The espresso gear worth buying

Everyone has an opinion on espresso, and they all disagree. We read the coffee channels worth trusting and tell you what to buy.

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How it works

  1. We know who to trustWe track every channel and publication we read: their audience, their track record, and whether they sell the gear or got it free.
  2. We study what they foundReviews and long-term experience, weighed topic by topic: the shots, the steam, the grind.
  3. You get one clear answerWhat everyone loved, what people argue about, and who it's right for.

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