A little over five years ago, Baratza launched their high-end Forte line, aimed at filling the niche for a small but hardy grinder that could easily do double duty in a low volume commercial environment or on a prosumer home coffee bar. The features …

Mahlkonig's EK43 Coffee Grinder takes the cake when it comes to consistency, versatility, and power. It boasts unmatched particle distribution, stepless adjustment over a wide range, and 98mm burrs with a motor that harnesses the power of almost two …

The La Marzocco Strada Auto-Volumetric Espresso Machines are built to perform excellently under the most trying cafe conditions. With independent brew boilers with saturated groups, as well as programmable volumetric dosing for up to four profiles pe …

A guide to home roasting, covering the basics of roasting science and how to work with your Hottop roaster. Examine custom roast profiling and other tips for turning green coffee into roasted goodness. Have you ever wanted to roast your own coffee? …

A staple in many homes and cafes, the french press is an extremely popular brewer by any measure. While most produce a fairly similar cup of coffee, there are a number of different options available that can make your experience more or less enjoyabl …

Looking for a quality commercial espresso machine that won't break the bank? Astoria's Gloria and Perla are both popular favorites that fit the bill. In this video, Ryan takes a look at each machine, compares the specs and features that make them uni …

If you're looking for a more traditional way to brew espresso, Astoria's Rapallo AL lever-operated espresso machine might be just the thing. With a large, single boiler, and a powerful heating element, the Rapallo AL does the job right and looks grea …

Astoria's Perla AEP is a semi-automatic espresso machine that offers convenience, affordability, and ease-of-use! Allowing the barista more involvement and greater freedom in controlling each shot, the Perla AEP features simple controls throughout th …