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I’ve been doing a lot of research about coffee makers lately, trying to find the perfect Christmas gifts for my daughters.  A great solution finally came to me via “1st in Coffee” website. One daughter, an engineer, needed a machine that could be programmed the night before, does the grinding

One of my favorite “art’ forms is the art of espresso making.  Most of us know that we choose our favorite coffee shop for it’s flavors, aromas, ambiance, and convenient location.  Another reason, for me, was the well-trained barista at my favorite shop.  He could make the most consistent, perfect

Their holiday gift from us last year was a Saeco Aroma Stainless Steel Espresso Machine. We couldn’t have chosen a better machine. She was so proud of her barista skills when I visited her in the spring, and couldn’t wait to show off. I’ve been hooked on espresso drinks since the 90’s when my husband and I moved to Washington State.

“We own and manage a few coffee houses and do an ever growing business, not only in the morning, but also in the afternoons with many customers dropping by for a lunchtime or afternoon break or take-out service.  We use Jura Capresso Espresso Machine because of their quality and dependability. 

I may have outgrown my Espresso machine.  Don’t get me wrong, I love my current system with its simplicity, its ease and the great coffee.  I guess I’m yearning for more control of the coffee bean, the flow of the water, the extraction, the temperature, the capacity, etc.  – in

At 1st in Coffee we feature espresso machines, coffee grinders, frothers and coffee makers. We feature the Jura espresso machine, Rancilio silva , Super Automatics, Saeco, Saeco Coffee Machines, La Pavoni, Electra, Pasquini, Isomac, DeLongi, Francis Francis, Nespresso Machine, Salvatore, Vibiemme and Cuisinart brands.

Just like I’ve got to take my car into the dealership on a regular basis to keep my warranty alive and kicking, I’ve set-up a schedule to keep my espresso machine humming smoothly (keep in mind, each brand will differ in terms of actual usage, so just consult your manual).

Working from home is definitely an acquired skill.  While it may seem like a sweet life not having to get up early, no need for a shower, being able to answer your emails in your pj’s, taking calls with bed-head, etc., etc., trust me when I say, it’s not all

Okay, it’s that time of the year where you’ve got to go through the list of your best customers, and send them a “thank you for your business” gift. You want to give something really nice that’s not going to “break the bank” financially. But what to get them this

I love chocolate desserts.  I really, really love chocolate/coffee desserts.  Wow, such a heavenly combination. Now, I’ve tried countless recipes for espresso/ coffee desserts and for the most part, they usually use espresso beans either crushed or finely ground.  And always the same result, somewhat grainy, something akin to cracked