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Posts about Coffee (9):

Why You Should Skip the Breville Smart Grinder Pro Coffee Grinder (And What to Get Instead)

Why You Should Skip the Breville Smart Grinder Pro Coffee Grinder (And What to Get Instead)

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If you are building your first home espresso setup, the Breville Smart Grinder Pro Coffee Grinder is probably on your radar. It’s everywhere. It looks professional, has a fancy digital screen, and often comes recommended as the go-to "budget" option for espresso.

The Best WDT Tool For Espresso (And Why You Need One)

The Best WDT Tool For Espresso (And Why You Need One)

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When I decided to finally dive into making espresso at home, I knew there was a steep learning curve. I spent hours reading about pressure, temperature, and extraction times. But one piece of advice kept coming up over and over: puck prep is everything.

Best Espresso With Milk, Why The Cortado Is My Favorite

Best Espresso With Milk, Why The Cortado Is My Favorite

When you walk into a coffee shop and look at the menu, the options for espresso with milk can feel endless. You’ve got lattes, cappuccinos, flat whites, macchiatos, and whatever seasonal sugary invention is currently trending. For years, I defaulted to a latte simply because it was the safe bet. Though thanks to the 90's movie "You've Got Mail", it was the Caramel Macchiato that got me started.