Latest articles by Erin Bashford
I'm an ex-barista but I'm not great at latte art — and this is my cheat code to perfect art every time
For the eighth episode of The Coffee Lab, I teach you how to get perfect latte art every time, very little skill required.
I tested Lelit’s brand-new entry-level prosumer espresso machine — and it’s one of the best I’ve ever used
Editor's ChoiceThe Lelit Mara X3 is Lelit’s brand-new prosumer model with custom flow control and a commercial-level steam wand for barista espresso at home.
I tested Sony 1000X The ColleXion vs Apple AirPods Max 2 — here's the winner
I tested the Apple AirPods Max 2 versus the Sony 1000X The ColleXion, and this is the one I'd buy.
DJI Mic Mini 2 review: The best affordable mic for content creators
Editor's ChoiceDJI Mic Mini 2 is the best budget wireless microphone for content creators, and there’s no competition. It’s straightforward and has premium sound quality.
Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max review: Coming for AirPods Pro 3’s crown
RecommendedThe Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max have excellent, rich sound, immersive ANC, great battery, and impressive AI features, for just $229.
I love my Moccamaster, but $370 is a lot for drip coffee — this Ninja brewer is the best alternative (and it's under $90!)
For the seventh episode of The Coffee Lab, I'm turning my focus to the best budget coffee maker: the Ninja 12-Cup Brewer.
JBL's new earbuds do one thing I've never seen on AirPods, Sonys, Bose, or Samsung earbuds — every audio brand needs to take note
JBL just announced a line of brand-new earbuds: the Live Buds 4, Live Beam 4, and Live Flex 4, and they all have one design feature I've never seen before.
JBL has fixed the biggest problem with wireless headphones — the Tour One M3's USB-C transmitter has changed the game
JBL's newest premium headphones have the one thing I wish all Bluetooth headphones would come with.
I’m an ex-barista and these are the best scales for coffee I’ve tested
I've got years of experience as a professional barista. As a journalist, I've spent hours testing the best coffee scales, and now I proudly present my findings.
AirPods Pro 3 just got put on notice — JBL launches new premium earbuds that give Apple a run for its money
JBL launches new premium earbuds: JBL Live Buds 4, JBL Live Beam 4, JBL Live Flex 4, with improved sound, a touchscreen charging case, and AI-enhanced calls.
Nespresso gets a bad rap in the coffee world — but here's why I think it's perfect for some people (from a coffee snob)
For the sixth episode of The Coffee Lab, I talk about why I used to be a Nespresso hater, and why I now admit I'm wrong.
Viaim RecDot review: AI-powered earbuds for live transcription, but I’m a little confused
The Viaim RecDot are interesting AI-powered earbuds attempting to strike the balance between everyday earbuds and an AI assistant.
I tested the JBL Xtreme 5 for a week and I'm obsessed — this upgrade needs to come to every Bluetooth speaker
I tested the brand-new JBL Xtreme 5, and it boasts one major upgrade I hope comes to every Bluetooth speaker.
I tested Apple Watch SE 3 vs Amazfit Active 3 Premium for 2 months — here's which one I'd buy
I tested the Apple Watch SE 3 and the Amazfit Active 3 Premium for 2 months, and here's the one I'd recommend for most people.
FiiO JT7 review: Feisty, fun planar open-backs under $120
Editor's ChoiceFiiO JT7 are planar magnetic open-back headphones for audiophiles on a budget or audiophile newbies unwilling to sink $300 or more into a new hobby.
H2O Audio TRI Run review: Lightweight, secure, and comfortable bone conduction headphones
H2O Audio TRI Run are secure, lightweight, and comfortable bone conduction headphones, perfect for those who take exercise more seriously than music quality.
The Coffee Lab: What will get the Tamp of Approval?
The Coffee Lab is your one-stop destination for the best tips, tricks, and reviews to help you make barista-quality coffee at home.
I tested Nespresso’s budget-friendly coffee machine + milk frother — and it’s my favorite pod machine yet
Editor's ChoiceThe Nespresso CitiZ & Milk pod machine combines almost-espresso-level crema with hands-free milk frothing for a sure-fire win.
AeroPress is so much easier to use than you think — here's why it's my favorite manual coffee maker
On the fifth episode of The Coffee Lab, I'm focusing on my favorite manual coffee maker: the AeroPress!
I tested the JBL Xtreme 5 vs JBL Xtreme 4 — and it's closer than I thought
Should you buy the new JBL Xtreme 5 or save your money and get the older JBL Xtreme 4? I've reviewed both, so I'll help you choose.
Casabrews Marenza review: Might just be the best budget bean-to-cup on the market
RecommendedThe Casabrews Marenza is a super-budget espresso machine with a built-in grinder, just $349. It’s the cheapest bean-to-cup I’ve ever recommended.
Soundcore Space 2 review: Even better than the Space One
Editor's ChoiceSoundcore Space 2 are midrange headphones masquerading as budget. With smart features like live translation and great sound quality, they’re headphones to beat.
Denon Home 400 review: The Sonos Era 300 alternative audiophiles have been waiting for
RecommendedDenon Home 400 is a gorgeous, inconspicuous, and audiophile-approved home speaker perfect alone or as part of a larger setup, despite smart assistant issues.
