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Gear

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.

Categories Buying Guides, Gear
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.

Categories Buying Guides, Gear
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.

Categories Buying Guides, Gear
Nespresso pods

How Nespresso and Keurig Machines Are Different

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

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

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

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French press coffee

The Best Coffee Grinders For French Press, Electric and Manual

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
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?

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

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

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?

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
John Dutton sips coffee from his mug while speaking with daughter Beth on the Yellowstone ranch

John Dutton’s Coffee Mug is Calling You

John Dutton’s half-glazed terracotta coffee mug is the real star of Yellowstone.

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A moka pot fills with coffee on the stove

The 18 Best Moka Pot Coffee Makers

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
Portafilter filled with coffee grounds in test to determine if portafilter size does matter

Does Portafilter Size Matter? Here’s What You Need To Know

Portafilter size does matter—for these important reasons.

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Manual travel coffee grinder standing on a rocky shore by the ocean

Travel Grinders For Those Who Don’t Compromise On Coffee

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

Categories Buying Guides, Gear
Box of AeroPress coffee filters to be used in comparison between AeroPress metal filter vs paper

AeroPress Metal Filter vs. Paper: How To Choose

Go with paper for a cleaner cup, and metal for a a richer, bolder brew.

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Boiling coffee in moka pot that was sputtering

Moka Pot Sputtering? Here’s an EASY Fix

This is why your moka pot is sputtering—and how to fix it.

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

This Is the BEST Coffee Grinder Under $100

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

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?

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
Pressure gauge on a Breville espresso machine with pressure indicator at zero

Troubleshooting a Breville Espresso Machine with no Pressure

A Breville espresso machine brewing at low or no pressure can be caused by barista error, or more technical reasons that require repair.

Categories Brewing, Coffee Knowledge, Gear
Low retention coffee grinder

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

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

Categories Brewing, Buying Guides, Gear
Man at kitchen table with coffee getting soaked by rain while reading the paper

This Is Why Your Breville Espresso Machine Is Leaking—And How To Fix It

Not sure why your Breville espresso machine is leaking? Here’s how to find the culprit.

Categories Brewing, Coffee Knowledge, Gear
Breville espresso machine next to a Breville grinder

Here’s How Often You Need To Clean Your Breville Espresso Machine

This is everything you need to know about how often to clean your Breville espresso machine and how to clean the parts.

Categories Brewing, Coffee Knowledge, Gear
Woman drinking coffee outside near the mountains

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

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

Categories Buying Guides, Gear

Recommended Settings for the Breville Smart Grinder Pro

Whatever your brewing method, the Breville Smart Grinder Pro can handle your beans.

Categories Brewing, Gear
Overhead view of an AeroPress coffee maker filled with coffee, next to a cup

The Pros and Cons of Brewing Coffee with an AeroPress

The AeroPress has a “hipster” reputation as a favorite amongst baristas and coffee geeks, but it’s a quick, easy way to make delicious coffee in any home.

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

In Search Of The Best Bunn Coffee Maker

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

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

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

Categories Buying Guides, Gear
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