espresso Archives - The Boozy Epicure

Forget Starbucks, Make Better Espresso at Home

September 24, 2013September 25, 2016 espresso

Let me start this post with a declaration. I do not hate Starbucks. Many people do, and internet sites abound that criticize, insult and mock the company that got me drinking coffee in the first place. I am not here to tell you to feel guilty about drinking Starbucks, or... Read More

Coffee How To

Fresher Beans = Better Espresso

July 31, 2013September 25, 2016 coffee, espresso

I am proud to say that I have finally gotten the hang of both my new espresso machine and coffee grinder. It took a little bit of time to get the hang of all the features, but I now have a much better understanding of all the components involved in... Read More

Coffee Sweets

For the love of espresso, part 2…

June 29, 2013September 25, 2016 espresso

For the love of espresso, part 2A few weeks ago, I posted about my love/obsession with espresso and my new fantabulous espresso machine. Immediately I tasted the difference. The only problem? My current grinder couldn't grind fine enough to pull a decent shot. I was now in the market for... Read More

Appliances Coffee How To

For the love of espresso…

June 16, 2013September 25, 2016 coffee, espresso

Let me start this post right away by saying I am most definitely not a coffee snob. I like milky espresso drinks, flavored syrups, and if you can make art on the top of my cappuccino, all the better. But that doesn't mean I can't get some good old fashioned... Read More