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