Clinton Stark

Another week of espresso news and articles to recap. Here on Stark Insider we again covered several key events, plus wrote-up some continuing coverage of the best accessories we've tested and used for our coffee station. 2023 Gaggia Classic Evo Pro Significant update to the iconic Gaggia Classic Pro espresso machine Updated...

A familiar face gets some welcome improvements

Looking to buy a gift for an aspiring home barista? Or maybe it's time to treat yourself with a low cost upgrade to your own espresso workflow. We've spent months evaluating and testing the latest round of new -- Third Wave Coffee -- accessories that have hit the market. Most...

Dubbed the "Nifty Fifty" the Canon 50mm lens is simply unmatched. There's a reason why almost all Canon shooters have one in their bag. They let in plenty of light thanks to a low f-stop rating, they're light, and they produce outstanding image quality. Best of all when it comes...

Time flies when you're having fun as they say. And such was the case when I realized my Heat Exchanger (HX) had turned 18 years old. Branded by Pasquini, but actually made by Bezzera, the thing is a workhorse. Just perform annual maintenance such as replacing the group gasket...

Here's 7 quick tips and some video resources that will help you make latte art or make better latte art if you're looking to refine the (sometimes tricky) process. Latte art can be both thrilling and exasperating. Learning how to pour latte art can take months and maybe even years to...

Amazing these days that a laptop like the new Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) M2 Air is priced about the same as a well-optioned iPhone. Kind of crazy really -- and suggests that buyers still place a premium on mobile computing and are willing to pay for it. Laptop shoppers can revel...

If you're looking for an almost fully automated barista for making espresso at home Breville has the answer. The Barista Touch Impress ($1,489 USD) is the Australian consumer products giant's latest machine. And it's very impressive. Sporting a similar l brushed stainless steel look to existing Barista models, you can expect...

A simple solution for reducing grind waste

Sometimes it's the little things.