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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.

Tom’s Guide · Apr 17

I tested the Kobo Clara Colour, and it’s the best Kindle Colorsoft alternative — for $90 less

The Kobo Clara Colour is the best Kindle alternative, with a paperlike display, night mode included, waterproofing, long battery life, and a full color screen.

Tom’s Guide · Apr 13

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.

Tom’s Guide · Apr 3

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.

Tom’s Guide · Mar 13

Sennheiser HD 400U review: Refined German sound for under $100

The Sennheiser HD 400U headphones offer refined German sound quality in a no-frills package. Just don't mind the plasticky build.

Tom’s Guide · Mar 6

I just took a 'sweat test' from a hydration expert — here's what I learned

I just took a 'sweat test', and now I know my sweat more intimately than I ever dreamed possible.

Tom’s Guide · Feb 28

I'm Gen Z and I love that CDs are making a comeback — I got my first CD player since 2006 and it beats streaming in 3 ways

I've got three reasons why CDs beat music streaming, although I'll admit, it's not for everyone.

Tom’s Guide · Feb 21

I've been testing the Ulike ReGlow LED mask for 2 months — here are 2 things I like and 1 thing I don't

I've been testing the Ulike ReGlow for 2 months, so here are two things I like, and one thing I'm not so sure on.

Tom’s Guide · Feb 17

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.

Tom’s Guide · Feb 15

Cuisinart Coffee Grinder review

The Cuisinart Coffee Grinder is a blade coffee grinder that, unfortunately, suffers from severe non-uniform grinding, so I can’t recommend it to anyone.

Tom’s Guide · Feb 13