Claire Wallace is a top barista and head of quality at Assembly Coffee. Here, she shares her golden rules for good coffee-making – from techniques to equipment.

Claire Wallace is a top barista and head of quality at Assembly Coffee. Here, she shares her golden rules for good coffee-making u2013 from techniques to equipment.

Best coffee machines and equipment, according to a top barista

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The fresher you grind your coffee, the better it will be

If you invest in one thing, make it the grinder

Even when you’re half asleep you’ll still be able to get it right

Drink out of a cup that feels like a treat

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