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Do you need a WDT tool for barista-quality coffee at home? I put the controversial coffee tool to the test
By Erin Bashford Published
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?

I tried this ridiculously cheap bean-to-cup espresso machine so you don't have to — and it's a total head-scratcher
By Erin Bashford Published
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?

I made two identical espressos with $5 coffee beans and $20 coffee beans — and yes, the coffee snobs are right
By Erin Bashford Published
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?

Non-plastic coffee makers are trending — and this low-plastic Ratio model is my favorite for coffee snobs
By Erin Bashford Published
On the ninth episode of The Coffee Lab, I'm talking about the Ratio Four, one of my favorite low-plastic coffee makers.

I'm an ex-barista but I'm not great at latte art — and this is my cheat code to perfect art every time
By Erin Bashford Published
For the eighth episode of The Coffee Lab, I teach you how to get perfect latte art every time, very little skill required.

I love my Moccamaster, but $370 is a lot for drip coffee — this Ninja brewer is the best alternative (and it's under $90!)
By Erin Bashford Published
For the seventh episode of The Coffee Lab, I'm turning my focus to the best budget coffee maker: the Ninja 12-Cup Brewer.

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)
By Erin Bashford Published
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.

AeroPress is so much easier to use than you think — here's why it's my favorite manual coffee maker
By Erin Bashford Published
On the fifth episode of The Coffee Lab, I'm focusing on my favorite manual coffee maker: the AeroPress!

I've reviewed 44 coffee makers, but the Moccamaster is the only drip brewer I'd buy — here's why
By Erin Bashford Published
On the fourth episode of The Coffee Lab, I discuss why the Moccamaster is my favorite drip brewer.

Your espresso machine is the least important part of your coffee setup — here's why it's all about the grinder
By Erin Bashford Published
In the third episode of The Coffee Lab, I teach you why coffee grinders are so important and what will happen if you use a low-quality blade grinder.
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