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the breville oracle dual boiler / sage oracle dual boiler in stainless steel, showing its touchscreen, steam wand, built in grinder, and espresso shots
I got this $50 coffee accessory — and it's completely transformed my espresso

By Erin Bashford Published

I'm an ex-barista, and now I spend hours every week testing espresso machines. This accessory is the barista's secret recipe for perfect espresso every time.

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The Eureka Mignon Specialita coffee grinder dispensing ground coffee
How to grind your coffee correctly — 3 easy tips from an ex-barista

By Erin Bashford Published

I'm an ex-barista, and here are 3 easy ways to tell if you're using the correct grind size for your coffee.

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Breville Bambino vs Breville Bambino Plus: Which budget espresso machine should you buy?

By Erin Bashford Published

Is the Breville Bambino Plus worth an extra $200, or is the Breville Bambino a better option? I evaluated espresso, milk steaming, and more to find out.

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the smeg emc02 mini pro manual espresso machine in jade green
Just got an espresso machine for Christmas? Don’t make the one fatal mistake beginner baristas fall for

By Erin Bashford Published

I'm an ex-barista and now an espresso machine reviewer, so I've made thousands of coffees. Don't make this one major mistake with your new espresso machine!

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A car on a driveway which is icy
This kitchen staple melts ice on your driveway — and it's better than salt

By Kaycee Hill Published

Learn how to use coffee grounds to safely de-ice your driveway.

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the breville bambino / sage bambino in silver photographed against a blue background with a wooden feature wall, showing the steam wand, group head, water tank, button controls, and espresso
I’m an ex-barista, and I would never buy an espresso machine without this one key feature

By Erin Bashford Published

I'm an ex-barista, and now I've tested loads of espresso machines. Some good, some bad. But I'd never buy one without this one key feature.

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the breville bambino / sage bambino in silver photographed against a blue background with a wooden feature wall, showing the steam wand, group head, water tank, button controls, and espresso
I just awarded my first 5-star rating to an espresso machine — here's what makes the Breville Bambino a perfect product

By Erin Bashford Published

I test a lot of espresso machines, but none are as high-value and impressive as the small-but-mighty Breville Bambino.

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Christmas cactus
You can use coffee grounds to fertilize your Christmas cactus — here's how

By Grace Dean Published

Feed your blooms and watch them grow

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The best Black Friday coffee maker and espresso machine deals — Keurig, Nespresso, De'Longhi and more

By Mike Prospero Published

We've rounded up the 15 best Black Friday deals on coffee makers, espresso machines, and Keurigs, so you can save money.

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the comandante c40 mk4 hand coffee grinder with a glass catch chamber and high nitrogen steel burrs
I used the 'wrong' grind size for 3 coffee brewing methods — it proves why you shouldn't buy pre-ground beans

By Erin Bashford Published

I used the 'wrong' coffee grind size for espresso, drip, and pour-over in the name of science. Here's what happened, and why having a grinder is important.

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