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Kicking Horse Coffee Review

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This is a review of Kicking Horse Coffees. We review Cliff Hanger espresso coffee, Kick Ass Dark, and Grizzly Claw for darker roasts and Three Sisters for medium roast. I’ve been brewing their coffee beans for a while now, on and off, along with other two of my favorites.… Read more “Kicking Horse Coffee Review”

Sage Dual Boiler – The Best Dual Boiler Espresso Machine?

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The Sage Dual Boiler, or Breville Dual Boiler if you’re not in Europe, is an espresso machine I’ve been wanting to review for ages, and if you’re one of my fellow coffee botherers (what I call my readers and viewers) who have been asking me to review the Dual Boiler for ages, apologies for the delay!… Read more “Sage Dual Boiler – The Best Dual Boiler Espresso Machine?”

Rancilio Silvia Review + Modding Options & the New Silvia Pro

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This is my review of the famous Rancilio Silvia espresso machine – the latest version (at the time of writing) the Silvia E V6 2020. You may disagree with this, and respond that surely the Silvia Pro is the latest version of the Silvia, and maybe you’re right.… Read more “Rancilio Silvia Review + Modding Options & the New Silvia Pro”

Buying Used Espresso Machines & Grinders – Kev’s Guide

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So you’ve decided you want decent espresso at home, and/or espresso-based coffees, flat white, cappuccino, latte & so on? If this is the case, and if you’ve been considering it for a bit, you’ve probably noticed a few things:Cheap espresso coffee machines don’t in reality make good espresso coffee.… Read more “Buying Used Espresso Machines & Grinders – Kev’s Guide”

Best Delonghi Coffee Machines

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DeLonghi are the most significant manufacturer of espresso coffee machines in the world by far. This Italian coffee brewing equipment manufacturer started off as a small family business in 1902, and are now an established brand trusted by millions of people across the globe. … Read more “Best Delonghi Coffee Machines”

The Best Coffee Machine With Milk Frother

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If you like coffee with milk, you want the milk to be creamy, silky smooth and you want to produce bouncy, aerated froth that makes a cappuccino or latte that is better than any of the high street coffee shops then you’ll need a coffee brewing tool with a milk frother of some type.… Read more “The Best Coffee Machine With Milk Frother”

How To Choose The Best Coffee Machine For Any Budget

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Finding the perfect coffee brewing equipment for your particular needs can be like finding a needle in a haystack, there are such a huge number of options!  If you’re on the hunt for your great coffee machine, if you’re not already finding yourself overwhelmed and confused, that probably implies you’ve only just started looking, so just be prepared.… Read more “How To Choose The Best Coffee Machine For Any Budget”

How to Make Better Tasting Espresso at Home – Kev’s Guide.

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I’ve come to realize something lately, about espresso coffee making. You could call it a revelation, or an epiphany, or simply “something I’ve truly realized”, which doesn’t sound quite as dramatic ;-).… Read more “How to Make Better Tasting Espresso at Home – Kev’s Guide.”