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Oct 29, 2026
How to make gourmet coffee at home, and find the best coffee makers.
Get commonsense advice on making gourmet coffee at home, including tips and reviews on the best coffees, coffee makers and other coffee-making equipment.
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Oct 27, 2026
Choosing the right 12 volt coffee maker.
If you're traveling, in your car, RV or boat, you'll want a 12 volt coffee maker to take on your trip.
Jul 30, 2026
The best apps for serious coffee lovers.
The best coffee apps help coffee lovers DO something, whether that’s to find a new coffee shop, pay for their coffee or learn to appreciate different coffees.
Apr 26, 2026
Melitta Vision Review: 12-Cup Coffee Maker That Makes Great Coffee
Our Melitta Vision review covers its striking design, simple setup, rotating display, and excellent coffee quality.
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Apr 23, 2026
Nick Usborne, author of the Coffee Detective website.
This site started out as a pure hobby, because I love gourmet coffee, and I love writing. Better still, it now earns me a small income as well.
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Apr 12, 2026
Supporting charitable causes with every bag of coffee sold.
Some coffee roasting companies do more than roast amazing, gourmet coffee beans. Some of them also donate a proportion of their profits to a charitable cause.
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Mar 31, 2026
Aerolatte Cafe Porcellana Stove Top Espresso Maker.
The Aerolatte Cafe Porcellana works like a traditional Italian stove top espresso maker, but looks very different.
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Mar 31, 2026
Alcoholic coffee drinks recipes.
Alcoholic coffee drinks recipes for after-dinner treats. If you have the liqueurs and the coffee, we have the recipes.
Oct 03, 2025
11 Coffee Crimes to avoid to make the perfect cup
Make a perfect cup of coffee every time by avoiding all 11 mistakes described in this guide.
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May 06, 2025
How to Clean and Descale Your Coffee Maker - And Why It Matters
Improve the taste of your coffee and extend the life of your machine. Learn how to clean and descale your coffee maker the right way—step-by-step.
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