About Brew Gazette

Brew Gazette was founded in 2026 by Clara Bennett to help home baristas and everyday coffee drinkers buy gear that actually earns its place on the counter — without the marketing hype.

About Clara

Clara Bennett is a Coffee Quality Institute (CQI) licensed Q Grader and an SCA-certified roaster with over a decade in specialty coffee — from behind the bar as a competition barista to the roasting room as a green-buyer and production roaster. She has cupped thousands of coffees to the CQI protocol and dialed in espresso on everything from $90 entry machines to commercial three-group setups.

She founded Brew Gazette to translate professional cupping-table standards into plain-English buying advice. Every recommendation comes from real brewing — pulled shots, weighed doses, and side-by-side tastings.

Our Review Process

Every product featured on Brew Gazette goes through a thorough evaluation:

• Hands-on brewing — machines and brewers tested through real daily use, not spec sheets
• Cupping-table standards — extraction, grind consistency, and in-cup quality judged to SCA / CQI protocol
• Build & repairability — evaluated for longevity, serviceable parts, and value over years of use
• User reviews — aggregated feedback from verified purchasers across platforms
• Value analysis — price-to-cup ratio across budget, mid-range, and upgrade tiers

Affiliate Disclosure

BrewGazette.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. This does not influence our editorial independence — we recommend gear based on what's in the cup, not commission rates.