Comparisons

Our Best Espresso Machine & Grinder Videos of 2023

Our Best Espresso Machine & Grinder Videos of 2023

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Looking back at 2023, it might go down in the Whole Latte Love history books as The Year of YouTube—we put out a lot of video resources: 32 produced videos...

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Best Low Retention Coffee Grinders 2020

5 min read

We tested the top 7 best low retention coffee grinders on the market, here are our final results.

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Compare Top 3 Heat Exchange Boiler Espresso Machines 2017

6 min read

Today an in-depth comparison of three of my favorite semi-automatic machines with heat exchange boilers. We’ve got the Expobar Office Lever - my pick for performance value. The Profitec Pro...

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Compare the Top 4 Dual Boiler Espresso Machines 2017

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Looking for Semi automatic dual boiler espresso machines? These are the top of the line in home espresso. Here is an in-depth comparison of four of our favorites. the ECM...

Best Single Serve Coffee Makers of 2020

Best Single Serve Coffee Makers of 2020

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Single-serve coffee makers are some of the most popular machines in American households. We review the best single serve brands so you can narrow down your top choice.

5 of the Best Espresso Grinders Under $500

5 of the Best Espresso Grinders Under $500

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Looking for the best espresso grinder for your machine? These are our top 5 picks for the best espresso grinders under $500, including options for Baratza, Eureka, and more.

Best Coffee Grinders 2021

Best Coffee Grinders 2021

11 min read

We list our top picks for coffee grinders for 2020 from top brands including Baratza and Ceado.

The Best Cups and Mugs to Keep Coffee Hot

The Best Cups and Mugs to Keep Coffee Hot

3 min read

If you've ever wondered how different types of drinkware retain heat, look no further. We did a heat retention test for some of the most commonly-used cups and mugs to see which is...

ECM Mechanika IV vs Technika V vs Elektronika II Profi

ECM Mechanika IV vs Technika V vs Elektronika II Profi

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ECM has one of the strongest selection of espresso machines on the market, but you might be at a loss for which to pick for your home. If you're looking...

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969 Coffee Elba 3 vs ECM Classika PID vs Rocket Espresso Appartamento

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Compare some of the hottest compact E61 espresso machines. Learn the differences between heat exchanger and single-boiler dual use espresso machines.

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The Gaggia Classic or the Rancilio Silvia M?

4 min read

The Gaggia Classic and the Rancilio Silvia are two big names in quality, entry level semi-automatic espresso machines for home. Both have features that make them strong choices as capable,...

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Comparing the Gaggia Classic and the Gaggia Carezza

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One of the most common questions I get is, "Hey, can you recommend a good entry level machine for me?" These two machines are my go to recommendations. Both are...