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Welcome to The Coffee Lab! I'm Erin, an ex-barista and now a professional coffee gear tester (yes, it's a real job!). I was a barista for three-and-a-half years and now have two years of testing experience under my belt. Although an oat milk flat white had been my go-to order for years, I'm more often an AeroPress or Americano drinker these days.
I know the world of coffee can be, dare I say, exclusive, so I'm on a mission to take the headache out of your daily brew. If you're a beginner, forget about WDT tools and flow rates and all that nonsense. You only need to focus on what's important: taste.
I'll help you figure out which coffee gadgets are worth your money, including espresso machines, manual coffee makers, scales, grinders, and everything in between. Here at The Coffee Lab, I'm all about making coffee accessible and easy for everyone!
I release new episodes of The Coffee Lab every Friday, so be sure to check back for each new video!
Latest about The Coffee Lab
I tried this ridiculously cheap bean-to-cup espresso machine so you don't have to — and it's a total head-scratcher
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
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
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
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!)
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)
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
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
On the fourth episode of The Coffee Lab, I discuss why the Moccamaster is my favorite drip brewer.
