Rob's Coffee Guide

04/27/2025

Fellow just announced the best looking and probably best overall home espresso machine to come out in years. Did I mention it’s cheap(ish)? Check out my reaction video here: Barista Reacts: Fellow Espresso Series 1 Espresso Machine

This espresso machine looks awesome, and sounds awesome, but is it awesome? Yes it is. But there are things you should know about that may make you pause. Le...

02/21/2025

After I dropped my $250 scale I wondered if something more affordable was out there. This scale is a solid coffee scale option for under $40. No frills. Looks good.

MHW-3Bomber Cube Coffee Scale Mini 2.0 (Review)

This video is not sponsored by MHW-3Bomber, but I do receive a commission on any purchase made through the links below. No pressure, but thank you if you do....

01/18/2025

New espresso tamping 101 video up on Youtube. Guaranteed to make your shots better. Search Rob McGee tamping or go to Rob’s Guide dot com and look for the article.

01/13/2025

Maybe it will go away, but I’ve been kicking it on TikTok rob_mcgee talking about coffee. Follow if you’re there. ☕️✌🏼cappuccino mug by >>> highly recommended

01/04/2025

A drink that started in New Zealand or Australia … that no one seems to agree on. This is what it is.

11/08/2024

I picked up a couple Lino cappuccino cups recently. Great aesthetic and ergonomics. Perfect weight. I’m still getting used to pouring in 6oz cups, but getting better with each pour. If you rip caps on the daily, pick these up. 10/10. (Not an ad, btw)

09/22/2024

If you like the process of making coffee, this is for you. I reviewed the ZeroHero Z3 X-Fold manual coffee grinder and was super impressed by its capability. Pour-over? Yup. French press? With ease. Espresso? That's a little more complicated. You'll have to watch the video.

If you have questions about manual coffee grinders, comment below or on the video. I am going to list a similar grinder for sale later this week for VERY cheap.

*Sponsored by ZeroHero* Can a coffee grinder this cheap make good espresso? That's what I wanted to know. As you'll see, this is sponsored but I always give...

09/06/2024

Home espresso peeps (or aspiring baristas): your milk pitcher makes all the difference in how your drinks turn out. Size, spout, quality — I cover it all on my website: Rob’s Coffee Guide (dot com) plus there’s a video. Tap the screen to see some of the brands I like.

09/02/2024

I don't think I realized how much milk steaming pitchers (and their nuances) mattered until a few years ago. Don't make the same mistake, read this. At the very least, you can ask your barista, "Is that a round spout or sharp spout pitcher?" next time you're at the coffee shop.

How do you pick the right milk steaming pitcher? Elevate your game: Learn about sizes, styles, quality features, and how spout shape affects latte art.