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Espresso
Home espresso machine reviews, tips, and comparisons. Featuring super-automatics and semi-automatics from Jura, Rocket Espresso, Gaggia, Rancilio, Philips, Miele, and more for aspiring home baristas.
Trendspotting: Starbucks Drops Fall 2025 Menu – PSL Returns Aug. 26 with New Pecan Cortado Leading the Charge
Coffee giant simplifies menu while testing America's appetite for European-style drinks
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Breville Barista Touch Impress: What to Know Before You Buy
Last updated: June 19, 2025 There’s something oddly satisfying about watching a machine tamp espresso with more precision than a human. That’s the promise behind…
Espresso Meets AI: Can Smart Tech Actually Pull a Better Shot Than You?
Two of my favorite topics here on Stark Insider are converging, so it was just a matter of time before we explore the combination of…
Trendspotting: Luxury brand La Marzocco offers discount, but only with a bundle
Luxury brands don’t like adjectives that potentially cheapen their hard earned reputations. So words like “discount” or “sale” or “BOGO” (buy one, get one) are…
For only $250, the new Gaggia Espresso Evolution offers insane value
Gaggia has released a new espresso machine. Not a big deal. Manufacturers regularly release new models all the time. However, what caught my eye with…
Coffee News: Bosch teases new super automatic espresso machines at CES
Something is brewing! So says the landing page for a preview of new super automatic espresso machines made by Bosch. The German conglomerate took advantage…
KitchenAid espresso machine is a stylish, well-priced semi-automatic for home baristas
Up-level your espresso game.
On Sale: Philips 1200/3200/4300 espresso machines deals, discounts are here
Patience does pay off. If you’ve been waiting for a deal to finally buy that Philips espresso machine you’ve been eyeing now might be the…