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Buying Guides

Woman pouring coffee from Hastings Collective carafe

The Best Coffee Carafes for Style and Function

You may not even know how much you need a coffee carafe in your life, but once you have one, you’ll wonder how you ever got by without it.

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Ratio Six coffee maker on a kitchen counter

Ratio Six Coffee Maker Review

The Ratio Six has its own compelling features and brings a top-tier brewing experience at a more approachable price point than its big brother, the Ratio Eight.

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Coffee dripping into a cup from a Nespresso machine

Weighing The Value Of A Nespresso Machine Purchase

If you like the idea of making really good espresso consistently when you don’t really know what you’re doing, then yes, Nespresso is worth it.

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Base of a moka pot with the filter basket inserted and filled with ground coffee

These 9 Coffees Will Elevate Your Moka Pot

Unearth the richness and full-bodied flavor of moka pot coffee by choosing the right beans—considering roast level, bean origin, and freshness.

Categories Beans, Buying Guides
Tchibo Bean-To-Brew Coffee Machine on a kitchen counter next to a bag of beans

The 9 Best Single Serve Coffee Makers Without Pods

The search for a single serve coffee maker becomes a bit more challenging if you don’t want pods.

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DeLonghi Eletta on a counter

This Bean To Cup Coffee Machine Is The Best

A bean-to-cup coffee machine will grind, brew, and usually froth your milk. Here are 11 machines that stand out among all others.

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Tchibo brewing espresso

Tchibo Coffee Machine Review: From Bean To Brew In 60 Seconds

The Tchibo Bean-To-Brew coffee machine hits the single-serve sweet spot between coffee pods and a real espresso machine.

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Diletta Mio espresso machine on a counter

Our Diletta Mio Espresso Machine Review

The Diletta Mio might be the last espresso machine upgrade you’ll ever need, and it’s still relatively affordable.

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Three women drinking coffee in the office

5 Best Keurig Coffee Machines for Office Use

Single-serve coffee machines like the Keurig are popular, approachable and versatile for the office.

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Electric coffee percolator

Helping You Find The Best Electric Coffee Percolator

An electric coffee percolator extracts bold, comforting flavors from your beans, making it a tasty and hassle-free choice for coffee lovers.

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Three grind and brew coffee makers

11 Grind-And-Brew Coffee Makers Worth A Look

By combining grinder and brewer into a single unit, these machines make it so easy to brew from freshly ground beans.

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Rancilio Silvia espresso machine

Our Picks for the Best Espresso Machines Under $1,000

We like the Rancilio Silvia for its elegant design, impressive espresso extraction, and combination of customization and ease of use.

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Breville Barista Pro on left and Breville Dual Boiler espresso machine on right

Breville Barista Pro vs. Dual Boiler

The Breville Barista Pro is a home espresso machine that looks professional, while the Dual Boiler is a commercial-grade machine you can put in your home.

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Bean clutch by Elsa Peretti

15 Great Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas For The Coffee Lover In Your Life

Coffee is more than a beverage, it’s a passion. Help your sweetheart indulge their passion with one of these great Valentine’s gifts for coffee lovers.

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Breville Bambino Plus on the left and Barista Express on the right

Breville Bambino Plus vs. Barista Express

The compact Breville Bambino Plus doesn’t come in with a built-in grinder like the Barista Express, but maybe that presents an opportunity.

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VST coffee refractometer

The 3 Best Coffee Refractometers out There Right Now

We’ve narrowed down the best refractometers to the VST LAB Coffee III, the Atago PAL-Coffee, and the DiFluid refractometer. We’ll help you pick one.

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split image showing a moccamaster coffee maker on the left and a bonavita coffee maker on the right

Moccamaster Beats Bonavita for Quality, But Not Price

The Technivorm Moccamaster’s hand-built quality and five-year warranty raise the price to nearly double that of a Bonavita coffee maker.

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Technivorm Moccamaster KB 741

What It’s Like To Own a Technivorm Moccamaster

The Technivorm Moccamaster is solid, stylish, and brews coffee that can compete with a carefully crafted pour-over.

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Technivorm Moccamaster KBG in copper on the kitchen counter

Which Moccamaster Should You Buy? A Decision-Making Guide

We explain the most important feature choices that should guide your decision, and steer you toward the right model based on your choices.

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Espresso machine pouring out espresso in a Jura vs. De'Longhi comparison

Jura vs. De’Longhi: Know the Differences Before You Buy

Here’s what you need to know about the differences between Jura vs. De’Longhi espresso machines.

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Side view of a glass bodum French press against a white background

6 Best French Press Coffee Makers out There Right Now

The Secura Stainless Steel French Press and the Bodum Chambord French Press are great devices for any fan of French press coffee.

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Red package of Intelligentsia coffee beans

7 Best Coffee Options for French Press

Blue Bottle Coffee’s “Three Africas” Blend and Caffe Vita’s Bistro Blend are two of our favorite coffees for a French press.

Categories Beans, Buying Guides
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9 Best Espresso Machines Under $300

To get great value for money in a home espresso machine, you first need to look in the mirror.

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The Rancilio Rocky espresso grinder next to an espresso machine on a counter

7 Great Espresso Grinders You Can Get For Under $500

The truth is that no grinder can do it all, but these are our seven favorite espresso grinders under $500.

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Container of Classico Illy coffee next to a small mound of coffee grounds

Illy vs. Lavazza: Best Coffee Options From Both Brands

Not sure whether to go with Illy or Lavazza for your next coffee purchase? We’ll help you decide with these top recommendations from both brands.

Categories Buying Guides, Coffee Knowledge
A caffe latte in a white cup

The Best Latte Cups Out There Right Now

This list of latte cups is bound to have something that fits your preferences – whether you like to do latte art or just want to keep your drink hot.

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A person presses down on an AeroPress that has the Fellow Prismo attached

Best Accessories To Get The Most Out Of Your AeroPress

Looking for AeroPress accessories to enhance your coffee-making experience? Here’s a list of the BEST ones you can find right now.

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Krups Silent Vortex coffee grinder

Quiet Coffee Grinders That Won’t Wake Up The House

We look at the best quiet coffee grinders on the market right now, and one that is quieter than all others.

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Coffee beans for espresso in portafilter

The Best Coffee Beans for Brewing Espresso

You can find many of the best espresso beans online today, and be brewing great espresso within a week.

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Turkish coffee Cezve, cup and beans

The 5 Best Turkish Coffee Grinders On The Market

Turkish coffee is a unique style of coffee that requires a special grinder to make. Here we look at the best Turkish coffee grinders available.

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