Coffee Makers

Latest about Coffee Makers

the breville bambino plus / sage bambino plus in stainless steel silver photographed against a blue background shown with its accessories including milk jug, tamper, portafilter, and shown in use extracting espresso

Espresso machine expert says this is the number 1 mistake home baristas make — and you probably don't even realize you're doing it

By Erin Bashford published

I asked a coffee expert from Seattle Coffee Gear how home baristas can maximize the lifespan of their espresso machines.

Coffee Makers
a composite image of the delonghi la specialista arte evo, breville bambino, breville bambino plus, and delonghi stilosa in a sunlit kitchen with coffee beans and a latte and croissant

No, you don't need to spend $1,000 on an espresso machine — I recommend these 4 Breville and De'Longhi models for delicious coffee at home

By Erin Bashford published

I'm an ex-barista, and I'm begging beginner baristas to stop thinking they need to spend $1,000 on an espresso machine. These sub-$500 models are ideal.

Coffee Makers
a composite image of the delonghi rivelia, breville bambino, breville bambino plus, breville barista express, and casabrews 3700 essential with an amazon's spring sale

I’m an ex-barista and I recommend these 7 espresso machines for pro-tasting coffee at home — and they’re all on sale

By Erin Bashford published

I’m an ex-barista and now a professional espresso machine reviewer. I recommend these 7 espresso machines for cafe-quality coffee, and they're all discounted.

Coffee Makers
a photo of the mazzer philos, sage/breville bamino, and baratza encore esp pro in a kitchen

Baratza's new $300 coffee grinder just matched a $1,500 Mazzer Philos in an espresso blind taste test — I didn't expect this at all

By Erin Bashford last updated

I'm an ex-barista with way too many coffee gadgets, so I challenged the revered Mazzer Philos and the new Baratza Encore ESP Pro to a blind taste test.

Coffee Makers
an image with three portafilters, three coffee scales, on a wooden background, showing coffee beans and ground coffee

I'm an ex-barista and I use these essential accessories to get cafe-quality coffee at home

By Erin Bashford last updated

I'm an ex-barista and these are the only accessories you need to make espresso like a pro.

Coffee Makers
Terra Kaffe Demi espresso maker on a kitchen surface

I just tested the Terra Kaffe Demi — and it's the perfect espresso machine for compact kitchens

By Dan Cavallari published

Editor's Choice

If you want a simple machine that makes tasty espresso each time, the Terra Kaffe Demi is impressive.

Coffee Makers
the cuisinart grind, tamp and brew espresso machine with built-in grinder photographed against a blue tom's guide background

I’m an ex-barista and I tested Cuisinart’s 'Breville-killer' — I don't think Breville has anything to worry about

By Erin Bashford published

Cuisinart Grind, Tamp and Brew is an interesting espresso machine. While priced like a premium lifestyle machine, it looks and performs like a budget option.

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

'This is the key to unlocking barista-quality coffee': I'm a coffee expert and you should never use pressurized baskets

By Erin Bashford published

What's the difference between a single and dual-walled basket? It's all in the pressure. I'm an ex-barista, and here's why you should only use one type.

Coffee Makers
a composite image of the casabrews 3700 essential, breville bambino, breville bambino plus, breville oracle dual boiler, delonghi stilosa, delonghi la specialista arte evo

I’ve personally tested these 6 espresso machines, and they pass the coffee-snob test — trust me, I’m an ex-barista

By Erin Bashford published

I've picked my highest-rated espresso machines, starting from just $99, that I recommend to every coffee newbie and expert alike.

Coffee Makers
Italian baseball player drinking espresso

This is the espresso machine used by Italy in the World Baseball Classic — and it's just $109 at Amazon

By Mike Prospero published

I found the espresso maker Team Italy is using to celebrate home runs in the World Baseball Classic — here's how much it costs.

Coffee Makers
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Archives