
Product Comparison | Fellow Ode and Baratza Vario Coffee Grinders
Jan 1st 2021 Written by Meredith Langley
The relatively new Fellow Ode (standard with 64mm flat steel burrs) and tried and true Baratza Vario (upgraded to 54mm flat steel burrs) share a purpose—grinding for filter—yet differ in the particulars, including features and (though only slightly)
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A Comparison of Premium Hand Grinders for Coffee and Espresso
Dec 18th 2020 Written by Ryan Felbinger & Steve Morrow
The ascension of the grinder to its status as the most crucial piece of brewing gear is well deserved. More than anything else the grinder has the potential to make, or severely limit, the flavor quality of brewed coffee. It is natural, then, for
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Product Comparison | Timemore Chestnut Hand Grinders
Dec 11th 2020 Written by Meredith Langley
The Timemore Chestnut line-up includes a manual grinder for most purposes and budgets. In this video, Steve discusses each model in turn, from the most affordable C2, to the travel-friendly Slim and NANO, to the handsome G1, paying special attention
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A Comparison of Brewing Scales
Oct 29th 2020 Written by Caleb Spindler
To the uninitiated, the new-to-coffee person, seeing a barista use a scale to brew coffee is like watching your best friend’s dad get out a yardstick to measure the distance between his golf ball and the first hole at Pappy’s Putt-Putt for Kids. It s
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A Comparison of Timemore Grinders & the Knock Aergrind
Sep 21st 2020
If you're interested in checking out alternatives to the Aergrind, we hope you'll take a look at these newly listed
hand grinders from Timemore, which are currently in stock and ready to ship! To learn more about how each grinder
compares to the Kn
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Product Comparison | Kinu Manual Coffee and Espresso Grinders
Sep 12th 2019 Written by meredithlangley
With its signature precision grind performance available in every model, Kinu's hand grinder line-up delivers superb results from Turkish fine to cold brew coarse. The original M47, compact M47 Traveler, and lightweight M47 Phoenix each offers Kinu q
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Product Comparison | French Presses
Jan 27th 2019 Written by meredithlangley
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
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Product Comparison | Astoria Gloria and Perla Espresso Machines
Jan 20th 2019 Written by meredithlangley
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
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