After years with cafetieres and mocha pots, we now grind and brew our coffee at home. The Piacentina whole beans from Ferrari's are a godsend.
I am still something of a novice with respect to DIY espresso, and the team helped me tune the grind size and amount of ground output, so I could get the perfect pour.
The result is a perfect espresso - full bodied, intense but not burnt, and an fabulous crema, every time.