Espresso MachinesBreville
$750
Barista Express
4.7
A semi-automatic espresso machine with a built-in conical burr grinder, perfect for aspiring home baristas.
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Classic Pro
4.6
An iconic entry-level prosumer espresso machine beloved by enthusiasts for its modifiability.
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4.9
A handmade Dutch drip machine known for precise temperature control and a 6-minute brew time.
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$50
Classic Series 6-Cup
4.8
An iconic hourglass pour-over carafe that produces a famously clean, bright cup.
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How-To Guides
Cold Brew Season: The Real Recipe (And Why Yours Tastes Watery)
Most home cold brew is weak, watery, and slightly stale. The fix isn't equipment. It's ratio, time, and choosing the right bag of beans for the method.
By Nora
The May Lot Drop Buying Guide: What's Worth Your Money This Spring
Spring is the busiest week of the specialty coffee calendar. Four harvests, dozens of roasters, hundreds of bags. Here's what to actually buy if you're overwhelmed.
By Sam
Gooseneck Kettle Shootout 2026: Five Contenders, One Winner
Five gooseneck kettles, three months on the same counter, one winner. Spoiler: it isn't the Stagg. The Stagg is excellent. The winner is something else.
By Marcus
Why Yirgacheffe Tastes Different Every Single Time
Two Yirgacheffes from the same harvest can taste like entirely different fruits. The reason is the geography, the genetics, and the way Ethiopian smallholders actually work.
By Helena
La Marzocco Linea Mini, 2026 Edition: A $7,000 Espresso Machine, Honestly
The Linea Mini is the espresso machine you buy when money has stopped being the question. Three months in, here's what the 2026 update actually changes — and what it doesn't.
By Marcus
Gear Guides
The $200 Grinder Shootout: Baratza Encore ESP vs. DF54 vs. Kingrinder K6
Three $200 grinders, three very different personalities. We put the Baratza Encore ESP, the DF54, and the Kingrinder K6 head-to-head on espresso, pour-over, and everyday drip.
By Marcus