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Why MANUAL CoffeeMaker’s Transparent Design Matters
This minimalist manual coffee maker by Craighton Berman uses transparent, double-layered glass to let you watch—and control—your pour-over extraction.
Smart Coffee Maker Bruvelo Offers Phone-Controlled Brewing
The Bruvelo smart coffee machine lets you customize water temp and brew ratio via smartphone for café-quality coffee at home.
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.
Manual Steam Espresso Maker: A Non-Electric Way to Pull Shots
This modern manual steam espresso machine lets you craft espresso without electricity, offering full control over grind, coffee type, and pressure.
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.
The Chemex Coffee Maker: Elegant & Timeless Pour-Over Design
Designed in 1941 by Dr. Peter Schlumbohm, the Chemex combines heat-resistant glass and a classic hourglass shape. Its brewed coffee holds flavor even after reheating.
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.
Digital Smart Tamper Delivers Consistent Espresso Pressure
Learn how a $139 digital smart tamper tracks your tamping pressure in real time to improve espresso shot consistency.
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.
Victoria Arduino Theresia T3: Single-Group Espresso Machine Review
The Victoria Arduino Theresia T3 single-group espresso machine offers stable brew temps and improved steam control for consistent espresso and milk drinks.
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.