Most of us need coffee to function - I couldn't write this article without it. Thankfully, it's easier than ever to make good coffee at home. No longer the preserve of independent cafes, domestic versions of the best coffee machines mean you can have true espresso at home.
At least, that’s the theory. But those of us who prefer to spend our spare time living instead of measuring the specific gravity of coffee beans can find that making coffee at home is surprisingly tricky. What should be a simple task - insert beans, press button, receive coffee - is littered with pitfalls.
