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 […]

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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 […]

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Coffee Gear and Equipment

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

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 […]

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Ask a Technician: Simonelli USA

We get answers to some common questions and troubleshooting with the Mythos series grinders. BY KATRINA YENTCHBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos courtesy of Simonelli USA Have you been behind the bar and wanted to learn how […]

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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 […]