Free espresso toolkit

Better espresso, free.

9 free interactive tools that take you from unboxing to café-quality shots. No signup, no paywall.

The toolkit

Free tools, real answers.

Every tool runs entirely in your browser — nothing is uploaded, nothing is gated.

Calculator

Espresso Savings Calculator

Café math vs. home math — see your monthly savings, payback period, and 1- and 3-year totals.

Run the numbers →
Quiz

Machine Finder Quiz

Five questions, one ranked shortlist — beginner machines matched to your budget and counter space.

Take the quiz →
Troubleshooter

Shot Troubleshooter

Pick what's wrong with your shot — sour, bitter, too fast, too slow, no crema — and get the fix.

Diagnose my shot →
Budget planner

Setup Cost Builder

Tick the boxes for your dream setup and watch the total update live.

Build my setup →
Timer

Shot Timer

Time your shot to the 25–30 second target zone, right from your phone.

Start timing →
Quiz

Diagnose My Shot Quiz

60-second quiz: sour or bitter? Get the cause and the fix.

Take the quiz →
Calculator

Brew Ratio Calculator

Dose in, target yield out — ristretto 1:1, normale 1:2, lungo 1:3.

Calculate my ratio →
Mixer

Water Recipe Mixer

Exact mineral recipes for better shots and a happier machine.

Mix my water →
Calculator

Home vs Café Cost

What each drink really costs you at home vs the café.

Compare costs →

How it works

Three steps to a better shot.

1

Use a free tool

Pick the tool that matches your question — gear, timing, ratios, troubleshooting.

2

Dial in your shot

Follow the concrete steps the tool gives you and pull a better shot today.

3

Go deeper with the guide

The $6 Quick-Start Guide turns one-off fixes into a repeatable weekend routine.

The First Pull Espresso Quick-Start Guide beside an espresso cup

New · Digital guide

Learn espresso in a weekend.

The 15-page Quick-Start Guide: your first shot step by step, the dial-in fix-it flowchart, milk basics, and a fridge-ready cheat sheet. Instant PDF download.

Get the guide $6 · yours forever

Questions

Good to know.

Is everything really free?

Yes. All 9 tools are free to use, forever — no signup, no paywall, no trial. The only paid product on the site is the optional $6 Quick-Start Guide PDF.

Do I need an account?

No account, no email, no app download. Open a tool, use it, close it. That's the whole idea.

I'm a total beginner — where do I start?

Start with the Machine Finder Quiz if you don't have gear yet, then the Shot Timer and the Brew Ratio Calculator once you're pulling shots. If a shot tastes off, run it through the Diagnose My Shot Quiz for the cause and the fix.

What is the $6 Quick-Start Guide?

A 15-page digital PDF that teaches you espresso in a weekend: your first shot step by step, a dial-in fix-it flowchart, milk basics, and a fridge-ready cheat sheet. Instant download, yours forever.

Do the tools work on my phone?

Yes. Every tool is built mobile-first, and the Shot Timer is designed to sit on your counter next to your machine while you pull a shot.