Coffee Machine Guides
Eight reference guides covering everything you need to decide before buying. Start with the one closest to your situation.
Espresso machines
How to choose an espresso machine: pressurised portafilter or not, real pressure, temperature stability and which models m…
Bean-to-cup machines
What separates a 300 € bean-to-cup machine from a 800 € one: grinder, milk circuit, temperature control and maint…
Capsule machines
We compare capsule systems by real cost per cup, quality in the cup and compatibility, including reusable ca…
Moka pot, AeroPress, V60 and Chemex
Guide to the manual methods: how to use the moka pot, the AeroPress, the V60 and the Chemex, with ratios, temperatures and e…
Coffee grinders
Blades or burrs, conical or flat, microns by method and which grinder you need depending on whether you make espresso, filter or mo…
Whole beans
How to read a bag of coffee: roast date, variety, origin and which blend to use for espresso, filter or moka.…
Drip and office coffee machines
When a drip coffee maker is the best option, what capacity you need and how to avoid stewed jug coffee.…
Coffee machine maintenance
Limescale is the number one cause of breakdown. Daily, weekly and monthly routine, how often to descale according to the hardness of the…