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The Modern Macchiato

The Modern Macchiato: the way it's been made in North American specialty coffee houses for two decades. Learn how to make your best one!
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The Traditional Macchiato

Want to make the macchiato the way it's been made in Italy for over a century? Dive deep into our traditional Macchiato How To on CoffeeGeek!
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The Cafe au Lait

Learn the modern way to make a drink that's existed since the 17th century: the European breakfast favourite, the cafe au lait.
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AeroPress Iced Coffee How To

CoffeeGeek's walk through on using an Aeropress to brew iced coffee, including advanced tips on getting your extractions right.
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Best Budget Espresso Machines for 2024

Comparing budget espresso machines? Check out our fully tested and reviewed best of the best espresso gear that won't break the bank.
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Best Budget Espresso Machines for 2024

Comparing budget espresso machines? Check out our fully tested and reviewed best of the best espresso gear that won't break the bank.
Published: January 10, 2024
Updated: March 3, 2024
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New for 2024, our Feature Guides will include deep, detailed dives into various coffee and espresso subjects, compendium lists, and our popular buying guides.

Breville Bambino Plus set up with all the tools needed to make great espresso.

Best Budget Espresso Machines for 2024

Comparing budget espresso machines? Check out our fully tested and reviewed best of the best espresso gear that won't break the bank.
Published: January 10, 2024
Updated: March 3, 2024
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EDC Poured Macchiato with Latte Art

The Modern Macchiato

The Modern Macchiato: the way it's been made in North American specialty coffee houses for two decades. Learn how to make your best one!
Published: Feb 27, 2024
Updated: Mar 3, 2024
A traditional macchiato, with a white dollop of foam on top of espresso, pictured from above.

The Traditional Macchiato

Want to make the macchiato the way it's been made in Italy for over a century? Dive deep into our traditional Macchiato How To on
Published: Feb 23, 2024
Updated: Mar 3, 2024
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AeroPress Iced Coffee How To

CoffeeGeek's walk through on using an Aeropress to brew iced coffee, including advanced tips on getting your extractions right.
Published: Feb 10, 2024
Updated: Mar 3, 2024
Getting Into Home Espresso

How to Make an Espresso

It's the big kahuna of our How To guides, and the basis on which to build hundreds of drinks: our Espresso How To! Updated Oct 1, 2023.
Published: Oct 1, 2023
Updated: Mar 3, 2024
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