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Mr. Coffee Smart Machine Review: Does It Brew Better?
The $150 Mr. Coffee smart drip machine connects via WeMo but falls short on extraction and smart home integration.
Capsule Coffee Machines: Quick, Convenient, and Gaining Popularity
Capsule coffee machines offer rich, freshly ground-tasting coffee in under a minute. They’re compact, office-friendly, and cost more per cup than traditional brewing.
Minipresso Manual Coffee Maker for Hiking and Camping
Make espresso-style coffee outdoors with the WACACO Minipresso—no electricity or batteries needed. Just add hot water and coffee grounds.
Portable Manual Coffee Maker for Hiking and Travel
The Wacaco Minipresso is a handheld, piston-driven espresso maker that fits in your pack and makes espresso with just hot water and ground coffee.
Coffee Machine Care: Placement, Setup, and Cleaning Guide
Learn how to place, prep, and maintain your home coffee machine for optimal performance, including cleaning schedules and placement tips.
Unusual Coffee Cups That Actually Change Your Brew
These unconventional coffee cups aren't just for show — they influence aroma, temperature, and even extraction. Here's how.
Bluetooth-Controlled Coffee Maker with Tablet Interface
The GranBaristo Avanti lets you customize espresso, Americano, and cappuccino via a tablet app, offering full control over brew strength, temperature, and taste.
How the Zero Gravity Coffee Cup Stays Tilted
A Shanghai designer’s zero gravity coffee cup stays tilted on its saucer using a simple angled base. Here’s how the design works.
The World of Coffee Cups: What Collectors Really Notice
A food photographer collected hundreds of disposable coffee cups worldwide. Most differ only in logo—so how do you tell them apart?
Blue Bottle and Timbuk2 Make a Portable Coffee Kit
A sturdy camera-bag-style shoulder pack from Timbuk2 and Blue Bottle includes a Porlex grinder, dripper bottle, filters, and more for making coffee on the go.
The REK Transformable Coffee Table: Furniture Meets Function
The REK coffee table transforms from a compact cube into a multi-tiered setup, blending sculpture, function, and café-style versatility in one design.
The Cube750: A 750g Direct-Fire Coffee Roaster That Sold Out Fast
The Cube750 750g direct-fire coffee roaster sold out its first 10-unit batch before the 2012 Taipei show. Next production begins around April 2024.
How to Use Drip Coffee Bags with a Coffee Machine
Learn how to brew with drip coffee bags using a coffee machine, including water ratios, temperatures, and step-by-step instructions.
Microwaveable Coffee Cup Brews in 30 Seconds
The world’s first microwave-safe coffee cup brews a strong cup in just 30 seconds—just add water and grounds, stir, and heat.
Travel Coffee Cups That Filter Grounds Automatically
This UK-designed coffee travel cup brews a fresh cup in minutes, filters grounds without paper, and fits in your bag — all while saving money and the planet.
How Starbucks Built Trust Through Values
Starbucks’ long-term success comes from balancing profit with social responsibility and building consumer trust through shared values.
Why Management, Not Coffee, Is Your Cafe’s Biggest Challenge
Most failing cafes aren’t ruined by bad coffee—but by weak management. Here’s why running a cafe is 90% systems, not shots.
Best Coffee Grinder Types for Home Brewing
The best coffee grinders are burr mills—especially conical burr models—for consistent grind size and fresh flavor. Avoid blade grinders.
What Does a Coffee Tamper Actually Do?
A coffee tamper presses grounds evenly in the portafilter to ensure consistent extraction. Here’s why it matters and how to use it right.
How Coffee Grinders Work: Electric vs Handground
Learn how electric and hand-crank grinders turn whole beans into consistent coffee grounds, and which type suits your brewing setup best.