I still remember the first time I had to backflush an espresso machine – it was a messy, confusing ordeal that left me wondering if […]
Category: Equipment
The Best Budget Gooseneck Kettles for Getting Started
I still remember the day I had to repair a best budget gooseneck kettle that had been touted as a game-changer in the coffee community. […]
An Explainer: What Is Flow Rate Control in a Kettle?
I still remember the first time I saw a flow rate control in a kettle being touted as a game-changer in the coffee world. As […]
A Review of the Hario Buono Kettle: a Pour-over Classic
I still remember the first time I laid hands on the Hario Buono Kettle – it was a game-changer. As a coffee equipment technician, I’ve […]
A Review of the Fellow Stagg Ekg Kettle: Is It the Best Gooseneck?
I still remember the day I first laid eyes on the Fellow Stagg EKG kettle – it was love at first sight, or rather, love […]
The Best Scales for Weighing Espresso Shots
I still remember the day I realized that best scales for weighing espresso shots weren’t just about precision, but about the entire coffee-making experience. I […]
An Expert’s Opinion: Do You Need an Expensive Coffee Scale?
I still remember the first time I saw a $200 coffee scale being touted as a must-have for any serious coffee enthusiast. As someone who’s […]
A Review of the Timemore Black Mirror Scale: the Best Value Scale?
I still remember the day I first laid eyes on the Timemore Black Mirror scale. As a technician who’s spent years restoring and modifying high-end […]
A Review of the Acaia Pearl Scale: Is It Worth the Investment?
I still remember the day I first laid eyes on the a review of the acaia pearl scale. As a technician who’s spent years restoring […]
An Explainer: What Is a Clever Dripper?
I still remember the first time I laid eyes on a Clever Dripper – it was at a friend’s coffee shop, and I was immediately […]