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Buy a portafilter machine with grinder? Why we advise against it

We've tested many portafilter machines with integrated grinders. The result: With every machine, either the grinder or the temperature suffers. Who should buy one anyway.

Aeropress with Salt & Pepper & Felix Hohlmann

Wupp, wupp! Salz & Pfeffer dedicates four powerful pages to the Aeropress and Swiss champion Felix Hohlmann, shedding light on this fantastically flexible brewing method. Felix explains a classic b...

From Pod Machine to Portafilter: The Beginner's Guide

We show you what changes when you switch from a pod machine to a portafilter espresso machine — grinder, accessories, your first recipe, and the most common mistakes.

Thermoblock Espresso Machines Test and Comparison

Thermoblock portafilters heat up in minutes and use a fraction of the electricity of a boiler machine. We measured 20 machines using the same protocol and found differences of 7.6 degrees between d...

How to Make Espresso: Guide, Recipe & Grind Size

Prepare espresso in six steps: the standard recipe with brew ratio, the way to the right grind size and a table where you can find every mistake. With video.

Satrap Espresso XA – coop espresso machine in test

The Satrap Espresso XA is an espresso machine sold in Coop supermarkets as well as in Coop DIY and hobby stores. In the Kassensturz espresso machine test, it was crowned test winner. We took a clos...

Graef CM800 in Test - The Espresso Grinder for Beginners?

Espresso grinder CM800 for beginners in test. It has the reputation of being THE beginner grinder. How suitable is it really for beginners? We thoroughly tested the Graef CM800.

Felix Hohlmann is German Barista Champion 2024

He finally did it! At his sixth attempt, Felix Hohlmann becomes Barista Master at the German Barista Championship in Bremen. And that's not all. David Wistorf also secures the runner-up title in th...

Jura Ono Test: Problems, Strengths and Price 2026

The Jura fully automatic machine without grinder in test: weak espresso due to channeling, very good café crème, lowest power consumption in the field. What the Ono can do.

Faema E61 espresso machine and brew group

How does the E61 brew group work? We explain the thermosiphon principle, mechanical pre-infusion, and compare all three brew group types. Plus: maintenance tips for decades of enjoyment with your m...

Channeling - Avoiding Channel Formation Through the Espresso Puck

In coffee forums, channeling is often portrayed as the "monster in the closet" that ruins every espresso. We advocate for composure! In this article, you'll learn how to identify channeling in the ...

Nano. Our line for rare coffees. Uncommon, unique, limited.

Nano. These are coffees that keep showing us why we make coffee in the first place. We want to share these coffees with you and invite you on a sensory journey. We regularly taste coffees that s...

Sage Barista Pro (SES 878) in the Test – Espresso Machine with Grinder for €600

The Sage SES 878 Barista Pro promises quality espresso at a reasonable price. An espresso machine with integrated grinder for €600 or 500 francs (as of August 2026). That's quite something, and...

AVX-DB1 Hero X / MiiCoffee Apex / Turin Legato in Test

AVX-DB1 Hero X (also: MiiCoffee Apex, Turin Legato) tested: 4.8/10 points. Impressive temperature stability after warm-up. Cold start problematic. For beginners with patience.

Portafilter or fully automatic coffee machine? The honest comparison

Portafilter or fully automatic coffee machine – which system is really worth it? We compare espresso quality, effort, and cleaning honestly and directly.

What is a Flat White? Recipe, Preparation & Everything You Need to Know

Flat White: What's behind it, how does it differ from cappuccino and latte, and how do you master it at home? Our guide with recipe, tips, and error checklist – straight from our Kaffeemacher:innen...

Niche Zero Test: the single-dosing grinder with almost no retention

We tested the Niche Zero twice and measured 0.82 g absolute retention. What this single-dosing grinder can do, where it falls short, and what it costs today.