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Buying Guides

Nespresso pods

How Nespresso and Keurig Machines Are Different

December 15, 2023June 5, 2022

Most time-strapped coffee lovers will have to choose between a Nespresso or Keurig machine at some point.

Categories Buying Guides, Gear
Huky 500T home coffee roaster

Find The Best Home Coffee Roaster For Your Experience Level

December 3, 2023May 29, 2022

These are the best home coffee roasters for entry-level, novice, intermediate, advanced, semi-pro and small business roasters.

Categories Buying Guides, Gear
Yama Vacpot vacuum coffee maker

The 5 Best Siphon (Vacuum) Coffee Makers On The Market

December 10, 2023May 29, 2022

Your coffee needs vacuuming. Let us point you toward the best siphon coffee brewers on the market.

Categories Buying Guides, Gear
French press coffee

The Best Coffee Grinders For French Press, Electric and Manual

December 15, 2023May 26, 2022

We recommend two of the best French press coffee grinders—one electric and one manual—and tell you why they’re our picks.

Categories Brewing, Buying Guides, Gear
Two-page spread in Everything But Espresso by Scott Rao

Best Books About Coffee: 21 Essential Reads

December 6, 2023May 24, 2022

The more you learn about coffee, the more you want to know. We’ve picked 21 of the greatest books about coffee for those who want to dive deep.

Categories Buying Guides, Coffee Knowledge
Split image with a closeup of the Baratza Encore on the left and the Baratza Virtuoso+ on the right

Is The Baratza Virtuoso Worth It Over The Encore?

December 6, 2023May 24, 2022

The Baratza Virtuoso+ will run you about $100 more than its little brother, the Encore. Learn what you get for the extra money.

Categories Buying Guides, Gear
Chemex coffee maker next to a white cup

12 Coffee Makers with Little Or No Plastic

August 25, 2024May 23, 2022

Seven great choices that prove your brewing options aren’t limited if you want a plastic-free coffee maker.

Categories Brewing, Buying Guides, Gear
Mr. Coffee 12 Cup Programmable Coffee Maker

5 Coffee Makers Under $50 You Can Count On

December 15, 2023May 23, 2022

Even the best coffee makers under $50 won’t last as long as their more expensive cousins, but you shouldn’t have to compromise on taste or ease of use.

Categories Brewing, Buying Guides, Gear
Rancilio Silvia on the left and Gaggia Classic Pro on the right

Rancilio Silvia vs. Gaggia Classic Pro: Which One is For You?

December 9, 2023May 23, 2022

These entry-level contenders are among the best espresso machines in their class and include many features found in higher-end models.

Categories Buying Guides, Gear
A moka pot fills with coffee on the stove

The 18 Best Moka Pot Coffee Makers

December 8, 2023May 1, 2022

Bialetti isn’t the only name in moka pots, but the Italian icon has many of the top models on our list.

Categories Buying Guides, Gear
SAKI Baristan electric gooseneck kettle

The 11 Best Electric Gooseneck Kettles On The Market

December 9, 2023April 17, 2022

We pick a winner from four of the best electric gooseneck kettles for making pour-over coffee.

Categories Brewing, Buying Guides
Young woman drinking coffee with a smile on her face

17 Low Acid Coffee Brands To Settle Your Stomach

December 8, 2023March 20, 2022

Low acid coffee brands can help alleviate the problems coffee causes for some people, such as acid reflux or damage to tooth enamel.

Categories Beans, Buying Guides
Manual travel coffee grinder standing on a rocky shore by the ocean

Travel Grinders For Those Who Don’t Compromise On Coffee

December 15, 2023March 13, 2022

The best way to up your travel brew game is to add a portable manual grinder to the mix.

Categories Buying Guides, Gear
The best coffee grinder under $100 full of coffee beans

This Is the BEST Coffee Grinder Under $100

December 8, 2023February 19, 2022

We break down the most important things to look for and then dive into a detailed roundup.

Categories Buying Guides, Gear
Gaggia Classic espresso machine with other espresso making equipment

Find The Best Beginner Espresso Machine For Your Budget

December 15, 2023February 12, 2022

Espresso machines for beginners can be had for as little as $100, or close to $1000 if you want to aim high.

Categories Brewing, Buying Guides, Gear
Heat exchange espresso machine on a kitchen counter

Heat Exchange vs. Dual Boiler Espresso Machine: Which Should You Choose?

December 9, 2023February 6, 2022

Heat exchange and dual boiler espresso machines are separated by how they handle different temperatures for pulling espresso and steaming milk.

Categories Brewing, Buying Guides, Gear
Low retention coffee grinder

These Are the BEST Low Retention Coffee Grinders Out There Right Now

December 9, 2023February 5, 2022

A low-retention coffee grinder ensures that all the beans you weighed end up in your cup.

Categories Brewing, Buying Guides, Gear
Woman drinking coffee outside near the mountains

These Are the Best High Altitude Coffee Maker Models for a Mug in the Mountains

December 9, 2023January 22, 2022

Elevation affects the temperature at which water boils, but these machines will compensate for that.

Categories Buying Guides, Gear
Coffee brewing in a Bunn coffee maker in a sunny kitchen

In Search Of The Best Bunn Coffee Maker

December 15, 2023September 21, 2021

Bunn has been synonymous with American coffee makers since the 1840s. Today, five of their models stand out above the rest.

Categories Buying Guides, Gear
Cuisinart DCC-3200 coffee maker on a kitchen island

The Best Coffee Makers Under $100

December 10, 2023September 17, 2021

Choosing a coffee maker for your kitchen can make your head spin, because such a wide variety are available. Here are 10 of the best for under $100.

Categories Brewing, Buying Guides, Gear
Nespresso Vertuo Next on a kitchen counter

Nespresso’s Vertuo Next Is A Solution Looking For A Problem

December 9, 2023September 7, 2021

The Vertuo Next easily brews anything from a single espresso to an 18-ounce carafe.

Categories Buying Guides, Gear
Closeup of a cup of coffee on a picnic table outdoors

6 Chicory Coffee Brands We’re Rooting For

December 6, 2023August 27, 2021

Chicory coffee offers many of the same benefits as regular coffee without the acidity, jitters or crash. Here are some brands to try.

Categories Buying Guides, Coffee Drinks
Closeup of a spoon piled high with instant coffee crystals

10 Brands That Prove How Far Instant Coffee Has Come

December 15, 2023August 25, 2021

Instant coffee has improved dramatically in recent years, and these 10 instant coffee brands can’t be beat for convenience and a quick caffeine boost.

Categories Brewing, Buying Guides
A cup of brewed coffee next to a bag of beans from Ecuador and a Hario V60 pour over cone in the background

Atlas Coffee Club Delivers A World Of Coffee To Your Door

December 15, 2023August 12, 2021

Atlas Coffee Club is a coffee subscription service that delivers coffees from different parts of the world each month right to your door.

Categories Beans, Buying Guides
Split image of the Rancilio Rocky coffee grinder on left and Baratza Vario on right

Rancilio Rocky Or Baratza Vario: Which Espresso Grinder Should You Choose?

December 13, 2023August 5, 2021

People looking for a high-end yet relatively affordable coffee grinder often gravitate toward the Rancilio Rocky or Baratza Vario. We’ll help you decide.

Categories Brewing, Buying Guides, Gear
Nespresso Essenza Plus brewing next to a gas stove

And The Best Nespresso Machine For Your Particular Purpose Is…

December 8, 2023July 29, 2021

Learn which Nespresso machine is best for lattes, cappuccinos, Americanos, espresso, regular coffee, office use or an Airbnb.

Categories Buying Guides, Gear
Rocket Appartamento espresso machine

8 Of The Best Espresso Machines For Under $2000

December 3, 2023June 20, 2021

We present eight espresso machines that would be worth your $2000 investment—and one clear winner.

Categories Brewing, Buying Guides, Gear
Split image showing the Quick Mill Anita Evo on the left and the Rocket Appartamento on the right

Quick Mill Anita vs. Rocket Appartamento: Which Should You Choose?

December 9, 2023June 19, 2021

If you prize aesthetics most, the Appartamento wins. But for us it comes to best all-around performance, and that’s the Quick Mill Anita.

Categories Buying Guides, Gear
Pressure profiling paddle on the Lelit Bianca espresso machine

The Best Espresso Machines With Manual And Digital Pressure Profiling

November 23, 2024June 7, 2021

Pressure profiling and its inseparable cousin, flow profiling, are really just means to achieve what we actually want, which is flavor profiling.

Categories Brewing, Buying Guides, Gear
Breville Infuser on the left alongside the Breville Barista Express, against a white background

Deciding Between The Breville Infuser And Barista Express

December 3, 2023May 15, 2021

The built-in grinder on the Barista Express is the key feature separating these two semi-automatic home espresso machines from Breville.

Categories Brewing, Buying Guides, Gear
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