Who it is for
A beginner choosing a first espresso machine or grinder, a home brewer trying to get the ratio right, or anyone whose shot tastes wrong and who wants to know why. You do not need to buy anything to use the site: the calculators and charts are free and run in your browser.
What we publish
| Kind | What it is | Where to start |
|---|---|---|
| Guides | Answers to one question each, with a table and the sources behind the numbers | All guides |
| Free tools | Calculators and charts for ratios, caffeine, drinks and espresso | Tools |
| Picks pages | A few products chosen for different jobs, with specs read from the maker or the Amazon listing | How we choose |
| Category hubs | Five hubs that tie guides, tools and picks together | Espresso machines |
How a guide gets made
What we do not do
| We do | We do not |
|---|---|
| Read specs on the maker's page or the Amazon listing and say when we read them | Claim to have tested products ourselves or publish star ratings and reviews |
| Write "we chose" and give each pick a job | Publish prices; check the current price on Amazon |
| Link to the Amazon listing for products we confirmed | Replace your machine's manual for cleaning or safety steps |
| Correct mistakes and say so | Offer espresso services, bookings or consultations |
Our method is on How we choose and our sourcing rules are in the editorial policy. We earn from qualifying Amazon purchases; see the affiliate disclosure. Corrections and questions: hello@baristabetter.com.