
Presso Smartshot: Stand-out Espresso Maker
In a world of hundreds of overbuilt shiny espresso machines and wasteful pod systems, the Presso Smartshot stands out. It’s a compact, manual espresso maker with iconic design, no technique to mast...

Olivia Wolfe Reviews the ROK Presso Smartshot
When Livingetc’s design and coffee expert Olivia Wolfe set her sights on the ROK Presso Smartshot, we knew it would be more than just a product test—it would be a conversation about form, function,...

You simply don’t need the sledge-hammer-to-crack-a-nut approach of café style electric pump espresso machines in order to enjoy great espresso at home. Unless you want to pull a hundred shots a day...

Making proper espresso at home, the base of most real coffee drinks, only requires a simple manual device that lasts a lifetime, not an electric machine whose business model ends in a trip to landf...

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