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Freshly tested: Quick Mill Rubino. Category: Dual-boiler espresso machine for the home under CHF 1,500. We are testing the Quick Mill Rubino 0981. This home espresso machine is a top contender in t...
Sustainability at Kaffeemacher:innen (V2: February 2023)
The first version of this text about what we understand by sustainability dates back to 2019. It was time to revise it. And this second version won't be here forever either. We are constantly learn...
Lupine coffee by Helen. Our local coffee alternative
Coffee alternatives have existed for centuries. Today, you will find lupine coffee being offered more and more frequently. If you are looking for a caffeine-free, coffee-like drink, you will likely...
Specialty Coffee and Breakfast at Café Frühling in Basel
In the heart of Kleinbasel, Café Frühling has been part of Basel’s specialty coffee scene since 2013. The café is part of the Kaffeemacher:innen collective, a team of coffee professionals who work ...
Eureka Mignon Manuale Review: Affordable espresso entry-level and hidden gem with upgrades
The Eureka Mignon Manuale is the most affordable entry into the world of Italian grinders. But is it any good? Our test shows: The inner values are brilliant, the operation is a compromise. We show...
Ascaso Steel Duo PID Update reviewed
The Ascaso Steel Duo PID positively surprised us in our initial test. The machine from the Spanish company is a dual thermoblock. It embodies everything that defines a modern, high-quality thermobl...
10 years of Kafischmitte – Congratulations!
Kafischmitte – The pioneer of Swiss specialty roasters We offer our heartfelt congratulations! Kafischmitte is celebrating its tenth anniversary. This is a celebration for the Swiss specialty coff...
Rancho San Felipe in Mexico. A new generation continues the coffee legacy.
In the east of Mexico, in Córdoba, two sisters run a fourth-generation family ranch. For a few years now, they have been specializing in direct contact with roasters, creating new markets and oppor...
Coffee processing methods and their influence on flavor
Why does coffee taste the way it does? Growing conditions and varieties are part of the answer. The other is the role of fermentation in flavor development. How do washed coffees differ in taste fr...
Compadre. Our Italian espresso
Compadre – our Italian-inspired espresso. Family coffee from Brazil, dark roasted, spicy, tobacco-like & chocolatey.
Which espresso machine is the right one?
This blog post helps you in your search for the right portafilter machine. We help you understand the differences and classify terminology. Single-boiler, thermoblock, heat exchanger, or dual-boile...
Zuriga E2 Generation 2 reviewed – perhaps the best of its kind?!
The Zuriga E2 has been further developed. Today, if you buy a Zuriga E2, you are buying Generation 2. This applies to both models, the Zuriga E2-S version with steam and the variant without a steam...
Mahlkönig E64 WS reviewed: Grind by weight with electronic grind size adjustment
The Mahlkönig E64 WS aims to make good espresso simpler: integrated scale, electronic grind adjustment in micron increments, and an algorithm that automatically corrects the grind size based on you...
Espresso and brewing temperature: how can you measure it at home?
In our last post, we tested various espresso brewing temperatures and their impact on taste. Here, we show you how and where to measure espresso brewing temperature, and how you can measure your ma...
Swiss Sustainable Coffee Platform. Coffee Switzerland, are you becoming sustainable now?
Without Switzerland, the coffee world would look different. Switzerland is not only the largest raw coffee trader but also exports a lot of roasted coffee. And now, a government co-funded platform ...
The best single dosing grinder between 500 and 1000 euros - the big comparison test
We compared 10 single-dosing grinders in the 500 to 1000 euro range. Here you’ll find out what each one does well – and where they fall short.
La Marzocco GS3 AV in a 2025 hands-on test – The home barista dream with commercial DNA
For many, the La Marzocco GS3 AV is considered one of the best espresso machines for home use – or simply “the GS3,” as it is affectionately known in professional circles. As testers, we were also ...
Zerno Z1 Review: High-End Single Dosing Grinder
$1,600 to $2,000 for a coffee grinder? The Zerno Z1 is a statement. We imported this high-end device from the USA and put it through its paces. With innovative "blind burrs," a robust construction,...
Growing niches: natural wine and specialty coffee.
Comparing wine and coffee is very general. However, if we focus on specific topics, we can make more progress. In this blog, we will discuss two products that repeatedly cause debate: natural wine ...
Year two in the Toca project in Mexico: A reality check and a fresh start
Our Toca coffee is the first coffee from our project to promote regenerative coffee production in Veracruz, Mexico, which we are running together with Ensambles as an implementation partner. Much h...
ACM Homey – Espresso Machine Under €1000 Review
The ACM Milano Homey is one of the most affordable dual-boiler espresso machines we are aware of. The basic version is available for just €979, despite featuring the proven Faema E61 brew group. Of...
Transparency Report 2025/26: What lies behind our green coffee prices
Since 2020, we've been publishing our raw coffee prices on our website. However, numbers alone tell little. That's why we're presenting them in our first transparency report 25/26 with the cont...
Is coffee from commercial bean-to-cup machines bad?!
Bean-to-cup machines in the hospitality industry very often brew very, very poor coffee. We all experience this regularly if we settle for it. I was surprised by how much feedback of this kind reac...
Café crème is the most popular coffee beverage in Switzerland. It's all the more surprising how little discussion there is about this central beverage. Every barista whips out recipes for espresso ...