DeLonghi PrimaDonna Exclusive: Fully automatic, compact and simple to use, the Italian-designed espresso machine sets a new standard

DeLonghi PrimaDonna Exclusive


It’s hard to beat a handcrafted espresso from a skilled barista. Pulling shots and texturing milk takes skill and attention to detail, and the human touch in preparing coffee will never become obsolete. Still, stepping out to your neighborhood cafe isn’t always an…

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Breville Oracle Espresso Machine: The dual boiler equipped machine makes manual quality coffee with automatic precision

Breville Oracle Espresso Machine


Given time and the proper tools, it’s not difficult to learn how to make an exceptional cup of coffee—but to do it consistently, time after time? That’s the real trick. In this instance, the Breville Oracle…

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Coffee Makers: Macchine da Caffè: An encyclopedic tome packing extensive history, photos, technical drawings and more

Coffee Makers: Macchine da Caffè


Rather than a simple reference guide, “Coffee Makers: Macchine da Caffè” is the first encyclopedia of coffee machines and extensive exploration of the history of making coffee. The result of…

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CH Gift Guide: Coffee Culture: Beans, machines, mugs and more in our caffeinated picks from our 2012 Holiday Gift Guide

CH Gift Guide: Coffee Culture

We’re coffee fanatics all year-round, but as winter approaches and the waning daylight makes it harder and harder to get out of bed, what could be better than giving the gift of the perfect pick-me-up? Suitable for bean enthusiasts and casual sippers alike—there’s a good chance you’ve got at least…

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International Coffee Day

In honor of the holiday we share the best tools to bring that special cafe-level brew to life

International Coffee Day

Skip sleeping in this Saturday and instead head out to your local cafe to celebrate International Coffee Day. Since every day can’t be a coffee holiday, we’ve pulled together a few essentials that will ensure you’re always pouring a perfect cup of black gold that rivals your favorite coffeehouse….

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