First Looks Archives - CoffeeGeek https://coffeegeek.com/reviews/firstlooks/ The World's Most Read Coffee and Espresso Resource Tue, 25 Nov 2025 01:25:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://coffeegeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/cropped-faveicons2021white-150x150.png First Looks Archives - CoffeeGeek https://coffeegeek.com/reviews/firstlooks/ 32 32 MHW-3Bomber F74 Navigator Grinder https://coffeegeek.com/reviews/firstlooks/hands-on-with-the-mhw-3bomber-f74-navigator-a-first-look/ https://coffeegeek.com/reviews/firstlooks/hands-on-with-the-mhw-3bomber-f74-navigator-a-first-look/#comments Wed, 05 Nov 2025 01:30:00 +0000 https://coffeegeek.com/?p=60625 MHW-3Bomber F74 Navigator Grinder

CoffeeGeek tests the MHW‑3Bomber F74 Navigator: a prosumer grinder with 74 mm burrs, ultra‑low retention, and RPM control for espresso and brew coffee.

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]]> https://coffeegeek.com/reviews/firstlooks/hands-on-with-the-mhw-3bomber-f74-navigator-a-first-look/feed/ 2 Jura Z10 Super Automatic https://coffeegeek.com/reviews/firstlooks/jura-z10-bean-to-cup-first-look-review/ https://coffeegeek.com/reviews/firstlooks/jura-z10-bean-to-cup-first-look-review/#respond Fri, 31 Oct 2025 10:30:40 +0000 https://coffeegeek.com/?p=61410 The Jura Z10 Bean to Cup Machine

Is the premium Jura Z10 the ultimate bean to cup machine? We go hands on with its advanced grinder, 32 drink options, and unique technology.

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We explore the Breville Barista Touch Impress, a machine designed for great espresso without the learning curve. See our initial thoughts.

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]]> https://coffeegeek.com/reviews/firstlooks/breville-bes881-barista-touch-impress-first-look-review/feed/ 3 1Zpresso X-Ultra Manual Grinder https://coffeegeek.com/reviews/firstlooks/1zpresso-x-ultra-versatile-manual-grinder-first-look-review/ Sun, 10 Aug 2025 23:00:28 +0000 https://coffeegeek.com/?p=60358 1ZPresso X-Ultra Coffee Grinder

A First Look at the 1Zpresso X‑Ultra manual grinder: easy calibration, magnetic catch cup, travel friendly, great for espresso and filter.

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]]> Baratza Encore ESP Pro Grinder https://coffeegeek.com/reviews/firstlooks/baratza-encore-esp-pro-grinder-first-look-review/ https://coffeegeek.com/reviews/firstlooks/baratza-encore-esp-pro-grinder-first-look-review/#comments Wed, 18 Jun 2025 20:30:00 +0000 https://coffeegeek.com/?p=59989 Encore ESP Pro from Baratza

A detailed first look at one of the most feature-rich coffee grinders introduced by industry leader Baratza in over a decade.

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CoffeeGeek's initial look at the Profitec Go, a popular machine in a limited market - the single boiler prosumer espresso range - and how it stacks up.

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]]> Lelit Victoria Espresso Machine https://coffeegeek.com/reviews/firstlooks/lelit-victoria-espresso-machine-first-look-review/ Wed, 13 Nov 2024 12:30:00 +0000 https://coffeegeek.com/?p=56435

The Lelit Victoria could be the queen of single boiler, prosumer espresso machines, though it doesn't get the same press other machines get.

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]]> Ninja Luxe Cafe Espresso Machine https://coffeegeek.com/reviews/firstlooks/ninja-luxe-cafe-premier-first-look-review/ https://coffeegeek.com/reviews/firstlooks/ninja-luxe-cafe-premier-first-look-review/#comments Mon, 30 Sep 2024 09:30:00 +0000 https://coffeegeek.com/?p=55709 Ninja Luxe Cafe Premium Model

Shark Ninja's first jump into the premium espresso market brings the usual Ninja flair of a lot of added features. How did they do? We have a lot to say early on.

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Rancilio's new consumer oriented, espresso primary grinder is a very worthy replacement for the Rocky; can it work on your espresso bar?

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Ceado has a new consumer-oriented high end coffee grinder that promises a lot, in a small package. Let's find out if it delivers.

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