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Baratza's new $300 coffee grinder just matched a $1,500 Mazzer Philos in an espresso blind taste test — I didn't expect this at all

I'm an ex-barista with way too many coffee gadgets, so I challenged the revered Mazzer Philos and the new Baratza Encore ESP Pro to a blind taste test.

Tom’s Guide

I’m an ex-barista and I tested Baratza’s new Encore ESP Pro — it’s obscenely easy to use

The Baratza Encore ESP Pro is a beginner-friendly, kind of stepless coffee grinder, with great versatility and very minimal static.

Tom’s Guide

I’m an ex-barista, and I tested Timemore’s $79 hand grinder — how does it stack up against my $300 Comandante?

Timemore Chestnut C2s is a coffee grinder with a price low enough to make anyone glance twice. Although not as uniform as others, it’s just $79.

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I tested the Geimori GU38 coffee grinder and it could win a Varia VS3 lookalike contest — but the similarities (mostly) end there

The Geimori GU38 is a $200 coffee grinder positioned as a VS3 lookalike, but its non-uniform grind and high retention mean it can’t overtake the icon.

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Your coffee questions answered: ‘What in the world possesses anyone to use a coffee pod?’

Whether it’s beans or machines, grinders or milk, the Filter’s coffee expert Sasha Muller answered readers’ questions

The Guardian - UK

Struggling to dial in your coffee grinder? Baratza's new stepless Encore ESP Pro could be exactly what you need

Dialing in your grinder just got easier, whichever brewing style you prefer.

TechRadar

I tested the revered Mazzer Philos, and it’s the ‘last grinder you’ll ever buy’

Mazzer Philos is a famous coffee grinder, and I get why. It has near-non-existent retention and near-perfect uniformity. As close to flawless as you can get.

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Baratza’s new coffee grinder promises its most precise grounds yet – but the price surprised me

Baratza expands its Encore range with new Pro coffee grinder

I finally found an electric coffee grinder under $150 — but I can only recommend it for one type of home barista

The Casabrews Tornado is a very unique coffee grinder. It’s just $139, which is majorly cheap for a burr grinder, but you get what you pay for.

Tom’s Guide

I tested the brand new Breville Oracle Dual Boiler, and it’s the most futuristic espresso machine I’ve ever used… for better or for worse

The Breville Oracle Dual Boiler is an ultra-modern espresso machine with a Baratza grinder, a huge range of recipes built in, and a commercial-grade steam wand.

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I spent two weeks testing the new $3,000 Breville Oracle, but this one fatal flaw means I'd never buy it

The Breville Oracle claims to be intended for automatic and manual coffee lovers, but after two weeks of testing, I can't see how that's true.

Tom’s Guide

I’ve used Breville’s bambino plus coffee machine for a year — here’s my full review

The compact espresso machine is perfect for small spaces

The Independent UK

This $149 De'Longhi espresso machine is proof you don't need to drop $500 for great espresso — here's why

As an ex-barista, I was completely shocked by how good the budget-friendly De'Longhi Stilosa is.

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