22 September 2026 · 6 min read
Which bean-to-cup should you buy?
There is no best bean-to-cup. There is one that suits you, and you find it by deciding three things instead of comparing thirty.
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On espresso, machines and prices
Pieces about choosing, using and maintaining an espresso machine. No news, just things that stay true.
21 September 2026 · 5 min read
Descaling a bean-to-cup: how often, and with what
Descaling is the maintenance most often postponed and the most expensive to skip. What to do, how often, and why vinegar is a bad idea.
20 September 2026 · 5 min read
Which coffee beans for espresso?
The beans decide more of the taste than the machine does. What to look for, why “espresso roast” is not a variety, and how fresh fresh actually is.
19 September 2026 · 4 min read
When are espresso machines cheapest?
Espresso machine prices swing by hundreds of euros through the year. Where the dips are, and why the struck-through price in the shop tells you little about them.
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