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Best Super Automatic Espresso Machine under $1000/How To Know Which One To Pick
This review of the best super-automatic espresso machine under $1000 will let you know what features you need to fit your tastes and lifestyle
6 Best Espresso Machine for Beginners/How To Know Which One Is Right For You
Picking the best espresso machine for beginners can be tricky since you want a brand that will serve you quality shots but isn’t hard to use.
The 9 Best Italian Coffee Machine Brands That Brew Great Espresso
Espresso’s history bloomed in Italy—from the very first espresso machine prototype to what espresso machines are today—Italy owns and lives up to espresso’s past and present. If you’re in the…
10 Best K cup Espresso Brands—Can A Keurig make Quality Espresso?
If you love the convenience of Keurig, but you also want to enjoy an espresso, these 10 best k cup espresso options will help you have the best of both worlds.
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Meet Jamie
Lead Author / Certified Coffee Addict
Jamie’s long, tumultuous love affair with coffee started before he could even pronounce the word.
When his mom refused to add a shot of espresso to his sippy cup – or even froth the milk – Jamie vowed that one day…
Okay, okay – none of that is actually true. Jamie just loves coffee. Good coffee. He knows a thing or two about how to brew it, and he’s working on certification that’ll make his “Coffee Geek” status official.
This site is Jamie’s attempt to share what he’s learned with other coffee lovers (and possibly recoup/justify some of the $ he spends on coffee gear).
I was taken by the power that savoring a simple cup of coffee can have to connect people and create community.
— Howard Schultz