The Bellucci Slim Series of Superautomatic Coffee Machines were released to the Canadian market in the Spring of 2021.  At Espresso Canada we are proud to have incorporated the Bellucci line into our mix of superautomatics alongside our popular Philips Saeco brand. Here we compare these two leading brands to understand the similarities and differences between the two.  Our goal is  to help you choose the machine that best suits your needs. Brief History of Bellucci Brand Sestilio Bellucci was the original North American distributor for Saeco Coffee Machines. During this per ..read more

The Philips LatteGo series which was launched in 2019 has been experiencing incredible popularity.  In particular, customers rave about the practical and simple way to froth milk using the LatteGo functionality.  They love that there are no tubes and the system can be easily disassembled to be cleaned.  Like every appliance there are a few things to know to ensure the machine is working as it was intended.  Following are some of the main issues customers reach out to Espresso Canada about.  Read this blog to identify issues and know the fix. DOWNLOAD  FREE ESPRESS ..read more

Cold coffee recipes are among the most requested coffee drinks with Iced coffee experiencing greater consumption compared to cold brew.  What is the difference between the two and why is one more popular than the other?  Read on to learn more about these two popular coffee styles.  What is Cold Brew?  The first thing we need to clarify is the cold brew is a brewing method and not a serving method although both terms are often used synonymously.   For example, cold brewed coffee can can be used to make a variety drinks just like a coffee made with a French Press o ..read more

By law, decaffeinated coffee must contain less than one percent caffeine. If you are looking for a cup of decaffeinated coffee that is of good quality, maintains aromatic levels and provides the satisfying taste we all crave in coffee, read on to learn what you need to know. What is Caffeine Caffeine, the world's most popular alkaloid, is a member fo the Xanthine family.  On average we consume about two hundred milligrams daily, while some avid fans double that amount. The fact is that even through the caffeine molecule, in its naked state, is a bitter alkaloid, caffeine loses its potency ..read more

If you own a Saeco or Philips Superautomatic Espresso Machine, you have a coffee machine that has a removable brew unit. The removable brew unit is one of the proprietary trademarks of the Saeco Philips brand.  Since the brew unit is removable, it makes cleaning and maintaining this important machine component easy. Read this blog to learn how to maintain the brew unit of a Saeco Philips coffee machine. What is a brew unit? The brew unit is the heart of a Saeco Philips coffee machine.  Without a brew unit the coffee machine could not make a coffee.  It is in the b ..read more

Superautomatic Coffee Machines -they are the most convenient way to make coffee, espresso, lattes, cappuccinos and more from the comfort of your own home.  If you love the convenience and long-term cost benefits  of coffee at home, these machines are the way to go. You may hear them referred to as automatic coffee machines, bean-to-cup machines or superautomatic espresso machines, but whatever you call them one thing is for sure – it doesn’t get any easier to make excellent coffee and espresso beverages at home. What is a Superautomatic Coffee Machine Superautomatic coffee machines a ..read more

Coffee is a popular beverage consumed all over the world. People usually discard the grounds left behind after it’s brewed, but after reading this article, you may reconsider throwing them out. Coffee grounds have many practical uses around the home and garden and can even help spruce up your beauty routine. Using a superautomatic coffee machine means you’ll have access to coffee grounds at home. Your machine will notify you when it’s ready for you to dispose of the coffee grounds, which typically happens after making 10 espressos. 15 creative uses for used coffee grounds Fertilize your garde ..read more

Ready or not, 2022 is here. As is tradition at the beginning of a new year, many folks are using the opportunity to set some goals or make some changes – big or small – to their lives. For coffee lovers, this could be travelling to Italy for a sip of espresso at an authentic café or something as simple as attempting latte art at home. Espresso Canada put together a list of 10 possible new year’s resolutions for coffee lovers that might appeal to you. Cut the sugar If you're looking to be a little healthier in 2022, one of the easiest things you can do is ditch the extra additives in ..read more

Christmas holidays is about enjoying the sounds, scents and flavours of the season.  It is a great time to try some new recipes especially in the drink department that will both impress and delight your family and friends.  All of the specialty coffee drinks listed here all have a good strong coffee or espresso as a base.  You can make espresso using a moka pot but there is an appliance that will make making espresso blissfully simple.  That machine is a superautomatic espresso machine.  So before you even begin looking at the recipes consider how you will make the sta ..read more

Coffee Lovers - there are really more of them than you think. In a recent Canadian study, researchers found that coffee accounted for almost all the caffeine that adults consumed - 80.6% prefer coffee while tea and soft drinks made up the remaining 20%.   And if the coffee lover you have in mind is actually an espresso lover,  well this shows they have a particular appreciation for the finer things in life, so your gift better be thoughtful.  Read this guide for inspiration. You will get ideas sure to please any coffee lover.  Regardless of your bud ..read more