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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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You don't have to spend $1k on espresso — my pro setup is under $650 (trust me, I'm an ex-barista)

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You don't need to spend $1k on a home coffee setup. My complete coffee station is $648, and I can make barista-quality coffee at home.

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You don’t need a $1,000 espresso machine: This $299 'budget' model makes barista-quality coffee at home

By Erin Bashford Published

For the first episode of The Coffee Lab, I review the Breville Bambino and share why it's the best cheap espresso machine on the market.

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