Sam’s Coffee Corner

Exploring the world of proper coffee together

Welcome in!

My name is Sam, and I live and grew up in Southwestern Ontario. I’ve got 3 sisters and 1 brother so life as a young adult was always kept interesting!


I was the typical kid who said coffee was gross until I reached college and quickly realized that the only way to function during an 8am Business Law class was with a coffee in one hand and a muffin in the other. Shoutout to the on-campus Tim Hortons for me passing that course!


I then went from there to starting to explore different coffee shops around my local area and trying to get the most out of my Keurig. I was able to get some more premium tasting coffees when I got into recipes of different syrups trying to emulate the classic Starbucks flavours like Pumpkin Spice.


Now on to the future. I’ve been doing hours of research trying to find out which espresso machine is best going to fit my lifestyle as that’s the next logical progression and I figured, I might as well bring you along for the ride. So welcome in, grab a cupa joe and let’s explore the world of espresso machines and new coffee beans together!

Potential Machines

While doing my research, I’ve narrowed it down to a few different options. Here’s some links to the Amazon Pages of those

  • Integrated burr grinder with two sensors delivers consistent grinding and optimal coffee dose.
  • Proprietary Smart Tamping Station significantly reduces mess and tamps coffee evenly
  • Explore single wall filter baskets for greater espresso experience
  • Consistently evenly wet coffee for the right extraction
  • Power the machine on and immediately start grinding
  • Provides ideal temperature stability & 3 temperature profiles for optimal coffee extraction
  • Makes it easy to achieve the perfect milk texture for café quality lattes and cappuccinos


  • The Breville Barista Express delivers third wave specialty coffee at home using the 4 keys formula and is part of the Barista Series that offers all in one espresso machines with integrated grinder to go from beans to espresso in under one minute
  • Dose Control Grinding: Integrated precision conical burr grinder grinds on demand to deliver the right amount of freshly ground coffee directly into the portafilter for your preferred taste with any roast of bean
  • Optimal Water Pressure: Low pressure pre-infusion gradually increases pressure at the start and helps ensure all the flavors are drawn out evenly during the extraction for a balanced tasting cup. Grind Settings: 16 precision grind settings
  • Precise Espresso Extraction: Digital temperature control (PID) delivers water at precisely the right temperature, ensuring optimal espresso extraction
  • Manual Microfoam Milk Texturing: The powerful steam wand performance allows you to hand texture microfoam milk that enhances flavor and enables creation of latte art
  • Espresso Machine with Grind Size Dial: Simple and intuitive, giving you control over the grind size no matter what type of bean you're grinding


Woman Mixing Coffee in Glass Mug with Syrup

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