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Opinions, lessons and useful observations from the world of better home coffee.

A warm Scandinavian home espresso corner
Nicolaj’s vintage copper-and-brass Brasilia espresso machine before restoration, photographed from the front
Owner Story

A Brasilia with an eagle: tracing a vintage espresso machine

Published 2026-09-28

The Brasilia mark, a possible Belle Epoque connection and why the Elektra lookalike needs careful fact-checking.

Espresso flowing into a cream cup on a black digital scale beneath a chrome group head
Story

What Espresso Judges Look For — And What Home Baristas Can Steal

Published 2026-09-03

Competition judging turns into three useful home-barista checks: balance, clarity and sweetness.

Two-panel Puck After Dark teaser with Puck at 3:17 AM and the story title
Puck After Dark · Episode 01

Puck After Dark #01: This Is Why I Own an Espresso Machine

Published 2026-09-03

Puck causes chaos at 3:17 AM. Nicolaj answers at 5:45 AM with espresso.