Coffee

Wacaco Picopresso portable espresso machine review – For the true coffee nerd

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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OutIn Nano portable espresso machine review – 5 easy steps from tiny to tasty

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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Wirsh 20 Bar Home Barista Plus Espresso Machine review – So easy even I can do it

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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Casabrews 5700 Pro Espresso Machine review – a capable creator of cold coffee drinks

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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Maestri House Electric Gooseneck Kettle review – hot water, with a few extras

REVIEW – Most of us drink coffee from a good old electric drip coffee maker.  But if you are into specialty coffee and enjoy the ritual of the brew as much as the taste (and caffeine!), then a gooseneck kettle is necessary.  True coffee aficionados prepare coffee not with a drip coffee maker, but with …

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AeroPress Stainless Steel Reusable Coffee Filter review – Simple, reusable, and durable

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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Maestri House Milk Frother review – consistently great foam for your coffee

REVIEW – I’ve dabbled with several espresso/coffee machines and a couple of options for milk frothing, including steam wants on some of our machines or standalone devices. We’ve most recently been using an aging milk frother/heater in our house the last few years, but it often burns the milk a bit and has been inconsistent …

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Wacaco Exagram timer / scale and Wacaco Exagrind hand coffee grinder review – For the portable coffee obsessed, a great pairing!

REVIEW – Are you looking for the best hand coffee grinder? Perhaps the best coffee scale and timer? The Wacaco Exagrind and Wacaco Exagram may have you covered.  These compact, effective, and well-built pieces lead the way not only in home coffee brewing, but also in the emerging movement known as “trail coffee.” or the …

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Hikers Brew coffee review – A buzz that’s no bother to bees or bears

REVIEW – Some people don’t like flavored coffees. Hikers Brew makes flavored and unflavored coffees. I don’t like flavored coffee. But – Hikers Brew flavors are good. I surprised myself that I would revisit the Hikers Brew flavors. After one cup for science, I could have stopped, but I had seconds and thirds of most …

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Breaking old news – Paper filters lower the cholesterol raising compounds in coffee

NEWS – We love our coffee around here. When a brewing gadget comes up for review I’m certain multiple reviewers lobby to be tapped to review the device. Some coffee lovers aren’t aware, and some may not care, that coffee can raise cholesterol. But one solution is as simple as a paper filter. Paper filters …

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This straw is the multi-tool of on-the-go hot beverage enjoyment

NEWS – We’ve reviewed quite a few coffee brewers over the years, but this is the first hot beverage multi-tool that I’ve seen. The JoGo coffee brewing straw is a super portable food-grade stainless steel straw that has a built-in mesh filter at the end. Grab a mug, put a scoop of your favorite ground …

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