I'm an ex-barista, so I've spent a ridiculous amount of time behind a coffee machine. Whether it was working the Christmas rush in my local Starbucks (don't remind me) or lovingly crafting artisanal flat whites at an independent coffee shop (please, do remind me), I've been there, done that.

Now, I'm on a mission to make the best home espresso I possibly can. I've got my arsenal of the best espresso machines, including Breville coffee makers and De'Longhi coffee makers, and Eureka grinders behind me. I'm going to figure out how to mark the perfect shot of espresso.

But growing more closely entwined with home espresso machines has made me realize that most people don't actually know how to get the most out of these machines. There's nothing wrong with that — espresso machines are confusin

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