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• What is espresso coffee?

  Put simply, espresso is a concentrated method of brewing coffee that uses high pressured water and finely ground coffee beans to create a delicious tasting drink. The process is typically done through an espresso machine.

• What coffee beans are best for an espresso machine?

  This all depends on your flavour preference. Coffee blends are often better suited to espresso-based drinks but single origin coffees often taste amazing as espresso.

  It's best to try a range of coffees and immerse yourself in speciality coffee to find your favourite cup. Try our Feature Coffee Subscription and receive a new coffee each week.

• Are all espresso machines the same?

  No they're not. Each espresso machine will have different technical specifications such as boiler size, brew technologies, pressure systems, temperature controls and more.

  If you're unsure on what machine is best suited to you please give us a call or email our Customer Service team.

• How do you clean an espresso machine?

  Simply follow the manufactures guide to cleaning. We recommend cleaning after each use with a deeper clean at least once a month.

• What grind sizes of espresso coffee are available from Origin?

  We have one grind size for espresso. We would always recommend buying whole bean and grinding at home, as all coffee machines have different burrs which can affect brewing parameters. Read our how to grind coffee at home guide for more information.