Opinions Archives - CoffeeGeek https://coffeegeek.com/opinions/ The World's Most Read Coffee and Espresso Resource Mon, 24 Nov 2025 11:45:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://coffeegeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/cropped-faveicons2021white-150x150.png Opinions Archives - CoffeeGeek https://coffeegeek.com/opinions/ 32 32 The Olympia Express Mina: A Beautiful, Frustrating Swiss Paradox https://coffeegeek.com/opinions/coffee-at-the-moment/olympia-mina-beautiful-flawed-paradox/ https://coffeegeek.com/opinions/coffee-at-the-moment/olympia-mina-beautiful-flawed-paradox/#comments Thu, 13 Nov 2025 02:00:00 +0000 https://coffeegeek.com/?p=61777 The Olympia Mina Lever Machine on a counter with hand grinders and a knockbox.

Not a review: Some thoughts on the Olympia Mina, comparing this beautifully flawed Swiss machine to the Flair 58 and why workflow and reliability are concerns.

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]]> https://coffeegeek.com/opinions/coffee-at-the-moment/olympia-mina-beautiful-flawed-paradox/feed/ 3 Coffee, Competition, and Craft: A Conversation with Benjamin Put, Barista Champion https://coffeegeek.com/opinions/interviews/coffee-competition-and-craft-a-conversation-with-benjamin-put-barista-champion/ Tue, 09 Sep 2025 11:00:00 +0000 https://coffeegeek.com/?p=60679 Ben Sets Up His Routine

In the CoffeeGeek Interview, Benjamin Put shares how he won his seventh Canadian Barista Championship, and the lessons competition brings to coffee.

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]]> Turbo Shot Espresso: A Detailed Exploration https://coffeegeek.com/opinions/history-technology/turbo-shot-espresso-a-detailed-exploration/ https://coffeegeek.com/opinions/history-technology/turbo-shot-espresso-a-detailed-exploration/#comments Mon, 24 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0000 https://coffeegeek.com/?p=59515 Turbo Shot on a Lelit Bianca

The turbo shot espresso: understanding its origin, how to create it, and what sets it apart from traditional espresso.

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]]> https://coffeegeek.com/opinions/history-technology/turbo-shot-espresso-a-detailed-exploration/feed/ 1 The Hidden Costs of Coffee Convenience: Pod Coffee https://coffeegeek.com/opinions/cafe-stage/the-hidden-costs-of-coffee-convenience-pod-coffee-nespresso-kcup/ https://coffeegeek.com/opinions/cafe-stage/the-hidden-costs-of-coffee-convenience-pod-coffee-nespresso-kcup/#comments Sun, 15 Dec 2024 12:30:00 +0000 https://coffeegeek.com/?p=58071 Nespresso in a garbage can

A look at the environmental impact of Nespresso and Keurig. Learn how single-serve coffee pods are harming the environment and draining our wallets.

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]]> https://coffeegeek.com/opinions/cafe-stage/the-hidden-costs-of-coffee-convenience-pod-coffee-nespresso-kcup/feed/ 1 The Best Espresso Machine https://coffeegeek.com/opinions/state-of-coffee/the-best-espresso-machine/ https://coffeegeek.com/opinions/state-of-coffee/the-best-espresso-machine/#comments Sun, 07 Apr 2024 14:30:00 +0000 https://coffeegeek.com/?p=51706 Right now, for consumers, the Lelit Bianca V3 might be the best espresso machine you can buy today.

The most common question we get at CoffeeGeek, finally answered: what is the world's best consumer espresso machine? We have two picks.

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We take a deep look at the history and development of pour over coffee, from Melitta Benz to the Harios of today.

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]]> Welcome to the 2024 Version of CoffeeGeek https://coffeegeek.com/opinions/state-of-coffee/welcome-to-the-2024-version-of-coffeegeek/ https://coffeegeek.com/opinions/state-of-coffee/welcome-to-the-2024-version-of-coffeegeek/#comments Mon, 04 Mar 2024 22:30:00 +0000 https://coffeegeek.com/?p=48739 The CoffeeGeek site for 2024, as it looks on a tablet display.

The CoffeeGeek website gets a complete overhaul and design update for 2024, making the site faster, more responsive, and more accessible.

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More big ticket coffee and espresso gear is bought in the last 40 days of a year, than the rest of the year combined. How do you come ahead?

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]]> Ideal Gifts for Coffee Lovers at Every Budget https://coffeegeek.com/opinions/coffee-at-the-moment/ideal-gifts-for-coffee-lovers-at-every-budget/ Tue, 28 Nov 2023 14:30:00 +0000 https://coffeegeek.com/?p=42943 CoffeeGeek's Holiday Gift Lists

This year, we've given extra special attention to curating the best possible coffee and espresso gifts at every for every budget.

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]]> A Business Model of Care: Kyra Kennedy https://coffeegeek.com/opinions/state-of-coffee/a-business-model-of-care-kyra-kennedy/ Sun, 22 Oct 2023 21:00:00 +0000 https://coffeegeek.com/?p=41265 Kyra Kennedy at Baratza Booth in Milan

With Kyra Kennedy retiring from the company she co-founded, Baratza, we look at her impact and legacy in specialty coffee.

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