10 reviews, one at a time, slowly.
We don’t publish on a schedule — we publish when we’re sure. Here is every piece of equipment we’ve put through its paces, written up when the kettle had finished its job.
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DeLonghi Dedica Style EC685 Review: The Mod-Friendly Budget Espresso Platform
Breville Barista Express BES870 Review (2026) — AU Pricing & Honest Verdict
1Zpresso JX-Pro S Review: Outstanding Espresso Value — But Buy It Now Before It Disappears from AU Shelves
Comandante C40 MK4
Latest reviews, one week at a time
DF64 Gen 2
An affordable 64mm flat burr single-dose grinder that punches above its weight.
Niche Zero
The single-dose grinder that started it all. Zero retention, quiet operation, and a grind quality that punches well above its price point.
Timemore Chestnut C3 Pro
The best hand grinder under $150. S2C burrs deliver surprisingly good grind quality.
Eureka Mignon Specialita
A quiet, premium espresso grinder with 55mm flat burrs and Eureka's signature build quality.
Gaggia Classic Pro Review: The Modder's Espresso Machine That Punches Above Its Weight
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Baratza Encore ESP Review: The Best All-Rounder Under $350 AUD for Your First Espresso Setup
If you've been pulling shots with pre-ground coffee and finally decided your espresso deserves freshly ground beans, the Baratza Encore ESP …
How to Dial In an Espresso Grinder: The Three-Lever Loop
Most dial-in advice says 'grind finer until the shot slows down.' That's one lever pulled in isolation. Here's the full loop — grind, yield, time — in the order pros actually work it.
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Three things we actually keep on the counter.
From the desk.
Reviewing equipment is mostly an exercise in letting go. These are the three pieces that stayed. Not the best, necessarily — the ones we reach for without thinking.
— The Editors
AeroPress Original
A benchmark we measure others against.
Comandante C40 MK4
A benchmark we measure others against.
Niche Zero
A benchmark we measure others against.
Buying guides, written once, kept current.
The Espresso Machine Guide.
From a $500 Gaggia to a $4,000 Decent — what each tier actually gives you, and what it quietly doesn't.
The Grinder Guide.
Conical vs flat, single-dose vs hopper, and the question nobody wants to answer: which matters more — machine or grinder?
The Accessories Guide.
What's worth spending money on, what's worth spending attention on, and what is, frankly, theatre.
A letter, once a week, on Sunday morning.
One essay, three recommendations, and whatever’s in the kettle. No sponsors, no tracking, no haste.