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This semiautomatic espresso machine features dual smart temperature sensors, fast heat-up and an automatic milk frother. It's designed to let you make delicious espressos, lattes and cappuccinos with ease. Fast-heating thermocoil technology heats water to an ideal brewing temperature in less than 4 seconds, and an auto-purge cools the water heater after steaming. A low-pressure…

When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreBefore Black Friday officially begins, it's worth taking a moment to check out the Thanksgiving sales as these are the deals many stores will be running with all weekend. We've unearthed some huge discounts, like the lowest ever price for a PS5 with…

Enlarge / How far is too far to go for the perfect shot of espresso? Here's at least one trail marker for you.Norm Sohl Making espresso at home involves a conundrum familiar to many activities: It can be great, cheap, or easy to figure out, but you can only pick, at most, two of those.…

TikTok's owner ByteDance bought a hospital chain that focuses on women and children, reportedly for $1.5 billion.  ByteDance's foray into healthcare is not its only curious investment outside of the social media space.  See some of ByteDance's other investments, from an education company to a chain of coffee shops. TikTok has exploded in popularity over…

Even at the apex of my partying, I was never big on combining caffeine and booze. The Four Loko fad missed me entirely, and Red Bull & Vodka crossed my lips exactly one time in college during a desperate and unhinged thermodynamics study session. But I’m not against the concept entirely, especially when presented in…

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Photo: Rawpixel.com (Shutterstock)There are a variety of reasons why someone might decide to reduce their intake of caffeine—or cut themselves off completely—that have nothing to do with resolutions. But ‘tis the season for attempting to make changes in our lives that we’ll likely abandon in a few weeks.Regardless of the reason, if you decide to…

Lattes may get pricier, as a key indicator for the price of the bean in espresso just hit a record high.The robusta coffee variety is the basis for both espresso and instant coffee. Vietnam makes the most robusta, followed by Brazil.A long, El Niño-induced drought in Vietnam pushed up the price of robusta futures on…

A top gut-health expert shared his go-to breakfast with Business Insider and common breakfast items that he no longer eats.Breakfast foods such as cereal are often ultra-processed, even if they're marketed as healthy. So Dr. Tim Spector, a British epidemiologist, gut health expert, and cofounder of the science and nutrition company ZOE, has a go-to…

Andrew Yeung, a former Google and Meta lead, goes on coffee chats three to five times a week.This free strategy has helped him 100x his network and grow a 7-figure business.He writes that effective coffee chats involve preparation, clear goals, and thoughtful follow-ups. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed…