Cups that hold somewhere between two to four ounces are ideal. For milk-based drinks like lattes and cappuccinos, 12 to 16 ounces with the capacity to hold espresso, milk, and foam are recommended.

I find 20 to 30 seconds is reasonable for a home espresso machine, but pay attention to the color of the coffee coming out. It should start as a thick, almost syrupy swirl of caramel brown to a ...

These are the best single-serve coffee makers for use with pods and without pods, pre-ground coffee or whole beans, including ...

If you like the idea of Nespresso but not the idea of being stuck with one-cup-at-at-time brewing, the Vertuo Next has brew sizes ranging from a single shot of espresso up to 18 oz. of coffee with ...