Transparency is a core value at Home Barista Guide (https://homebaristaguide.online). We believe in providing honest, no-nonsense coffee advice, and that includes being upfront about how this website is funded.
In compliance with the FTC guidelines, please assume that any links leading you to products or services on this site are affiliate links. If you click on these links and make a purchase, we may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you.
1. What Are Affiliate Links?
An affiliate link is a specific URL that contains a tracking code. When you click that link and buy an item, the retailer pays us a small percentage of the sale as a “referral fee.” This does not change the price you pay; whether you use our link or go directly to the vendor’s site, the cost of the espresso machine, grinder, or coffee beans remains exactly the same.
2. Amazon Associates Disclosure
Home Barista Guide is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
3. Why We Use Affiliate Links
Running a comprehensive resource like Home Barista Guide requires significant time and resources. These commissions help us cover the costs associated with:
- Purchasing coffee gear and accessories for hands-on testing.
- Website hosting and technical maintenance.
- Extensive research and content creation to ensure our guides remain accurate and up-to-date.
4. Our Commitment to Editorial Integrity
While we may earn a commission from the products we recommend, our reviews and comparisons are based on real-world testing and our own professional insights. Our goal is to help you get café-quality results at home, which means our primary loyalty is to you, the reader.
We do not accept payment for positive reviews. We only recommend products that we believe provide genuine value to home baristas, regardless of whether an affiliate program exists for that product or not. Our “no hype, no brand bias” policy ensures that if a machine has flaws, we will tell you—even if it’s a popular brand.
5. Other Affiliate Programs
In addition to Amazon, we may also partner with other reputable coffee equipment retailers and specialty roasters (such as ShareASale, Impact, or private brand partnerships). These relationships are handled with the same level of scrutiny and transparency as our Amazon partnership.
6. Questions or Concerns?
If you have any questions regarding our affiliate disclosure or how we review products, please do not hesitate to reach out to us via our contact page.
Last Updated: October 2023