The Journal

Cold Brew at Home: Ratios, Steep Times & Our Favorite Beans
August 5, 2026
There's a stretch of August where hot coffee just stops making sense. You want something...
Breville Bambino vs Barista Express: Compact vs Full-Featured Espresso
July 31, 2026
Both of these machines show up on nearly every "best espresso machine" list, and both...
Breville Bambino Review: The Best Compact Espresso Machine Under $300?
May 15, 2026
There's a version of home espresso that most people imagine: a big, imposing machine dominating...
Flavored Coffee, Reintroduced: A Complete Guide to the Category — and the Story Behind Everyday People's New Line
May 15, 2026
Coffee, but make it dessert For roughly two decades, flavored coffee was the genre that...
Mahlkönig E64 WS — The Smart Home Espresso Grinder Built for Café-Level Precision
April 12, 2026
At $1,199, the Mahlkönig E64 WS is the most significant investment in our Mahlkönig lineup...
cleaning espresso machine
April 10, 2026
You spent real money on your espresso machine and grinder. You source good beans, dial...