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Krups Espresso Machine Reviews
KRUPS machines are surprisingly varied. We won’t beat around the bush here. If you are put off by coffee machine brands that release the same model each year with “new” updates, then you clearly haven’t taken a closer look at KRUPS’ line up.Their espresso...
Best Bunn Coffee Maker
For the past 170+ years, BUNN has designed numerous coffee makers with more than a handful available today. They’re loved across the USA with all kinds of drip coffee makers for home, work and even high altitudes, all operating faster than nearly all other...
Best Stovetop Espresso Maker & Moka Pot Reviews
The idea that an espresso machine – that giant unit you see pumping out shot after shot in Starbucks – can be compressed into a stovetop espresso maker, is exciting to say the least.Before you start getting technical with us and pointing out that it’s not...
The Best Chocolate Covered Coffee Beans
Chocolate covered coffee beans are a delicious and decadent snack that has become quite popular. It seems unconventional to bite down on the coffee bean and consume it raw, but everything tastes amazing covered in smooth, creamy premium chocolate.Are these...
Best Organic Coffee
If like us, you’re drinking cup after cup of delicious fresh brewed coffee each day, organic certifications become important. It’s not just about quality and protecting the environment, it’s about your health too. Organic coffee is grown and processed...
The Best Drip Coffee Makers
Selecting a top coffee maker can end up saving you over $1,000 a year! Selecting the wrong one; however, can end up costing you not only money but also an eternity to wash away the bad aftertaste. For this reason, we...
Best Coffee Thermos
Not only are paper cups unreliable, too hot to touch and, frankly, never big enough for our coffee desires, but they're also terrible for the environment. A coffee thermos, on the other hand, is reusable, more affordable in the long run, and means you can...
Best Decaf Coffee
Whether you just want to enjoy more coffee without the all-nighters or have been warned off the caffeine by your doctor, decaf is an awesome option. We take pride in being Coffee Dorks, not Coffee Snobs, so when a new decaf option pops up, we always try...
Best Iced Coffee Maker
If you’re looking to beat the heat this summer while still drinking your favorite beverage, iced coffee is the best way to go. Purchasing an iced coffee maker will help you create this icy drink at home, and it’s cheaper than going to a coffee shop. Iced coffee is...
Best Instant Coffee in the World
On those days when you only just manage to crawl out of bed, grinding fresh coffee or even the thought of cleaning out your French press is a headache. Hey, we don’t blame you. Whether you’re busy at work or just don’t fancy going through the fresh coffee...
Best Ground Coffee
Now, the best way to make a cup of coffee is to use whole beans. They retain flavor better than their pre-ground counterparts and last longer in storage. But not everybody has the time or inclination to grind their own coffee. Some of us just want to open a bag, scoop...
Best Coffee Scale
Baristas and coffee lovers everywhere desire to get the most aroma-infused flavor they can from their coffee. If you’ve previously owned a coffee scale, you know how important it is to get the perfect brew.You may be in the market for a new one, or you...
Best Coffee Beans
What may be considered the world's best coffee beans for a sweet-toothed coffee beginner will not be the same as for an acid-sensitive coffee connoisseur. When it comes to taste and brewing methodology, it all becomes very subjective. Nonetheless, there...
Best Milk Frother for Barista-Like Drinks
Making your own cappuccinos or lattes at home is so much cheaper than buying them at a coffee shop. However, if you’re trying to froth your milk on the stove or in the microwave, it can get messy and inconvenient rather quickly. What you need is a milk frother. These...
Best Cappuccino Maker for Espresso Lovers
Would it surprise you to hear that a cappuccino is just coffee and milk? The same ingredients as your latte and very similar to an Americano. Some baristas would have you believe that you need a million-dollar Starbucks coffee bar to make one… but that’s...
Best Coffee Mugs
The thing that makes coffee mugs different from a lot of consumer products is that they have so many different uses. There are travel mugs, and mugs for using in your kitchen. There are ugly mugs that provide delicious coffee, and beautiful mugs that leech...
Best Coffee Maker Under $100
Is there anything worse than falling in love with a new coffee maker and then realizing it will cost more than all your kitchen appliances put together?If you care about coffee, you might have assumed that finding a good coffee maker is going to cost a lot...
The Best Coffee for Cold Brew
Not all coffee roasts are created equal. There are certain coffee roasts that are great for cold brew, and then there are those that will completely ruin it. We have reviewed and rated seven products in order to determine which one offers the best coffee...
The Best Kona Coffee In the World
One little word and all the coffee lovers in the room go a bit wild!Kona coffee is award-winning, delicious, and extremely expensive. There are Kona fan clubs, Kona addicts and, unfortunately, Kona scams.As Coffee Dorks, we...
Best Espresso Machine Under $500
In 2008, a new Mastrena espresso machine was made for Starbucks… at just under $18,000 per machine.Over a decade later, and some estimates put Starbucks’ new espresso machines at costing around $40,000 each.So, is an espresso maker that costs under $500...
Best Espresso Beans
After hours of carefully selecting a grinder for consistency. Weeks of experimenting with pounds of coffee beans to get the right grind coarseness. Thousands of YouTube videos watched to master your tamping technique.It all comes down to one extraction.And… bleh. This...
Best Keurig Coffee Maker
The best Keurig coffee maker is… more than one?No, we’re not being indecisive. This is one of the best things about Keurig’s line of coffee makers – there are just so many to choose from.Although Keurig always focus on similar designs and key features,...
Best Programmable Coffee Makers For 2019
Some coffee connoisseurs have a bad habit of turning their noses up at programmable coffee makers. But not us at Coffee Dorks. Yes, there are some terrible coffee makers out there that produce cup after cup of tasteless brown sludge… but then there are the...
7 Best Latte Machines
The latte. It’s quite amazing what you can make with just coffee, water, and milk. The café latte (quite literally, milk coffee) is that simple drink we all love. It’s the drink we ordered the first time we ventured into a coffee bar. That step between the...
Best Grind & Brew Coffee Maker
Choosing a coffee brewer is a big decision. So is choosing a coffee grinder. Finding just one machine that can handle both tasks is even a bigger challenge.But it’s actually a developed niche of the coffee...
Best Dominican Republic Coffee
The best coffee in the Caribbean is grown on the high slopes of the Dominican Republic mountain range. Dominican Republic coffee is nutty, rich and sweetened with notes of chocolate and tart berries. While still relatively unheard of in the US, you’re...
Best Siphon Coffee Makers
Siphon coffee makers offer artistic expression. They take out the boring and mundane process of everyday brewing coffee.Besides being elaborate coffee brewers, siphons come in unique and non-traditional designs – often shaped as chemistry test tubes.Using a vacuum...
Best Burr Grinders For Coffee
Finding a burr grinder that offers grind consistency while fully retaining the flavor and aroma of the bean is a dubious task.Navigating forums and watching “expert” videos to figure out whether conical or flat grinders are better will consume your time....
The Best French Press Reviews of 2019
Choosing the best French press, also known as cafetiere, can be difficult. The market has slowly been invaded by poor quality no-name brands that promise grit-free brew, but rarely deliver on their promises. Coffee connoisseurs praise the French press because it...
Best Single Serve Coffee Makers
High quality and barista-style artistic coffee does not have to come at a high price and a local coffee house. It can happen for as low as $.3 cents per cup on your sofa in the comfort of your home. We...
The Best Espresso Machine Reviews for 2019
Finding an espresso machine without spending a fortune is a form of art. It takes patience, research, and countless shots of espresso followed by endless euphoria. Achieving rich texture and aromatic espresso shots at...
Best Pour Over Coffee Maker Reviews For 2019
So, you have decided to take your coffee brewing game to the next level. We appreciate that!Pour-over is perhaps one of the oldest ways to prepare delicious coffee. It is also one of the most overlooked methods by average coffee consumers who prefer to use one touch...
Best Manual Coffee Grinders For 2019
A poor-quality manual grinder can be seriously detrimental to your coffee. It is vital to purchase one that is capable of producing an even grind.Grinding your coffee by hand is not an art, it is a...
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Frieling French Press Review
A cup of coffee is essential for many and Frieling’s stainless steel French press does the job just right. It is an eye-catching, high-end coffee maker for those who do not mind spending lavishly for such pleasures. The Frieling French press requires no...
Krups Espresso Machine Reviews
KRUPS machines are surprisingly varied. We won’t beat around the bush here. If you are put off by coffee machine brands that release the same model each year with “new” updates, then you clearly haven’t taken a closer look at KRUPS’ line up.Their espresso...
Nespresso Prodigio Review (Model: ENV135BAE)
The Nespresso Prodigio is a sturdy, reliable capsules-based espresso maker with added tech features. The performance is as smooth as any Nespresso coffee maker; however, the aesthetics and extra features don’t live up to expectations.Adding Bluetooth to...
Nespresso Essenza (Mini) Review
The Nespresso Essenza Mini is a simple, fast and easy to use espresso maker. The minimalist design, set-up, and method make it one of the best espresso makers for beginners who are looking for a capsule-only coffee maker.When the Nespresso Essenza Mini...
Hario Skerton Pro Review
Hario Skerton has been a top name among the top manual coffee grinders for years. Their original model of the Hario Skerton Coffee Grinder was top of the market for a long time, followed later by the Hario Skerton Plus.Just last year, Hario Skerton...
Nespresso Citiz Review
The Nespresso CitiZ is a compact, true espresso maker but it’s not without faults. It’s very easy to set up, use and clean but the outer design doesn’t quite reflect the quality and smooth performance under the hood. Maintenance and durability are where...
