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MYSTERIOUS: The coffee lab - What They Never Told You

People are seriously spending $300 on a handheld coffee grinder, and here's why I'm completely on their side

On episode 22 of The Coffee Lab, I'm diving deep into the Comandante C40 MK4: Why does this pricey coffee grinder have a cult following?

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People are mixing coffee with Diet Coke (yes, really) — I'm an ex-barista, and I tried the viral 'fridge cigarette'

On the 21st episode of The Coffee Lab, I'm trying the viral "Fridge Cigarette" coffee cocktail.

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Moccamaster vs Simply Good Coffee — which premium coffee machine makes a better brew? Here's what I think

On the 20th episode of The Coffee Lab, I'm putting two drip machines head-to-head to see which comes out on top.

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Overwhelmed by coffee jargon? Here are the 5 key espresso terms you need to know

On Episode 19 of The Coffee Lab, I help you understand coffee equipment jargon.

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I'm an ex-Starbucks barista — you can make the Iced Brown Sugar Oatmilk Shaken Espresso at home for a fraction of the cost

For the eighteenth episode of The Coffee Lab, I let you in on a little Starbucks secret and show you how to make one of my favorite summer drinks.

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You told me your three biggest issues with Moccamaster — and I have solutions for all of them

On the sixteenth episode of The Coffee Lab, I answer your most-asked questions about the Moccamaster: Part 2!

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You said your Moccamaster couldn't do these 3 things — here's how I'd fix it

On the sixteenth episode of The Coffee Lab, I answer your most-asked questions about the Moccamaster.

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I tried the new Nespresso summer flavors — here's my favorite

On the 15th episode of The Coffee Lab, I'm trying all of the new Nespresso summer flavors. Which one will be my favorite?

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I tried Lelit's brand-new 'entry-level' espresso machine — and I wish I had $2,000 so I could buy it.

On the 14th episode of The Coffee Lab, I've got Lelit's brand-new Mara X3 in the lab. Is this $2,000 entry-level prosumer espresso machine worth it?

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Worried about microplastics in your daily coffee? I tested Simply Good Coffee's 'Plastic-Free' Brewer

For the 13th episode of The Coffee Lab, I've got in the Simply Good Coffee Plastic-Free Brewer. How does it hold up?

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I tried this ridiculously cheap bean-to-cup espresso machine so you don't have to —and it's a total head-scratcher

On Episode 11 of The Coffee Lab, I attempt to answer the age-old question: can you get a good bean-to-cup for under $350?

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I made two identical espressos with $5 coffee beans and $20 coffee beans — and yes, the coffee snobs are right

Episode 10 of The Coffee Lab sees me pitting cheap and expensive beans against each other: Do you really need to spend $20 on coffee beans?

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Non-plastic coffee makers are trending — and this low-plastic Ratio model is my favorite for coffee snobs

On the ninth episode of The Coffee Lab, I'm talking about the Ratio Four, one of my favorite low-plastic coffee makers.

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I'm an ex-barista but I'm not great at latte art — and this is my cheat code to perfect art every time

For the eighth episode of The Coffee Lab, I teach you how to get perfect latte art every time, very little skill required.

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I love my Moccamaster, but $370 is a lot for drip coffee — this Ninja brewer is the best alternative (and it's under $90!)

For the seventh episode of The Coffee Lab, I'm turning my focus to the best budget coffee maker: the Ninja 12-Cup Brewer.

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AeroPress is so much easier to use than you think — here's why it's my favorite manual coffee maker

On the fifth episode of The Coffee Lab, I'm focusing on my favorite manual coffee maker: the AeroPress!

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I've reviewed 44 coffee makers, but the Moccamaster is the only drip brewer I'd buy — here's why

On the fourth episode of The Coffee Lab, I discuss why the Moccamaster is my favorite drip brewer.

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Your espresso machine is the least important part of your coffee setup — here's why it's all about the grinder

In the third episode of The Coffee Lab, I teach you why coffee grinders are so important and what will happen if you use a low-quality blade grinder.

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You don't have to spend $1k on espresso — my pro setup is under $650 (trust me, I'm an ex-barista)

You don't need to spend $1k on a home coffee setup. My complete coffee station is $648, and I can make barista-quality coffee at home.

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You don’t need a $1,000 espresso machine: This $299 'budget' model makes barista-quality coffee at home

For the first episode of The Coffee Lab, I review the Breville Bambino and share why it's the best cheap espresso machine on the market.

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