It's been a while since I busted out the awesomesauce Quest M3 coffee roaster, but did so today, doing three "tuning" roasts to re-familiarize myself with this fantastic device. A bit dark, but it was a tuning roast. 2nd and 3rd turned out better. Absolutely love it. The "Flair 58+ 2" of roasters.

Working on our blog introduction post for the xBloom Studio. I literally spent 30 minutes massaging the intro. (writers out there will totally get where I'm coming from on that). Had the idea, just couldn't make the words flow... Until they did.

Also deserves a fresh promo: from 2024, Natia dives into how lower espresso doses can have pleasant results in your home coffee adventures, including less caffeine. She wants all the taste nuance (ie, not soup), with a lighter caffeine hit. #espressofeed coffeegeek.com/blog/techniq...

Why is decaf suddenly expensive? It involves a Colombian processing plant, a paint-stripper ban, and a supply chain that broke in several places at once. By Zuzanna Kaminski #coffeefeed #espressofeed coffeegeek.com/opinions/sta...

No one talks about the Able Kone Mini, but I quite like it. It's going to get some use with the xBloom Studio soon, too. We reviewed it back in 2021. #coffeefeed

Looking for a coffee grinder on a budget in 2026? Check out our fully tested and reviewed top coffee grinders offering great value. #coffeefeed #espressofeed coffeegeek.com/guides/featu...

Why is decaf suddenly expensive? It involves a Colombian processing plant, a paint-stripper ban, and a supply chain that broke in several places at once. By Zuzanna Kaminski #coffeefeed #espressofeed coffeegeek.com/opinions/sta...

Stunning, and capable way to wake up in the morning. The xBloom Studio, in Sage Green. The definitive super auto for brew coffee. #coffeefeed #espressofeed

Mavo's Phantox Pro manual grinder surprised us. Outstanding pour over clarity, a silky adjustment dial, and a filter-only caveat worth knowing about. #coffeefeed #espressofeed coffeegeek.com/blog/new-pro...

Flair's new 49 Pro is a passive lever espresso machine built around the 49mm puck trend. Here's our first look at the build, workflow, and a small QC issue. #coffeefeed #espressofeed coffeegeek.com/blog/new-pro...

Direct trade, fair trade, commodity: three labels, three very different promises. Learn what they actually mean for the farmers behind your morning cup. #coffeefeed coffeegeek.com/blog/farming...

Flair's new 49 Pro is a passive lever espresso machine built around the 49mm puck trend. Here's our first look at the build, workflow, and a small QC issue. #coffeefeed #espressofeed coffeegeek.com/blog/new-pro...

Mavo's Phantox Pro manual grinder surprised us. Outstanding pour over clarity, a silky adjustment dial, and a filter-only caveat worth knowing about. #coffeefeed #espressofeed coffeegeek.com/blog/new-pro...

Working on our Snapshot Review of the Flair 2GO travel espresso brewer. Some to love. Some to really not love. And with the influx of USB-C espresso brewers, is this now a bygone era product?

In our 24 years online at CoffeeGeek, we have never published a truly "political" article before. That changed last month when we published one of the most important articles we've ever written. Silence is No Longer an Option: Why Coffee Geeks Must Reject Fascism.

Direct trade, fair trade, commodity: three labels, three very different promises. Learn what they actually mean for the farmers behind your morning cup. By our latest contributor. Marisol Rivera. coffeegeek.com/blog/farming...

We're taking a stand, uncovering how fascist policies are reshaping the coffee world and beyond, and what you can do to change the course of history for the better. coffeegeek.com/opinions/sta...

Later today, we're taking a very coffee-specific stand against the growing Fascism in the USA. Stay tuned.

So @lukemiani.bsky.social, a popular Mac and Apple evangelist and influencer on Youtube, had the absolute balls to take a public stance against the growing facism in the USA right now on his channel. I sincerely applaud him, and hope I can find the same courage, soon. A must watch.

The Ninja Luxe Café Premier redefines entry-level espresso. See why we gave this $549 machine a Best in Class award in our full review. #CoffeeFeed #EspressoFeed coffeegeek.com/reviews/full...

Learn how to make a fantastic full immersion, no-bypass coffee brewer with two inexpensive Hario brewing devices. Updated for 2026. #coffeefeed #pourover coffeegeek.com/guides/howto...

The Kruve Propel is the well deserved defacto standard when it comes to espresso cups for tasting and evaluation. But they are big, and fragile. Kinto of Japan has hit the market with several double walled glass cups that could bring the fight to Kruve. We're evaluating them for CoffeeGeek soon.

Another beastie on the review bench for a Snapshot Review on CoffeeGeek: the Flair Wizard, the nifty milk steaming solution they have for their lever machines, that works on all sorts of heat sources, including some quirky Asian-sourced butane burners we bought for the task. Full Review coming soon!

The Kruve Propel is the well deserved defacto standard when it comes to espresso cups for tasting and evaluation. But they are big, and fragile. Kinto of Japan has hit the market with several double walled glass cups that could bring the fight to Kruve. We're evaluating them for CoffeeGeek soon.

I am absolutely gutted by the news of Rob Reiner and his wife Michelle. I'm Gen-X, and Reiner was the creator of the absolute finest films of my lifehood. I still think Princess Bride is the most perfect movie ever made. This is so sad. RIP Rob and Michelle. You will be missed, dearly.

Yo Canadians who love coffee and espresso. Almost every "Black Friday" sales post you find are based on US sales. Well, we got you covered, and bonus: most of these sale prices are CHEAPER than the USA Black Friday prices. Fellow! Breville! Delonghi! Timemore! More! #CoffeeFeed

It is BACK. IMO, the best deal ever on an espresso machine: the Breville Infuser, sold only on Amazon in the USA, is back at that magical $399 price point for the early Black Friday sale.

Amazon dropped a bunch of Black Friday deals early, including 30% off Technivorms, lowest prices of the year on 1Zpresso grinders, Timemore, and the lowest price ever on the Baratza Encore Grinder. #EspressoFeed #CoffeeFeed coffeegeek.com/blog/deals/e...

How can a machine be this beautiful and this frustrating? A hands-on overview of the Olympia Mina and the "known issue" that stopped us from doing a full, formal review. #EspressoFeed #CoffeeFeed coffeegeek.com/opinions/cof...

CoffeeGeek’s First Look at the MHW‑3Bomber F74 Navigator: a 74 mm flat burr grinder with variable RPM control, a powerful 400 watt motor, and ultra‑low retention. Designed for home baristas chasing espresso precision and pour‑over clarity at a fair price. #CoffeeFeed #EspressoFeed

It's 2025. So at CoffeeGeek, we have an AI policy, clearly listed in our About section. coffeegeek.com/about/artifi...

Our First Look at the Jura Z10 is here. This super-auto promises true cold brew and has a grinder that thinks for itself. Is it the future of home coffee or just a very expensive gadget? We investigate. #CoffeeFeed #EspressoFeed coffeegeek.com/reviews/firs...

Our First Look at the Jura Z10 is here. This super-auto promises true cold brew and has a grinder that thinks for itself. Is it the future of home coffee or just a very expensive gadget? We investigate. #CoffeeFeed #EspressoFeed coffeegeek.com/reviews/firs...

It's 2025, and any responsible original content website should have a published AI policy and ethics page. We have one at CoffeeGeek. Our promise: All our content is human-created. We use AI transparently as editor and research tools, never a creator. Authenticity and accuracy drives us.

This remains one of my favourite photos taken in 2025, at least where coffee gear is concerned. I spent a lot of time staging this too. It was "inspired" by a previous manual grinder photo I took for another review (Knock Aergrind, second pic). Photo was for coffeegeek.com/guides/featu...

Our First Look at the Breville Barista Touch Impress is live. It promises automated perfection with barista-assist tamping and milk frothing for plant-based milks. Does it deliver for the non-hobbyist? We've got thoughts. #coffeefeed #espressofeed coffeegeek.com/reviews/firs...

Our First Look at the Breville Barista Touch Impress is live. It promises automated perfection with barista-assist tamping and milk frothing for plant-based milks. Does it deliver for the non-hobbyist? We've got thoughts. #coffeefeed #espressofeed coffeegeek.com/reviews/firs...

Yeah, I knew I had one of these buried deep in one of the coffee gear boxes in the basement. I bought this on eBay, probably 20 years ago now. Still has original spoons, cups and manual. Brews horrible espresso. @jameshoffmann.bsky.social would know. #coffeefeed #espressofeed

It's Sunday, which means it's time for a new ⚡Hiro Report to touch down in inboxes later tonight. We're talking: * Organizing your gear in style * Using Apple magic on your to do list * A stealthy new mouse * Mechagodzilla IN SPACE …and more! Don't miss out-- subscribe.hiro.report

Option-O’s Lagom mini 2 is here: new Mizen burrs, USB-C power, smarter auto-off. A compact grinder that just got a serious upgrade. We have the full intro up at CoffeeGeek. #coffeefeed #espressofeed coffeegeek.com/blog/new-pro...

Option-O’s Lagom mini 2 is here: new Mizen burrs, USB-C power, smarter auto-off. A compact grinder that just got a serious upgrade. We have the full intro up at CoffeeGeek. #coffeefeed #espressofeed coffeegeek.com/blog/new-pro...

A full manual espresso setup for under $100. We review the Flair Neo Flex and explore if its plastic build can still deliver a cafe-quality shot. Find out if it's right for you, via this review by @hiro.report, on CoffeeGeek. #HomeBarista #ManualEspresso coffeegeek.com/reviews/snap...

Here's how the Lagom Casa (in black) visually stacks up to the Lagom Mini (the smallest electric coffee grinder you can buy today). Front view? Surprisingly close in terms of counter space. Side view is a radically different picture. Keep in mind, the Casa is a SMALL grinder. Mini is TINY!

Jane Black, at the Consumed Substack Magazine, did a feature on coffee: Called Coffee: A Buying Guide. An excellent resource for anyone new to specialty coffee, looking for some good basic information on how to find, as she puts it, your "forever coffee". (nb, subscription required - and worth it!)

The NEW Option-O Lagom Mini II is in the CoffeeGeek Lab. So much awesomeness here. - USB-C powered (100W) - Comes with USB-C PD3.0 GaN charging brick with extra plugs! - Auto Off built in - Less static! Less retention! - Also sold w/o USB-C Charger under $300 (BYO). Much more on CoffeeGeek, soon.

The NEW Option-O Lagom Mini II is in the CoffeeGeek Lab. So much awesomeness here. - USB-C powered (100W) - Comes with USB-C PD3.0 GaN charging brick with extra plugs! - Auto Off built in - Less static! Less retention! - Also sold w/o USB-C Charger under $300 (BYO). Much more on CoffeeGeek, soon.

The Breville Infuser is an insider's espresso machine; so insider, it's not even on Breville's own website; in the USA, only one place you can buy it: Amazon. And it's marked down $200, to $399 this week. Here's our feature article on the best bang for the buck machine available today.

For my American friends / readers: that time of year again when the best bang for the buck espresso machine on the planet gets even more bang, because the Breville Infuser is just $399! Only place to get this machine is Amazon (it's not listed on Breville's main site). Go for it! amzn.to/42KQgzL

The Best Manual Coffee Grinders of 2025 are here. From budget picks to precision espresso grinders, every model tested and reviewed by CoffeeGeek. coffeegeek.com/guides/featu...

A grinder that feels like it was honed from a single billet of solid aluminum by Jony Ive himself, in some ultra-secret underground coffee and espresso design lab. The Option-O Lagom Casa. - 65mm Mizen conical burrs - Low RPMs - Auto Off - Supreme particle distribution - Quiet. - One touch op.