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The "House of Coffee" in Basel
A new era begins for us. Since January 1st, we, Kaffeemacher:innen, have made our home in the Haus des Kaffees in Basel. On over 700 square meters, we roast coffee, introduce the intricacies of pre...
Specialty Coffee and Breakfast at Café Frühling in Basel
In the heart of Kleinbasel, Café Frühling has been part of Basel’s specialty coffee scene since 2013. The café is part of the Kaffeemacher:innen collective, a team of coffee professionals who work ...
Morning Dream Review: The Standalone Steam Wand for Moka Pots and Pod Machines
The Morning Dream is a standalone steam wand for anyone brewing at home without built-in steam – moka pot, pod machine, small espresso machine. For around $400 you get a thick-film heater that's re...
Rancho San Felipe in Mexico. A new generation continues the coffee legacy.
In eastern Mexico, in Córdoba, two sisters run a fourth-generation family ranch. In recent years, they have specialized in direct contact with roasteries, creating new markets and perspectives, and...
The Sage Barista Express Impress – The Dawn of a New Portafilter Era?
Admittedly, the title is a bit sensational. But the Sage Barista Express Impress aims to combine the sometimes somewhat complicated world of portafilter machines with the simple and clean world of ...
Eureka Mignon Manuale Review: Affordable Espresso Entry and Hidden Gem with Upgrades
The Eureka Mignon Manuale is the most affordable entry point into the world of Italian grinders. But is it any good? Our test shows: The internal mechanics are brilliant, but the operation is a com...
Water filter cartridges and plug-in water filters tested
Many espresso machines and automatic coffee makers feature plug-in functions for water filter cartridges. But are these plug-in filter cartridges any good? We tested 5 models and summarized the res...
Wine and coffee – similarities and differences
We coffee people often use the phrase "It's like wine!" when we want to explain something about coffee. But does the comparison between the two luxury foods really hold up? Are there really so many...
Compadre. Our Italian espresso
Compadre – our Italian-inspired espresso. A family coffee from Brazil, dark roasted, spicy, tobacco-like & chocolatey.
Ascaso Steel Duo PID update in the test
The Ascaso Steel Duo PID positively surprised us in our first test. The machine from the Spanish company is a dual thermoblock. It offers everything that defines a modern and good thermoblock espre...
What does COVID-19 mean for coffee production? An update from Nicaragua
Corona also strikes the coffee chain in places where we don't see it. We report on the situation in northern Nicaragua and the consequences that threaten. In short: it's getting gloomy. Actually, o...
Swiss Sustainable Coffee Platform. Coffee Switzerland, will you now become sustainable?
Without Switzerland, the coffee world would look different. Switzerland is not only the largest raw coffee trader but also exports a lot of roasted coffee. And now, a government co-funded platform ...
Year two in the Toca project in Mexico: A reality check and a new start
Our Toca coffee is the first coffee from our project to promote regenerative coffee production in Veracruz, Mexico, which we run together with Ensambles as an implementation partner. A lot has chan...
The best single-dosing grinder between 500 and 1000 euros – the big comparison test
We compared 10 single-dosing grinders in the 500 to 1000 euro range. Here you’ll find out what each one does well – and where they fall short.
La Marzocco GS3 AV in practical test 2025 – The home barista dream with gastronomy genes
The La Marzocco GS3 AV is considered by many to be one of the best home espresso machines – and affectionately called “the GS3” in expert circles. As testers, we were also excited: Michel had a GS3...
Coffee processing methods and their influence on taste
Why does coffee taste the way it does? Growing conditions and varieties are part of the answer. The other is the role of fermentation in flavor development. How do washed coffees differ in taste fr...
Coffee country Nicaragua - taste, history and economic importance
How much coffee does Nicaragua export? Which are the preferred varieties and what does a typical cup of Nicaraguan coffee taste like? What role does coffee play in society and the economy, and wha...
Mahlkönig E64 WS Review 2026: Grind by Weight with Pro Software for Home
Mahlkönig puts pro grinder tech into a home package: Grind by Weight, electronic grind adjustment in microns, portafilter recognition. But: 4.1 g retention, software still unfinished. Who is it for?
Lupin coffee from Helen. Our local coffee alternative
Coffee alternatives have existed for centuries. Today, lupin coffee is becoming increasingly common. Those looking for a caffeine-free, coffee-like drink will likely find what they need in lupins. ...
SCA points and the impact on coffee cooperatives
A few weeks ago, an article was posted about the inflationary use of SCA scoring. The article was interesting to me because little had been reported until now about the impact of this scoring syste...
Which espresso machine is the right one?
This blog post will help you find the right portafilter machine. We help you understand differences and classify terms. Single-circuit, thermoblock, dual-circuit or dual boiler? We clarify.