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Presso Smartshot: Stand-out Espresso Maker

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

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,...

Gifting Thoughtfully

Gifting Thoughtfully

We all aspire to give meaningful gifts, with the ideal being a gift that keeps giving and that reflects the values of the receiver, whatever the season or reason for giving. We think a lifetime of ...

Making Great Coffee

Making Great Coffee

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...

Till Death Do Us Part

Till Death Do Us Part

With its extreme long life, the ROK espresso maker is the perfect gift for, well, a sustainable wedding. And real coffee is a ritual for a lifetime. On that special day of life-long commitment, wha...

Sustainability Matters

Sustainability Matters

Great artisan coffee like you buy in a cafe is on our mind, constantly, but not in a way that costs the planet. Hissing café style espresso machines are right for high volume café use – continuous ...