Jim Storey

A Coffee Machine for the Soul

Choosing a coffee machine is not just matching the specifications and budget to your requirements. It's much more important to match your personality to the coffee machines available. The first thing I recommend to a friend buying a coffee machine is t... Read >

Descaling Your Coffee Machine – Q&A

What is Scale? The build up of minerals inside the hot parts of your coffee machine or espresso machine is commonly called lime scale. This term is derived from hard water areas in some parts of the world that have a high lime content in their water. I... Read >

My Buttery Espresso - Coffee Terminology Explained

Have you always wanted to know what the term 'acidity' in coffee means, or, are you baffled when somebody describes a coffee as being "rich, medium-bodied, very smooth with moderate acidity, and a slightly smoky flavour"? Well, this is the article for you... Read >

5 Steps to Espresso Machine Heaven

So, you're the proud owner of an espresso machine. But do you really know how to get the most out of it? Here's a few tips to get you making the perfect espresso every time. Tip One – Let your espresso machine heat fully The components inside your esp... Read >

Your Kingdom for a Coffee Machine?

So, how do you simultaneously; save money, improve employer - employee relations, increase productivity, boost staff morale and raise the profit margins of your business? Well, believe it or not, the answer appears to come in the altogether unexpected but... Read >