Allison Gainey, Author at CoffeeGeek https://coffeegeek.com/author/allison-gainey/ The World's Most Read Coffee and Espresso Resource Sun, 07 Dec 2025 11:33:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://coffeegeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/cropped-faveicons2021white-150x150.png Allison Gainey, Author at CoffeeGeek https://coffeegeek.com/author/allison-gainey/ 32 32 Best Coffee + Espresso Gifts Under $100 for 2025 https://coffeegeek.com/blog/new-products/best-coffee-espresso-gifts-under-100-for-2025/ https://coffeegeek.com/blog/new-products/best-coffee-espresso-gifts-under-100-for-2025/#respond Sun, 07 Dec 2025 09:10:00 +0000 https://coffeegeek.com/?p=62479 CoffeeGeek Holiday Gift Guide for Coffee Gifts Under $100

Presenting CoffeeGeek's curated 2025 list of great coffee and espresso gear and gadgets under $100, guaranteed to make a coffee nerd happy!

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Here it is: the full Cyber Monday Sales deals on Amazon (and a few other places) to find your best holiday deals on Coffee + Espresso.

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]]> https://coffeegeek.com/blog/deals/cyber-monday-coffee-and-espresso-deals-2025/feed/ 3 Going Analog: Temperature Surfing and Pressure Profiling a Gaggia Classic https://coffeegeek.com/blog/techniques/temperature-surfing-and-pressure-profiling-a-gaggia-classic/ https://coffeegeek.com/blog/techniques/temperature-surfing-and-pressure-profiling-a-gaggia-classic/#comments Thu, 21 Aug 2025 14:00:00 +0000 https://coffeegeek.com/?p=60174 Gaggia Classic

No PID needed. Master your single boiler espresso machine for richer, sweeter espresso by controlling temperature and manipulating pressure.

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]]> https://coffeegeek.com/blog/techniques/temperature-surfing-and-pressure-profiling-a-gaggia-classic/feed/ 2 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 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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There's been new scientific studies regarding coffee's health benefits. Learn how this complex drink improves brain function and staves off cancer.

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We present CoffeeGeek's Curated 2024 Holiday Gift List for unique espresso related items under $50 for the espresso lover in your life!

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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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A no-tools way to get pressure profiling on an espresso machine, if it supports water flow through the grouphead and wand at the same time.

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]]> The Hario V60: A Brew-tiful Journey https://coffeegeek.com/blog/techniques/the-hario-v60-a-brew-tiful-journey/ https://coffeegeek.com/blog/techniques/the-hario-v60-a-brew-tiful-journey/#comments Thu, 21 Mar 2024 14:30:00 +0000 https://www.coffeegeek.com/?p=35506 Hario V60 01 Brewing

Basically a love letter to the Hario V60, CoffeeGeek's Allison talks about her fascination with this world famous brewer.

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