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Espresso Temperature Surfing: When It Matters and When It’s Noise

Meta description: Mastering espresso temperature surfing can elevate your brew—discover when temperature fluctuations matter and when they’re just background noise to perfect your shot.

Coffee Lovers 101 Team
January 28, 2026

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Bottomless Portafilters: The Messy Tool That Teaches You Everything

Unlock the secrets of espresso mastery with bottomless portafilters, where the messy spray reveals everything you need to improve—if you know what to look for.

Coffee Lovers 101 Team
January 27, 2026

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58MM Vs 54MM Portafilters: Why Basket Size Changes Your Shot

Sizable differences in basket size between 58mm and 54mm portafilters significantly impact shot quality, influencing extraction consistency and flavor—discover why it matters.

Coffee Lovers 101 Team
January 27, 2026

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Pre-Infusion Demystified: How It Changes Espresso and Milk Drinks

Keen to elevate your espresso and milk drinks? Discover how pre-infusion transforms your brewing process and why it matters.

Coffee Lovers 101 Team
January 26, 2026

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PID Controllers for Espresso: What They Do (and What They Don’t)

A PID controller in your espresso machine helps maintain a precise brewing…

Coffee Lovers 101 Team
January 26, 2026

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Dual Boiler vs Heat Exchanger: Pick Wrong and You’ll Feel It Every Morning

With so many espresso machine options, choosing the wrong system can ruin your mornings—discover which one truly suits your routine.

Coffee Lovers 101 Team
January 25, 2026

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Rotary Pump vs Vibratory Pump: The Difference You’ll Actually Notice

Lifting the veil on rotary and vibratory pumps reveals key differences that could influence your choice—discover which one suits your needs best.

Coffee Lovers 101 Team
January 24, 2026

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Plumbed-In Espresso at Home: The Real Pros, Cons, and Hidden Parts

Many benefits and hidden challenges of plumbed-in espresso machines at home await, making it essential to understand what truly lies beneath their convenience.

Coffee Lovers 101 Team
January 24, 2026

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Why Your Super Automatic Tastes Watery (And the 5 Settings That Fix It)

If your super automatic coffee tastes watery, it’s likely due to issues…

Coffee Lovers 101 Team
January 23, 2026

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Ceramic vs Steel Burrs in Bean-to-Cup Machines: Taste vs Durability

Narrowing down ceramic versus steel burrs in bean-to-cup machines reveals key differences that could transform your coffee experience—discover which is best for you.