Equipment reviews
Grinders, espresso machines and brewers, reviewed by Mark for the way you would use them at home.
Geek Chef Espresso Machine Review: Is It Worth It?
The Geek Chef espresso machine costs $75.69 to $109.99 with a 20 bar pump and steam wand. Here are the models, owner complaints, warranty and a clear verdict.
Hamilton Beach FlexBrew Trio Review: Is It Worth It?
The Hamilton Beach FlexBrew Trio brews pods, single cups of grounds and 12-cup pots. Here is how the models differ, how it performs and if it is worth it.
La Pavoni Coffee Grinder Review: Is It Worth It?
La Pavoni coffee grinder review: Kube Mill, Cilindro and Zip compared on burrs, dosing, noise, price and warranty, with a clear verdict on who should buy one.
GE Profile Espresso Machine Review: Is It Worth It?
GE Profile espresso machine review: semi-automatic vs automatic models, grinder limits, descaling, GE Cafe comparison, price, warranty and who should skip it.
La Marzocco Coffee Grinder Review: Is It Worth It?
La Marzocco makes the $1,150 Pico home grinder plus the Swan, Jay and Swift for cafés. See noise, dose and retention data, rivals and if it is worth it.
Flavia Coffee Machine Review: Is It Worth It?
Flavia coffee machine review: how Freshpacks work, which Aroma or Creation model fits, drinks, prices, cleaning, the Keurig comparison and who should skip it.
Kyocera Advanced Ceramic Coffee Grinder Review: Is It Worth It?
Kyocera Advanced Ceramic coffee grinder review: how it grinds, how to adjust and clean it, what owners say, how it compares with the Hario Skerton, and price.
GE Cafe Espresso Machine Review: Is It Worth It?
The GE Cafe espresso machine comes as the Affetto and Bellissimo. See grinder, app, price and warranty details, plus whether either model is worth it.
FinalPress Coffee and Tea Maker Review: Is It Worth It?
FinalPress coffee and tea maker review: a pocket-size steel micro French press covering specs, brewing, cleaning, rivals, price and whether it is worth it.
KyM Coffee Grinder Review: Is It Worth It?
KyM coffee grinder review: this vintage German hand-crank mill covers models, sizes, faults, price and whether it is worth buying secondhand today.
Gaggia Espresso Machine Review: Is It Worth It?
Gaggia espresso machines range from a $250 Espresso to a $1,699 Classic GT. Here is how the Classic Pro E24 performs, what breaks and who should skip one.
Fellow Aiden Precision Coffee Maker Review: Is It Worth It?
The Fellow Aiden brews like a hand pour-over with 50-99 C (122-210 F) temperature control. See how it tastes, where it falls short and if it is worth $399.95.
Krups Coffee Grinder Review: Is It Worth It?
Krups coffee grinders run $20 to $80 across blade and burr models. Here is how they grind, what owners dislike, and whether a Krups grinder is worth it.
Futurmat Espresso Machine Review: Is It Worth It?
Futurmat espresso machine review: models, features, $3,300 to $8,750 prices, install needs and warranty, and whether this commercial brand is worth it.
Arcade Crystal Coffee Grinder Review: Is It Worth It?
Arcade Crystal coffee grinder review: this antique cast iron wall mill covers models, sizes, problems, fakes, price and whether it is worth buying today.
Anfim Coffee Grinder Review: Is It Worth It?
Anfim coffee grinder review: Luna, Alba, SP2 and Cody II compared on burrs, speed, noise, burr life and price, with a clear verdict on who should buy.
AMZCHEF Coffee Grinder Review: Is It Worth It?
The AMZCHEF coffee grinder costs $90 to $110 and makes real espresso. Here is how it grinds, where it stalls, and whether it beats the Baratza Encore ESP.
Ampto M80A Review: Is It Worth It?
The Ampto M80A is a $1,389 Italian doser grinder with 63 mm flat burrs and no timer. Here are its specs, rivals, noise data and whether it is worth buying.
Alpaca Ventures Coffee Grinder Review: Is the AV1 Worth It?
Alpaca Ventures AV1 hand grinder review: 45 clicks, a 57 HRC stainless burr, $59.99 price, 4.6 out of 5 ratings, a split durability record and who should buy it.
Aicook Coffee Grinder Review: Is It Worth It?
Aicook CG9400D grinder review: a 40 mm conical burr, 450 rpm motor and 50 second timer for $85.99. See cleaning, mess, rivals, cost and who should skip it.
Acaia Orbit Review: Is This $1,450 Grinder Worth It?
The Acaia Orbit pairs 64 mm flat burrs with auto purge, RPM control and grind-by-weight. Here is how it grinds, its flaws, and whether it is worth the price.
AeroPress Manual Coffee Grinder Review: Is This $200 Grinder Worth It?
The AeroPress Manual Coffee Grinder fits 38 mm Italian burrs and 60+ settings inside an AeroPress plunger. Here is how it grinds and if it is worth $200.
