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Lagom P80 von Option-O im Test: Messwerte und Espresso

September 12, 2026

Option-O Lagom P80 review: measurements and espresso

Benjamin Hohlmann

The Lagom P80 is our hundredth test grinder, and it delivers numbers we have never seen before. 0.2 grams of retention, a main peak of 106 microns, a fines peak of 44.1 percent. What that means in the cup, where the grinder slips up, and who it is made for.

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Eureka Atom W65 Casa im Test: Gastro-Mühle mit GBW

September 5, 2026

Eureka Atom W65 Casa in Test: Gastro Grinder with GBW

Benjamin Hohlmann

Eureka calls it Casa, meaning home. But the W65 Casa is a fast, quiet grind-by-weight burr mill, whose large retention makes it more of a commercial-grade mill. Michel and Benjamin don't entirely agree in their conclusion.

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Wie wird Kaffee entkoffeiniert? Die vier Verfahren im Vergleich

September 1, 2026

How is coffee decaffeinated? Comparing the four methods

Philipp Schallberger

Four methods, one goal: the caffeine must come out of the bean, everything else should stay in. Dichloromethane, ethyl acetate, water and CO₂ compared, with pressure, time, residues and limit values. We spoke with the decaffeinators CR3 in Bremen, Descamex in Mexico and Swiss Water in Canada.