Coffee Gear and Equipment

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Coffee Gear and Equipment

Test Drive: The Hario Drip Assist

June 17, 2021 Katrina Yentch Comments Off on Test Drive: The Hario Drip Assist

Hario and 2013 World Barista Champ Pete Licata aim to create a solution to evening water dispersion with this handy new product. BY KATRINA YENTCHBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos provided by Katrina Yentch It takes a […]

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Ask a Technician: TIMEMORE Hand Grinders

May 26, 2021 Katrina Yentch Comments Off on Ask a Technician: TIMEMORE Hand Grinders

We get some answers to common questions about hand coffee grinders. BY KATRINA YENTCHBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos courtesy of TIMEMORE Coffee Lately, through our “Ask a Technician” series, we’ve been getting useful advice from a […]

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Ask a Technician: Bellwether Coffee

May 13, 2021 baristamagazine Comments Off on Ask a Technician: Bellwether Coffee

We learn about the nuances of keeping these energy-efficient coffee roasters in the best shape possible. BY SPENCER AUBREYSPECIAL TO BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos courtesy of Bellwether Coffee Bellwether Coffee makes a commercial roaster built […]

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Reducing Single-Use Waste with Coffee Storage

May 11, 2021 baristamagazine Comments Off on Reducing Single-Use Waste with Coffee Storage

Planetary Design partners with coffee roasters to promote reusable whole bean containers. BY EMILY JOY MENESESSPECIAL TO BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos courtesy of Planetary Design In an industry riddled with single-use products, it can be […]

A closeup of a black Modbar countertop espresso machine.
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Ask a Technician: Modbar by La Marzocco USA

April 30, 2021 baristamagazine Comments Off on Ask a Technician: Modbar by La Marzocco USA

We continue our series on coffee equipment with some answers to common questions about the iconic countertop espresso machine: Modbar. BY SAMANTHA TAMPLINSPECIAL TO BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos courtesy of La Marzocco Modbar espresso machines […]

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Ask a Technician: Baratza

April 22, 2021 Katrina Yentch Comments Off on Ask a Technician: Baratza

We ask Pierce Jens of Baratza what are some ways to make these home and café-grade grinders last forever. BY KATRINA YENTCHBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE We’re asking coffee equipment manufacturers of all sizes and styles what […]

The VSSL hand grinder sits split apart on a picnic table outdoors. To the right is the already ground coffee in the chamber. In the middle is the grinding portion of the grinder and to the left is the handle.
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Test Drive: The VSSL Java Hand Grinder

March 30, 2021 baristamagazine Comments Off on Test Drive: The VSSL Java Hand Grinder

One Canadian outdoors company makes a coffee hand grinder that will stand up to almost anything. BY JOSH TAVESSPECIAL TO BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos courtesy of Josh Taves The coffee industry continues to expand its […]

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Spraying Your Coffee Beans

January 15, 2021 Katrina Yentch Comments Off on Spraying Your Coffee Beans

In a recent YouTube video, James Hoffmann addresses the re-popularized method of spraying coffee with water. BY KATRINA YENTCHBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Cover photo by Tyler Nix for Unsplash As we continue to experiment, innovate, and […]