Understand that when people come to my house, they expect the best Whynatte that they’ve ever tasted.

It should go without saying that making the best Whynatte requires using the right equipment. You wouldn’t go manatee hunting without the proper claw hook, would you? Exactly.

I work with an espresso machine made by Rancilio, an Italian company. I highly recommend this machine, but it’s not for beginners. Just like riding horses, it’s best to start with a small mule, and work your way up to the stallion.

The grinder is just as important as the actual espresso machine. You wouldn’t put castor oil into your gyrocopter, so why on earth would you put poorly ground beans into your Whynatte? I use the Baratza Maestro grinder, and have found that it not only grinds espresso beans, but that it polishes a mean turquoise.

Here is a photo of the machine that I use at home: