The Coffee Insider tests, evaluates, rates and reviews several categories of espresso machines, coffee makers, coffee grinders and accessories. We employ a scoring system awarding points in several, weighted categories with a total potential score of 100. Reviewers are also able to indicate a ‘buy’ recommendation as well.
We are independent of any manufacturer. So we evaluate and review products from many companies including Nuova Simonelli, JURA, Gaggia, DeLonghi, Miele, Mr. Coffee, Breville and others.
We are probably best known for our Buyers Guides. There are several types of buyer’s guides on our site. These include looking at a manufacturer’s products line, a category or type of product and rankings which encompass both elements.
We are best known for our 20 Best Super Automatic Espresso Machines listing.
The highest distinction available from The Coffee Insider is our Editor’s Choice awards. These are independent of reviewer recommendations but do the awards do take our reviews into consideration. The methodology for selecting a product as an Editor’s Choice winner differs from our review methodology.
The Rancilio Silvia Review for 2020 finds this semi automatic espresso machine to be a good choice for the purist who likes single boiler, commercial quality construction over programmability and automation. But in its price range there are a lot of very different and compelling options to consider.
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2020 Death Wish Coffee Reviews and Buyers Guide. We answer How Much Caffeine is in Death Wish Coffee and Valhalla Java. Complete Buyers Guide 2020.
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Baratza Encore Conical Burr Coffee Grinder Review 2020. We Look at This Popular Home Conical Coffee Grinder, It’s Motor, Burrs and Usability and Design
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The De’longhi EC155 15 Bar Espresso Maker Is a popular, timeless classic that has changed little over the decades. But you need to decide if you are right for the Delonghi EC155 as much as if it is right for you.
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The Chemex coffee maker definitive brew guide, review and how to guide. We look at everything you need to know to decide of the Chemex is for you.
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As part of our 2020 Buyer’s Guide, these Calphalon coffee maker reviews include ratings and recommendations for both The Calphalon Special Brew, BVCLDCG1 and Calphalon Precision Control Coffee Makers
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The Breville BES870XL is highly rated by customers and reviewers. It is loaded with features. Is the Breville the Barista Express BES870XL the value priced automatic espresso maker you have been looking for.
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The KRUPS GX5000 adjustable flatt burr grinder earned our “Buy” rating. But we recommended first looking at a slightly cheaper flat burr grinder or a better, conical grinder Instead
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Our Nespresso Milk Frother Review compares the Aeroccino3 vs Aeroccino4 milk frothers. We look at the cost, value, convenience, quality and cleaning and care for both Nespresso Aeroccino Milk Frother models.
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The Gaggia Naviglio Black RI8749/47 is a true sub-$600 Gaggia Delivering all the brewing quality in a value priced automatic. Our Gaggia Naviglio rates it and compares it to other Gaggia espresso makers and the competition at this price level
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