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Ninja are at it again, and this time they're not just having a crack at semi-automatic espresso machines, pod machines, filter machines, air fryers, ice cream makers, and possibly a small family hatchback at some point in the near future ;-). This time, we’re talking [ ] The post Ninja Auto Barista Pro Review: Big Espresso, Auto Milk Is It Worth It? appeared first on Coffee Blog .
If you’re looking at the Lelit Anita, you may be under the assumption that it's a more classic-looking Italian-made alternative to the Sage Barista Express. This is exactly what I thought, until I tested it, and came to the conclusion that it absolutely isn't. Yes, [ ] The post Lelit Anita Review: Why It’s NOT Just an Italian Barista Express appeared first on Coffee Blog .
The Sage Barista Express Impress is one of Sage’s most interesting machines, as it bridges the gap between fully manual traditional espresso machines and automatic bean-to-cup coffee machines, but in a very practical and cost-effective way. It’s based on the hugely popular Sage Barista Express, [ ] The post Sage Barista Express Impress Review: Real Espresso, Less Frustration appeared first on…
The Lelit Victoria is one of Lelit's more premium single-boiler espresso machines, sitting above the Lelit Anna and below the likes of the Mara X, Elizabeth, and Bianca. It's very similar to the Profitec Go, same boiler size material, similar premium build, similar performance, [ ] The post Lelit Victoria Review: Serious Home Barista Power in a Slim Package appeared first on Coffee Blog .
When I first used the Lelit Anna, my main thought was: why isn’t everyone talking about this? The Lelit Anna PL41TEM, also known as the Anna 2 or Anna PID, is a single-boiler Italian espresso machine with a brass brew boiler, PID temperature control, and a [ ] The post Lelit Anna PL41TEM Review: Proper Italian Espresso with a Smart Twist appeared first on Coffee Blog .
The Lelit Kate is one of the more unusual integrated grinder espresso machines because it isn’t really trying to be an alternative to the Sage Barista Express, Barista Pro, or Barista Touch. Most integrated grinder machines are built around convenience. They usually use thermoblocks or [ ] The post Lelit Kate Review: Victoria With a Built-In Grinder? appeared first on Coffee Blog .
The Sage Barista Express has been one of the world’s best-selling home espresso machines for years. Even now, in 2026, it manages to hit a sweet spot that many other brands, and even newer Sage models, miss. But there are many other options these days, [ ] The post Sage Barista Express: Is the OG Home Coffee Machine Still Worth It in 2026? appeared first on Coffee Blog .
The Lelit Mara X3 Pagaia is Lelit's latest machine at the time of writing, and I think there's a lot more to it than may meet the eye at first glance. If you thought, “Ah, right, it’s just a slightly fancier Lelit Mara X with some wood [ ] The post Lelit Mara X3 Pagaia Review: The Mara X V3 with Pump Control appeared first on Coffee Blog .
If you’ve spent any time around home espresso over the last few years, you’ll know that Gaggia Classic owners love a mod. PID kits, OPV tweaks, low-profile drip trays, better steam wands, pressure gauges, preinfusion mods, timers… half the fun of owning a Classic, for [ ] The post Gaggia Classic Up Review: A Modern Gaggia Classic? appeared first on Coffee Blog .
There are some grinders that arrive with loads of hype, dramatic launch videos, and people on forums behaving as if the Second Coming has happened, in flat burr form. The Baratza Forté isn’t really one of those grinders, certainly not in the UK. Why? Put simply, [ ] The post Baratza Forté Review: Is This Flat-Burr Workhorse Finally a Bargain? appeared first on Coffee Blog .