shots, a Venti Americano includes a whopping 4 shots!

What is espresso?

What is espresso?

What is espresso? Espresso is a full-bodied shot of coffee brewed by forcing almost boiling water under high pressure through finely-ground coffee beans.

Percolator vs French Press – Which One Makes Better Coffee?

Percolator vs French Press – Which One Makes Better Coffee?

It's challenging to identify a winner in the French press vs percolator debate because it boils down to personal opinion. For me, French press is the way to go!

Jura Coffee Machine Troubleshooting

Jura Coffee Machine Troubleshooting

This article will walk you through the most common Jura coffee machine troubleshooting issues you might encounter with your Jura machine and help you solve them.

Jura Descaling Tablets (Buying & User Guide)

Jura Descaling Tablets (Buying & User Guide)

Here's everything you need to know about Jura Descaling Tablets - where to buy, how to use Jura descaling tablets, and why you shouldn't use alternative tablets.

3 Delicious Nespresso Iced Coffee Recipes!

3 Delicious Nespresso Iced Coffee Recipes!

Here are 3 of our favorite Nespresso Iced Coffee Recipes, all of which taste delicious and are super easy to make. Try them out today and impress your friends!

10 Best Coffee Beans in the World 2024

10 Best Coffee Beans in the World 2024

Here's our shortlist of the Top 10 Best Coffee Beans in the World. Read our top picks and detailed buyers guide so you can choose the best coffee beans for you!

Portafilter Ultimate Guide: 20 Things You Need To Know About Portafilters

Portafilter Ultimate Guide: 20 Things You Need To Know About Portafilters

A Portafilter is where the magic happens! Read our Ultimate Guide to Portafilters and discover everything you need to know about this espresso machine component.

Breville 54mm Portafilter

Breville 54mm Portafilter

The Breville 54mm portafilter is a must-have for any home barista looking to improve their coffee making skills. Watch the coffee extraction with a bottomless portafilter.

How To Make A Frappe (in 2 super simple steps!)

How To Make A Frappe (in 2 super simple steps!)

Want to learn How To Make A Frappe? Actually, it's easy and this recipe will teach you to make a frappe in 2 super simple steps. Try it out for yourself today!

What’s the Difference Between a Frappuccino and a Latte?

What’s the Difference Between a Frappuccino and a Latte?

The Frappuccino and latte are simply two different drinks, despite sharing similarities such as including milk in their recipes. The Frappuccino is a Starbucks trademark.

What is Ethiopian Coffee? Ethiopia Coffee Beans & History

What is Ethiopian Coffee? Ethiopia Coffee Beans & History

Ethiopian Coffee refers to coffee beans grown in Ethiopia in famous coffee-producing regions such as Yirgacheffe, with flavor profiles unique to each region.

Can you make Hot Chocolate with an Espresso Machine?

Can you make Hot Chocolate with an Espresso Machine?

Can you make hot chocolate with an espresso machine? YES! Mix 5oz of milk & 1oz of hot chocolate, stir until dissolved, foam the mixture with steam wand and..