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Arkel Coast reviewed: The Portuguese challenger
Does a great dual boiler always have to come from Italy? The Arkel Coast from Portugal says: No. With an impressive 12-minute heat-up time, manual flow control, and a robust build, it challenges th...
Growing niches: natural wine and specialty coffee.
Comparing wine and coffee is very general. However, if we focus on specific topics, we can make more progress. In this blog, we will discuss two products that repeatedly cause debate: natural wine ...
Transparency Report 2025/26: What lies behind our green coffee prices
Since 2020, we've been publishing our raw coffee prices on our website. However, numbers alone tell little. That's why we're presenting them in our first transparency report 25/26 with the cont...
Hemro acquires Xenia Espresso – The next step towards coffee synchronization?
A small manufacturer of high-quality espresso machines is being acquired by one of the largest grinder companies in the world: The Hemro Group (including Mahlkönig) has purchased Xenia Espresso. An...
ACM Homey – Espresso Machine Under €1000 Review
The ACM Milano Homey is one of the most affordable dual-boiler espresso machines we are aware of. The basic version is available for just €979, despite featuring the proven Faema E61 brew group. Of...
La Marzocco Linea Mini-R Reviewed
The new La Marzocco Linea Mini-R impresses with its revised design, integrated Acaia scale and improved shot timer. Despite good espresso quality and a quick heat-up time, the deactivated steam boi...
Eureka Mignon Libra with integrated scale reviewed
When Eureka launches yet another "Mignon" espresso grinder, one reflexively wants to answer: "Again?" By now, more than a dozen espresso grinders in the Mignon family are structurally similar ...
G-Iota DF54 reviewed: The price-performance killer for 250 euros?
Is the G-Iota DF54 for around 250 euros really the price-performance killer in the single dosing category? We put the little sister of the DF64 through our test lab. Retention measurement, particle...
Double espresso: quantity, preparation, and difference from a single
How many grams is a double espresso? How many ml go into the cup? We explain the quantity, caffeine, extraction time, and why the doppio is almost always the better choice.
Sage the Oracle Dual Boiler in our espresso machine review
The Sage Oracle Dual Boiler is a high-end, all-in-one espresso machine that automates almost everything from grinding to milk frothing. In our test, it impressed with a very fast heat-up time, stab...
Espresso and brewing temperature: how can you measure it at home?
In our last post, we tested various espresso brewing temperatures and their influence on taste. Here we show you how and where the espresso brewing temperature is measured, and how you can measure ...
Which espresso machine is right for me?
The espresso machine that meets your needs is the best fit for you. This sounds trivial, but it's actually decisive in determining which espresso machine is right for you. Are you an espresso puris...
Is coffee from commercial bean-to-cup machines bad?!
Bean-to-cup machines in the hospitality industry very often brew very, very poor coffee. We all experience this regularly if we settle for it. I was surprised by how much feedback of this kind reac...
Rocket Appartamento Reviewed: A heat exchanger with strengths and weaknesses
We tested the Rocket Appartamento in our academy for over two years. The heat exchanger costs 1,490 CHF and delivers absolute temperature consistency at 93.8°C – without PID control. The steam powe...
Profitec Pro 300 Dual Boiler Espresso Machine Reviewed
The Profitec Pro 300 ranks among an interesting group of entry-level dual boiler espresso machines. We thoroughly tested the Profitec Pro 300 in our lab and break down all our test findings in...
The thick-film heater era has begun!
In 2018, we came across the first espresso machines with thin-film heaters. Meanwhile, thin-film heater technology, known as Flow Through Heater (FTH), Fast Through Heater, or ThermoJet, has a...
World of Coffee 2025 in Geneva: New espresso machines and grinders for home
The World of Coffee 2025 in Geneva offered coffee lovers a colorful fireworks display of innovations. We took a critical and curious look around on-site – and here we present to you all the importa...
Robusta as a specialty coffee? A plea
Can Robusta ever be a specialty coffee? Coffee expert Constantin Hoppenz makes a clear case for yes, presents the sound arguments for it, and challenges coffee roasters. Is Robusta just inferior Ar...
Cold Brew Recipes: 12 Cocktails & Drinks from Professionals
Twelve coffee professionals from German-speaking countries reveal their favorite cold brews – from Negroni and tonic to mojito. Plus the clean base on which everything is built.
Irish Coffee recipes from master baristas
Just as there is no single "coffee" or "whiskey," there are countless varieties of Irish Coffee. It’s all about balance and the selection of ingredients. Theresa Prüssen, Victoria Arthofer, and Nic...
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.
QuickMill Orione 3000: Still good after two years of daily use in a shared apartment?
The Quick Mill Orione 3000 was on our test table about two years ago. Back then, the espresso machine put in a solid performance as an entry-level espresso machine thanks to a few tricks. However, ...
Who roasts coffee how? An overview of roasteries from small to large.
Does coffee from small roasteries taste better than coffee from large ones? And are "industrial roasters" actually inferior roasters? And at what point does a roastery even become "large"? We wante...
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 are running together with Ensambles as an implementation partner. Much h...