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Buying Guides

Bezzera Unica home espresso machine on a kitchen counter

The Bezzera Unica Is A Great First Machine For Home Baristas

Our Bezzera Unica review shows that this machine from a pioneering Italian espresso brand delivers on form and functionality at an approachable price point.

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Breville Smart Grinder Pro

Our Review Of The Breville Smart Grinder Pro

A smartly designed grinder with an easy-to-use LCD screen display and a removable bean hopper that you can work with.

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Split image of Kalita Wave on left and Hario V60 on right

How to Choose Between the Kalita Wave and Hario V60

When choosing between the Kalita Wave and Hario V60, decide whether the priority is simplicity or flavor.

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Nespresso CitiZ machine on a very clean countertop

Nespresso Citiz & Milk An Easy, Affordable Home Latte Solution

The Nespresso CitiZ is a simple but stylish capsule espresso machine that can serve you milk-based coffee drinks if you pair it with the Aeroccino milk frother.

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A pair of hands frothing milk with a Nespresso Creatista Plus

Nespresso Creatista Plus Is A Machine For The Lazy Latte Artist

The Nespresso Creatista Plus is an automated capsule machine that takes care of the espresso and leaves the milk frothing to you.

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Nespresso Essenza Plus brewing espresso

Nespresso Essenza Plus Offers Quality, Versatility In A Compact Package

Our Nespresso Essenza Plus review reveals a simple, compact machine without too many bells and whistles that really gets the job done.

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Branding on the front panel of a Rancilio espresso machine

7 Italian Espresso Machine Brands You Should Get To Know

Espresso is a rich part of Italian culture, so you can generally trust Italian brands to craft exquisite machines.

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A latte on a table next to some Nespresso capsules

Choosing The Best Nespresso Machine For Latte Lovers

Your morning latte becomes as simple as can be if you get the right Nespresso machine.

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Split image with La Pavoni Europiccola on left and Stradivari on right

La Pavoni Europiccola Vs. Stradivari: Which Should You Choose?

La Pavoni’s Europiccola and Stradivari are two of the most popular lever espresso machines vying for space in your kitchen. Let’s help you choose.

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Nespresso Creatista Plus on the left and Lattissima Pro on the right

Lattissima Pro Vs. Creatista Plus: Which Nespresso Machine Should You Choose?

Nespresso’s Creatista Plus gives budding latte artists a level of control they can’t get from the Lattissima Pro.

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Nespresso Aeroccino4 electric milk frother

The Best Electric Milk Frothers

Frothing milk at home can save you a lot of money over buying cappuccinos and lattes at a coffee shop, but you need the right tool for it.

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The OXO On Barista Brain 9-cup Coffee Maker

The 7 Best Thermal Carafe Coffee Makers

We examined seven of the best thermal carafe coffee makers and found our favorite. Maybe it will be yours, too.

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Nespresso Lattissima Touch and Lattissima Pro coffee machines side by side

Nespresso Lattissima Touch Vs. Pro: Which Should You Choose?

It’s a step up in price from the Nespresso Lattissima Touch to the top-of-the-line Lattissima Pro, but is it worth it?

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A Kinto Travel Tumbler with two Carter Everywhere Mugs

Carter Everywhere Mug Vs. Kinto Travel Tumbler

The Carter Everywhere Mug by Fellow is a stylish addition to the travel mug market, up against the Kinto Travel Tumbler.

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Making pour-over coffee in a Chemex brewer

Chemex Vs. Hario V60: Which Should You Choose?

Chemex and Hario are two of the biggest names in pour-over coffee, so let’s help you decide which brewer is right for you.

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Flair Espresso machine

The 5 Best Hand Pull Espresso Machines For A Range Of Budgets

Find out which hand pull machine can make you high-end espresso at the lowest price point—or splurge on the very best.

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Split image of Nespresso Inissia and Essenza Mini on the counter

Nespresso Inissia Vs. Essenza Mini: Which Should You Choose?

You can now find bargains on the discontinued Nespresso Inissia, but how does it compare to its replacement, the Essenza Mini?

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Bottled water

6 of the Best Bottled Waters for Brewing Coffee

Water chemistry has a huge impact on coffee flavour. Here are six brands of bottled water that play nice with coffee.

Categories Brewing Tips, Buying Guides
Pouring coffee

Find The Best 4-Cup Coffee Maker For Your Budget

Whether you’re moving into a new dorm or just want to brew for two every morning, we’ve found you a great 4-cup coffee maker at each price point.

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