Welcome to The Coffee Lab! I'm Erin, an ex-barista and now a professional coffee gear tester (yes, it's a real job!). I was a barista for three-and-a-half years and now have two years of testing experience under my belt. Although an oat milk flat white had been my go-to order for years, I'm more often an AeroPress or Americano drinker these days.
I know the world of coffee can be, dare I say, exclusive, so I'm on a mission to take the headache out of your daily brew. If you're a beginner, forget about WDT tools and flow rates and all that nonsense. You only need to focus on what's important: taste.
I'll help you figure out which coffee gadgets are worth your money, including espresso machines, manual coffee makers, scales, grinders, and everything in between. Here at The Coffee Lab, I'm all about making coffee accessible and easy for everyone!
I release new episodes of The Coffee Lab every Friday, so be sure to check back for each new video!
Latest about The Coffee Lab
People are seriously spending $300 on a handheld coffee grinder, and here's why I'm completely on their side
On episode 22 of The Coffee Lab, I'm diving deep into the Comandante C40 MK4: Why does this pricey coffee grinder have a cult following?
People are mixing coffee with Diet Coke (yes, really) — I'm an ex-barista, and I tried the viral 'fridge cigarette'
On the 21st episode of The Coffee Lab, I'm trying the viral "Fridge Cigarette" coffee cocktail.
Moccamaster vs Simply Good Coffee — which premium coffee machine makes a better brew? Here's what I think
On the 20th episode of The Coffee Lab, I'm putting two drip machines head-to-head to see which comes out on top.
Overwhelmed by coffee jargon? Here are the 5 key espresso terms you need to know
On Episode 19 of The Coffee Lab, I help you understand coffee equipment jargon.
I'm an ex-Starbucks barista — you can make the Iced Brown Sugar Oatmilk Shaken Espresso at home for a fraction of the cost
For the eighteenth episode of The Coffee Lab, I let you in on a little Starbucks secret and show you how to make one of my favorite summer drinks.
You told me your three biggest issues with Moccamaster — and I have solutions for all of them
On the sixteenth episode of The Coffee Lab, I answer your most-asked questions about the Moccamaster: Part 2!
You said your Moccamaster couldn't do these 3 things — here's how I'd fix it
On the sixteenth episode of The Coffee Lab, I answer your most-asked questions about the Moccamaster.
I tried the new Nespresso summer flavors — here's my favorite
On the 15th episode of The Coffee Lab, I'm trying all of the new Nespresso summer flavors. Which one will be my favorite?
