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Mignon Libra
GearReview
May 12, 2023 Post a Comment

Mignon Libra – Can Eureka Teach An Old Dog New Tricks?

In a home coffee market seemingly dominated by single dosers... Eureka took a look at the competition and said "nah, we’re gonna go with a hopper". On the surface the Mignon Libra looks a lot like many of its other Mignon relatives with its tall, rectangular body, single adjustment dial and telltale squared off hopper. But...

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My Morning Cortado
EspressoVlog
March 17, 2023 Post a Comment

Coffee Time – My Morning Cortado

Making coffee is cathartic. Some people do yoga, some people meditate, I just like to make espresso. There is just something so soothing about the entire process. The meticulous nature of weighing your coffee to the nearest gram and grinding it at a specific RPM. The magical transition from grinds in a portafilter, to syrupy espresso...

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La Marzocco GS3 MP
GearReview
December 23, 2022 Post a Comment

La Marzocco GS3 MP – A Classic With One Major Flaw

For many home baristas... the La Marzocco GS3 MP carries a lot of weight. It's been around for quite awhile, and has created a reputation for being one of the most sought after home espresso machines on the market. Packed with big dual boilers, a stable PID controlled temperature system, a commercial grade rotary pump, and...

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Brew Pressure
EducationEspresso
December 2, 2022 1 Comment

Espresso Anatomy – Exploring Brew Pressure

The perfect espresso brew pressure... doesn't exist. That's just the truth, but if you search for it that online, you'll quickly find a lot of opinions. Many of those opinions are based on the tradition of a 9 bar extraction, but the source of this number is widely debated. Some say it dates back to some...

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Rancilio Stile
New ProductsReview
November 25, 2022 Post a Comment

Rancilio Stile – Can The Hopper Make A Comeback?

It's been a big year for grinders... and it's not over yet, because a brand new option just hit the market, the Rancilio Stile. Intended for both home and commercial applications, it appears to be made for some serious use. On the outside it shares their classic understated and straightforward design, and on the inside its sports...

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Linea Micra
EspressoNew Products
November 18, 2022 3 Comments

Linea Micra – La Marzocco Just Killed The Mini

Did you ever look at the Linea Mini... and say to yourself, "I really wish this was smaller"?  No? Me either, but just about a week ago the folks at La Marzocco Home dropped something brand new; the Linea Micra.  If it looks familiar, that's because its more or less the spitting image of the Linea...

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My Morning Workflow
EspressoVlog
November 11, 2022 Post a Comment

Coffee Time – My Morning Workflow

After four full weeks of in-depth... coffee content, reviews, and data I was in need of a reset. Plus, I haven't done coffee routine video featuring my morning workflow for some time now, so it felt like the perfect way to get me back into the mindset needed to delve into the last weeks of 2022....

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Superkop
EspressoNew Products
November 4, 2022 Post a Comment

Superkop – A Unique Twist On Manual Espresso

If there’s one thing in coffee... I’m always impressed by its the ingenuity of manual espresso machine design. I’ve used the press, I’ve used the twist, and now with the Superkop, I’ve used the ratchet. And if your first thought during that last sentence was "superwhat?" I was right there with you just a few months ago. I...

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GearOpinion
September 2, 2022 Post a Comment

Side By Side – $2000 Silvia Pro X Vs. $8000 La Marzocco GS3 MP

Some of you might remember... that back in March I made a video that was a direct, side by side comparison of two espresso machines. The $500 Gaggia Classic, and the $5000 Linea Mini, Both of course, in the most basic terms, apply pressurized water onto ground coffee, essentially the fundamental definition of espresso. But like any hobby,...

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Kazak Rota
EspressoNew Products
August 12, 2022 1 Comment

Kazak Rota – The Best Manual Machine You’ve Never Heard Of

As much as I love a classic... pump driven machine, there is nothing quite like the manual espresso maker experience. Each unit is unique in its design, method, and manufacture, but all of them aim for the same outcome: a proper shot of espresso. Over the last few years I've had my hands on quite a...

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Coffee Bar Tour
CoffeeVlog
June 10, 2022 1 Comment

The End Of An Era – Goodbye Linea Mini & Coffee Bar Tour

As you can see, its here! After about four months of waiting only somewhat patiently my new espresso machine has arrived, and it's taken it's rightful place on my home coffee bar! With this brand new addition and future heart of my espresso focused content I thought it would be a good time to not only...

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ECM Synchronika
EspressoGear
June 3, 2022 Post a Comment

ECM Synchronika – German Built By Italian Heritage

Over my time as a home barista... there are a handful of machines that get brought up in nearly every espresso conversation, and one of them is the ECM Synchronika. This makes sense because on paper it's a needle in a haystack. It comes with dual boilers, PID for consistent temperature control, the legendary (but divisive)...

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BoB Espresso Basket
EspressoNew Products
November 12, 2021 Post a Comment

BoB Espresso Basket – Can This Cheap Upgrade Make Sweeter Shots?

I think it's pretty clear... that there is no shortage of accessories on the espresso aftermarket. Each one claiming better taste here and more extraction there, and I've tried my fair share of these accessories and shared my tests and thoughts. It should be no surprise that not all of them can be winners, but that...

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staccato
EducationEspresso
October 22, 2021 Post a Comment

Espresso Anatomy – The Staccato Shot

Just when you thought espresso... can’t get any more intricate and labor intensive something else crawls out of the depths of coffee forums, so today let’s talk about the staccato shot. The word staccato translates from Italian to English as "detached". Which in this case means each grind size are detached, or in other words separated...

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Planning A Home Espresso Bar
EducationEspresso
August 27, 2021 Post a Comment

Top Three – Mistakes In Planning A Home Espresso Bar

Are you ready to take the plunge... into the world of espresso at home? Well, incase you haven't noticed I've done that myself, and I get a lot of questions from folks looking to do that exact same thing. I personally made some mistakes myself, and since then I've talked many friends and viewers through the...

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Cafelat Robot and Flair 58
GearReview
May 21, 2021 1 Comment

Head-To-Head – Cafelat Robot Vs Flair 58

I'm a man of my word... and a couple month's ago while reviewing the Robot I said I would soon be releasing a head-to-head battle with the Cafelat Robot and the Flair, but what I didn't tell you was I was waiting for the new 58 to drop. In the world of hand pressed, fully manual...

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Nanopresso
GearReview
December 18, 2020 1 Comment

Nanopresso – The Micro Espresso Machine

When I think about making espresso... I generally picture myself at home, or in a cafe working behind a classic countertop machine, but I also have to remind myself that other people actually leave their house sometimes.  So something like the Wacaco Nanopresso may actually be a the perfect option for those adventurous, espresso-loving spirits who...

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Cafelat Robot
EspressoGear
November 20, 2020 1 Comment

Cafelat Robot – Handmade & Hand Pressed

In a world... and industry that is increasingly becoming more and more automated, the market for hand-pressed espresso machines is still only growing in popularity. In that market the Cafelat Robot is one of the premium players, and having paid nearly $500 for it also costs a premium. It's unique vintage 1950's sci-fi movie robot styling...

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Dialing In A Light Roast
EducationEspresso
September 25, 2020 Post a Comment

Five Tips – For Dialing In A Light Roast

With the ever growing popularity... around the world of specialty and third wave coffee, light roasts are becoming more and more common in cafes and kitchens. With lighter roasts  come not only more unique flavors that can really showcase the coffee's origin and the roaster's skill, but they can also be somewhat tricky to brew well. Not...

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Single Shot Espresso
EducationEspresso
June 12, 2020 Post a Comment

Espresso Anatomy – The Single Shot

The single shot of espresso is one of the rarest... if not the rarest espresso drink in all of modern coffee and cafe culture.  Ever since I began learning about and working in the specialty coffee industry (which is a paltry five years) a single shot has been a split double. That basically means you're likely...

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Ristretto Shot
EducationEspresso
May 15, 2020 6 Comments

Espresso Anatomy – The Ristretto Shot

The ristretto shot has had a wild ride... over the past ten to twenty years in the specialty coffee industry.  In the early 2000's it was called the future of espresso.  You'd find it in many cafes, and some who were even pushing the envelope and innovating in the industry. Espresso Vivace is the first that...

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Morning Routine
EducationEspresso
April 24, 2020 4 Comments

Coffee Time – My Morning Routine

Since it's quarantine season... and I'm spending 99.9% of my time at home. So I figured there is no better time to do a video that's been highly requested, for some reason I don't fully understand. Yet, here I am and I'll be going over my morning routine.  As a bonus, not only will I be...

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Leverpresso
GearReview
April 3, 2020 1 Comment

The Leverpresso – The Littlest of the Levers

The Leverpresso is... the smallest lever espresso machine on the market, at least that I'm aware of.  It begs the age old question, does size matter?  Get your mind out the gutter. I'm talking about if it can it live up to its larger and more expensive cousins like the Flair or the RoK?  Well, today...

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Changes To Linea Mini
EspressoGear
February 28, 2020 Post a Comment

Top Three – Things I’d Change About The Linea Mini

It may be hard to imagine... the Linea Mini needing some changes.  It's true that it's a dream machine.  Waking up and making my morning cappuccino on it is part of my daily routine that never gets old.  But no matter how perfect it may seem, using it day in and day out for years you'll...

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Best Milk For Coffee
CoffeeTutorial
February 14, 2020 Post a Comment

Damn Fine Tutorial – The Best Milk For Coffee

I've talked a lot... about how to make the best espresso, but not a ton of attention has been given to the best milk for coffee.  I did talk a bit about raw milk awhile back, but I guess the universe realized this and dropped this article from Barista Magazine in front of me twice in...

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Niche Zero
GearReview
January 17, 2020 5 Comments

The Niche Zero – A Home Grinder Hero

I'm late to the Niche Zero... party, but if there's one thing I've learned as a somewhat sociable adult, its never show up to a party on time.  So here I am.  Thankfully a local coffee lover reached out and allowed me to borrow their beloved Niche Zero in exchange for my beloved Lux-D.  Seemed like...

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espresso machine misconceptions
EducationEspresso
December 20, 2019 Post a Comment

Top Three – Espresso Machine Misconceptions

It's time I clear up... all these rampant espresso machine misconceptions.  Okay, maybe rampant is a bit aggressive, but they are surprisingly common. I mean, there are a few things I see at cafes, in homes, and get questions about regularly that should be straightened out.  So with those things in mind I figured making a...

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Barista Hacks
EducationEspresso
September 27, 2019 Post a Comment

Top Three – Easy Home Barista Hacks

Being a home barista is tough... at times so having some hacks (or tips) is always a plus to help save time and waste.  So I decided to put together a video of my three favorite home barista hacks that have helped me and I'm sure would help you.  I should also preface this with these...

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Blooming Espresso
EspressoTutorial
August 23, 2019 Post a Comment

Coffee Science – Blooming Espressos & Maxing Extraction

Blooming espressos are all the rage... right now thanks to the outspoken coffee consultant Scott Rao and his involvement with the Decent Espresso machine.  Since that machine has near endless controllability (for better or worse)  he's found a way to max out extraction while also incorporating the use of Aeropress filters.  So I decided to swap...

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Viennese Recipe
CoffeeEducation
August 16, 2019 Post a Comment

Coffee Recipes – The Viennese

The Viennese is one... of my personal favorite specialty espresso drinks when I have a bit of a sweet tooth.  As you may of gleaned from my previous posts and videos, I don't do a lot of flavored espresso drinks.  Yet, the Viennese is a bit different.  It's a classic, and most shops (at least here...

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Latte Art Rose
EspressoTutorial
June 28, 2019 1 Comment

Damn Fine Tutorial – The Rose

A rose by any other name... would smell as sweet as a delicious latte with some rose art.  I think that's what Shakespear said.  Either way its time for new Damn Fine Tutorial for a new (at least new to me) design.  Personally I've never been huge on latte art pours that aren't symmetrical.  But since...

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Tamp Or Not
EducationEspresso
June 14, 2019 Post a Comment

Espresso Anatomy – To Tamp Or Not To Tamp

Espresso without the tamp... seems like some kind of witchcraft to me.  Since I started in my specialty coffee journey I've never heard of such a thing. The workflow and preparation was the way it is, and the way it has been for decades. With the rise of distribution tools it was only a matter of...

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The Flair Espresso
EspressoNew Products
June 7, 2019 Post a Comment

The Flair Espresso – Dialing In The Flair

Dialing in is one of... the more challenging things about being a specialty coffee barista.  We're dealing with a lot of factors, and it can be pretty frustrating chasing that perfect shot.  Dialing in can even be more daunting as a home barista.  We generally don't always have other professionals to bounce our ideas and questions...

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Bottomless Portafilter
EspressoOpinion
March 29, 2019 1 Comment

Opinion – The Great Portafilter Debate

The great portafilter debate... has raged for as long as I can remember.  Or at least as long as I've been in the specialty coffee industry.  Which is a paltry four years. Yet, I've had my love affair with the bottomless portafilter.  It was just a fling though. It was short, passionate, and messy.  It splattered...

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Counter Culture Pour
EspressoReview
March 22, 2019 Post a Comment

March 2019 La Marzocco Subscription – Counter Culture

Counter Culture is a veteran... in the specialty coffee industry.  Born out of North Carolina in 1995 this wholesale juggernaut has always put a main focus on quality coffee, education, and sustainability.  Their story is full of breakthroughs and pushing the industry as a whole forward. Before it was the industry standard, they put their money...

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Elixr Capp
EspressoReview
February 22, 2019 Post a Comment

February 2019 La Marzocco Subscription – Elixr Coffee

Elixir is one of those... roasters that you hear about pretty often if follow the specialty coffee industry as closely as I do.  Personally and professionally I have a ton of respect for them. For a roastery that is relatively young (established in 2010) they've really managed to create a name for themselves.  They're a highly...

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Tamper Shape Cover
EducationEspresso
February 1, 2019 Post a Comment

Tamper Shape Vs. Extraction – Flat & Convex

When I get my hands on... some new coffee toys I can't help but put them to the test.  So when I got the Pullman Big Step tamper I decided to see how it compares to the La Marzocco Convex tamper.  When I say compares I don't mean in looks, because lets face it, that Pullman...

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Linea Mini
GearOpinion
January 18, 2019 3 Comments

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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Cappuccino VS Flat White
EducationEspresso
December 14, 2018 Post a Comment

Espresso Anatomy – Cappuccino Vs. Flat White

The debate has raged on... for as long as I can remember, or at least the time I've been in specialty coffee.  Which granted, isn't that long.  But since I began my career I've heard, read, and contemplated all of the definitions for the differences between the beloved cappuccino, and the rising star, the flat white....

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Rosetta Pour
EspressoTutorial
October 19, 2018 1 Comment

Damn Fine Tutorial – Latte Art Edition: Rosetta

The classics are... classic for a reason.  The Rosetta is an uncontested classic, and you’ll find a variation of it in nearly every craft cafe you walk into.  Like all of the standard designs it’s also a building block to more complex pours. For me the Rosetta and I have a love-hate relationship. When I get...

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Gget Free Pour
EspressoReview
September 28, 2018 Post a Comment

September 2018 La Marzocco Subscription – Go Get Em Tiger

In Los Angeles the options... for a place to grab a cup of coffee are near boundless.  To become a standout cafe among hundreds of others requires more than just good coffee.  A great location helps, a knowledgeable staff is of course a staple, but a unique style and culture is what pushes you past the...

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Milk Steam 101
EspressoTutorial
September 21, 2018 6 Comments

Damn Fine Tutorial – Milk Steaming 101

Milk steaming consistently... is by far one of the skills that took me the longest to grasp.  It's also a skill that I've found is somewhat challenging to teach.  As a visual learner I've found videos and watching long-time baristas more helpful than anything else.  With that being said practice make permanent, so prepare yourself to...

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CoffeeEducation
September 14, 2018 Post a Comment

Freezing Coffee – A Short Term Experiment in Preservation

It's no surprise... that the internet is filled to the brim with opinions about the benefits, or consequences of freezing your coffee.  We all know what they say about opinions, and we all know its true.  Yet, when it comes to freezing coffee there are two schools of thought.  Each is backed by science, but only...

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Slow Pour Close
GearReview
September 7, 2018 1 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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Equator Cappuccino
EspressoReview
August 31, 2018 Post a Comment

August 2018 La Marzocco Subscription – Equator

Many great companies start in garages... and Equator Coffee is one of those companies.  Founded in Marin County in 1995 by Brooke MacDonnell and Helen Russell Equator started with a goal of building a coffee company focused on quality, sustainability, and social responsibility. As they've grown from a garage based roaster, to a company that touts...

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Slosetta
EspressoTutorial
August 3, 2018 1 Comment

Damn Fine Tutorial – Latte Art Edition: The Slosetta

Like most coffee professionals... my Instagram feed is chalk full of some of the best latte artists.  There is something so oddly satisfying about watching a skillful latte pour.  Thats why I am always challenging myself and trying to add new pours to my playbook.  As of late I've fallen in love with the slosetta.  The...

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La Colombe pour
EspressoReview
July 27, 2018 Post a Comment

July 2018 La Marzocco Subscription – La Colombe

I've never been to Philadelphia... but I hear its Always Sunny, and the cheesesteaks are to die for.  Yet, apparently the City of Brotherly Love is also the home of the growing coffee company La Colombe.  My first experience with their coffee was visiting my sister in Chicago.  It was June, it was humid, and I...

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Sweet Maria's
CoffeeEducation
July 13, 2018 Post a Comment

Knowledge Is Power – My Top Three Educational Resources

Recently I was having a conversation.. with a stranger (lets be real, it was on Bumble.  I'm single ladies, come at me) and I was asked how I developed my knowledge in the coffee industry from a technical dispatcher to a Director of Coffee in a short three years time.  All the while never having worked...

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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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Sweet Bloom Pour
EspressoReview
June 29, 2018 Post a Comment

June 2018 La Marzocco Subscription – Sweet Bloom

This isn't my first foray with Sweet Bloom... just a few short months ago I picked up a bag at a local shop that is a multi-roaster.  I was immediately drawn to the bag.  There is something about the black and white coffee shrub with the colored tag that really was magnetic to me.  These bags...

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Dialing In Espresso
EspressoTutorial
June 15, 2018 Post a Comment

Damn Fine Tutorial – Dialing In Espresso

Dialing in espresso is a fundamental skill... for any barista, home or professional.  Being able to understand how grind size effects your brew time, flavor, and consistency is hugely important.  Even though coffee is very much subjective about whats good, bad, or downright undrinkable, it's important to me to do my best to recreate the flavor...

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Subscription Flyers
EspressoReview
June 8, 2018 Post a Comment

La Marzocco Home Subscription – Year One

One year, and twenty-four bags of coffee later... the first year of the La Marzocco Home Espresso Subscription has come to an end.  If you aren't familiar with this subscription, here are the deets.  The La Marzocco Cafe in beautiful downtown Seattle has a "Roaster In Residence" every month.  These residents apply with their unique story,...

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