Home coffee, made simple

Café-quality coffee at home starts with the right gear.

Clear, honest buying guides for grinders, espresso machines, pour-over, cold brew, kettles, frothers and tea gear. We sort through the options so you can buy once and brew better every morning.

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AeroPress Go Travel Coffee Press

A full coffee kit that packs into its own mug. Smooth, rich coffee in about two minutes anywhere there's hot water.

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Ember Mug 2

A mug that keeps coffee at the exact temperature you choose. For anyone who always forgets their cup until it's cold.

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Fellow Stagg EKG Electric Kettle

The kettle you see on every coffee bar. Set an exact temperature and pour with total control from the gooseneck spout.

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Buying guides

The Best Coffee Grinders for HomeThe coffee grinders worth buying for espresso, pour-over and everyday drip, from budget hand grinders to repair-friendly electric burr grinders.The Best Espresso Machines for BeginnersBeginner-friendly espresso machines for lattes and shots at home, from all-in-one machines with built-in grinders to budget picks.Pour-Over Coffee Gear: The Complete Starter KitEverything you need to brew great pour-over coffee at home: drippers, gooseneck kettles and scales, with picks for every budget.The Best Cold Brew Coffee MakersCold brew makers for smooth iced coffee at home, from big-batch concentrate systems to simple, affordable jars.The Best Drip Coffee MakersDrip coffee makers that brew great coffee with the push of a button, from long-lasting classics to smart brewers.The Best Electric Kettles for Coffee and TeaGooseneck kettles for pour-over and full-size kettles with tea presets, picked for temperature control, pour and build quality.The Best Coffee ScalesCoffee scales with timers and 0.1 g precision for pour-over and espresso, plus an all-purpose kitchen scale for baking and big batches.The Best Milk Frothers for Lattes at HomeMilk frothers for lattes, cappuccinos and cold foam without an espresso machine, from push-button jugs to budget handheld wands.The Best Gear for Brewing Loose-Leaf TeaTea presses, teapots and infusers for loose-leaf tea, including how to brew tea in a French press.The Best Coffee Maker Cleaning and Descaling SuppliesDescalers, espresso cleaning tablets, grinder cleaners and brushes that keep your coffee gear working and your coffee tasting fresh.

Start here: our most-recommended gear

Baratza Encore ESP

The grinder we'd hand to almost anyone. It covers everything from espresso to cold brew, and Baratza sells replacement parts so it can be repaired instead of replaced.

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Breville Bambino Plus

Our favorite way into espresso. It heats up in seconds, and the automatic steam wand textures milk for you, so lattes come out well from week one.

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OXO Brew Compact Cold Brew Coffee Maker

Small-batch cold brew that's very hard to mess up. A perforated top spreads water evenly over the grounds, and it drains with the flip of a switch.

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Find Your BrewerThree questions, one clear recommendation. Coffee Ratio CalculatorExact coffee and water amounts for any method.

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