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ACM Homey – Espresso Machine Under €1000 Review
The ACM Milano Homey is one of the most affordable dual-boiler espresso machines we are aware of. The basic version is available for just €979, despite featuring the proven Faema E61 brew group. Of...
Transparency Report 2025/26: What lies behind our green coffee prices
Since 2020, we've been publishing our raw coffee prices on our website. However, numbers alone tell little. That's why we're presenting them in our first transparency report 25/26 with the cont...
Double espresso: quantity, preparation, and difference from a single
How many grams is a double espresso? How many ml go into the cup? We explain the quantity, caffeine, extraction time, and why the doppio is almost always the better choice.
G-Iota DF54 reviewed: The price-performance killer for 250 euros?
Is the G-Iota DF54 for around 250 euros really the price-performance killer in the single dosing category? We put the little sister of the DF64 through our test lab. Retention measurement, particle...
Is coffee from commercial bean-to-cup machines bad?!
Bean-to-cup machines in the hospitality industry very often brew very, very poor coffee. We all experience this regularly if we settle for it. I was surprised by how much feedback of this kind reac...
Espresso and brewing temperature: how can you measure it at home?
In our last post, we tested various espresso brewing temperatures and their influence on taste. Here we show you how and where the espresso brewing temperature is measured, and how you can measure ...
Sage the Oracle Dual Boiler in our espresso machine review
The Sage Oracle Dual Boiler is a high-end, all-in-one espresso machine that automates almost everything from grinding to milk frothing. In our test, it impressed with a very fast heat-up time, stab...
Which espresso machine is right for me?
The espresso machine that meets your needs is the best fit for you. This sounds trivial, but it's actually decisive in determining which espresso machine is right for you. Are you an espresso puris...
Which manual grinder is right for you? Find the best manual grinder for you.
World of Coffee 2025 in Geneva: New espresso machines and grinders for home
The World of Coffee 2025 in Geneva offered coffee lovers a colorful fireworks display of innovations. We took a critical and curious look around on-site – and here we present to you all the importa...
The thick-film heater era has begun!
In 2018, we came across the first espresso machines with thin-film heaters. Meanwhile, thin-film heater technology, known as Flow Through Heater (FTH), Fast Through Heater, or ThermoJet, has a...
Cold Brew Recipes: 12 Cocktails & Drinks from Professionals
Twelve coffee professionals from German-speaking countries reveal their favorite cold brews – from Negroni and tonic to mojito. Plus the clean base on which everything is built.
Robusta as a specialty coffee? A plea
Can Robusta ever be a specialty coffee? Coffee expert Constantin Hoppenz makes a clear case for yes, presents the sound arguments for it, and challenges coffee roasters. Is Robusta just inferior Ar...
Varia VS4 Review: Plenty of Innovation, One Retention Problem
Varia VS4 review: fast single-dosing grinder with brilliant grind adjustment and easy access, but high retention. Particle distribution, measurements, verdict.
Irish Coffee recipes from master baristas
Just as there is no single "coffee" or "whiskey," there are countless varieties of Irish Coffee. It’s all about balance and the selection of ingredients. Theresa Prüssen, Victoria Arthofer, and Nic...
QuickMill Orione 3000: Still good after two years of daily use in a shared apartment?
The Quick Mill Orione 3000 was on our test table about two years ago. Back then, the espresso machine put in a solid performance as an entry-level espresso machine thanks to a few tricks. However, ...
Who roasts coffee how? An overview of roasteries from small to large.
Does coffee from small roasteries taste better than coffee from large ones? And are "industrial roasters" actually inferior roasters? And at what point does a roastery even become "large"? We wante...
Year two in the Toca project in Mexico: A reality check and a fresh start
Our Toca coffee is the first coffee from our project to promote regenerative coffee production in Veracruz, Mexico, which we are running together with Ensambles as an implementation partner. Much h...
La Marzocco Linea Micra - Top dual boiler reviewed
The La Marzocco Linea Micra is the third single-group dual-boiler espresso machine from La Marzocco. With the Linea Micra, La Marzocco is strictly targeting the home espresso bar, whereas th...
Café crème is the most consumed coffee beverage in Switzerland. Which is why it is so surprising how little discussion there is about this central drink. Every barista can rattle off recipes for es...
Eureka Mignon Libra 65 All-Purpose Review
For the first time at Eureka, the Eureka Mignon Libra 65 All Purpose combines an integrated scale (“Grind-by-Weight”) with 65 mm burrs – an exciting concept for home baristas. It promises consisten...
Direct Trade Coffee: Anyone can say it, no one has to prove it
Direct trade and direct trade: There is no seal, no definition, no inspection authority. What the term once meant and why we don't use it.
Coffee-to-go mugs tested - which ones meet our requirements?
Anyone who enjoys drinking coffee on the go knows the numerous challenges and, consequently, the requirements for the perfect travel mug. These range from leak-proof and spill-proof to temperatur...
Sanremo YOU espresso machine tested
The Sanremo YOU is a high-end dual-boiler espresso machine. The espresso machine has an extensive range of features and allows pressure control via a rotary pump. We have tested the Sanremo You and...