Daniel Norris

I'm Daniel Norris, a reluctant coffee snob. After 16 years in Australia, I'm back in Hawaii on the Big Island, pulling espresso at home on a Gaggia Classic Pro and logging my shots in Dialed Shots, the app I built for it. You can see exactly what I use in my espresso setup guide, my coffee setup guide and my travel coffee setup.

Home espresso setup on a kitchen counter with a semi-automatic machine, grinder, and tamper

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Why You Should Skip the Neretva Espresso Machine

The Neretva is a cheap espresso machine that teaches bad habits and has no upgrade path. Here is what to buy instead and why it matters.

Daniel NorrisSep 17, 2026

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