Before the Meraki entered the market, the Bianca was one of the rare home espresso machines that ticked every box at the highest level in the 50-million-plus price range. After the Meraki arrived, users suddenly found themselves weighing up which machine to buy at roughly the same price point. Both are premium home espresso machines, […]

Between the Lelit Bianca V3 and the MaraX3 — which one should you go for? Lelit is an Italian espresso machine brand well known for its high-quality home machines. Their product lines have typically been clearly differentiated in both features and design, making it easy for users to choose. However, Lelit recently launched an upgrade […]

Anyone who loves filter coffee has probably faced this frustrating situation: It tastes amazing at the café, but when you buy beans and brew at home, it just doesn’t hit the same. The reason seems complicated but is actually quite simple: Baristas use proper brewing tools—they’re not relying on divine intervention like most of us. […]

Hello everyone! As usual, every few months we meet again in iCup’s column of rambling silly thoughts. This is an introductory question for those starting to care about how to roast good coffee. The first thing we need to agree on before answering how you roast coffee is understanding the basic definition of “What is […]

Handheld electric coffee grinders are becoming increasingly popular due to their convenience and portability. Many brands have entered the design and manufacturing of this product line, and Timemore is no exception. Most recently, Timemore launched two electric grinder lines: Whirly 01S and Millab E01. Torn between choosing which handheld electric coffee grinder between Timemore Millab […]