It’s hard being a coffee snob. Thankfully, in the years since leaving the coffee industry, I’ve relaxed my expectations around drip—a little bit, anyway—but espresso is difficult. Most of it does not ...

Modern coffee tastes have moved way beyond your basic mug of drip. These days, java drinkers hanker for a variety of beverages, including stiff shots of espresso, creamy lattes, refreshing iced coffee ...