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Coffee Gear and Equipment

Test Drive: Tone Touch 03 Brewer

A simplified approach to coffee brewing. BY JOSH TAVESSPECIAL TO BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos courtesy of Josh Taves Tankless water heaters have been around for awhile. Next time you’re at a hardware store, go check […]

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Espresso

Stirring Crema: The Great Debate

Coffee professionals around the world have mixed opinions on the importance of crema in your espresso. BY TOBIAS ANDERSONSPECIAL TO BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Cover photo courtesy of Nathan Dumlao for Unsplash Let’s talk about crema—that […]

Coffee Gear and Equipment

Test Drive: The Cube Tamp

Grinder company Compak breaks into the auto-tamper market with a great new offering. BY JOSH TAVESSPECIAL TO BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos by Josh Taves Slowly but surely, automatic tampers are becoming more common in coffee […]

Coffee Gear and Equipment

Test Drive: Bellman Stovetop Steamer

The Bellman stovetop steamer provides a cost-effective alternative for moka pot users, but can be expanded to accommodate other coffee brewers. BY KATRINA YENTCHBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos by Katrina Yentch Last week, we explored how […]

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Coffee Gear and Equipment

Test Drive: Cafelat Robot

The Cafelat Robot is a hand-crank espresso maker that adds some serious pressure to your home coffee setup. BY KATRINA YENTCHBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos courtesy of Katrina Yentch I’ll admit, I’m pretty strictly a manual […]

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Coffee Gear and Equipment

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 […]