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CoffeeGeek’s First Look at the MHW‑3Bomber F74 Navigator: a 74 mm flat burr grinder with variable RPM control, a powerful 400 watt motor, and ultra‑low retention. Designed for home baristas chasing espresso precision and pour‑over clarity at a fair price.
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MHW-3Bomber F74 Navigator Grinder
CoffeeGeek tests the MHW‑3Bomber F74 Navigator: a prosumer grinder with 74 mm burrs, ultra‑low retention, and RPM control for espresso and brew coffee.
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November 5, 2025 at 11:45 PM
CoffeeGeek’s First Look at the MHW‑3Bomber F74 Navigator: a 74 mm flat burr grinder with variable RPM control, a powerful 400 watt motor, and ultra‑low retention. Designed for home baristas chasing espresso precision and pour‑over clarity at a fair price.
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It's 2025. So at CoffeeGeek, we have an AI policy, clearly listed in our About section.
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Use of AI on CoffeeGeek
CoffeeGeek's policies on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) on the website.
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November 5, 2025 at 1:14 AM
It's 2025. So at CoffeeGeek, we have an AI policy, clearly listed in our About section.
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Our First Look at the Jura Z10 is here. This super-auto promises true cold brew and has a grinder that thinks for itself. Is it the future of home coffee or just a very expensive gadget? We investigate.
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Jura Z10 Super Automatic
Is the premium Jura Z10 the ultimate bean to cup machine? We go hands on with its advanced grinder, 32 drink options, and unique technology.
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October 31, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Our First Look at the Jura Z10 is here. This super-auto promises true cold brew and has a grinder that thinks for itself. Is it the future of home coffee or just a very expensive gadget? We investigate.
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Our First Look at the Jura Z10 is here. This super-auto promises true cold brew and has a grinder that thinks for itself. Is it the future of home coffee or just a very expensive gadget? We investigate.
#CoffeeFeed #EspressoFeed
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Jura Z10 Super Automatic
Is the premium Jura Z10 the ultimate bean to cup machine? We go hands on with its advanced grinder, 32 drink options, and unique technology.
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October 31, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Our First Look at the Jura Z10 is here. This super-auto promises true cold brew and has a grinder that thinks for itself. Is it the future of home coffee or just a very expensive gadget? We investigate.
#CoffeeFeed #EspressoFeed
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It's 2025, and any responsible original content website should have a published AI policy and ethics page. We have one at CoffeeGeek.
Our promise: All our content is human-created. We use AI transparently as editor and research tools, never a creator. Authenticity and accuracy drives us.
Our promise: All our content is human-created. We use AI transparently as editor and research tools, never a creator. Authenticity and accuracy drives us.
AI Code of Ethics
CoffeeGeek's policies on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) on the website.
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October 16, 2025 at 8:05 AM
It's 2025, and any responsible original content website should have a published AI policy and ethics page. We have one at CoffeeGeek.
Our promise: All our content is human-created. We use AI transparently as editor and research tools, never a creator. Authenticity and accuracy drives us.
Our promise: All our content is human-created. We use AI transparently as editor and research tools, never a creator. Authenticity and accuracy drives us.
This remains one of my favourite photos taken in 2025, at least where coffee gear is concerned. I spent a lot of time staging this too. It was "inspired" by a previous manual grinder photo I took for another review (Knock Aergrind, second pic).
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October 15, 2025 at 11:48 PM
This remains one of my favourite photos taken in 2025, at least where coffee gear is concerned. I spent a lot of time staging this too. It was "inspired" by a previous manual grinder photo I took for another review (Knock Aergrind, second pic).
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Our First Look at the Breville Barista Touch Impress is live. It promises automated perfection with barista-assist tamping and milk frothing for plant-based milks. Does it deliver for the non-hobbyist? We've got thoughts. #coffeefeed #espressofeed
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The Breville Barista Touch Impress
We explore the Breville Barista Touch Impress, a machine designed for great espresso without the learning curve. See our initial thoughts.
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October 15, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Our First Look at the Breville Barista Touch Impress is live. It promises automated perfection with barista-assist tamping and milk frothing for plant-based milks. Does it deliver for the non-hobbyist? We've got thoughts. #coffeefeed #espressofeed
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Our First Look at the Breville Barista Touch Impress is live. It promises automated perfection with barista-assist tamping and milk frothing for plant-based milks. Does it deliver for the non-hobbyist? We've got thoughts. #coffeefeed #espressofeed
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The Breville Barista Touch Impress
We explore the Breville Barista Touch Impress, a machine designed for great espresso without the learning curve. See our initial thoughts.
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October 15, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Our First Look at the Breville Barista Touch Impress is live. It promises automated perfection with barista-assist tamping and milk frothing for plant-based milks. Does it deliver for the non-hobbyist? We've got thoughts. #coffeefeed #espressofeed
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Yeah, I knew I had one of these buried deep in one of the coffee gear boxes in the basement. I bought this on eBay, probably 20 years ago now. Still has original spoons, cups and manual. Brews horrible espresso. @jameshoffmann.bsky.social would know.
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October 13, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Yeah, I knew I had one of these buried deep in one of the coffee gear boxes in the basement. I bought this on eBay, probably 20 years ago now. Still has original spoons, cups and manual. Brews horrible espresso. @jameshoffmann.bsky.social would know.
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It's Sunday, which means it's time for a new ⚡Hiro Report to touch down in inboxes later tonight.
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* Using Apple magic on your to do list
* A stealthy new mouse
* Mechagodzilla IN SPACE
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The Hiro Report
Sweet dopamine hits of must have tech, apps, and gear straight to your inbox every Sunday night.
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October 5, 2025 at 3:38 PM
It's Sunday, which means it's time for a new ⚡Hiro Report to touch down in inboxes later tonight.
We're talking:
* Organizing your gear in style
* Using Apple magic on your to do list
* A stealthy new mouse
* Mechagodzilla IN SPACE
…and more!
Don't miss out--
subscribe.hiro.report
We're talking:
* Organizing your gear in style
* Using Apple magic on your to do list
* A stealthy new mouse
* Mechagodzilla IN SPACE
…and more!
Don't miss out--
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Option-O’s Lagom mini 2 is here: new Mizen burrs, USB-C power, smarter auto-off. A compact grinder that just got a serious upgrade. We have the full intro up at CoffeeGeek.
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Meet the Lagom mini 2: Option-O’s Compact Electric Grinder Evolves
The Lagom mini 2 is here. Option-O evolves its iconic compact grinder with smart upgrades and a lower price. Is it the perfect single-doser?
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October 2, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Option-O’s Lagom mini 2 is here: new Mizen burrs, USB-C power, smarter auto-off. A compact grinder that just got a serious upgrade. We have the full intro up at CoffeeGeek.
#coffeefeed #espressofeed
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Option-O’s Lagom mini 2 is here: new Mizen burrs, USB-C power, smarter auto-off. A compact grinder that just got a serious upgrade. We have the full intro up at CoffeeGeek.
#coffeefeed #espressofeed
coffeegeek.com/blog/new-pro...
#coffeefeed #espressofeed
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Meet the Lagom mini 2: Option-O’s Compact Electric Grinder Evolves
The Lagom mini 2 is here. Option-O evolves its iconic compact grinder with smart upgrades and a lower price. Is it the perfect single-doser?
coffeegeek.com
October 2, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Option-O’s Lagom mini 2 is here: new Mizen burrs, USB-C power, smarter auto-off. A compact grinder that just got a serious upgrade. We have the full intro up at CoffeeGeek.
#coffeefeed #espressofeed
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A full manual espresso setup for under $100. We review the Flair Neo Flex and explore if its plastic build can still deliver a cafe-quality shot. Find out if it's right for you, via this review by @hiro.report, on CoffeeGeek. #HomeBarista #ManualEspresso
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Flair Neo Flex (2025) Lever Machine
We test the Flair Neo Flex. Discover if this entry-level lever machine can deliver quality, customizable espresso without the high price tag.
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September 30, 2025 at 7:59 PM
A full manual espresso setup for under $100. We review the Flair Neo Flex and explore if its plastic build can still deliver a cafe-quality shot. Find out if it's right for you, via this review by @hiro.report, on CoffeeGeek. #HomeBarista #ManualEspresso
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Here's how the Lagom Casa (in black) visually stacks up to the Lagom Mini (the smallest electric coffee grinder you can buy today).
Front view? Surprisingly close in terms of counter space.
Side view is a radically different picture. Keep in mind, the Casa is a SMALL grinder. Mini is TINY!
Front view? Surprisingly close in terms of counter space.
Side view is a radically different picture. Keep in mind, the Casa is a SMALL grinder. Mini is TINY!
September 29, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Here's how the Lagom Casa (in black) visually stacks up to the Lagom Mini (the smallest electric coffee grinder you can buy today).
Front view? Surprisingly close in terms of counter space.
Side view is a radically different picture. Keep in mind, the Casa is a SMALL grinder. Mini is TINY!
Front view? Surprisingly close in terms of counter space.
Side view is a radically different picture. Keep in mind, the Casa is a SMALL grinder. Mini is TINY!
Jane Black, at the Consumed Substack Magazine, did a feature on coffee: Called Coffee: A Buying Guide. An excellent resource for anyone new to specialty coffee, looking for some good basic information on how to find, as she puts it, your "forever coffee". (nb, subscription required - and worth it!)
Coffee: A Buying Guide
With prices hovering near a 50-year high, we'll help you find an ideal cup of joe
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September 25, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Jane Black, at the Consumed Substack Magazine, did a feature on coffee: Called Coffee: A Buying Guide. An excellent resource for anyone new to specialty coffee, looking for some good basic information on how to find, as she puts it, your "forever coffee". (nb, subscription required - and worth it!)
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The NEW Option-O Lagom Mini II is in the CoffeeGeek Lab. So much awesomeness here.
- USB-C powered (100W)
- Comes with USB-C PD3.0 GaN charging brick with extra plugs!
- Auto Off built in
- Less static! Less retention!
- Also sold w/o USB-C Charger under $300 (BYO).
Much more on CoffeeGeek, soon.
- USB-C powered (100W)
- Comes with USB-C PD3.0 GaN charging brick with extra plugs!
- Auto Off built in
- Less static! Less retention!
- Also sold w/o USB-C Charger under $300 (BYO).
Much more on CoffeeGeek, soon.
September 24, 2025 at 12:05 PM
The NEW Option-O Lagom Mini II is in the CoffeeGeek Lab. So much awesomeness here.
- USB-C powered (100W)
- Comes with USB-C PD3.0 GaN charging brick with extra plugs!
- Auto Off built in
- Less static! Less retention!
- Also sold w/o USB-C Charger under $300 (BYO).
Much more on CoffeeGeek, soon.
- USB-C powered (100W)
- Comes with USB-C PD3.0 GaN charging brick with extra plugs!
- Auto Off built in
- Less static! Less retention!
- Also sold w/o USB-C Charger under $300 (BYO).
Much more on CoffeeGeek, soon.
The NEW Option-O Lagom Mini II is in the CoffeeGeek Lab. So much awesomeness here.
- USB-C powered (100W)
- Comes with USB-C PD3.0 GaN charging brick with extra plugs!
- Auto Off built in
- Less static! Less retention!
- Also sold w/o USB-C Charger under $300 (BYO).
Much more on CoffeeGeek, soon.
- USB-C powered (100W)
- Comes with USB-C PD3.0 GaN charging brick with extra plugs!
- Auto Off built in
- Less static! Less retention!
- Also sold w/o USB-C Charger under $300 (BYO).
Much more on CoffeeGeek, soon.
September 24, 2025 at 12:05 PM
The NEW Option-O Lagom Mini II is in the CoffeeGeek Lab. So much awesomeness here.
- USB-C powered (100W)
- Comes with USB-C PD3.0 GaN charging brick with extra plugs!
- Auto Off built in
- Less static! Less retention!
- Also sold w/o USB-C Charger under $300 (BYO).
Much more on CoffeeGeek, soon.
- USB-C powered (100W)
- Comes with USB-C PD3.0 GaN charging brick with extra plugs!
- Auto Off built in
- Less static! Less retention!
- Also sold w/o USB-C Charger under $300 (BYO).
Much more on CoffeeGeek, soon.
The Breville Infuser is an insider's espresso machine; so insider, it's not even on Breville's own website; in the USA, only one place you can buy it: Amazon. And it's marked down $200, to $399 this week.
Here's our feature article on the best bang for the buck machine available today.
Here's our feature article on the best bang for the buck machine available today.
The Breville Infuser: The Insider Secret Espresso Machine
There's an espresso machine in Breville's lineup that few know about or focus on. But it could be their best bang for the buck machine today.
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September 23, 2025 at 7:55 AM
The Breville Infuser is an insider's espresso machine; so insider, it's not even on Breville's own website; in the USA, only one place you can buy it: Amazon. And it's marked down $200, to $399 this week.
Here's our feature article on the best bang for the buck machine available today.
Here's our feature article on the best bang for the buck machine available today.
For my American friends / readers: that time of year again when the best bang for the buck espresso machine on the planet gets even more bang, because the Breville Infuser is just $399!
Only place to get this machine is Amazon (it's not listed on Breville's main site). Go for it!
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Only place to get this machine is Amazon (it's not listed on Breville's main site). Go for it!
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Amazon.com: Breville Infuser Espresso Machine BES840XL, Brushed Stainless Steel
Amazon.com: Breville Infuser Espresso Machine BES840XL, Brushed Stainless Steel
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September 23, 2025 at 6:06 AM
For my American friends / readers: that time of year again when the best bang for the buck espresso machine on the planet gets even more bang, because the Breville Infuser is just $399!
Only place to get this machine is Amazon (it's not listed on Breville's main site). Go for it!
amzn.to/42KQgzL
Only place to get this machine is Amazon (it's not listed on Breville's main site). Go for it!
amzn.to/42KQgzL
The Best Manual Coffee Grinders of 2025 are here. From budget picks to precision espresso grinders, every model tested and reviewed by CoffeeGeek.
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Best Manual Coffee Grinders for 2025
Find your ideal manual grinder in CoffeeGeek’s 2025 guide. Hands-on tested for consistency, value, and brew versatility.
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September 18, 2025 at 7:54 PM
The Best Manual Coffee Grinders of 2025 are here. From budget picks to precision espresso grinders, every model tested and reviewed by CoffeeGeek.
coffeegeek.com/guides/featu...
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A grinder that feels like it was honed from a single billet of solid aluminum by Jony Ive himself, in some ultra-secret underground coffee and espresso design lab. The Option-O Lagom Casa.
- 65mm Mizen conical burrs
- Low RPMs
- Auto Off
- Supreme particle distribution
- Quiet.
- One touch op.
- 65mm Mizen conical burrs
- Low RPMs
- Auto Off
- Supreme particle distribution
- Quiet.
- One touch op.
September 17, 2025 at 12:26 AM
A grinder that feels like it was honed from a single billet of solid aluminum by Jony Ive himself, in some ultra-secret underground coffee and espresso design lab. The Option-O Lagom Casa.
- 65mm Mizen conical burrs
- Low RPMs
- Auto Off
- Supreme particle distribution
- Quiet.
- One touch op.
- 65mm Mizen conical burrs
- Low RPMs
- Auto Off
- Supreme particle distribution
- Quiet.
- One touch op.
Seven-time champ Ben Put shares his journey, his bold 2025 routine, and why home baristas now push the craft forward as much as pros.
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Coffee, Competition, and Craft: A Conversation with Benjamin Put, Barista Champion
In the CoffeeGeek Interview, Benjamin Put shares how he won his seventh Canadian Barista Championship, and the lessons competition brings to coffee.
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September 9, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Seven-time champ Ben Put shares his journey, his bold 2025 routine, and why home baristas now push the craft forward as much as pros.
#coffeefeed #espressofeed
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#coffeefeed #espressofeed
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MHW-3Bomber’s new Cube 3.0 Micro and Pro Max scales deliver big features for under $60. Espresso or pour over, they make Acaia and Bookoo look expensive.
#EspressoFeed #CoffeeFeed
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Two New Coffee Scales from MHW-3Bomber: The Cube 3.0 Micro and Pro Max
A look at MHW-3Bomber’s Cube 3.0 Micro / Pro Max coffee scales, how they perform, where they slip, and how they stack up to pricier competitors.
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September 8, 2025 at 12:51 AM
MHW-3Bomber’s new Cube 3.0 Micro and Pro Max scales deliver big features for under $60. Espresso or pour over, they make Acaia and Bookoo look expensive.
#EspressoFeed #CoffeeFeed
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A commentary about the current tariff situation in the United States, and the impact the Trump Taxes are now having on small makers and creators in the specialty coffee arena.
September 5, 2025 at 7:10 AM
A commentary about the current tariff situation in the United States, and the impact the Trump Taxes are now having on small makers and creators in the specialty coffee arena.