Level Up Your Coffee Game
I'm Rob McGee - barista and espresso cart owner.
This is your guide to brewing great coffee at home.
Below you’ll find brew guides, gear reviews, recipes and more.
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This is the Honda Civic of Espresso Machines
The Gemilai G3007L espresso machine is the perfect mix of affordability and functionality.
3 Stylish Coffee Servers You Should Know About
Discover the Hario Olive Wood, Kinto Sepia, and Fellow Mighty Small Glass Carafe - three must-have stylish coffee servers for the discerning coffee enthusiast in 2024.
A Hand Grinder Improved My Coffee - ZeroHero Z3 X-Fold Review
The ZeroHero Z3 X-Fold Hand Grinder is a smart coffee purchase. From espresso to French press, elevate your coffee game with this powerhouse grinder. Read the review, watch the video.
Milk Steaming Pitchers Are Kind Of Complicated. Let’s Fix That.
How do you pick the right milk steaming pitcher? Elevate your game: Learn about sizes, styles, quality features, and how spout shape affects latte art.
How To Make A Latte Without An Espresso Machine (Instant Coffee Version)
Learn how to make silky hot lattes at home without an espresso machine using the DREO BaristaMaker Milk Frother and instant coffee.
How to Make Good Coffee Consistently: A Water-to-Coffee Brew Ratio Guide
Master the art of coffee brewing with our quickstart guide to water-to-coffee brew ratios. Learn the ideal proportions for auto-dripper, French press, pour-over, and AeroPress methods.
How much caffeine is in coffee?
How much caffeine is in coffee? Learn how coffee variety, roast level, and brewing method affect your caffeine intake.
How to Pick the Right Coffee Scale for Home Use
Learn how to choose the perfect coffee scale for your home brewing needs.
Better Than Starbucks: This Homemade Cold Foam Recipe is Tops
Skip Starbucks and elevate your iced coffee game with Rob’s simple, cafe-quality cold foam recipe using just 3 ingredients.
Check this out: DREO BaristaMaker Milk Frother
This is the DREO BaristaMaker Milk Frother, an amazing product that can make awesome silky microfoamed milk for lattes, cafe au laits, cappuccinos, and flat whites as well as cold foam.
How to Make Perfect Iced Pour-Over Coffee for Two Using a Hario V60
Master the art of making iced pour-over coffee for two people with this step-by-step guide.
How to Make Killer Iced Coffee with Your Auto-Drip
Learn how to whip up amazing iced coffee using your automatic coffee maker. Rob McGee's quick method delivers full-flavored iced coffee without the watered-down nonsense.
Fellow Opus Grinder Review: An Affordable All-in-One Coffee Solution
Discover if the Fellow Opus is the ultimate coffee grinder for your needs. From cold brew to espresso, Rob breaks down its features, performance, and value.
Quick and Easy French Press Coffee: Back to Basics Recipe
Learn how to brew delicious French Press coffee quickly and easily with my simple, no-special tools needed method.
zeroHero Mini Espresso Scale Review: Affordable Precision for Coffee Enthusiasts
Discover the affordable, professional-grade zeroHero Mini Espresso Scale. Learn its features, pros, and cons in this honest review by coffee expert, Rob McGee.
How to Make Great Cold Brew with a French Press
Learn how to make delicious cold brew coffee at home using a French Press. This easy guide covers everything from equipment to serving options.