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Let’s face facts: To make amazing espresso, you will need quality equipment. And, alas, good equipment doesn’t come cheap. Yes, you can buy automatic machines that do all the work for you—hey, if you just want a cup of coffee, there’s nothing wrong with that—but if you want to fine-tune the process and get all geeked out about the best-possible latte you can possibly consume, you’re going to have to buy nice stuff.With that in mind, we present to you our primer on all things espresso equipment. Trust us: there’s nothing better than offering up fresh beverages from the sexy espresso machine sparkling on your kitchen counter. Just visit us at ChefSteps and you’ll see: the first thing we do is ask if you want a latte, and then we usher you to the coffee area and show off our hard-earned rosette skills.And even if you’re not ready to drop a pretty penny on a lifetime of delicious beverages, don’t go running off just yet. This information will help you evaluate local coffee shops and determine which one is worthy of your caffeine addiction.