Are Heat Exchangers the best all-rounder machines in the market? March 15, 2023Elise Porter What is a heat exchanger? A heat exchanger (also referred to as HX) is an espresso machine with a single boiler that is dedicated to steaming milk. Rather than having...
Is this the ultimate end-game grinder? February 22, 2023Elise Porter With single dose grinding taking over the domestic grinder world, it was only a matter of time before an 83mm burr single dose grinder was developed and here it is, the DF83!...
Flow Control: Want it? Need it? Should you have it? February 08, 2023Elise Porter A question we often get asked from our customers what is flow control? What does flow control do? And do you need it on your machine? Flow control has gained a...
Prototype in-cup coffee bags help fuel row across the Atlantic January 11, 2023Scarlet Binley Each Bella Barista in-cup coffee bag contains 10 grams of freshly roasted organic coffee in a perfectly packaged, single-serve bags.
Espresso Grinder Guide August 10, 2022Lee Brooks “I don’t need a grinder, I’ll just use pre-ground coffee” Do you always cook with pre-prepared and stale food? We regularly talk at great length to customers about their choice...
Coffee Machine Guide August 10, 2022Lee Brooks Which coffee machine is right for you? This is one of the most asked questions we get. Choosing which espresso machine is right for you can be a daunting experience,...
The VBM Junior 2 Boilers July 11, 2022Lee Brooks A small space shouldn’t be the reason to skip out on the cafe experience at home. When looking at compact espresso machines for the home, we often talk about heat...
Lelit Mara X vs Profitec 400 May 20, 2022Lee Brooks In the heat exchanger espresso machine market, there has been a new team player added to the mix by the well know Profitec brand. As such, we felt it was...
Bella Barista visits ECM and Profitec in Heidelberg May 13, 2022Lee Brooks German engineering at it’s finest! When describing ECM and Profitec machines we often compare them to owning a german car because of their precision engineering and quality. So when we...
Becoming the UK’s main stockists for Olympia Express Espresso Machines February 01, 2022Lee Brooks Bella Barista are delighted to announce the introduction of the Swiss Made Olympia Coffee Machines, Espresso Grinders and accessories to the range. We have long admired the build and craft...
The Eureka Mignon Oro Single Dose Grinder July 15, 2021Lee Brooks NEW – From the Eureka Oro Range, the Mignon is now available as a single dose grinder with 65 mm Diamond Inside Burrs ELR System (Extremely Low Retention): the perfect...
The Solo – Single Dose Espresso Grinder March 18, 2021Lee Brooks Bella Barista is the authorised UK retailer for this grinder, it comes under a few different names in Europe. It is a single dosing extra low retention (ELR) grinder that uses flat...