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I tested the Ninja AutoBarista Pro — and it’s one of the most ambitious automatic coffee machines I’ve ever tested (but I’m not sure it’s in a good way)
By Erin Bashford Published
The Ninja AutoBarista Pro is an ambitious automatic coffee machine with espresso, drip, and cold brew functions, but I’m not sure it meets all its marks.

Do you need a WDT tool for barista-quality coffee at home? I put the controversial coffee tool to the test
By Erin Bashford Published
On episode 12 of The Coffee Lab, I put the enigmatic Weiss Distribution Technique Tool (WDT tool) to the test. Is it an essential accessory?

I’ve been using the Gozney Dome XL (gen 2) for 6 months — and it’s the last pizza oven you'll ever own
By Mike Prospero Published
Editor's ChoiceI've been using the Gozney Dome XL 2 for nearly half a year, and it's practically perfect — though it's perhaps too much oven if you're just starting out.

I tested the most-anticipated espresso machine of 2026 — and the Fellow Espresso Series 1 hits all its marks
By Erin Bashford Published
Editor's ChoiceFellow Espresso Series 1 is perfect for beginners and coffee nerds alike, with enough shot profile options to fill a Yellow Pages and a pro-level steam wand.

I’ve never given a product a 5-star rating — here’s why KitchenAid’s new stand mixer won me over
By Camilla Sharman Published
I thought KitchenAid couldn’t improve the Artisan stand mixer — I was wrong.

I just saw Smeg's brand new Moonlight colorway in real life — and my kitchen is about to get a serious upgrade
By Erin Bashford Published
I saw Smeg's brand-new Moonlight colorway in real life, and it's the upgrade my kitchen has been begging for. It's modern yet retro, and gorgeous.

I got to test KitchenAid’s Artisan Plus stand mixer — and its latest launch is even better than I thought
By Camilla Sharman Published
Editor's ChoiceI thought KitchenAid couldn’t make a better stand mixer until I tried the Artisan Plus.

I tested Simply Good Coffee’s (mostly) plastic-free brewer — and it’s actually a fantastic Moccamaster alternative
By Erin Bashford Published
Simply Good Coffee Plastic-Free Brewer is a great Moccamaster alternative capable of making delicious coffee in minutes, but it’s not 100% plastic-free.

I tried this ridiculously cheap bean-to-cup espresso machine so you don't have to — and it's a total head-scratcher
By Erin Bashford Published
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
By Erin Bashford Published
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?
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