Quick Mill Anita vs. Rocket Appartamento: Which Should You Choose?
If you prize aesthetics most, the Appartamento wins. But for us it comes to best all-around performance, and that’s the Quick Mill Anita.
Gear
The Best Espresso Machines With Manual And Digital Pressure Profiling
Pressure profiling and its inseparable cousin, flow profiling, are really just means to achieve what we actually want, which is flavor profiling.
Deciding Between The Breville Infuser And Barista Express
The built-in grinder on the Barista Express is the key feature separating these two semi-automatic home espresso machines from Breville.
How To Clean Your Stainless Steel Coffee Pot
Stainless steel makes for a durable carafe that will keep your coffee warm, but you’ll want to follow these tips for cleaning your stainless steel coffee pot.
The Bezzera Unica Is A Great First Machine For Home Baristas
Our Bezzera Unica review shows that this machine from a pioneering Italian espresso brand delivers on form and functionality at an approachable price point.
How To Fix A Crack In Your Coffee Pot
This particular mishap can make for a devastating morning, so let’s learn how to fix a cracked coffee pot—and prevent cracks from happening in the first place.
Our Review Of The Breville Smart Grinder Pro
The Breville Smart Grinder Pro is a smartly designed grinder with an easy-to-use LCD screen display and a removable bean hopper that you can work with.
Should You Put Your Coffee Pot In The Microwave?
Even if your coffee pot has only small metal parts— even ones that you cannot see—you’ll have a crisis on your hands if you try to microwave it.
What Size Inverter Do You Need For A Coffee Pot?
A simple formula can tell you what size inverter you need for your coffee pot: Find out the coffee maker’s wattage use, and then add 20 per cent on top of that.
Coffee Station Ideas For Your Small Space
A custom coffee station with everything at your fingertips makes the morning routine easier, but not everyone has a sprawling suburban kitchen.
Nespresso Citiz & Milk An Easy, Affordable Home Latte Solution
The Nespresso CitiZ is a simple but stylish capsule espresso machine that can serve you milk-based coffee drinks if you pair it with the Aeroccino milk frother.
The Lelit Bianca Brings Paddle Power To The People
The Lelit Bianca is an espresso machine you can learn how to use quickly, but its advanced shot profiling capabilities will keep teaching you things for years to come.
Nespresso Creatista Plus Is A Machine For The Lazy Latte Artist
The Nespresso Creatista Plus is an automated capsule espresso machine with a dedicated steam wand that allows you to get creative but still does most of the leg work for you.
Nespresso Essenza Plus Offers Quality, Versatility In A Compact Package
Our Nespresso Essenza Plus review reveals a simple, compact machine without too many bells and whistles that really gets the job done.
Moka Pot Vs. Aeropress: Which Should You Choose?
Both the moka pot and the AeroPress brewing systems use small amounts of pressure to deliver a taste that’s almost espresso-like.
7 Italian Espresso Machine Brands You Should Get To Know
Espresso is a rich part of Italian culture, so you can generally trust Italian brands to take extra care in crafting exquisite machines for making it.
Choosing The Best Nespresso Machine For Latte Lovers
Your morning latte becomes as simple as can be if you get the right Nespresso machine, but choosing the right machine isn’t always so simple.
La Pavoni Europiccola Vs. Stradivari: Which Should You Choose?
La Pavoni’s Europiccola and Stradivari are two of the most popular lever espresso machines vying for space in your kitchen. Let’s help you choose.
Lattissima Pro Vs. Creatista Plus: Which Nespresso Machine Should You Choose?
The big advantage of the Nespresso Creatista Plus vs. the Lattissima Pro is that the Creatista Plus gives budding latte artists full control over their milk frothing.
The Best Electric Milk Frothers
Frothing milk at home can save you a lot of money over buying cappuccinos and lattes at a coffee shop, but you need the right tool for it.
What Is A Pressurized Portafilter?
A pressurized portafilter distinguishes itself from a non-pressurized portafilter by adding extra pressure immediately after coffee extraction. It does this through a design that features a basket with a two-layer bottom.
De’Longhi Vs. Saeco: A Super-Automatic Espresso Showdown
For many, the choice of a super-automatic espresso machine comes down to De’Longhi vs. Saeco—two global household brands that design well for the home user.
The Mastrena Espresso Machine Is A Coffee Lover’s White Whale
Unfortunately, this white whale hangs out only with the mermaids at Starbucks.
Nespresso Lattissima Touch Vs. Pro: Which Should You Choose?
It’s a step up in price from the Nespresso Lattissima Touch to the top-of-the-line Lattissima Pro, but is it worth it?
Coffee Filter Types, Shapes And Sizes You Should Know
Cone or basket? Paper or metal? Bleached or unbleached? Just as coffee filters clear up your coffee, we’re here to clear up coffee filters.
Carter Everywhere Mug Vs. Kinto Travel Tumbler
The new Carter Everywhere Mug by Fellow is a stylish new addition to the travel mug market. Let’s see how it stacks up against our favorite, the Kinto Travel Tumbler.
The 5 Best Hand Pull Espresso Machines For A Range Of Budgets
Find out which hand pull machine can make you high-end espresso at the lowest price point—or just splurge on the very best.
Nespresso Inissia Vs. Essenza Mini: Which Should You Choose?
You can now find bargains on the discontinued Nespresso Inissia, but how does it compare to its replacement, the Essenza Mini?
Bottomless Portafilter Vs. Regular: What’s The Difference?
Either one can make great espresso, but here’s why you might want to try a bottomless portafilter.