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About BaristaCritic
BaristaCritic is an independent publisher of calm, sourced guidance for home espresso. It exists because most buying advice skips the parts that matter: water chemistry, upkeep, and what a machine actually costs to run.
What this site is
Guidance, not guesswork
BaristaCritic covers the measurement side of home espresso: how to decide between machines and grinders, what water you are working with, how to keep the machine healthy on a schedule, and what it really costs to run. The working standard is that where a claim depends on a specific machine, the machine's manual and the manufacturer's published guidance are the source.
This site does not claim hands-on testing it has not done, and it does not invent prices, ratings, testimonials, or availability. The disclosure page states the commercial state accurately, including the current one, which is none.
Who it is for
Built for home espresso, not commercial
Most readers are home espresso enthusiasts in the US and UK: upgrading from a starter machine, choosing a first grinder, or maintaining a machine they already own. The content assumes you are careful with your money and your time, and that you would rather understand the trade-offs than follow a shopping list.
Publisher
Who publishes BaristaCritic
BaristaCritic is published by Hollydale27 Ltd, an independent publishing company. The brand domains are baristacritic.com and baristacritic.co.uk. Editorial independence is the working rule: no payment is accepted for coverage, and the disclosure page will say so plainly if that ever changes.
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Standards and contact
Our editorial standards are set out on the home page, and how to reach us with corrections or questions is on the contact page.
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