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Category: Gear

PuqPress Q2
EspressoGear
December 6, 2019 Post a Comment

The World’s Most Expensive Tamper – PuqPress Q2

The PuqPress Q2... is by far the most expensive tamper I've ever used.  It's $1,080 price tag sets it apart from my trusty Pullman Big Step at a measly $165.  Which is already pretty expensive for a tool used for such a simple task. But I never really sat down and thought that the tamper needs...

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Flair VS Rok
EspressoGear
November 8, 2019 Post a Comment

The Flair Vs The Rok – Head to Head

It's time the Flair faces the Rok... in a head to head battle to see which hand pressed espresso machine will come out on top.  To keep things fair I was able to get a standard group head for my Flair to make it more of an even competition with the Rok.  I also crowed sourced...

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Cafe Concetto Filters
GearReview
November 1, 2019 1 Comment

Cafe Concetto – Metal Aeropress Filters

Cafe Concetto's metal filters... for the Aeropress has entered a ring that isn't extremely full of challengers.  I've seen them bounce around online a few times in the past, but it seems that no one has fully perfected it...yet.  At least to have it stand up to the tried-and-true paper filters.  For those who have followed...

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OCD V3
GearReview
September 13, 2019 Post a Comment

OCD V3 – Don’t Call It A Comeback

ONA Coffee has dropped the OCD V3... and it's time to find out if its a step forward, or just more of the same.  For those who have been following along with my personal love-hate relationship with the OCD (ONA Coffee Distributor) tool you know that I've been both a huge proponent of the tool, and...

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Modern Cortado
EducationGear
July 19, 2019 Post a Comment

Espresso Anatomy – The Modern Cortado

https://youtu.be/k9tC0VXye-o The Cortado is one of my... go to espresso drinks. Theres nothing better than a little espresso beverage and not spending a fortune.  Especially when you're like me and usually hit at least three coffee shops when I go out.  It's easy to get over-caffeinated and up feeling a little wonky.  So keeping things small...

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Flair Signature Pro Espresso
GearReview
July 12, 2019 1 Comment

The Flair Espresso – The Review

Now that the Flair... has been on my counter for a month or so, and I've pulled quite a few shots with it I think it's time to do a review for it.  The model that I have is the Signature Pro, which comes with a pressure gauge, updated stainless steel pieces, an additional portafilter, a...

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Top Three Espresso Tools
EspressoGear
April 26, 2019 Post a Comment

Top Three – Must Have Espresso Tools

https://youtu.be/8wiPsXWs7QA Having the right tools... is key for any job, even making great espresso.  Of course you need an espresso machine, but along with that there are espresso tools that make the job easier and more consistent.  As I'm sure you know consistency is the key to success in coffee making.  If you aren't consistent you'll...

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Slow Pour Photo
GearOpinion
March 15, 2019 1 Comment

Pitcher Perfect – Round Vs Sharp Spouts

The pitcher does not make the pourer... but it can help you progress.  As we all learn and advance in our abilities we also develop our style.  The type of latte art pours we prefer can definitely be assisted by the pitcher.  Over the years my style has changed, and my preference in pitcher has changed...

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Linea Mini
GearOpinion
January 18, 2019 Post a Comment

La Marzocco Linea Mini – Two Years Later

I love my Linea Mini... it's one of my most prized possessions, which I'm sure was obvious in my year one review.  So when I sat down to write this two year update on my ownership experience, I really dug deep.  Thinking about the times I was frustrated, or annoyed with the machine trying to leave...

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Angels' Cup
CoffeeGear
December 7, 2018 Post a Comment

The Coffee Nerd Gift Guide

If you're anything like me... you have a hard time not only buying gifts, but also knowing what to ask for when holidays or birthdays come around.  I feel like as I've gotten older my hobbies and interests have become exponentially more expensive.  Coffee thankfully is a little different.  You can spend as much as you'd...

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IKAWA Professional
GearRoasting
November 2, 2018 Post a Comment

IKAWA Professional – Quick Roast

The IKAWA has become... an invaluable tool for coffee roasters around the world.  Its small footprint, customizability, and ease-of-use makes it something extremely important to the business of roasting and developing coffees.  The fact that I can take it home in the trunk of my Mazda MX5 and roast in my kitchen without setting off a...

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Slow Pour Close
GearReview
September 7, 2018 Post a Comment

Welhome Pro Compeition Pitchers – Handle or Not to Handle

I'm a sucker for cool gear... but who isn't?  Every industry I've ever worked in comes with its gear, and specialty coffee has a plethora new gadgets and gear that I always love to get my hands on.  Steaming pitchers are of course one of those pieces of kit.  In my fridge at home I've got...

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Pitcher Tips
GearReview
July 6, 2018 Post a Comment

Pitcher Perfect – A Comparison Review of Three Milk Pitchers

On espresso bars around the world... there are a variety of steaming pitchers.  They are all intended for the same basic purpose, to pour steamed milk into coffee.  Yet there are many differences ranging from the subtle, to the blatantly obvious.  Some even have no handles if you can believe that. Having used quite a few...

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LEVA Side View
GearOpinion
June 22, 2018 Post a Comment

Pulling On The LEVA – La Marzocco’s Ode to the Past

The Leva truly is a piece of art... the hundreds of photos I've seen since its announcement really don't do it justice. My initial thoughts when I first saw it in person where that of intrigue and an excitement. The Leva marries together a very raw, visceral look, with also a very classic beautiful simplicity that...

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Fellow Prismo
GearReview
May 4, 2018 Post a Comment

The Fellow Prismo – Will It Spro?

The Aeropress has always been in this middle ground... between espresso and a French Press.  On one hand its brewed under pressure, and on the other immersion is also part of the program.  It's never been a favorite of mine, the cup just doesn't have the clarity I look for in black coffee, or the complexity...

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OCD on Portafilter
EspressoGear
February 19, 2018 1 Comment

Consistent Shots All Day, Every Day

Love em' or hate em', distribution tools are here to stay… It’s rare to walk into any specialty coffee shop these days and not see a distribution tool of some kind sitting on the bar. Nearly every company that produces coffee tools has come out with their own version. They vary in shape, size, and material,...

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Bottomless Drop
EspressoGear
February 9, 2018 1 Comment

La Marzocco Linea Mini – One Year Later

It’s been a year since the Linea Mini graced my kitchen... I threw out an entire kitchen table and chairs to make space. No regrets. Having the ability to make café quality espresso in your kitchen is every coffee enthusiasts dream. Once that dream becomes a reality, the possibilities are endless. For example, I drink a...

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notNeutral Stack
CoffeeGear
January 10, 2018 Post a Comment

Not All Cups Are Created Equal

A cup is just a vessel... that holds a liquid, and you drink out if it. Some are short, some are tall, some are glass, and some are ceramic. Its not until you think about it as another tool of the craft of making, and enjoying coffee, that you start seeing them in more specific terms....

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