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Coffee School

Equipment Deep Dives

Comprehensive overviews of every espresso machine and grinder we carry.

24 lessons

  1. LUCCA M58 Sunto Espresso Machine OverviewWhat the LUCCA M58 Sunto improves on the original M58 and carries its countertop legacy.
  2. ECM Synchronika II Espresso Machine OverviewA full walkthrough of the second-generation ECM Synchronika.
  3. La Marzocco Linea Mini vs LUCCA A53Two commercial-derived machines at very different prices, compared honestly.
  4. Eureka Mignon Grinder ComparisonHow the Mignon models differ, and which one suits your setup.
  5. Single Boiler Comparison: LUCCA Solo vs. Profitec GOTwo of the best entry single boilers, compared side by side.
  6. LUCCA A53 Pro Espresso Machine OverviewA mid-size dual boiler that lets you choose between reservoir and plumb-in.
  7. Profitec GO Espresso Machine OverviewA full walkthrough of the Profitec GO, one of the best entry single boilers.
  8. What We Love About Lelit Espresso MachinesWhat sets Lelit apart, and which of their machines we recommend to whom.
  9. La Marzocco Linea Mini R Espresso Machine OverviewA full walkthrough of the Linea Mini R, La Marzocco's home flagship.
  10. LUCCA Solo Espresso Machine OverviewA full walkthrough of the LUCCA Solo single boiler.
  11. LUCCA Tempo Espresso Machine OverviewA full walkthrough of the LUCCA Tempo and its flow control.
  12. LUCCA A53 Mini V2 Espresso Machine OverviewThe A53 Mini V2 brings commercial reliability into a home-sized package.
  13. Profitec MOVE Espresso Machine OverviewA full walkthrough of the Profitec MOVE and where it fits in the range.
  14. Profitec RIDE Espresso Machine OverviewA full walkthrough of the Profitec RIDE and what it offers over the JUMP.
  15. Eureka Atom W 65 & W 75 Grinder OverviewsA walkthrough of the grind-by-weight Atom models and how they compare.
  16. Lelit Bianca V3 Espresso Machine OverviewA full walkthrough of the Bianca V3 and its manual flow control paddle.
  17. Eureka Mignon Zero 65 Espresso Grinder OverviewWhat the larger 65mm burrs change about the Mignon Zero.
  18. Mazzer Philos Single Dose Coffee Grinder OverviewA full walkthrough of the Philos, Mazzer's single dose home grinder.
  19. LUCCA Precision Scale OverviewA full walkthrough of our own precision scale and what it does well.
  20. Best Coffee TampersThe tampers we recommend, and what actually matters in one.
  21. Why We Love Pullman AccessoriesWhat sets Pullman tampers and baskets apart from everything else.
  22. Weber Workshops Accessories OverviewA tour of Weber's accessory range and where each piece fits.
  23. The Not So Crazy Accessories Home Baristas BuyThe accessories that look excessive but genuinely earn their place.
  24. Grind-by-Weight Grinders: Smarter, Faster, Better EspressoHow grind-by-weight changes your workflow, and whether it is worth the premium.