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One of the predicaments of having a single-serve coffee brewer is deciding whether to use K-Cups or coffee pods with your brewer. While both are convenient in brewing single servings of coffee, and they look largely similar (to the point where you would be forgiven to think you can use them interchangeably), the difference between...

We all know that the best coffee thermoses make our life much easier and more convenient. And these two driving reasons are always behind any purchase. We understand that anyone starting out on their coffee journey is faced with what seems like a mountain of equipment and paraphernalia to purchase. But at the end of...

Hunting for a coffee machine can be incredibly confusing with so many choices on the market. What should you do if you insist on a morning espresso but your wife and teens prefer a longer and creamier drink? Well, you could buy a couple of coffee machines, but this is not the most practical or...

If you’ve decided to treat yourself to an espresso machine, there’s no substitute for grinding your beans directly before brewing, but how do you go about choosing the ideal beans for the perfect espresso? We’re here to help you with that task today. In the following article we'll list our pick for the top 10...

Over recent years, cold brew coffee has surged in popularity, but what is it and why should you care? Cold brew coffee is a mild and smooth drink that has less bitterness and also less acidity than hot coffee. It’s also more intense and less diluted than regular coffee poured over ice. Cold-brew, as the...

If you’re a coffee lover looking to take your creations to another level, buying an impressive espresso machine can be the first step to achieving your barista goals. Having an espresso machine not only saves you from spending money at coffee shops, but it also allows you to express your creativity and make delicious drinks...

If you’ve just started developing an interest in brewing your own coffee at home, you may be wondering what the difference between coffee beans and espresso beans is. In this article, we explain what separates these two similar coffee products. If you check out the label on your preferred brand of coffee beans, you’ll often...

Making a first-class espresso requires patience and the willingness to learn. Whether you want a manual espresso maker, a fully-automatic model, or something in between, you will be amazed by these top five Italian espresso machines. In this article, we highlight the best espresso machines in their respective ranges. we’ll also give you plenty of hints to make...

Everyone who makes their own coffee at home using more than instant granules is typically looking for one thing: the perfect golden cup of coffee. The good news is that this is easy to achieve. There is no blueprint to follow because everyone has different tastes. If you’re looking for a simple brewing method needing no machine...

Are you partial to a short shot of espresso in the morning? If so, the cost of hitting Starbucks or your local coffee shop several times a week soon starts to mount. One way to avoid this is by investing in an espresso machine. Many people are put off by the idea of making their own espresso since...

Ninja is wholly owned by SharkNinja, a company that produces a broad range of appliances from vacuums to coffee machines. Today, then, we’ll outline how this efficient and affordable machine stacks up so you can decide whether or not to add it to your arsenal. The Specialty, also known as CM-401, is the ideal machine...

If you’re a coffee lover, chances are you love espresso, but you also like cappuccino and other creamy milk-based beverages to drink throughout the day. Enabling you to create those drinks at home with a single machine, the best cappuccino maker is quite hard to find. Before you whip out your credit card, take the...

If you’ve got even a passing interest in quality coffee, you should be aware of the importance of grinding your beans immediately before brewing. Coffee beans start degrading as little as 15 minutes after grinding. If you choose to buy pre-ground coffee, you’ll be receiving it when it’s already past its best. Why get things...

If you’re a coffee lover, chances are you’re partial to an espresso to start your day. As we all spend more time indoors these days, there’s never been a better time to invest in a great espresso machine. The problem is, with so much choice and so many different types of machine on offer, how...

Do you find you can’t get enough espresso? Us, too! The problem is, however delicious those strong, short shots are, espresso isn’t an all-day drink. Fortunately, using espresso as a base, you can create myriad longer and creamier coffees from latte and cappuccino to mocha and macchiato along with much, much more. All you’ll need...

Ask any coffee lover for their go-to morning caffeine fix and chances are, it’s an espresso. While there are many ways to make a short, strong shot like the Italians, you’ll need a machine to benefit from the pressure required to generate authentic espresso. Whether you opt for am inexpensive manual espresso maker, an upscale...

When you’re scouring the shelves for a new coffee machine, chances are you’ll encounter plenty of thermal carafe coffee makers. What are they and why should you care? In many important ways, these machines are at the opposite end of the spectrum to single-serve machines. As with all coffee equipment, features and specs vary from...