How Can I Make My Coffee Machine Work Better? 4 Tricks That Will Give You Better Flavor and Elevate Your Morning Brew

Image of a kitchen with a breakfast nook and wooden cabinetry. There is a large kitchen island covered in teal marble and a coffee machine on the counter.

I may have tested a coffee machine or two (or ten) in my day, but that doesn't mean that getting the combination of perfectly smooth espresso shot and silky milk comes instantly every time. In fact, it takes some practice and a few tips and tricks to get your coffee machine to work better. From grinding your coffee beans fresh to cleaning the machine properly, every step counts towards better flavor.

But thankfully, getting your coffee machine to work in prime condition doesn't require an extortionate amount of elbow grease. It's just about staying on top of the small details that add up to a more streamlined process. For instance, storing your unused coffee beans in a sealed container (a stylish one, too, preferably) or, and this one may surprise you, using filtered water to run espresso shots rather than straight from the tap.