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16 Essential Espresso Machine Accessories
It’s a jungle when it comes to espresso machine accessories and gadgets. Here are some of my favorites.
The Best Tamper for Home-Baristas?
The tampers that come with budget machines are often flimsy and less than ideal. Here are some of my favorites.
Comandante C40 review: Still Worth it in 2024?
It’s one of the most famous manual grinders, but is it starting to feel a bit dated?
What is a Puck Screen? And Should You Use one?
Unlock the secret to better espresso shots and cleaner groupheads with this popular little gadget.
Review: MiiCoffee Apex is Looking to Upset the Espresso Ecosystem
The new Apex espresso maker follows a playbook we have seen from the disruptive DF-grinders.
The Best 1Zpresso Grinder for You? Here’s the Big Overview
1Zpresso’s line-up is so vast that many people find it overwhelming. Here’s a simple overview to avoid confusion.
AeroPress XL Review: Is bigger better?
Exploring the AeroPress XL: More than meets the eye or just a tall tale?
A Culinary Coffee Shift: Behind Noma’s Deconstructed Americano
Step aside, Americano! Restaurant Noma’s ‘Nomaricano’ is the ultimate post-dinner fruit bomb.
How to Make French Press: A technique for Supertasters
The French press is a classical coffee maker, but that doesn’t make it easy to brew. Here are some of my top tips for obtaining heavenly steeped coffee.
It’s time to retire the “Golden Cup” standard
Modern coffee doesn’t need to rely on fuzzy science from the 1950’s. Here’s why the brew control chart needs an update.