Guides Archives - CoffeeGeek https://coffeegeek.com/guides/ The World's Most Read Coffee and Espresso Resource Mon, 22 Sep 2025 20:43:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://coffeegeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/cropped-faveicons2021white-150x150.png Guides Archives - CoffeeGeek https://coffeegeek.com/guides/ 32 32 Best Manual Coffee Grinders for 2025 https://coffeegeek.com/guides/feature-guides/best-manual-coffee-grinders-guide-2025/ https://coffeegeek.com/guides/feature-guides/best-manual-coffee-grinders-guide-2025/#comments Wed, 17 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000 https://coffeegeek.com/?p=60721 Nine manual grinders with a blue background.

Find your ideal manual grinder in CoffeeGeek’s 2025 guide. Hands-on tested for consistency, value, and brew versatility.

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Looking for a coffee grinder on a budget in 2025? Check out our fully tested and reviewed top coffee grinders offering great value.

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]]> https://coffeegeek.com/guides/feature-guides/best-budget-coffee-grinders-for-2025/feed/ 4 How to Make an Americano https://coffeegeek.com/guides/howtos/americano-how-to/ https://coffeegeek.com/guides/howtos/americano-how-to/#comments Mon, 10 Feb 2025 23:00:00 +0000 https://coffeegeek.com/?p=44758 An americano brewing on a Kees van der Westen Speedster espresso machine

Learn how to make the perfect americano, the drink Italians came up with to satisfy American tastes and requests for a "normal" cup of joe!

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]]> https://coffeegeek.com/guides/howtos/americano-how-to/feed/ 2 The Best Coffee and Espresso Gear in 2024 https://coffeegeek.com/guides/feature-guides/best-coffee-and-espresso-gear-in-2024/ https://coffeegeek.com/guides/feature-guides/best-coffee-and-espresso-gear-in-2024/#comments Tue, 21 Jan 2025 23:30:00 +0000 https://coffeegeek.com/?p=59038 Lelit Bianca V3

CoffeeGeek's top choices for the best in espresso machines, brewers, grinders, and accessories in the past year. Which ones reign supreme?

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Received a new espresso machine recently? It can be a confusing piece of tech, but we got you covered with essential steps to make great coffee.

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]]> Ten Types of Coffee Makers https://coffeegeek.com/guides/feature-guides/ten-types-of-coffee-makers-full-guide/ Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:30:50 +0000 https://coffeegeek.com/?p=50164 Ten Types of Coffee Makers

Learn about the ten major methods and equipment for brewing your morning cup of joy. From pour over, to siphon, to espresso and everything in between.

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]]> AeroPress Iced Coffee How To https://coffeegeek.com/guides/howtos/aeropress-iced-coffee-how-to/ Mon, 19 Aug 2024 12:00:36 +0000 https://coffeegeek.com/?p=44715

A fully updated for 2024 guide on how to make iced coffee with an AeroPress: one of the fastest, and most efficient methods possible today!

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]]> Best Budget Espresso Machines for 2024 https://coffeegeek.com/guides/feature-guides/best-budget-espresso-machines-for-2025/ https://coffeegeek.com/guides/feature-guides/best-budget-espresso-machines-for-2025/#comments Wed, 14 Aug 2024 21:30:00 +0000 https://coffeegeek.com/?p=41092

Comparing budget espresso machines? Check out our fully tested and reviewed best of the best espresso gear that won't break the bank. UPDATED Aug, 2024.

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]]> https://coffeegeek.com/guides/feature-guides/best-budget-espresso-machines-for-2025/feed/ 3 Hario Mugen Switch Brewer Hack https://coffeegeek.com/guides/howtos/hario-mugen-switch-brewer-hack-how-to/ https://coffeegeek.com/guides/howtos/hario-mugen-switch-brewer-hack-how-to/#comments Wed, 22 May 2024 13:15:00 +0000 https://coffeegeek.com/?p=53322 Hario Mugen Switch Hack

Learn how to make a fantastic full immersion, no-bypass coffee brewer with two inexpensive Hario brewing devices.

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CoffeeGeek's in depth how to on the Hario V60 brewing system, with its patented ribbed filter holder and conical filters. Updated for 2024.

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