Xiaomi isn’t just making phones anymore. The company’s smart home lineup has quietly grown into one of the most complete ecosystems in consumer tech, covering everything from robot vacuums with triple-camera AI systems to espresso machines that wouldn’t look out of place in a specialty coffee shop. While brands like Google and Amazon grab smart […]
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REVIEW – I love camping and spending time in the woods. My favorite time camping is in the mornings, before most people are awake. Making coffee outside while camping is a bit of a ritual for me and a very special time. The VSSL Nest Pour Over Kit + Java G25 grinder bundle makes it a
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REVIEW – My wife and I are lifelong coffee drinkers—3-4 cups a day each. That’s a lot of coffee over time. As a result, we’ve gone through different types of methods of how to brew coffee. For a long time, we used regular drip machines like Mr. Coffee before graduating to Keurig machines. It took
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REVIEW – Look at my fancy coffee maker! The PINKAH Stainless Steel French Press Coffee Maker is a contemporary take on the French Press design that features an innovative leakproof pouring mechanism and a double-walled design that keeps your beverages hot for hours. We love all the coffee things, so let’s learn more. To the
REVIEW – I am a daily coffee drinker, and just about everyone in my household is one as well, and we have multiple types of coffee makers in our house. We have a Keurig, of course, with a milk frother built-in so we can have cappuccinos or lattes if we want. We also have a
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REVIEW – Pardon me if I’m typing too fast. I’ve been testing the Gemilai G3005E Espresso Machine, and I may have had too many espressos! This unit is made for you to make your favorite coffee drinks at home with simple operation and reliable results. How does it hold up to the pressure test? To
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REVIEW – xBloom has followed up their original coffee maker with the release of xBloom Studio. A sleek and minimalistic coffee machine that brews pour over like a science, xBloom Studio may uncover the undiscovered barista in you. I’ve spent the last month with this mini monolith and want to share my experience so you
REVIEW – In most cultures of the world, mornings are started with a hot beverage. Even in the sands of the desert, folks prepare hot coffee, matcha, or tea. I’m primarily a coffee (specifically espresso) person, so that’s what I want, but it’s impossible to prepare without a high-pressure system. Today we’re going to consider
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NEWS – Hydration when you’re on the go is important, so it’s no wonder that there is a huge market for water bottles. But let’s face it, most water bottles only do one thing – hold water. Duh! But you’re here because you’re a gadgeteer and you want more from your products. That’s why I
REVIEW – While having a coffee maker is almost a necessity in homes today, it is not thought of as a luxury item—but it can be. A company known for water filtration devices has taken that knowledge and applied it to making a great cup of coffee. Enter the Aqua Optima Aurora 10 Cup Drip
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REVIEW – Every week, Monday through Sunday I must have at least one large mug of hot coffee to start my day. Just recently, since I started working from home on Thursdays and Fridays, I am finding that I need 2 or 3 cups to fulfill my coffee cravings. One issue I always have is
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REVIEW – I love coffee so much that I drink it pretty much all day. I’ve had many coffee machines in the past, and a couple of espresso machines. However, my espresso machine experience was many years ago. When the ILAVIE 20 Bar espresso machine review offer came along, I decided I would try one
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REVIEW – I love coffee. I love good coffee in pretty much all forms. Hot, cold, iced, and even using the grounds as a rub on steaks is right up my alley. I like to make it myself when possible or find a good local coffee shop to enjoy. I avoid most chain coffee shops
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REVIEW – Coffee culture continues to grow worldwide and with it so does the appeal of espresso as a coffee brewing method. The OutIn Nano portable espresso machine is a thermos-sized battery-powered gadget that heats and brews with the press of a button. I have one to review. Read on to see what I think!
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REVIEW – I love coffee! I take it black. I like cappuccinos, espressos, macchiatos, cold brew, and pretty much every other way you can get it. But, like everything else these days, coffee can get expensive especially if you go to the local coffee bar often to get your fix. So when the Wirsh 20
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REVIEW – Summer is almost here, and that means it’s time for more cold coffee drinks. I’m looking to perfect my skills by creating iced versions of drinks like lattes, mochas, and macchiatos. I have a few recipes that I want to try, and they all require shots of espresso. It’s time to find out
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REVIEW – Coffee is life. Cold brew is an excellent form of coffee. Nitro adds a luxurious velvety texture to cold brew, but until now that’s been a treat reserved for rare occasions in our household. I was elated when the review offer for this coffee brewer came in for the Vinci Nitro Cold Brew
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REVIEW – Coffee is life. While I’m not addicted to the point where I can’t function without it, I sure do enjoy a cup or two each day, and some of my top travel memories are discovering new coffee shops around the world. I’m fine with a standard drip-brew cup, but a well-made espresso just
REVIEW – When I reviewed the AeroPress and AeroPress Go coffee makers back in 2019, I was impressed with both products. But in the back of my mind, there was one feature that I thought would have made both products just a bit better: a reusable filter. AeroPress must have finally read my mind, because
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REVIEW – Pardon my shaky hands… I have the caffeine jitters after a month of testing the Cyetus Mini Espresso Maker! This device delivers coffee crazy fast in multiple cup sizes from multiple coffee sources. Got grounds? Got Nespresso pods? Got Dulce Gusto pods? Get in here. I gotchu. To the review! What is it?