The LIGRE Youn espresso machine
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Test Drive: The LIGRE Youn

A patented, award-winning home espresso machine with a radical design philosophy arrives with a lot to prove—and a price tag to match.  BY VASILEIA FANARIOTI SENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Featured photo courtesy of LIGRE What to […]

The emanuale, a fully manual 58mm portafilter espresso machine.
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Test Drive: The emanuale

The fully manual 58mm portable espresso machine offers real pressure control, mechanical yield precision, and impressive shot quality.  BY VASILEIA FANARIOTI SENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Featured photo courtesy of emanuale. All other photos by Vasileia Fanarioti. […]

Close-up images of the Better Vessel, an espresso crema separation tool
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Test Drive: The Better Vessel

A hands-on evaluation of the Better Vessel: an espresso crema-separation tool by Filipino coffee competitor Michael Harris Conlin. BY VASILEIA FANARIOTI SENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Featured photos courtesy of Better Vessel. All other photos by Vasileia […]

Several Phinoi coffee drippers in different colors stacked on top of each other.
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Test Drive: The Phinoi Dripper

A modern interpretation of Vietnam’s traditional phin filter, the Phinoi made its debut last month at World of Coffee Jakarta. Today, we’re giving it a go. BY VASILEIA FANARIOTISENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Photos courtesy of Vasileia […]