Best Alternative Milks for Barista Quality Espresso Drinks
Mar 16th 2021 Written by Steve Morrow and Ragan LaTour
Alt milks are all the rage. Or rather they were all the rage and now they are just a rage, the status quo. In a good way. What first started as a way to accommodate dairy enthusiasts with a lactose allergy, and mainly ju
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Video Overview | Sibarist Fast Filters
Mar 10th 2021 Written by Reagan Jones
Sibarist created the FAST filter to bring more variables, such as grind size and ratio, to the V60 brewing experience, and as a result to push what is possible with pour-over extraction percentages. Watch this video to see what makes the FAST differe
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Video Overview | Astoria Pratic Avant Xtra SAE and AEP Espresso Machines
Mar 10th 2021 Written by Reagan Jones
The Pratic Avant Xtra is an affordable heat-exchange espresso machine with enough juice to power mid- to high-volume cafes and a few touches—raised group-heads, down-lights, and foldable demitasse trays—to streamline any barista's workflow. The PA i
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Video Overview | Lelit Anna
Mar 5th 2021 Written by Reagan Jones
The Lelit Anna is an affordable, compact single-boiler espresso machine capable of making true espresso and steaming milk. The Anna's powerful heating element readies the machine within minutes and transitions from brew to steam heat in fewer than 30
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Video Overview | Timemore Carrying Case Pour Over Travel Kit
Mar 3rd 2021 Written by Reagan Jones
With the NANO Carry Bag, which has padded slots for the NANO manual grinder, 300ml kettle, crystal eye dripper and filters, and bean canisters to hold pre-weighed doses, Timemore has created the perfect carry-on for the coffee enthusiast. Watch this
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Prima's Coffee Gear Preview 2021
Mar 1st 2021 Written by Steve Morrow and Ragan LaTour
2021 is shaping up necessarily to look a lot like 2020. More time at home. More time for contemplation. More stress brought on by screens and moments like this:
“You’re on mute.”
“Oh.”
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Video Overview | Orphan Espresso Fixie Hand Grinder
Mar 1st 2021 Written by Reagan Jones
The Fixie from Orphan Espresso is every backpacker’s dream. Made of ultra-lightweight materials, such as carbon fiber and titanium, the Fixie, with all of its components, weighs only 12 ounces, some of which can be shed once the grind is set. In this
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Video Overview | Revolution Perfect Pour Pitchers
Feb 26th 2021 Written by Reagan Jones
The Perfect Pour pitchers from Revolution, which come in three sizes—12, 20, and 30oz — , one for every drink style, are made from stainless steel to be durable on bar without sacrificing the barista's ability to feel for milk temperature. In additio
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