Coffee at the Moment Archives - CoffeeGeek https://coffeegeek.com/opinions/coffee-at-the-moment/ 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 Coffee at the Moment Archives - CoffeeGeek https://coffeegeek.com/opinions/coffee-at-the-moment/ 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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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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]]> No-Bypass Coffee Brewing Method Trends https://coffeegeek.com/opinions/coffee-at-the-moment/no-bypass-coffee-brewing-method-trends/ Wed, 23 Aug 2023 21:30:00 +0000 https://coffeegeek.com/blog/no-bypass-coffee-brewing-method-trends/

No-bypass coffee brewing as a method is hot right now, and new techniques and products are being introduced daily.

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]]> Dialing in Espresso in Three Shots https://coffeegeek.com/opinions/coffee-at-the-moment/dialing-in-espresso-in-three-shots/ Fri, 22 Oct 2021 15:15:00 +0000 https://coffeegeek.com/?p=41339 Dialing in Espresso

A holy grail of espresso knowledge at CoffeeGeek is being able to dial in any coffee to any grinder, and any espresso machine in three tries.

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]]> Modernist Cuisine Coffee Section Review https://coffeegeek.com/opinions/coffee-at-the-moment/modernist-cuisine-coffee-section-review/ Tue, 20 Mar 2012 22:55:00 +0000 https://coffeegeek.com/blog/modernist-cuisine-coffee-section-review/

An intensive review of just a section of a book? Sure, when it is the five volume, $600 tome known as Modernist Cuisine. We review the Coffee chapter in this highly anticipated and hyped set of books.

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]]> Thoughts and Theories on Cold / Iced Coffee https://coffeegeek.com/opinions/coffee-at-the-moment/thoughts-and-theories-on-cold-iced-coffee/ Mon, 22 Aug 2011 23:23:00 +0000 https://coffeegeek.com/blog/thoughts-and-theories-on-cold-iced-coffee/

Iced coffee is a very hot topic lately with many looking for ways to brew it, and brew it best. Here's our in-depth look at the process.

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]]> Weight Based Grinding Becomes a Reality https://coffeegeek.com/opinions/coffee-at-the-moment/weight-based-grinding-becomes-a-reality/ Mon, 18 Apr 2011 23:05:00 +0000 https://coffeegeek.com/blog/weight-based-grinding-becomes-a-reality/

Exclusive: a sneak peak and detailed look at a new potentially revolutionary grinder accessory and grinder from Baratza that doses specific volumes via user-selectable weight: the Esatto and Vario-E products.

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]]> The CoffeeGeek Lab https://coffeegeek.com/opinions/coffee-at-the-moment/the-coffeegeek-lab/ Thu, 01 Oct 2009 22:28:00 +0000 https://coffeegeek.com/blog/the-coffeegeek-lab/

An update on the status of the new CoffeeGeek website rebuild and a detailed look at something that is new and exciting territory for us at CG - the building of the new CoffeeGeek Lab!

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]]> Carlos Martin https://coffeegeek.com/opinions/coffee-at-the-moment/carlos-martin/ Mon, 25 Feb 2008 22:49:00 +0000 https://coffeegeek.com/blog/carlos-martin/

The story of a farm manager and the wonderful coffee he helped to produce for Finca Vista Hermosa, and the legacy he leaves behind. His life, and that of his son were tragically cut short by roadside bandits.

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]]> Dr. Ernesto Illy, RIP https://coffeegeek.com/opinions/coffee-at-the-moment/dr-ernesto-illy-rip/ Mon, 04 Feb 2008 22:40:00 +0000 https://coffeegeek.com/blog/dr-ernesto-illy-rip/

The world of coffee lost one of the true giants and innovators in the advancement of espresso science, chemistry, understanding, art and culture. We remember you... and thank you, Dr. Illy.

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