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Ascaso Steel Duo PID Test: Update & Plus Version
We tested the Ascaso Steel Duo PID, the update and the plus version: temperature stability, energy consumption, milk foam and weak points under scrutiny.
Rancho San Felipe in Mexico. A new generation carries on the coffee legacy.
In the east of Mexico, in Córdoba, two sisters are running a family ranch in its fourth generation. In recent years, they have specialized in direct contact with roasters, opening up new markets an...
Lupin coffee by Helen. Our local coffee alternative
Coffee alternatives have existed for centuries. Today, lupine coffee in particular is becoming increasingly common in stores. Anyone looking for a caffeine-free, coffee-like beverage should find wh...
Arabica coffee. Origin, quality and taste
57% of coffee consumed worldwide comes from the Arabica plant. Arabica coffee is often mentioned as the counterpart to Robusta and is thus always being compared. Time to focus solely on Arabica and...
Which espresso machine is right for you?
This blog post helps you find the right portafilter machine. We help you understand the differences and classify the terminology. Single boiler, thermoblock, dual circuit, or dual boiler? We clarif...
The Best Single Dosing Grinder Between €500 and €1,000: The Big Comparison Test
Over the years, we've delved deep into espresso grinders – and, quite frankly, we rarely see such a dense and high-quality test field: ten single-dosing (SD) grinders in the upscale home barist...
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.
The coffee price. Reasons for the increase, consequences and outlook
Anfang Februar 2022 war der Kaffeepreis so hoch wie vor elf Jahren nicht mehr. Welche Gründe haben dazu geführt? Wer profitiert davon und wer nicht? Und wird der Kaffeepreis weiter ansteigen? Wir o...
Der Café crème ist in der Schweiz das meist getrunkene Kaffeegetränk. Umso erstaunlich, wie wenig Ausseinandersetzung mit diesem zentralen Getränk stattfindet. Jeder Barista schüttelt aus dem Handg...
Decent Espresso Machine – Functional Wonder from €2500 Test 2019
If I were to spend another €2500 on an espresso machine, it would be for a Decent espresso machine. What is delivered here is a coffee playground that is unmatched. The Decent espresso machine coul...
Acaia Orbit Single Dosing Grinder in Test
The Acaia Orbit is a very good single dosing grinder. It convinces us in terms of taste, it delivers repeatability in extractions and does many things right in other respects as well. It is also in...
QuickMill Orione 3000: Still Good After Two Years of Practical Use in a Shared Apartment?
The Quick Mill Orione 3000 was already on our test bench about two years ago. Back then, the espresso machine delivered good performance as an entry-level espresso machine with some tricks. However...
Slow Feeding When Grinding Coffee in Espresso Grinders
Slow Feeding – die verlangsamte Zuführung von Kaffeebohnen in die Mühle – kann die Partikelgrößenverteilung des Mahlguts und damit die Extraktion von Espresso signifikant beeinflussen. In dieser St...
Light leads to perfect coffee – refractometers in coffee brewing
Refractometers are scientific instruments that measure the refractive index of a liquid – in simple terms, how strongly light is bent (refracted) in a medium. In the coffee world, the refractive in...
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 run together with Ensambles as our implementation partner. In recent mon...
Mahlkönig E64 WS in review: Grind by Weight with electronic grind adjustment
The Mahlkönig E64 WS aims to make brewing great espresso effortless: an integrated scale, motorized micron-step grind adjustment, and a guided algorithm that auto-corrects your grind size based on ...
Gaggia Classic Evo Pro E24 in the Test: Taming the Espresso Legend with Method
Gaggia Classic E24 in the test: 4.8/10 points. Temperature is the problem – we provide the solution. Measured values, rinsing routine, practical tips & conclusion.
Acidity in Coffee – Reasons, Qualities, Differences
Die Säure im Kaffee gibt immer wieder Anlass für Diskussionen. Die einen lieben sie, die anderen verzichten gerne darauf. Jedoch, Säure ist essenzieller Bestandteil eines jeden Kaffees und ist vera...
Sage Dual Boiler in test: the most affordable dual boiler
Sage the Dual Boiler in independent testing: 8 minutes heat-up time, dual PID, adjustable pre-infusion – from CHF 916. All measurements, strengths and weaknesses.
Sage the Oracle Dual Boiler in the Espresso Machine Test
The Sage Oracle Dual Boiler is a high-end all-in-one espresso machine that automates almost everything from grinding to milk frothing. In testing, it impresses with very fast heat-up time, stable t...
La Marzocco GS3 AV Practical Test 2025 – The Home Barista Dream with Gastro Genes
The La Marzocco GS3 AV is considered by many to be one of the best espresso machines for home use – and as "the GS3," as it's affectionately called in expert circles. We as testers were curious too...
Transparency Report 2025/26: What's Behind Our Green Coffee Prices
Our first transparency report: green coffee prices, FOB, the price collapse 2025/26, and three stories behind the numbers – openly documented by Kaffeemacher Roastery.
World of Coffee 2025 in Geneva: New espresso machines and grinders for home
Die World of Coffee 2025 in Genf bot Kaficionados ein buntes Feuerwerk an Innovationen. Wir haben uns vor Ort kritisch und neugierig umgesehen – und präsentieren euch hier alle wichtigen Neuheiten ...
Direct Trade Coffee: much claimed, little proven
There is no direct trade seal and no definition that two roasteries would agree on. I spoke with an importer, a producer, and a pioneer of direct trade. I brought five questions with me that you ca...