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The Best Espresso Machine

The most common question we get at CoffeeGeek, finally answered: what is the world's best consumer espresso machine? We have two picks.

Welcome to the 2024 Version of CoffeeGeek

The CoffeeGeek website gets a complete overhaul and design update for 2024, making the site faster, more responsive, and more accessible.

Coffee Gear Acquisition: The Silly Season

More big ticket coffee and espresso gear is bought in the last 40 days of a year, than the rest of the year combined. How do you come ahead?

A Business Model of Care: Kyra Kennedy

With Kyra Kennedy retiring from the company she co-founded, Baratza, we look at her impact and legacy in specialty coffee.

An Espresso Glossary

A detailed glossary of terms and words used in the world of espresso. Often updated, and will soon be part of CoffeeGeek's Masterclass on espresso.

Moving Towards a New CoffeeGeek

Some ten years in the making, we finally overhauled the CoffeeGeek website and have had to make some difficult changes doing so.

The Idea of Coffee as a “Luxury”

Some expanded thoughts on "coffee as a luxury", and cases where it definitely is a luxury, and other ways it's a bargain in the quality beverage world.

Announcing a Major Change for CoffeeGeek

Announcing major changes to the CoffeeGeek Website, coming soon.

Coffee Brewers / Pour Overs in 2017

2017 Saw lots of innovation in the automated coffee brewing world, with many more devices meeting SCA standards. Pour Overs? Not so much innovation. Let's look back!

The Sette Grinder – A(nother) Potential Game Changer from Baratza

We take a detailed look at the consumer grinder market since the early 1990s, and detail why 2016 is poised to be "the year of the grinder".

State of Coffee Columnist

Mark Prince

Mark has certified as a Canadian, USA, and World Barista Championship Judge in both sensory and technical fields, as well as working as an instructor in coffee and espresso training. He started CoffeeGeek in 2001.

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The State of Coffee column covers everything from the controversial to the commonplace in the world of coffee and espresso. We’ll look at current trends, techniques, technologies and methodologies. We’ll also explore the cultural aspects of coffee and espresso.

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State of Coffee Archives

The Controversial World Barista Championship

July 30, 2006

A detailed and frank look at the controversies surrounding this year's WBC, from judging choices to the social events, and suggestions on how to improve for next year in Japan.

So What the Heck is Wrong…

February 7, 2005

Mark Prince takes a hard look at the coffee scene in mass media - and wonders why coffee isn't getting the same level of exposure as fine wines or other culinary styles and favourites.

An Espresso Glossary V2

June 19, 2004

Due to way too popular demand (mainly in his email box), Mark is presenting a long researched "espresso glossary", which will eventually be part of our mega Espresso Guide.

Supporting the Canadian Coffee Scene

June 3, 2004

Mark Prince takes a controversial view of the Canadian coffee scene as he previews this year's Canadian Coffee and Tea Expo.

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Welcome to CoffeeGeek Version 2!

November 3, 2003

Mark Prince comes out of self-imposed exile to give us the low down on the brand spankin' new version of the CoffeeGeek website!

So You Say There’s a Coffee Crisis.

November 26, 2002

Mark Prince gives a strong viewpoint on the current Coffee Crisis, and offers up some advice on how CoffeeGeek readers can help resolve it.

The CoffeeGeek Survey: Results and Musings

May 31, 2002

Mark tallies up the numbers and presents them along with some random thoughts from the recent site survey.

Answering Our Reader Questions

April 26, 2002

Lots of questionnaires filled out, and lots of comments to peruse - Mark answers a whole whack of them this week.

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