Talk Coffee Blog

Coffee brewing tips, espresso machine guides, grinder reviews, maintenance advice, and specialty coffee news from our Northcote roastery.

• Olympia Cremina, Cremina SL20 or the New Maximatic? Here's How to Choose2026-06-29

  Struggling to choose between the Olympia Cremina, SL20, or Maximatic? Discover the key features and find the perfect esp…

• The Mazzer Philos: THE Prosumer’s Dream Grinder2026-06-10

  Discover why the Mazzer Philos is revolutionizing the single dose grinder experience for coffee prosumers, delivering ex…

• I have up to $3.5k to spend on an espresso machine for my apartment. Which should I choose?2026-05-25

  Discover the best compact espresso machines under $3.5k that balance performance and space for coffee lovers living in t…

• Filling the gap. My thoughts on the Profitec Jump2026-05-06

  Explore the Profitec Jump espresso machine, a compact and high-performance option for serious home baristas, rivaling th…

• The Grinder. When did you last show yours some love?2026-04-17

  In the pursuit of the perfect shot of espresso, many direct attention toward the machine. But the root of almost every e…

• Brew ratios, times and all that stuff. Have we got it all wrong?2026-02-16

  For years, brew ratios, shot times, and yield numbers have been treated like sacred coordinates. But what if they're lea…

• Why is that espresso machine more expensive?2026-02-05

  We're all living in tough economic times. But is the cheaper machine actually saving you money - or is it short-term lan…

• Ring Group vs. e-61 Cartridge Heater Group Espresso Machines2025-07-14

  For the dedicated home barista, few topics generate more discussion than the choice of brew group. We compare ring group…