How to choose your first home coffee grinder
Buying your first espresso grinder doesn’t need to be complicated. Here’s what actually matters, what you can ignore and how to choose a grinder you won’t immediately want to replace.
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Buying your first espresso grinder doesn’t need to be complicated. Here’s what actually matters, what you can ignore and how to choose a grinder you won’t immediately want to replace.
Coffee has always been about community, yet most of the communities we’ve built in specialty coffee have been for people who already work in the industry. That’s what makes Another Coffee Festival so refreshing. In this exclusive FLTR Magazine interview, the founders explain why they created a different kind of coffee event, one designed to welcome everyone from seasoned professionals to people discovering specialty coffee for the first time.
Jack Benchakul has quietly built one of America’s most influential specialty coffee bars. In this exclusive FLTR Magazine interview, the Endorffeine founder discusses kaizen, brewing, James Beard recognition, and why success isn’t measured by growth.
At Host Milano 2025, ECM revealed three new machines that mark a major step forward for the German brand. The Discover, ECM’s first dual boiler espresso machine for cafés, the Exacto grind by weight grinder, and the Estetika dual boiler for home brewers all reflect the company’s trademark precision and quiet confidence. Having owned an ECM Mechanika Max for years, I can say this lineup feels like the natural evolution of a brand that never rushes, never shouts, and always delivers.
Specialty coffee has become a world of jargon, gear, and gatekeeping. It’s alienated the one person it needs most—the average consumer. This FLTR Magazine article is a heartfelt call to reclaim coffee’s joy, simplicity, and accessibility. And if you agree, there’s a place for you: The Home Barista Show.
You don’t need a complicated setup or a counter full of gear to brew great coffee at home. But there are a few things that do make a real difference. This article cuts through the noise and lists the 6 essentials every home brewer should have — no gimmicks, just the gear and ingredients that actually matter. If you’re starting out or looking to reset, start here.
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