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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)
By Erin Bashford Last updated
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.

I've tested 43 coffee makers — and this is the last one you'll ever need to buy
By Erin Bashford Last updated
If you want your coffee maker to last a lifetime, it's got to be the Technivorm Moccamaster.

Our readers' favorite espresso machine is the Breville Bambino Plus — and I couldn't agree more after testing 43 coffee makers
By Erin Bashford Published
I asked, you answered: the Breville Bambino Plus is officially Tom's Guide readers' favorite espresso machine, and I completely agree with you.

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.

Technivorm Moccamaster KGBV Select review: Still the best coffee maker
By Erin Bashford Published
Editor's ChoiceThe Technivorm Moccamaster KGBV Select has stayed mostly unchanged since the ‘60s, and for good reason. It makes deliciously rich coffee in minutes.

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.

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.

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.

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.
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