Reviews

The ECM Mechanika Max II reimagines the heat exchanger with precision group temperature control to produce extremely stable in-puck temperatures.

The JURA J10 Twin is a new dual grinder espresso machine that can brew on-demand cold brew specialties, sweet milk foam, and ready-to-drink light coffee.

Rocket Espresso's R58 TUNE adds tune extractions and a heated E61 Group to the celebrated dual boiler and new game-changing push-turn valves for steaming.

The updated Jura Z10 introduces features super-automatic fans have been asking for, and Nick walks us through them all.

The Coast is a dual boiler espresso machine from Portuguese manufacturer Arkel made of premium made-in-Europe parts with a needle valve for pressure control.

The Ceado Life WAM pairs 50mm blind burrs with super precise weight based dispensing for one of the most user friendly home espresso grinders.

Accessories are the secret sauce that keep coffee fun and tasting its best. Check out five of our new favorites!

The ECM Technika VI is a new dual boiler espresso machine from ECM with simultaneous boiler heating and a plumbable rotary pump for whisper quiet extractions.

The BWT Bestbarista ROC COFFEE is a reverse osmosis system with water remineralization to prevent scale and corrosion and ensure optimal coffee flavor.

KINTO is a Japanese manufacturer of premium coffee, tea, and drinkware accessories. We take a closer look at the cups they have on offer and their OCT pour-over brewer.

Pure Teas from Althaus are delicious organic teas designed for simple brewing. Available in black, green and herbal varieties, there's a tea for every occasion.

Etzinger grinders are some of the best available for high-speed, espresso focused grinding, with designs that promote experimentation with different coffees.

We attended the Birds, Bees & Brews at the Seneca Park Zoo! Learn how bees and other pollinators affect coffee production and get a sneak peek of our Rwanda single-origin.

Bezzera's new NINI espresso machine is a rapid heating, flow control compatible heat exchanger espresso machine with PID control and consistent steam power.

The all new Gaggia Classic UP is here! Learn about the latest entry in Gaggia's iconic line of espresso machines.

Get our thoughts on Mahlkonig's E64 WS, a featureful home espresso grinder with impressive weight based grinding, digital burr positioning, and portafilter detection.

JURA's C9 is the all-new compact espresso machine from JURA, featuring a full sized 5-16g brew group and the Light Extraction Process for milder, ready-to-drink coffee.

The Varia VS4 is a compact single-dose grinder with variable RPM and convenient Quick Connect hopper. We took a look at it from top to bottom.

Our best-selling Crema Wave espresso blend got the decaf treatment, and it's delish. We walk you through how it's decaffeinated, tasting notes, and even brewing recipes.

The Rancilio Silvia is back and looking fresh with its all new Sage Green color. Read on to see how this iconic machine stacks up in 2025.

Rocket Espresso's new Giotto and Mozzafiato FAST espresso machines update the iconic line with new actively heated E61 brew groups and all new styling.

What is pre-infusion? What types of pre-infusion methods are there? We dive into it and give you some examples with different home espresso machines.

The new REV series grinders from Ceado have arrived, but there's much more to them than just weight based grinding. Learn about Ceado's new ALIGN digital burr position tracking and...

The Classic GT is Gaggia's first prosumer espresso machine. With a custom control board, low flow pre-infusion and dual PID controlled boilers it can tease out the best extractions possible...