Latest articles by Erin Bashford
I've tested all the main players in the pour-over game, and here are my favorites: the Kalita Wave, Hario V60, Chemex, and Yeti Pour-Over.
The Ninja AutoBarista Pro is an ambitious automatic coffee machine with espresso, drip, and cold brew functions, but I’m not sure it meets all its marks.
The Kindle Colorsoft 2026 is a fantastic e-reader, with a frontlit screen complete with night mode, an IPX8 rating, and 8 weeks of battery life.
On episode 12 of The Coffee Lab, I put the enigmatic Weiss Distribution Technique Tool (WDT tool) to the test. Is it an essential accessory?
Fellow Espresso Series 1 is perfect for beginners and coffee nerds alike, with enough shot profile options to fill a Yellow Pages and a pro-level steam wand.
The Merrell Moab 3 are some of the best hiking shoes I’ve ever used, with grippy 5mm lugs, a supportive Vibram sole, and a super-cushioned interior.
I saw Smeg's brand-new Moonlight colorway in real life, and it's the upgrade my kitchen has been begging for. It's modern yet retro, and gorgeous.
I reviewed the Keen Hyperport H2 sandals last summer, but they're still my go-to for hikes during heatwaves.
Simply Good Coffee Plastic-Free Brewer is a great Moccamaster alternative capable of making delicious coffee in minutes, but it’s not 100% plastic-free.
On Episode 11 of The Coffee Lab, I attempt to answer the age-old question: can you get a good bean-to-cup for under $350?
KEF XIO is a soundbar with big ambitions and a big price tag. At $2,500, this is only for the serious home cinema enthusiasts, but it won’t disappoint you.
Episode 10 of The Coffee Lab sees me pitting cheap and expensive beans against each other: Do you really need to spend $20 on coffee beans?
The JBL Live 780NC are fun headphones. Gone are the muted tones of the Sony WH-1000XM6 or Bose QuietComfort. The sound and features aren't half bad either.
Sennheiser Momentum 5 took 4 years to come out, but they're finally here. With clean bass, balanced mids, and a huge 57-hour battery, they are going for hold.
On the ninth episode of The Coffee Lab, I'm talking about the Ratio Four, one of my favorite low-plastic coffee makers.
For the eighth episode of The Coffee Lab, I teach you how to get perfect latte art every time, very little skill required.
The 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 the Apple AirPods Max 2 versus the Sony 1000X The ColleXion, and this is the one I'd buy.
DJI 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.
The Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max have excellent, rich sound, immersive ANC, great battery, and impressive AI features, for just $229.
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 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's newest premium headphones have the one thing I wish all Bluetooth headphones would come with.
