Does ROK Make Good Espresso?

How good is ROK? Value for Money – 4.5/5 The ROK espresso maker is proof that you don’t necessarily need to spend over a grand in order to have full control over the extraction process through manual brewing. We think it’s an incredibly good value for money. Which brand espresso machine is best? Breville Bambino … Read more

Is There A Difference Between Moka Pots?

moka pots produce coffee under pressure, similar to the mechanism for brewing espresso (5). However, Moka pots extract at a much lower pressure than espresso machines , so it isn’t exactly a replacement. It does still offer a much more concentrated brew than drip or French press, though. Is Bialetti better than Grosche? Grosche’s Milano … Read more

How Do You Make Espresso With A Stovetop?

Despite being marketed as “stovetop espresso machines”, moka pots don’t actually brew true espresso Read: What Exactly Is Espresso? Yes, moka pots brew coffee using some intense pressure, but only 1-2 bars. This is more than most people can generate manually but it doesn’t rival that of an espresso machine. Do stovetop espresso makers make … Read more