Coffee Gear Reviews

The Best Lever Espresso Makers You don’t need expensive espresso machines for a great espresso, you need a lever machine, the right coffee grind, and some experience. Lever espresso machines are becoming more popular and they are simplifying the process by eliminating boilers and using hand pressure for decent shots....

Before becoming a coffee enthousiat, I never imagined using a scale in my coffee making workflow. Initially, my coffee was inconsistent and I didn't understand why. Realizing the need for precision, I upgraded to the Hario Drip Scale. A digital coffee scale allows precise measurement of ground coffee and water,...

The DF83V is a vertical flat burr grinder equipped with an 83mm burr and a 680W DC brushless motor, with advanced features. It provides unique advantages in the 83mm burr category. It is a revolutionary product in the DF series, known for disrupting the industry with features like RPM control...

Until now, Timemore hadn't released an electric grinder and they decided to enter the market with a wave. The Timemore Sculptor was the most backed coffee grinder on Kickstarter and it's now out. After testing the 064S, I couldn't wait to get my hands on the 078 series. These grinders...

What comes to mind when you hear Timemore? It might be the hand grinders, the drippers, or if you have followed the hype from Kickstarter, it's the Sculptor. With their eyes on the electric market, Timemore has created the most hyped coffee grinder, the Sculptor.  The 064S model is one...

The Pietro is made by Fiorenzato, a renowned Italian manufacturer known for its range of home and commercial grinders, this 58 mm flat burr grinder represents their first entry into the manual grinder. It's a hand grinder that I wanted to try for a long time and, after aquiring it,...

The New DF54 Grinder When I first heard of the DF54 grinder, I was excited because I knew DF made great grinders. But how could such an affordable grinder, priced at so low, could stand up to the more expensive models in the DF series? Over the past few months,...

Hello demanding, detail-oriented coffee lovers! We're diving into the Fellow Monty Mug, a piece of ceramic art designed to enhance your coffee experience. The Beauty of Ceramic Let's start with the basics: the cup's ceramic, which gives it a smooth, matte surface. This simplicity enhances the coffee itself, adding a...

My Experience with VERO Coffee Glasses I've recently incorporated VERO coffee glasses into my morning routine. While it might seem like a small change, these glasses have subtly enhanced my coffee experience, especially on those chilly winter mornings. I'd like to offer a balanced perspective on these aesthetically pleasing glasses....

As a passionate pourover coffee geek, the kettle and the dripper are my favorite tools. I've used multiple kettles before, from stovetops to electric ones.  Trying the Fellow kettle was the next step in my coffee journey. You've likely seen the Fellow Stagg EKG Electric Kettle from the Kardashians or...

While some dismissed the original DF64 as an underdog, it quickly proved itself a worthy grinder, with single-dosing capability and grind consistency that made even the coffee geeks take notice. The original DF64 had a few quicks that kept it from being the exceptional but still the DF64 has set...

Elevating coffee with the NextLevel Pulsar Brewer The coffee brewing universe is always in a state of evolution, with new methods and devices continually pushing the boundaries of what's possible. Currently, a concept is making waves: no-bypass brewing. Forget your traditional pour-over setups; this trend, revitalized by geeky coffee circles and...

Flair recently launched the Neo Flex. The new manual brewer is positioned as an affordable option, especially when contrasted with their high-end 58+ model. But with a myriad of choices already flooding the market, how does this latest offering stack up? Is it a worthy successor to the much-loved Flair...

The AeroPress is often pitched as the most versatile coffee brewer, but can it make a true espresso? With the Fellow Prismo, it can deliver a potent coffee shot with some resemblance to espresso, but the laws of physics don't permit it to replicate an authentic espresso. Given AeroPress's versatility,...

It's been a while since Flair introduced new models in the lineup. They, recently can out with the NEO Flex and the one we will be testing today, the 58+. I had the chance to see it at the Portland SCA Expo and couldn't wait to test the new feature....

Whether it's the tactile engagement or the value, hand grinders have a unique appeal. Today, we'll look at a grinder that has been out for a couple of years, the Timemore Chestnut X. This stepped burr grinder has been somewhat forgotten in coffee circles for other grinders like 1Zpresso and...

If you're new in the coffee world, you might not be familiar with the Aeropress. At first glance, might look strange but it's very versatile. Over the years, it gathered attention and solidified its place as the best brewer available for specialty coffee. I got one for myself a couple...

If you don't have an espresso machine or your current one isn't powerful enough, Subminimal has something for you! Achieving perfect milk foam was once reserved for those lucky enough to have a top-notch espresso machines but it's changing! Subminimal introduced their NanoFoamer V2, and it's a game-changer that promises...

The DF83 has been out for a while now but just came out V2 and introduces new features. Following the success of the DF64, it was only a matter of time before they made an even larger version. I've used it for a couple of weeks now and will tell...

Fellow's New Scale Fellow brings coffee geekiness to a whole new level. If you value precision and crave novelty, get ready for their newest addition to their lineup - the Tally Pro Precision Scale. Imagine a coffee scale filled with more features than you've ever seen but packaged in a way...