Kaufberatung
Origin, preparation and honest buying advice, written by the people who roast, test and advise at Naturbohne.
Sync and IoT in coffee technology: What connected grinders and machines really bring to the hospitality operation
Mahlkönig Sync, Fiorenzato ADAPT, Dalla Corte GCS and IoT platforms compared. How they work, limitations and a profitability calculation for an annual consumption of three tonnes.
With product recommendations
Organic Espresso Beans: Do They Really Taste Worse? What the Test Reveals—and What It Didn't Examine
A consumer test ranked organic espresso first, but it only examined industrial products. Here you'll learn why roasting and origin have more influence on the cup than the certification alone.
Mahlkönig Coffee Grinders: Which grinder is right for your café, roastery, or setup?
Why the grinder determines extraction, how Grind-by-Weight differs from Grind-by-Sync, and which Mahlkönig model suits which volume, from the home setup to the roastery.
Which Bezzera is right for you? Buying guide 2026 with all models
The buying guide classifies Nini, Luce, Aria, Sole and Matrix by design, PID and Fast Heat and shows you which model is suited to straight espresso or milk drinks.
When is it really worth buying (or upgrading) a coffee grinder?
Five signs that you need your first grinder, five signs that you should upgrade and the typical mistakes. Plus recommendations based on use and budget for your setup.
Starter equipment for your first portafilter machine - what you really need (and what you don't)
Which equipment you really need for your first portafilter espresso machine: why the grinder comes first, what a tamper, WDT and a scale are for and which maintenance protects the machine and flavour.
Die besten Geschenke für Kaffeeliebhaber mit Siebträgermaschine
Gift ideas for people with a portafilter espresso machine, sorted by budget: from the barista towel through the WDT tool and tamper to the automatic tamper, each briefly explained.
Coffee grinders up to €500 - the best grinders for espresso (with bonus tip over €500)
What matters in hopper grinders for espresso: burr size, flat or conical, timer or scale. Plus a comparison of models up to €500 and a tip if you have a bit more to spend.
The best portafilter machines under €1,500 - price-performance vs. quality
Three ways to a portafilter espresso machine under 1.500 €: lots of features for your money, uncompromising build quality or a classic barista feel. With a comparison table and a recommendation for each priority.
New at Natur Bohne: Organic coffee specialties for conscious enjoyment
Four new organic varieties in profile: Hochland Sonne from Colombia, Bergkraft for automatic machines, Hausblend N° 1 and Nachtgold Decaf, each with flavor notes, origin and special characteristics.
Revolution at the coffee table: WoC 2025 Geneva inspires with smart technology & networking!
Impressions from the World of Coffee 2025 in Genf: Conversations with Eureka, Quick Mill, Touton and Fiorenzato, the new Mignon Specialità Smart and other new products from the show for home baristas.