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Freshly tested: Quick Mill Rubino. Category: Dual-boiler espresso machine for the home under CHF 1,500. We are testing the Quick Mill Rubino 0981. This home espresso machine is a top contender in t...
Eureka Mignon Manuale Review: Affordable espresso entry-level and hidden gem with upgrades
The Eureka Mignon Manuale is the most affordable entry into the world of Italian grinders. But is it any good? Our test shows: The inner values are brilliant, the operation is a compromise. We show...
Sustainability at Kaffeemacher:innen (V2: February 2023)
The first version of this text about what we understand by sustainability dates back to 2019. It was time to revise it. And this second version won't be here forever either. We are constantly learn...
10 years of Kafischmitte – Congratulations!
Kafischmitte – The pioneer of Swiss specialty roasters We offer our heartfelt congratulations! Kafischmitte is celebrating its tenth anniversary. This is a celebration for the Swiss specialty coff...
Mahlkönig E64 WS reviewed: Grind by weight with electronic grind size adjustment
The Mahlkönig E64 WS aims to make good espresso simpler: integrated scale, electronic grind adjustment in micron increments, and an algorithm that automatically corrects the grind size based on you...
Multiple triumph at the Swiss Roasting Championship
Sofia Heuri is the new Swiss Roasting Champion. Raul Rivero is the runner-up. This means our roasting team shines twice over. And that's not all. With Juan Boillat (4th) and Philipp Schallberger (5...
Sage Smart Grinder Pro – Best entry-level espresso grinder?
Two test runs, one result: The Sage Smart Grinder Pro is one of the most interesting entry-level espresso grinders for us. We show consistency, particle distribution, retention – and where its limi...
Rancho San Felipe in Mexico. A new generation continues the coffee legacy.
In the east of Mexico, in Córdoba, two sisters run a fourth-generation family ranch. For a few years now, they have been specializing in direct contact with roasters, creating new markets and oppor...
Which espresso machine is the right one?
This blog post helps you in your search for the right portafilter machine. We help you understand the differences and classify terminology. Single-boiler, thermoblock, heat exchanger, or dual-boile...
The Best Single Dosing Grinder Between €500 and €1,000: 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 a 2025 hands-on test – The home barista dream with commercial DNA
For many, the La Marzocco GS3 AV is considered one of the best espresso machines for home use – or simply “the GS3,” as it is affectionately known in professional circles. As testers, we were also ...
Lupine coffee by Helen. Our local coffee alternative
Coffee alternatives have existed for centuries. Today, you will find lupine coffee being offered more and more frequently. If you are looking for a caffeine-free, coffee-like drink, you will likely...
Roaster Summer School. July 15-18, 2024, Basel
Next July, together with Ingo Albrecht from Roast Rebels, we are hosting the Roaster Summer School. Over four days, we will lead 16 workshops on the topics of roasting, green coffee, starting a bus...
The History of Coffee in Switzerland
The history of coffee in Switzerland has so far received little attention. Yet the last few centuries are full of anecdotes: both colorful and bleak. Together with food researcher Dominik Flammer, ...
Swiss Sustainable Coffee Platform. Coffee Switzerland, are you becoming sustainable now?
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 ...
Ascaso Steel Duo PID Test: Update & Plus Version
We tested the Ascaso Steel Duo PID, the update and the plus version: temperature stability, energy consumption, milk froth and weaknesses under review.
Testing independently: our principles for espresso machines and grinders
Week after week, we get offers from manufacturers: money, machines, campaigns. Our answer is always the same: no. Why we buy every espresso machine and grinder ourselves, how we handle mistakes, an...
Growing niches: natural wine and specialty coffee.
Comparing wine and coffee is very general. However, if we focus on specific topics, we can make more progress. In this blog, we will discuss two products that repeatedly cause debate: natural wine ...
Hemro acquires Xenia Espresso – The next step towards coffee synchronization?
A small manufacturer of high-quality espresso machines is being acquired by one of the largest grinder companies in the world: The Hemro Group (including Mahlkönig) has purchased Xenia Espresso. An...
ACM Homey – Espresso Machine Under €1000 Review
The ACM Milano Homey is one of the most affordable dual-boiler espresso machines we are aware of. The basic version is available for just €979, despite featuring the proven Faema E61 brew group. Of...
Transparency Report 2025/26: What lies behind our green coffee prices
Since 2020, we've been publishing our raw coffee prices on our website. However, numbers alone tell little. That's why we're presenting them in our first transparency report 25/26 with the cont...
G-Iota DF54 reviewed: The price-performance killer for 250 euros?
Is the G-Iota DF54 for around 250 euros really the price-performance killer in the single dosing category? We put the little sister of the DF64 through our test lab. Retention measurement, particle...
Is coffee from commercial bean-to-cup machines bad?!
Bean-to-cup machines in the hospitality industry very often brew very, very poor coffee. We all experience this regularly if we settle for it. I was surprised by how much feedback of this kind reac...
Espresso and brewing temperature: how can you measure it at home?
In our last post, we tested various espresso brewing temperatures and their influence on taste. Here we show you how and where the espresso brewing temperature is measured, and how you can measure ...