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Rancilio Silvia Pro Espresso Machine
The Rancilio Silvia Pro Per the Rancilio marketing material, the Silvia is the perfect marriage of performance and reliability, functionality and design. Certainly, there is a basis for making the claims. It is well designed and has a track record of performance, all...
Gaggia Classic EVO Pro Espresso Machine
Gaggia Classic EVO Pro Espresso Machine The EVO (short for "Evolution") upgrades from Gaggia's prized Classic Pro. Capable of simultaneously brewing two cups of coffee, this model steams and brews effortlessly. If you are in the market for a proven performer in the...
La Pavoni Lever-action espresso Machine
La Pavoni Lever-action Espresso Machine All hail the original; long live the Queen. A derivation of the original bar espresso machine from 1905, La Pavoni Lever-action espresso machines were there from the beginning. The Esperto Edotto (shown here) is the jewel in the...
The “Barwell” Coffee Roaster
The "Barwell" Coffee Roaster They say that "one-size-fits-all" can often be translated to "one size hardly fits anyone". The Barwell Coffee Roaster welcomes you to the dark side of averaging. However, if the Barwell affords you little control over your outcome, it...
Kaleido Sniper M-series Coffee Roasters
Kaleido Sniper M-Series Roasters With the design aesthetic of a military-grade personnel transporter, Kaleido's flagship roasters are all business. Likely more than you need for your personal use (FYI: friends and family will be forming a line) and soon to be not...
Behmor 2000 Coffee Roaster
Behmor 2000 Coffee Roaster Of the Big Three of Bean Indigo's recommended drum roasters for home use, the Behmor 2000 is the most affordable. With the lower price tag comes reduced levels of control but in this case the 5 pre-programmed roast profiles do a good job...
Hottop Coffee Roaster KN-8828B-2K+
Hottop Coffee Roaster KN-8838B-2K+ Flavour profile management meets computing. Hottop provides for a huge level of control and fine detail in creating, saving and replicating specific flavour profiles. If you want that level of control, this may be to model for you....
The Darling Beans of May
So, here is May. How did that happen? Time flies when you are busy. Ironic that when you need time most, if flies. Spring. One of the things that does not spring eternal. Here at Bean Indigo, we hunkered down to the cross tensions of building the community we share...
Mastering the Art of Coffee Bean Selection
Whether you are starting with green, non-roasted coffee beans, or you are buying off the shelf at your local supermarket, knowing the basis for masterful bean selection is important. For those of us drinking the (coffee-flavoured) Kool-aid, there exists a...
The Secret Science of Perfect Coffee Extraction
In the dimly lit corners of early morning kitchens, where the scent of freshly ground coffee hangs heavy in the air, there exists a ritual—a merging of water and beans, of heat and patience. This is the art of brewing, a journey into the heart of flavour where...
Grinding it Out: Exploring the Soul of Coffee Grinders
Yes, coffee grinders impart soul. They are the liberating precursors to the final extraction, where coffee's long journey is realized in your cup. In the bustling world of coffee, there's an unspoken truth – your morning ritual isn't just about the brew, it's about...
Exploring The Coffee-lover’s Diet
While evidence suggests that certain coffee qualities may influence its health properties, the extent to which these factors translate into tangible improvements in quality of life is debatable. In the comfort-seeking so-called "first world", we hold an obligation to...
“I think coffee is one of the best things about being alive.”
Steven Wright, comedian