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Coffee Essentials
Expert-tested espresso machines, coffee makers and brewing gear — curated for serious coffee lovers.
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Espresso Machines
Expert-tested machines that pull exceptional shots — from entry-level to full barista setups.
De'Longhi La Specialista Touch
Cold brew to espresso. One machine, limitless craft.
The La Specialista Touch combines sensor grinding, active temperature control, and cold brew extraction in a single machine. Designed for those who demand full creative control without sacrificing convenience.
- ✓Sensor grinding with zero retention
- ✓Cold brew extraction built-in
- ✓Active temperature control
- ✓Auto milk frothing system
De'Longhi Eletta Explore
Full automation. Cold brew reimagined.
The Eletta Explore is a fully automatic machine that brings cold brew technology into your daily routine. With LatteCrema Hot & Cold, it crafts 12 signature beverages at the touch of a button.
- ✓One-touch cold brew
- ✓LatteCrema Hot & Cold frother
- ✓12 beverages on demand
- ✓Built-in conical grinder
De'Longhi Dinamica Plus
Smart brewing. Endless possibilities.
The Dinamica Plus features an intuitive 8.9 cm touchscreen and the My LatteCrema system for perfectly textured hot and cold milk. Create and save your custom drink recipes with ease.
- ✓8.9 cm TFT color touchscreen
- ✓My LatteCrema milk system
- ✓Customizable saved recipes
- ✓Integrated bean-to-cup grinder
Breville Oracle Jet
Hands-free barista. Zero compromise.
The Oracle Jet automates every step of the espresso-making process — from grinding and tamping to milk texturing — delivering third-wave specialty coffee at the press of a button.
- ✓Fully automated grinding & tamping
- ✓Hands-free milk texturing
- ✓Dual boiler system
- ✓Heated group head for precision
Breville Barista Touch
Guided espresso. Effortless mastery.
The Barista Touch features a guided touchscreen interface that walks you through every step of the brew process, from grind size to milk temperature — making barista-level espresso approachable for all.
- ✓Guided touchscreen display
- ✓Built-in conical burr grinder
- ✓Auto milk texturing wand
- ✓30 grind settings
Ninja Luxe Café Pro
Premium café drinks. Ninja-engineered precision.
The Ninja Luxe Café Pro delivers up to 20 bars of pressure for rich, authentic espresso. Five brew styles and a built-in frother make it the most versatile machine in its class.
- ✓20-bar pressure pump
- ✓5 brew styles in one machine
- ✓Built-in steam frother
- ✓Compact countertop footprint
Bosch 800 Series Espresso
German engineering. Barista perfection.
The Bosch 800 Series brings Milk Express Plus technology and AROMA+ brewing to your countertop. Control every setting remotely with the Home Connect app for a seamless coffee ritual.
- ✓Milk Express Plus frother
- ✓AROMA+ brewing technology
- ✓HomeConnect app control
- ✓Fully automatic cleaning program
Gaggia Magenta Prestige
Super-automatic. Authentically Italian.
The Magenta Prestige combines Gaggia's legendary Italian espresso heritage with modern super-automatic convenience. Its ceramic flat burr grinder ensures a consistent, flavorful grind every time.
- ✓Ceramic flat burr grinder
- ✓One-touch specialty beverages
- ✓Automatic steam wand
- ✓Compact, stylish footprint
Philips 5500 LatteGo
LatteGo frother. Effortless milk magic.
The Philips 5500 features the award-winning LatteGo milk system — the fastest, easiest-to-clean frother on the market. Paired with 5 grind settings and app connectivity, it's precision without pretension.
- ✓LatteGo milk system (2-part only)
- ✓My Beverage app integration
- ✓5 grind settings
- ✓Auto descaling & cleaning
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Coffee Machines
Bean-to-cup and drip brewers for every ritual — tested for consistency, flavour, and ease.
Technivorm Moccamaster KB
Dutch precision. Perfect drip every time.
The Moccamaster brews coffee at the ideal temperature of 196-205°F and saturates the coffee grounds evenly for full extraction. Built to last a lifetime.
- ✓Brews in 4-6 minutes
- ✓Built to last decades
- ✓Certified by ECBC
Breville Luxe Drip Coffee Machine
Luxury drip. Barista-level results at home.
The Breville Luxe Drip Coffee Machine delivers café-quality drip coffee with intelligent brew technology. It features precise temperature control, a pre-infusion bloom cycle, and a double-walled thermal carafe that keeps your coffee hot for hours without burning.
- ✓Intelligent brew technology
- ✓Pre-infusion bloom cycle
- ✓Double-walled thermal carafe
- ✓Precise temp control 200°F
OXO Brew 9-Cup Coffee Maker
Rainmaker showerhead. Flawless saturation.
The OXO Brew 9-Cup earns SCA certification with its Rainmaker showerhead that distributes water evenly across the grounds for full, balanced extraction. A premium build for the serious home brewer.
- ✓Rainmaker showerhead
- ✓SCA Gold Cup certified
- ✓Stainless thermal carafe
- ✓Brew pause feature
Cuisinart DCC-3200P1 Perfectemp
14 cups. Fully programmable. Always ready.
The Perfectemp is Cuisinart's most popular brewer for good reason. It holds coffee at the perfect serving temperature, brews a full 14 cups, and lets you program it the night before — reliable, bold, and built to last.
- ✓14-cup capacity
- ✓Adjustable brew strength
- ✓24-hour programmable
- ✓Brew-pause feature
Ninja DualBrew Pro CFP301
Drip or pod. One machine. Zero compromise.
The DualBrew Pro is Ninja's most capable coffee system — brewing a full 12-cup carafe with ground coffee or a single serve with any K-Cup pod, all from one sleek machine. With 5 brew styles, a built-in frother, and fold-away design, it's the most versatile coffee maker on the market.
- ✓Dual brew: full carafe + K-Cup pod compatible
- ✓5 brew styles including specialty concentrate
- ✓Built-in fold-away frother
- ✓12-cup carafe + single-serve in one machine
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Coffee Grinders
Precision grinders for espresso, filter, and everything in between — the foundation of great coffee.
Fellow Ode Brew Grinder Gen 2
Precision flat burrs. Barista-grade results at home.
The Ode Gen 2 is Fellow's acclaimed flat burr grinder, rebuilt with next-generation 64mm steel burrs for stunning clarity and consistency in every cup. Single-dose focused with near-zero retention, it's the grinder coffee enthusiasts actually save up for.
- ✓64mm flat steel burrs for exceptional clarity
- ✓Single-dose hopper with 0.3g retention
- ✓31 grind settings — filter to AeroPress
- ✓Acaia scale compatible anti-static grounds cup
Baratza Encore ESP
Espresso-grade precision. Everyday approachability.
The Encore ESP is Baratza's most complete entry-level grinder — engineered with a stepped micro-adjustment ring for espresso-level control. With 40 grind settings spanning Turkish to French press, it covers every brew method with professional-grade Mahlkönig-sourced burrs.
- ✓40mm conical steel burrs (Mahlkönig sourced)
- ✓40 grind settings: Turkish to French press
- ✓Pulse function for manual control
- ✓Compact 9.5oz hopper with 4.4oz grounds bin
Breville Smart Grinder Pro
60 grind settings. One perfect cup.
The Smart Grinder Pro brings professional consistency to your kitchen countertop. With 60 grind settings dialed via an intuitive LCD display, you can dose by time for single or double shots, cups of drip, or full carafes. The 18oz hopper handles family-sized demands.
- ✓60 precise grind settings via LCD dial
- ✓Dose by time for shots, cups, or carafes
- ✓60mm conical stainless steel burrs
- ✓18oz sealed hopper with safety lock
OXO Brew Conical Burr Grinder
Simple operation. Specialty-grade results.
The OXO Brew Conical Burr delivers barista-quality grinding at an accessible price point. Its stainless steel burrs produce an even, uniform grind across 15 settings from espresso-fine to French press coarse. One button. One cup. No fuss.
- ✓40mm stainless steel conical burrs
- ✓15 grind settings for all brew methods
- ✓Anti-static grounds container for easy use
- ✓One-button start with auto shutoff
Turin DF54 Single Dose Flat Burr Grinder
54mm flat burrs. Single-dose precision. Unbeatable value.
The Turin DF54 V3/V4 delivers specialty-grade flat burr performance at an entry-level price. Its 54mm stainless steel burrs produce an exceptionally uniform grind with low retention — rivaling grinders twice the price. The magnetic grounds cup, stepless adjustment collar, and cork-topped single-dose funnel make it the sleekest budget-to-mid grinder on the market.
- ✓54mm stainless steel flat burrs
- ✓Stepless micro-adjustment collar
- ✓Near-zero retention single-dose design
- ✓Magnetic grounds cup with anti-static coating
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Accessories
The tools that elevate your brew — from kettles and tampers to barista kits we use every day.
Fellow Stagg EKG Electric Kettle
Pour-over perfection. Built for precision.
The Stagg EKG offers precision pour control with a temperature range of 135°F-212°F and a hold mode that maintains your desired temperature for 60 minutes.
- ✓±0.5° temperature accuracy
- ✓Hold mode up to 60 min
- ✓Precision pour spout
Normcore 53.3mm 7-in-1 Compact Barista Kit
Seven tools. One station. Zero clutter.
The Normcore 53.3mm 7-in-1 Compact Barista Kit bundles everything you need for a precision espresso workflow into a single sleek organizer. Includes a spring-loaded tamper, leveler/distributor, WDT needle stirrer, dosing funnel, puck screen, dosing ring, and a portafilter holder — all neatly housed in a compact tray built for serious home baristas.
- ✓53.3mm spring-loaded tamper & leveler/distributor
- ✓WDT needle stirrer for even extraction
- ✓Dosing funnel, puck screen & dosing ring
- ✓Compact all-in-one station organizer
Normcore 54mm Bottomless Portafilter
Naked shots. Pure extraction. Flawless every time.
The Normcore 54mm Bottomless Portafilter is precision-machined from 304 stainless steel with a smooth-grip matte white handle. The naked (bottomless) design lets you watch the extraction in real time — revealing channeling, distribution, and shot quality instantly. Compatible with Breville 54mm group head machines.
- ✓54mm stainless steel basket — double shot
- ✓Bottomless design for real-time shot diagnosis
- ✓Matte white ergonomic handle
- ✓Compatible with Breville 54mm machines
Breville Barista Express Accessories Kit - Walnut Espresso Station with Tamper, Portafilter & Knock Box
Solid walnut workstation. Every tool in its place.
A complete walnut espresso prep station built for serious home baristas. This kit brings together a precision-machined stainless tamper with walnut handle, a bottomless portafilter, and an integrated knock box — all organized in a handsome solid walnut block. Designed to work seamlessly with the Breville Barista Express, it turns your counter into a tidy, professional extraction setup.
- ✓Solid walnut construction
- ✓Precision stainless tamper with walnut handle
- ✓Integrated knock box & portafilter station
- ✓Compatible with Breville Barista Express
IKAPE 53MM Black Espresso Tool Set - Tamper, Distributor & Tamp Station Bundle
All-black precision. Every prep step covered.
IKAPE's 53mm Black Espresso Tool Set is a sleek, all-black bundle designed for serious home baristas. The set pairs a spring-loaded impact tamper with a dual-bearing needle distributor — both machined to 53mm — alongside a compact matte black tamp station that keeps your counter clean and organized. Built for Breville Barista Express and other 54mm-class machines.
- ✓53mm precision tamper & distributor
- ✓All-black matte finish
- ✓Compact tamp station included
- ✓Compatible with Breville 54mm portafilters
IKAPE V5 Espresso Knock Box, Espresso Coffee Organizer Box
All-in-one puck prep. Station built-in.
A complete espresso workflow station — tamper, distributor, puck screen, dosing funnel, portafilter holder, and a large integrated knock box, all housed in a single handsome wood or matte-black unit. Every tool snaps into its own dedicated slot so your counter stays clean and your workflow stays efficient shot after shot.
- ✓Integrated knock box + puck prep station
- ✓Tamper, distributor & puck screen included
- ✓Portafilter holder & dosing funnel slots
- ✓Available in walnut wood or matte black
MUVNA Espresso Knock Box Large Capacity
Precision design. 1.82L capacity. Zero mess.
The MUVNA Knock Box is built for the serious home barista who demands both form and function. Its oversized 1.82L cylindrical chamber handles up to 20 spent pucks before emptying — ideal for back-to-back brewing sessions. The silicone-padded stainless shock bar absorbs each knock cleanly, protecting your portafilter finish. The inner container lifts out in seconds for a full rinse, and the ventilated top prevents moisture buildup that causes mold. Available in matte black and matte white.
- ✓1.82L capacity — holds ~20 espresso pucks
- ✓Silicone shock bar protects portafilter finish
- ✓Removable inner container for easy rinsing
- ✓Ventilated top prevents mold and odor
- ✓Non-slip base keeps it planted on any surface
Breville Milk Café Electric Frother
Café-quality foam. Every single cup.
The Breville Milk Café is the gold standard in countertop milk frothing. Its induction heating system brings milk to the perfect temperature without scorching, while the dial-controlled frothing disc lets you choose between silky microfoam for lattes, thick froth for cappuccinos, or a flat warm milk for cortados. All stainless, all precise, all Breville.
- ✓Induction heating — no scorching
- ✓Dial control for latte, cap & flat
- ✓Stainless jug with non-stick interior
- ✓Works with dairy & non-dairy milks
DeLonghi LatteMix Cold & Hot Frother
Hot or cold. Froth on demand.
The De'Longhi LatteMix does it all — hot foam for lattes and cappuccinos, warm milk for flat whites, and cold froth for iced drinks, all at the touch of a button. Its large-capacity stainless jug, one-touch controls, and quiet induction motor make it the most versatile countertop frother for serious coffee drinkers.
- ✓Hot & cold frothing modes
- ✓One-touch button controls
- ✓Large-capacity stainless jug
- ✓Quiet induction heating system
Secura Detachable Milk Frother (Hot & Cold Foam)
4-in-1 frothing. Detachable. Effortless.
The Secura Detachable Milk Frother is a 4-in-1 powerhouse that handles hot milk foam, cold milk foam, hot milk, and hot chocolate — all from a single brushed stainless vessel. The detachable jug lifts straight off the base for easy pouring and dishwasher-safe cleanup, making it the most practical frother on any serious coffee counter.
- ✓4-in-1: hot foam, cold foam, hot milk, hot choc
- ✓Detachable jug for easy pour & clean
- ✓Brushed stainless steel construction
- ✓Silent operation with auto shut-off
Nespresso Aeroccino 4 Milk Frother
Four modes. One iconic frother.
The Nespresso Aeroccino 4 is the frother that defined the category. Four touch-button modes — cold foam, hot milk, dense hot foam, and light hot foam — are all accessible via illuminated icons on the base. The mirror-polished ribbed stainless body makes it the most striking frother on any counter, and the cordless jug pours with complete freedom.
- ✓4 illuminated touch-button modes
- ✓Cold foam, hot milk & two hot foam settings
- ✓Cordless mirror-polished ribbed jug
- ✓Auto shut-off with keep-warm base
Ember Smart Mug 2 Temperature Control
Your perfect temperature. Always.
The Ember Smart Mug 2 keeps your coffee or tea at the exact temperature you set — from 120°F to 145°F — for up to 80 minutes on a single charge or all day on the included charging coaster. Control it from the Ember app or right on the mug itself. Minimal, matte-finished, and built for the serious coffee drinker who refuses to drink it cold.
- ✓Maintains temp 120°F–145°F for up to 80 min
- ✓All-day warmth on included charging coaster
- ✓Control via app or touch on mug
- ✓Matte ceramic-coated stainless interior
Ember Tumbler with Temperature Control
Grande capacity. Precise temperature. On the go.
The Ember Tumbler is Ember's biggest and most capable vessel yet — a 16 oz travel tumbler that keeps your drink at the exact temperature you set for up to 3 hours on a single charge. IPX7 waterproof rated, so it survives a full soak or rinse. The carry handle and sip-through lid make it the ideal commute companion for anyone serious about their coffee temperature.
- ✓16 oz capacity — Ember's largest vessel
- ✓3-hour battery life with app temperature control
- ✓IPX7 waterproof — fully submersible
- ✓Carry handle & sip-through travel lid
Ember Travel Mug 2
Precision temperature. Built for the commute.
The Ember Travel Mug 2 is the smart mug engineered for life on the move. The built-in LED temperature display lets you read the exact heat of your drink at a glance — no phone needed. The tapered grip fits most car cup holders, and the leak-proof lid keeps every sip contained. With up to 3 hours of battery and all-day warmth on the included charging coaster, your coffee never gets cold again.
- ✓On-mug LED temperature display
- ✓Tapered design fits car cup holders
- ✓Leak-proof lid for on-the-go sipping
- ✓3-hour battery + charging coaster included
Nextmug Self-Heating Coffee Mug
Three heat settings. Zero cold coffee.
The Nextmug by Nextboom takes a refreshingly simple approach to smart heating — three clearly labelled heat modes (Warm 130°F, Hot 140°F, Piping 150°F) selectable with a single button press on the base. No app required. The wireless charging coaster keeps it topped up between sips, and the wide-mouth barrel shape feels like a proper coffee mug rather than a gadget.
- ✓3 heat settings: Warm / Hot / Piping
- ✓Single-button control — no app required
- ✓Wireless charging coaster included
- ✓Wide-mouth barrel for a proper mug feel
OHOM Ui Artist Collection Self-Heating Mug Set
Art-glazed ceramic. Precision heat. Dual purpose.
The OHOM Ui Artist Mug Set is where craft pottery meets smart technology. Each mug is finished in a hand-glazed artist-series ceramic exterior — speckled stone, ocean blue, blush gradient — and pairs with a wireless charging coaster that doubles as a Qi phone charger. Temperature is maintained continuously while the mug sits on its coaster, no buttons, no apps, no compromise.
- ✓Hand-glazed artist-series ceramic exterior
- ✓Wireless coaster doubles as Qi phone charger
- ✓Continuous heat — no buttons or app needed
- ✓Multiple colorway glazes available
OHOM Ui Self-Heating Ceramic Mug Set
Minimalist ceramic. Infinite warmth.
The OHOM Ui Self-Heating Ceramic Mug Set strips smart heating back to its purest form. Set the mug on its brushed aluminium coaster and your drink stays at the perfect temperature — indefinitely, automatically, silently. The same coaster wirelessly charges your phone, AirPods, or any Qi-compatible device. Clean matte ceramic, no display, no app, no noise. Just warmth, exactly when you need it.
- ✓Continuous warmth — no timer, no shutoff
- ✓Brushed aluminium Qi charging coaster
- ✓Charges phone, AirPods & Qi devices
- ✓Matte ceramic with ceramic lid included
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Recommended Coffee Beans
The best whole-bean coffees we're brewing with right now — sourced from the world's top roasters and tested in our own machines.
Direct Trade, Multi-Origin
Onyx Coffee Lab Tropical Weather Whole Bean Espresso Coffee Blend – Medium
A vibrant specialty espresso blend with tropical fruit and floral notes. Onyx sources directly from farms — this is what specialty coffee is supposed to taste like.
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Organic Blend
Stumptown Coffee Roasters, Medium Roast Organic Whole Bean Coffee
Stumptown's flagship organic whole bean. Caramel, dark chocolate, and hazelnut in a balanced roast. Roasted-on date on every bag. One of the easiest picks we make.
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Multi-Origin
Intelligentsia Coffee, Black Cat Sublunar Espresso Dark Roast Whole Bean Coffee
A dark espresso roast built for precision extraction. Chocolate and caramel notes with a clean, persistent finish — intense without being harsh.
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Multi-Origin
Intelligentsia Coffee, Black Cat Analog Espresso Medium Roast Whole Bean Coffee
Wild berry and chocolate in a medium espresso roast. Intelligentsia's most approachable Black Cat — versatile enough for espresso, pour-over, or filter brewing.
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Top Espresso Machines
We've tested the best machines so you don't have to. These are our top picks for every budget.
De'Longhi La Specialista Touch
Cold brew to espresso. One machine, limitless craft.