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Crew Comparison: La Marzocco Linea Mini vs Rocket Espresso R58 Espresso Machine
How Does It Compare?
La Marzocco and Rocket Espresso are two of the top manufacturers for high-end home espresso machines. It comes as no surprise that people often request a comparison between their two double boiler espresso machines, the La Marzocco Linea Mini and Rocket Espresso R58 Espresso Machine.
While these espresso machines aren’t similar in price point, the capabilities and build quality make both semi-automatics tough competitors! Odds are you’ve heard of the impressive La Marzocco Linea café equipment; the Linea Mini is their home machine designed with an integrated brew group that boasts temperature stability. Not to mention, the Linea Mini is NSF-rated!
On the other hand, the R58 hits the price point sweet spot and wows baristas with its sterling exterior. And, of course, the R58 features the distinguished E61 Brew Group to help maintain espresso temperature. Although, it’s argued that an integrated brew group has more temperature consistency. That said, a sip of espresso from either machine won’t leave you disappointed!
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Crew Review: Ascaso Basic Espresso Machine
How Does It Compare?
Basic gets a whole new definition with the Ascaso Basic Espresso Machine! Sure, it’s simple design and easy to use controls are the fundamentals, but this little machine comes with more accessories for budding baristas to grow their technique; the Basic includes both non-pressurized, pressurized and pod baskets to adapt to anyone’s barista skills.
With the crowd favorite Saeco Via Venezia discontinued, the Basic swoops in to take its place as the new affordable, user-friendly machine. If you’re a new barista looking for an entry-level semi-automatic espresso machine, the Basic fills in the right price point for the amount of features packed in this little machine.
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Crew Review: Brewista vs Bonavita Gooseneck Kettle
How Does It Compare?
Water temperature is one of the most important variables for brewing coffee! That’s why we’re smitten with these two electric kettles, the Brewista 1.2L Variable Temperature Kettle and Bonavita 1L Gooseneck Variable Temperature Kettle. Featuring programmable temperature control, you can set both kettles to the exact degree for anything you’re steeping.
But, imagine waking up to the kettle perfectly heated for your morning cup of coffee. You don’t have to imagine it, it’s real! The Brewista has a programmable auto-on feature that’s smart enough to start heating your water so it’s ready at the preset time. Don’t get us wrong, the Bonavita has a lot to offer. But the Brewista’s auto-on feature has us falling head over heels for its convenience. But, don’t let us be the judge. Check out the full review for yourself to see which electric kettle is best for you.
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Top Three Milk Frothers
The Round Up
If you’re looking to enliven your plain old cup of joe with delicious frothy milk, then you’re going to love having an electric milk frother! At the touch of a button, boring milk is whipped into frothy foam perfect for your morning cappuccino crave. To make it easier for you to choose, we rounded up the top three milk frothers: the Bodum Schiuma Milk Frother, Jura Automatic Milk Frother and Breville Milk Carafe. Pair these stand alone frothers with your drip brewer or French press to make coffee setup! Find out the features and functionalities of our top three picks!
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Crew Review: Brewista 1.2L Variable Temperature Kettle
How Does It Compare?
Quit standing around waiting for water to boil. With the Brewista 1.2L Variable Temperature Kettle, you can program it to automatically turn on at 6:30am sharp at 205 degrees. Your hot water is ready to pour on the dot, cutting your brewing time in half.
Featuring a gooseneck spout and temperature control, the Brewista has the same precision and capabilities we love from the Bonavita Variable Temperature Kettle. Both kettles are designed to improve the accuracy of your pour and extract grounds for the best brew. But, that said, the Brewista has that extra auto-on feature really has us head over heels!
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Top Three Alternative Coffee Brewers
The Round Up
Every coffee geek wants to play the mad scientist. It’s time you shake up your daily coffee routine with one of these alternative coffee brewers: the Copper Turkish Coffee Pot, Hario Drip Pot and Bodum Santos Stovetop Vacuum Coffee Maker.
Sure, you could brew a regular old French press—or you can entertain your brunch crowd with a live showing of fresh coffee from a vacuum pot! Or divine their future through a coffee reading with Turkish coffee. Step away from the ordinary and discover a new way to brew.
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Crew Review: Espro Press P5
How Does It Compare?
You’ll never go back to regular French press coffee after you’ve tried a cup from the Espro Press P5. A classic cup of French press is muddled with coffee grounds at the bottom, but Espro said enough with muddy cups and invented a double filtration press to seal out gunk—literally! The layered filter and silicone seal work together to keep grounds out. The result? That clean cup of coffee you’ll be happy to sip all morning long. If you’re searching for your next French press coffee maker, check out the Espro Press P5.
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Crew Comparison: Baratza Sette 270W vs Eureka Atom
How Does It Compare?
What a year for grinders! Out of all the grinders released in 2016, none have excited us as much as the Baratza Sette 270W and the Eureka Atom. Of course, you know about the Baratza Sette 270W and its entry-level brother, the 270. Baratza kicked off SCAA 2016 by announcing the Sette and it quickly built hype amongst home brewers. The Eureka Atom? It flew under the radar. But we want to change that! Both these grinders deserve a place in a home barista’s kitchen for very different reasons. But which one’s right for you?
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9 Classic Coffee Gift Ideas
Coffee never goes out of style—and neither will these coffee gift ideas! From grandma to your coffee obsessed co-worker, we picked out nine classic coffee gift ideas for everyone on your list.
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Top Three French Press Coffee Makers
The Round Up
French press. It’s the go-to coffee maker that anyone can use. It’s easy to learn how to brew with and makes a deliciously full-bodied cup. What’s not to love? To narrow down your choices, we rounded up the top three French press coffee makers: Bodum Brazil French Press 3 Cup, Espro Press P5 and Frieling Insulated Coffee Maker French Press.
What is French press? French press coffee makers use immersion brewing, a process that steeps grounds in hot water for a certain amount of time. When it's done brewing, press the plunger into the grounds and voila! Check out our picks and share with us your favorite French press.