Latest articles by Erin Bashford
Timemore Black Mirror Basic 2 review: High functionality, high fashion
The Timemore Black Mirror Basic 2 Coffee Scale is a premium coffee scale with a sleek LED waterproof screen, high weight accuracy, and a live flow rate monitor.
KitchenTour Coffee Scale review: Premium performance at an affordable price
The KitchenTour Coffee Scale is a great scale with a range of functions and a responsive LED screen. And the best part — it’s the cheapest coffee scale I’ve ever reviewed.
Subminimal Subscale review: A coffee scale you can drink out of
The Subminimal Subscale is an aesthetically-pleasing coffee doser with an instantly reactive LED screen and juicy IPX4 rating… but it’s only really suitable for espresso.
Hario V60 Drip Scale review: Master coffee with this simple scale
Ideal for experimentation and big brewers
Hario V60 vs Chemex: Which manual coffeemaker is right for you?
Which manual coffee maker will come out on top? I consider ease of use, taste, and maintenance.
OneOdio Focus A5 review: These headphones look like the boss, but sound like a nervous intern
Despite the pleasing price tag and cool appearance, the disappointing audio quality means these headphones make every song sound mediocre.
Aarke Coffee Maker review: It looks cool, but at what cost?
The Aarke Coffee Maker is an electric coffee maker oozing Scandinavian cool, but the price tag is higher than you’d expect for its lack of features.
Hario V60 review: There’s beauty in simplicity
One of the cheapest and easiest ways to brew a speciality coffee
AeroPress vs Chemex: Which brews a better coffee?
When you put the Chemex and the AeroPress head-to-head, which comes out the superior coffee maker?
Chemex Pour-Over Glass Coffeemaker review: The rumors are true — perfect coffee every time
It’s got the looks and the brains
Treblab HD77 review: Outdoor-ready but underwhelming sound
Perfect for camping trips, but it might not hold up as your main speaker
Majority D40X review: Style, substance, and a scintillating price tag
Looks and sounds the part
Smeg EGF03 Espresso Machine with Grinder review: Sleek retro styling and a smooth cup of joe
One of the easiest ways to add finesse and style to your morning coffee — but you’ll pay for it
How to use an AeroPress — it's not as daunting as you think
Follow these easy steps to make delicious AeroPress coffee in no time.
AeroPress Premium review: Premium build, premium coffee, premium price tag
The AeroPress Premium is certainly a premium product. The hand-blown glass coffee maker brews silky smooth, bright coffee that tastes as good as it looks.
KitchenAid KF8 Coffee Machine review: Hands-free coffee making for stress-free coffee drinking
Like your own personal coffee-making robot
Ultenic D10 robot vacuum review: Automated mopping and suction for your floors
The D10 robot vacuum and mop by Ultenic is a budget auto-cleaner that stays on top of everyday dust and spills. Does it clean as well as a human? Read on to see if it makes life a bit easier.
Asus ROG Carnyx review: This gaming microphone looks like it’s been taken right out of a spaceship
If you’re a fan of the sci-fi aesthetic, this RGB geometric style mic is for you — if you can forgive middling audio quality and a high price tag.
Joby Wavo Pro review: This might be the only shotgun microphone you’ll ever need
The Wavo Pro by Joby is a well-made, simple microphone. The mic’s range is immense, the ambient noise reduction is even better, and you can control live mic input via the Wavo Pro app.
Smeg ECF02 Espresso Machine review: Great espresso, not-so-great everything else
The Smeg ECF02 Espresso Machine is a retro-inspired coffee machine with three portafilter sizes and great espresso extraction, but it falls short with almost everything else.
I'm an ex-Starbucks barista — here's how I got cafe-quality latte art at home
I'm one compliment away from Instagramming every latte I make. The KitchenAid Semi-Auto espresso machine makes latte art so easy.
