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IKEA french press coffee maker

I put IKEA's $9 French press to the test for a week — and I was able to make some really great coffee

By Millie Fender published

My go-to coffee maker is over $1,000 — how does IKEA's $9 french press compare?

Coffee Makers
the ratio four coffee maker photographed against a blue tom's guide background

‘Goes where few coffee machines have gone before’: Ratio Four review

By Erin Bashford published

Editor's Choice

The Ratio Four is a sleek, premium coffee maker that brews pour-over-quality coffee with none of the effort. I can’t get enough of it.

Coffee Makers
the breville oracle dual boiler / sage oracle dual boiler in stainless steel, showing its touchscreen, steam wand, built in grinder, and espresso shots

I got this $50 coffee accessory — and it's completely transformed my espresso

By Erin Bashford published

I'm an ex-barista, and now I spend hours every week testing espresso machines. This accessory is the barista's secret recipe for perfect espresso every time.

Coffee Makers
The Eureka Mignon Specialita coffee grinder dispensing ground coffee

How to grind your coffee correctly — 3 easy tips from an ex-barista

By Erin Bashford published

I'm an ex-barista, and here are 3 easy ways to tell if you're using the correct grind size for your coffee.

Coffee Makers
an image of the breville bambino / sage bambino and the breville bambino plus / sage bambino plus on a blue background

Breville Bambino vs Breville Bambino Plus: Which budget espresso machine should you buy?

By Erin Bashford published

Is the Breville Bambino Plus worth an extra $200, or is the Breville Bambino a better option? I evaluated espresso, milk steaming, and more to find out.

Coffee Makers
the smeg emc02 mini pro manual espresso machine in jade green

Just got an espresso machine for Christmas? Don’t make the one fatal mistake beginner baristas fall for

By Erin Bashford published

I'm an ex-barista and now an espresso machine reviewer, so I've made thousands of coffees. Don't make this one major mistake with your new espresso machine!

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A car on a driveway which is icy

This kitchen staple melts ice on your driveway — and it's better than salt

By Kaycee Hill published

Learn how to use coffee grounds to safely de-ice your driveway.

Outdoors
the breville bambino / sage bambino in silver photographed against a blue background with a wooden feature wall, showing the steam wand, group head, water tank, button controls, and espresso

I’m an ex-barista, and I would never buy an espresso machine without this one key feature

By Erin Bashford published

I'm an ex-barista, and now I've tested loads of espresso machines. Some good, some bad. But I'd never buy one without this one key feature.

Coffee Makers
the breville bambino / sage bambino in silver photographed against a blue background with a wooden feature wall, showing the steam wand, group head, water tank, button controls, and espresso

I just awarded my first 5-star rating to an espresso machine — here's what makes the Breville Bambino a perfect product

By Erin Bashford published

I test a lot of espresso machines, but none are as high-value and impressive as the small-but-mighty Breville Bambino.

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Christmas cactus

You can use coffee grounds to fertilize your Christmas cactus — here's how

By Grace Dean published

Feed your blooms and watch them grow

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