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About BaristaCritic

BaristaCritic is an independent home-espresso publication covering equipment choices, water, upkeep and running costs.

We have not used or tested any of the equipment on this site.

Part of the Hollydale27 Ltd publishing portfolio.

What this site is

Topics and limits

BaristaCritic covers equipment choices, water, maintenance and electricity costs. Check your machine's current manual before acting on care advice.

We have not used or tested any of the equipment on this site. This edition contains no affiliate links and no advertising.

Who it is for

Built for home espresso, not commercial

This site is for home espresso enthusiasts choosing a machine or grinder, or looking after equipment they already own. The content assumes you are careful with your money and your time, and that you would rather understand the trade-offs than follow a shopping list.

Publisher

Who publishes BaristaCritic

BaristaCritic is published by Hollydale27 Ltd, an independent publishing company. The brand domains are baristacritic.com and baristacritic.co.uk.

Next steps

Standards and contact

Our editorial standards are set out on the home page, and how to reach us with corrections or questions is on the contact page.

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