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bostonglobe. com > 02/17/2026 > lifestyle > learning-to-use-home-espresso-machines

Intimidated by your home espresso machine? Becoming your own barista takes some effort to figure out.

2+ mon, 1+ day ago  (561+ words) BARRINGTON, R. I. " You got a home espresso machine over the holidays, the manual type with a portafilter for the coffee grinds and a steam wand to heat and aerate milk. It sits on your kitchen counter, shiny and almost beguiling. Admit…...

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bostonglobe. com > 08/19/2025 > lifestyle > bartista-frustrations-drinks

Baristas may not love your sugary drinks, but they're happy you're happy - The Boston Globe

8+ mon, 4+ hour ago  (751+ words) One barista did a double-take when he was asked to make a triple-shot iced mocha latte with extra chocolate powder and multiple sweet syrups. Another was asked to make a caramel matcha with chai " they were alarmed by the customer's…...