The Artisan Coffee Journal

Honestly, the first time I tried a bottomless portafilter, I was pumped. All those YouTube and TikTok shots of thick, golden crema had me itching to try it myself. But when it was my turn, reality checked in: either the espresso sprayed everywhere or I ended up with a cup that looked like plain coffee—no crema in sight.

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Jul 20, 2025

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Keep your manual coffee grinder safe and secure wherever you go! This travel case is made from durable, abrasion-resistant EVA material and fits most manual coffee grinders (up to 200mm in length, 65mm in diameter). Perfect for coffee lovers who are always on the move—whether it’s traveling, camping, or simply commuting to work.

Daniel

Jul 18, 2025

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Today, I’ll be sharing how to make a rich, crema-filled espresso using the R50pro and Staresso 3—with no editing, showing the entire process in real time.

Daniel

Jul 18, 2025

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It’s a well-known saying in the coffee world: “The grinder is more important than the coffee machine.” Coffee expert James Hoffmann, author of The World Atlas of Coffee, once said: “A great grinder is the most important piece of coffee equipment you can own.” Whether you’re browsing YouTube or coffee forums, professionals and enthusiasts alike stress that without a quality grind, even the fanciest machine can’t deliver truly great coffee.

Daniel

Jul 17, 2025

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If you ask me what fascinates me the most about coffee, my answer is simple: that magical layer of crema on a fresh espresso. Whenever I see that golden, velvety blanket floating on top of my cup, I feel like it’s the very soul of the drink. Ironically, it took me ages—and plenty of failed home experiments—to realize just how elusive that perfect crema can be.

Daniel

Jul 16, 2025

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R30pro brings beauty to your everyday.

Daniel

Jul 16, 2025

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When it comes to brewing coffee, the two most important ingredients are “good water” and “good coffee.” Once we have those ready, we move on to extraction.

Daniel

Jul 16, 2025

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Has anyone noticed that when we use the same parameters to extract espresso, the flow of the coffee sometimes becomes unstable or even splatters uncontrollably? Is it because the espresso machine is broken, or is there something wrong in one of the steps?

Daniel

Jul 16, 2025

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Daily maintenance of the R50pro is very easy. Please follow the steps in the article to learn how.

Daniel

Jul 14, 2025

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