Coffee
Discover detailed breakdowns of the best coffee makers, and tips and tricks to up your coffee game, with the team at Homes & Gardens.
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Professional cleaners say you can clean your kitchen with coffee grounds – but how effective are they?
We test four ways to clean a kitchen with coffee grounds, from neutralizing unpleasant odors to scrubbing away burnt-on food from pots and pans
By Gabriella Dyson Published
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If you're new to freshly ground coffee, you'll need the Barista & Co Core All Grind Plus Grinder
Our qualified barista tested Barista & Co's Core All Grind Plus coffee grinder across a range of settings, including its auto-dosing function
By Laura Honey Published
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Drip coffee just took an unexpected speciality turn: Instant Grind & Brew Coffee Maker review
We asked our resident barista to test the Instant Grind & Brew coffee maker on single-servings and whole carafes of coffee. Here's her verdict
By Laura Honey Published
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5 things you need to know if you want to choose the best coffee beans
We spoke to coffee roasters, baristas, and other experts so that we could spill the beans on how to choose coffee beans like the experts
By Laura Honey Published
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Is this coffee maker better than the iconic Chemex? The more affordable Bodum Pour-Over comes very close
The Bodum pour-over is a specialist in fuss-free filter coffee. After putting it through rigorous tests, our experts reckon it's as good as a Chemex. Here's why
By Laura Honey Published
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Jura Z10 review – a sleek, Swiss, coffee expert
Our experts tested the Jura Z10 across a range of functions. This is one of the best bean-to-cup machines, but it comes with a high cost
By Laura Honey Published
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Smeg has upgraded their espresso machine and it's my favorite model yet
We tested the Smeg ECF02 espresso machine across a range of functions, including making espressos, Americanos, and cappuccinos. Here's our verdict
By Laura Honey Published
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Is your coffee 'ethical'? Experts explain how to check and what to look for
We spoke with one of the co-founders of Easy Jose Coffee to find out how to choose ethical coffee. He gave us some easy checks, tips, and a deep dive into ethical coffee details
By Laura Honey Published
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Want a coffee maker that doubles as a piece of decor? The illy X7.1 is all you need
The illy X7.1 is a stunning single-serve machine. Our experts tested out the coffee settings, covering espresso, Americano, and lattes. We loved them all
By Laura Honey Published
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Do tomato plants like coffee grounds? Experts have their say
Looking for a more unique fertilizer to use in your vegetable garden? We explore whether coffee grounds can benefit your tomato plants
By Seraphina Di Mizzurati Published
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Coffee novice? The OXO Brew Pour-Over was designed with beginners in mind
We tested the OXO Brew Pour-Over to see whether it makes coffee to rival Melitta and Hario's. After eleven cups of coffee, here's our expert verdict.
By Laura Honey Published
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Experts reveal where not to use coffee grounds in the garden
Coffee grounds can be beneficial to many plants and vegetation, however, it's important to know where they should be avoided in your yard and garden
By Seraphina Di Mizzurati Published
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The OXO 9-cup coffee maker is putting specialty coffee out of business – a barista's review
Our experts tested the OXO 9-cup coffee maker on brewing smaller servings as well as a whole carafe of coffee. Here's what we thought
By Laura Honey Published
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Do roses like coffee grounds? We explore how this unusual waste can help your roses bloom
Organic, nutrient-rich, and let’s face it – of an irresistibly, crumbly nature – coffee grounds have a lot in common with the best compost. So why not add them to your rose soil?
By Jill Morgan Published
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Want mess-free, stress-free coffee? The OXO French press is the answer
Our barista took the OXO French press to our test kitchen and used it to brew a single cup as well as a whole carafe of coffee. Here's her thoughts.
By Laura Honey Published
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How to clean a coffee percolator – the easy tips that experts swear by
Here's how to clean a coffee percolator using vinegar, baking soda, and lemon. We cover everything from daily rises to deep cleans.
By Laura Honey Published
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Is the AeroPress as good as the hype? A barista shares their verdict
The AeroPress is compact, efficient, and versatile. I took it to our test kitchen to explore its brewing capabilities. Spoiler alert, it's incredible
By Laura Honey Published
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Style, simplicity, sustainability, and seriously good coffee – the Grind One Pod Machine ticks all the boxes
The Grind One Pod Machine makes speedy coffee using compostable capsules. It looks the part and has incredible credentials, but are they as good in practice?
By Laura Honey Published
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Can you use a French press to make tea? We asked the experts
Tea sommeliers and baristas explain how to make French press tea using your coffee maker. We also compare French presses to tea presses and infusers
By Laura Honey Published
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How to remove coffee stains from mugs – 3 simple methods
I explore the easiest way to remove coffee stains from mugs to keep them looking new and remove lingering odors with three separate methods
By Chiana Dickson Published
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5 coffee bar organization ideas – so you can keep your coffee station looking its best
We asked interiors experts and baristas for their coffee bar organization ideas. Here are their top tips for a chic and tidy coffee station
By Laura Honey Published
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Compostable capsule coffee just got chic – illy ESE coffee maker review
The illy ESE coffee maker is a single-serve machine which is B-Corp-certified. The compostable coffee capsules have great eco-credentials, but do they stand up to the test?
By Laura Honey Published
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Emily Ratajkowski's living room furniture evokes a 'sense of tranquility and peace' – all because of this hue
From a velvet couch to a marble coffee table, green is as serene and versatile as it is bold
By Hannah Ziegler Published
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Cafe corner ideas – learn how to embrace the 'cafecore' trend with our 6 design ideas
Instill the feeling of your favorite coffee shop into your kitchen with these interior-designer-approved tips to help you embrace 'Cafecore'
By Charlotte Olby Published
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If you've got $1000 to spend on a coffee machine this is the one to go for – Philips 5400 Series coffee maker review
The Philips 5400 Series LatteGo coffee maker is the brand's latest model. We pitted it against their 3200 Series and De'Longhi's Dinamica Plus
By Laura Honey Published
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How to clean a Cuisinart coffee maker – according to the team behind the machines
I spoke with Cuisinart's team to learn exactly how to clean a Cuisinart coffee maker. We cover daily cleans, deep cleans, and everything in between.
By Laura Honey Published
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How should you store coffee beans? We asked coffee roasters for their best tips
Baristas and coffee roasters explain how to store coffee beans, which coffee canisters to use, and whether they should go in the fridge or freezer
By Laura Honey Published
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This is exactly how to use a Nespresso machine, according to a Nespresso chef
This is an exhaustive guide on how to use a Nespresso coffee maker. We cover everything from the pod variants to the nitty gritty process
By Laura Honey Published
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This simple cleaning schedule will extend the life of your Nespresso machine
Here are some expert tips on how to clean a Nespresso machine. Descaling regularly will extend your machine's life and the quality of your coffee
By Laura Honey Published