Reviews

Varia Brewing: Coffee Equipment Worth Getting Excited About

Varia Brewing: Coffee Equipment Worth Getting Excited About

by Ben Coleman 3 min read

Whoever told you high-quality brewing equipment had to be expensive and bulky lied. Enter Varia Brewing, manufacturers of exquisite and precise espresso accessories that won’t break your budget.  At the...

The Best Super-Automatic Espresso Machine for a Second Home

The Best Super-Automatic Espresso Machine for a Second Home

by Ben Coleman 4 min read

Photography by Grace Walker If you own a fully automatic espresso machine, brewing good espresso and coffee drinks is likely a beloved part of your daily routine—why should you give...

Eureka Mignon Silenzio 55 Review

Eureka Mignon Silenzio 55 Review

by Ben Coleman 4 min read

Photography by Grace Walker The Eureka Mignon Silenzio espresso grinder has long been one of our favorites for its simplicity, quality, and affordability. Eureka recently updated this beloved grinder with...

Rancilio Silvia Pro X Review

Rancilio Silvia Pro X Review

by Ben Coleman 4 min read

When you think of dual boiler espresso machines, “Rancilio” probably isn’t the first brand that comes to mind.  But maybe it should be.  The Silvia Pro X is Rancilio’s foray...

The Best Way to Make Coffee When Camping

The Best Way to Make Coffee When Camping

by Ben Coleman 7 min read

Photography by Grace Walker.  When planning for camping trips, coffee is not necessarily the first thing that comes to mind. However, if you’re a coffee drinker, all the natural beauty...

How to Build the Ultimate Home Espresso Bar

How to Build the Ultimate Home Espresso Bar

by Ben Coleman 5 min read

Summer is the perfect time for home projects—if you’re in need of a way to spend your evenings or weekends, why not transform your kitchen into the ultimate home espresso...

Coffee Gifts for Dad—2024

Coffee Gifts for Dad—2024

by Ben Coleman 3 min read

Dads are notoriously hard to shop for. But if you’ve got a dad who enjoys coffee, we’ve got a gift for you: our Father’s Day Gift Guide, chock full of...

Coffee & Espresso Gift Guide—2024 Wedding Edition

Coffee & Espresso Gift Guide—2024 Wedding Edition

by Ben Coleman 4 min read

If you’ve got a wedding to attend this summer and want to get the happy couple something you know they’re going to really appreciate, you might want to consider some...

Mother’s Day Coffee Gift Guide—2024

Mother’s Day Coffee Gift Guide—2024

by Ben Coleman 3 min read

Mother’s day is on the horizon. If you haven’t started thinking about what gift you’re going to get the woman who raised you…well, you might want to.  For anyone whose...

Nico Wiedemann Talks Handcrafted Wooden Espresso Accessories

Nico Wiedemann Talks Handcrafted Wooden Espresso Accessories

by Ben Coleman 5 min read

Nico Wiedemann wasn’t a woodworker.  In fact, it wasn’t until he got a home brewing setup that the idea of crafting wooden espresso machine accessories even occurred to him. Nico...

Gaggia Espresso Evolution: NEW Manual Espresso Machine

Gaggia Espresso Evolution: NEW Manual Espresso Machine

by Ben Coleman 4 min read

Home baristas looking to brew good espresso on a budget just got something to celebrate: the all-new Gaggia Espresso Evolution.  Fresh off the manufacturing floor in Milan, this impressive manual...

Espresso Accessories for Professional  Home Brewers

Espresso Accessories for Professional Home Brewers

by Ben Coleman 5 min read

As a coffee enthusiast, you understand that the road to brewing professional-barista-quality coffee at home doesn’t end with upgrading to a home espresso machine.  In fact, the espresso machine is...