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Coffee Gear and Equipment

Test Drive: Tone Touch 03 Brewer

A simplified approach to coffee brewing. BY JOSH TAVESSPECIAL TO BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos courtesy of Josh Taves Tankless water heaters have been around for awhile. Next time you’re at a hardware store, go check […]

Coffee Gear and Equipment

Test Drive: The Cube Tamp

Grinder company Compak breaks into the auto-tamper market with a great new offering. BY JOSH TAVESSPECIAL TO BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos by Josh Taves Slowly but surely, automatic tampers are becoming more common in coffee […]

Coffee Gear and Equipment

Test Drive: Bellman Stovetop Steamer

The Bellman stovetop steamer provides a cost-effective alternative for moka pot users, but can be expanded to accommodate other coffee brewers. BY KATRINA YENTCHBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos by Katrina Yentch Last week, we explored how […]

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Coffee Gear and Equipment

Test Drive: Cafelat Robot

The Cafelat Robot is a hand-crank espresso maker that adds some serious pressure to your home coffee setup. BY KATRINA YENTCHBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos courtesy of Katrina Yentch I’ll admit, I’m pretty strictly a manual […]

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Coffee Gear and Equipment

Test Drive: The Hario Drip Assist

Hario and 2013 World Barista Champ Pete Licata aim to create a solution to evening water dispersion with this handy new product. BY KATRINA YENTCHBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos provided by Katrina Yentch It takes a […]

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Coffee Gear and Equipment

Ask a Technician: TIMEMORE Hand Grinders

We get some answers to common questions about hand coffee grinders. BY KATRINA YENTCHBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos courtesy of TIMEMORE Coffee Lately, through our “Ask a Technician” series, we’ve been getting useful advice from a […]

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Coffee Gear and Equipment

Ask a Technician: Bellwether Coffee

We learn about the nuances of keeping these energy-efficient coffee roasters in the best shape possible. BY SPENCER AUBREYSPECIAL TO BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos courtesy of Bellwether Coffee Bellwether Coffee makes a commercial roaster built […]