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Best French Press of 2022

by Michelle Powell and Nick Miley

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Best French Press of 2022

Best French Press of 2022

When it comes to making good coffee, don't press your luck. Our review extracts all the info needed to select the finest product for your needs and budget...

Best Coffee Makers of 2022

Best Coffee Makers of 2022

Love coffee in the morning? We bought and tested top-of-the-line home brewers to help you find the perfect one. No matter what your morning preferences, we've got

Best Espresso Machine of 2022

Best Espresso Machine of 2022

Are you on a first-name basis with the local barista? Cut an extra step out of your morning routine by making espresso at home.

Best Coffee Grinder of 2022

Best Coffee Grinder of 2022

Looking to enhance your morning coffee routine? We bought and tested 14 of the best coffee grinders so that you can unlock the full flavor potential of freshly ground beans.

Best Milk Frother of 2022

Best Milk Frother of 2022

We bought and tested the 10 best milk frothers available today after painstakingly researching multitudes of top sellers. Our team of experts put them through rigorous tests based on four...

Best Single Serve Coffee Makers of 2022

Best Single Serve Coffee Makers of 2022

We tested the best 7 single-serve coffee makers to understand and evaluate their appeal to different users. We ran them through dozens of cycles with different types of coffees and ranked...

Best Pour Over Coffee Makers of 2022

Best Pour Over Coffee Makers of 2022

We researched dozens of the best pour over coffee makers before buying the 12 most promising to evaluate head-to-head. Our expert team scored each based on its performance in three key...

Best Coffee Pods of 2022

Best Coffee Pods of 2022

To uncover the most delicious coffee pods being offered, our experts researched over 25 different kinds before narrowing down their selection to 15 of the best. Our side by side...

Finding the Perfect Coffee Maker for Your Morning Routine

Finding the Perfect Coffee Maker for Your Morning Routine

If mornings are rough, having a quality brewer to help you start the day with a delicious cup of coffee can make all the difference in your day. We set out to

Breville Precision Brewer

Editors' Choice

Breville Precision Brewer

While we love the quality of coffee this machine produces, its endless adjustability may not be necessary for the average coffee consumer

Hamilton Beach 2-Way

Hamilton Beach 2-Way

A generally well-designed and affordable brewer that offers the convenience of a pod brewer.

Black+Decker 12-Cup Programmable

Black+Decker 12-Cup Programmable

This little machine is our favorite budget brewer. It makes a good brew, is relatively easy to clean, and has a simple interface.

Nespresso VertuoPlus

Nespresso VertuoPlus

This sleek pod-style brewer takes all the guesswork out of making coffee. With a single button, you can brew the perfect amount of coffee for your cup.

Chemex Ottomatic 2.0

Chemex Ottomatic 2.0

This glass brewer makes a cleaner tasting coffee than a classic drip brewer with a plastic brew basket. Unfortunately, the extraction capability of this coffee maker is less than that of a...

Technivorm Moccamaster KBGV Select

Technivorm Moccamaster KBGV Select

This brewer is great if you're looking for a unique looking countertop appliance, but you can get better coffee for much less.

Cuisinart 14-Cup Programmable

Cuisinart 14-Cup Programmable

This brewer is stylish and an affordable option for brewing larger batches of coffee. It also come with a coffee filter and

BUNN Heat N' Brew Programmable

BUNN Heat N' Brew Programmable

This coffee maker offers a sleek design and reaches industry standards for proper brew temperature producing great quality coffees.

Keurig K-Duo

Keurig K-Duo

With this brewer you can have brew with either pods or a filter and ground coffee. Despite this convenience, we weren't impressed with overall cup quality.

OXO Brew 8-Cup

If you're looking for great coffee from a drip machine, we highly recommend checking out this flagship model from OXO. Its modern design will look good on any countertop.

Mr. Coffee Simple Brew 12-Cup Switch

Mr. Coffee Simple Brew 12-Cup Switch

The Mr. Coffee Simple Brew 12-Cup Switch is an inexpensive machine that offers decent all-around performance. However, if you're looking for a budget option to provide your morning...

Cuisinart Grind & Brew 12-Cup

Cuisinart Grind & Brew 12-Cup

This coffee maker is the only one in our review to include a built-in grinder. The convenience of two appliances in one machine saves you the extra cost and effort of picking out a grinder.

Keurig K-Slim

A compact coffee maker that focuses on the convenience of brewing over anything else. This pod-style brewer is compatible with any brand of K-Cup.

How to Choose a Coffee Grinder

How to Choose a Coffee Grinder

We've selected, tested, and ranked the top rated and most popular electric coffee grinders in the market. We brewed over 200 cups of coffee to dial in the best possible cup with each...

Breville the Smart Grinder Pro

Editors' Choice

Breville the Smart Grinder Pro

For those looking for the best possible starting point for their morning coffee ritual, it's hard to do better than this machine. It performed exceptionally in all of our tests...

Bodum Bistro

Bodum Bistro

Offering a field-leading ratio of grind quality to price, the Bistro definitely gets our recommendation for those looking for a quality grinder on a budget. Every great cup of coffee...

Baratza Sette 270

Baratza Sette 270

Are you looking for a machine that excels grinding for the pour-over to espresso ranges? Look no further; this grinder is the best espresso grinder in our review. With a user-friendly...

Baratza Virtuoso+

Baratza Virtuoso+

For kitchens that go through more coffee beans than most, the extra-durable components of this grinder are a great investment. Not only does this machine offer good grind consistency, it...

Fellow Ode

Fellow Ode

This grinder is a piece of art. Leading the way in design, Fellow successfully created a compact grinder with beautiful aesthetics. This machine looks amazing on any coffee bar. Although...

Krups GX500050

While the price of this model for a burr grinder is surely enticing, its performance was underwhelming in a couple of key metrics.

Capresso Infinity

Capresso Infinity

Though this model does offer a burr at a low price, we don't think that burr totally delivers on its promise to be a big step up from a blade model. Sure, it performs better than a...

DeLonghi Dedica Digital

DeLonghi Dedica Digital

Without a single standout performance in any of our tests, this grinder fails to carve out a meaningful niche for itself. No matter your needs, there are better ways to spend your money.

OXO BREW Conical Burr with Integrated Scale

OXO BREW Conical Burr with Integrated Scale

Offering good grind consistency but lackluster performance in other areas, this is a good grinder, but far from the best in its price range. If you're willing to spend top dollar to make...

KitchenAid Blade

KitchenAid Blade

If you're looking for an inexpensive blade model, this one offers decent performance, but at a slightly above average price. Since most people shopping for blade models are looking for an...

Mr. Coffee 12 Cup Electric

Mr. Coffee 12 Cup Electric

Offering slightly better performance than most of the blade grinders on the market, we think this device is a decent choice for those looking for the most inexpensive way to grind coffee...

Mueller HyperGrind Precision

Mueller HyperGrind Precision

This model gets somewhat lost in a sea of similar blade grinders, failing to differentiate itself in any way. It also has a couple of annoyances that we couldn't quite get used to in our...

OXO BREW Conical Burr

OXO BREW Conical Burr

Dishing up a fairly consistent grind at a reasonably low price, this mid-level grinder offers a good (but not the best) value in its price range. It can also be a bit messy and...

Baratza Encore

Baratza Encore

This grinder generally performs well enough to please without presenting any particular annoyances. If that's all you really want from a grinder, you'll probably be happy with the Baratza...

Breville the Dual Boiler

Breville the Dual Boiler

Offering pro-level performance in a kitchen-friendly package, this machine is perfect for aficionados that are willing to spend more to get top-notch espresso at home.

Expert Espresso Machine Buying Advice

Expert Espresso Machine Buying Advice

Specialty coffee has grown exponentially in the past few decades, with independent cafes and large chains on practically every street corner.

Calphalon Temp IQ

Editors' Choice

Calphalon Temp IQ

Offering both creamy espresso and velvety steamed milk, this machine is one of the best ways we've found to make high-quality lattes at home. If you looking for something

Breville Bambino

Breville Bambino

If you already have an espresso grinder or are looking to save counter space, this machine is a great choice. It makes fantastic lattes and cappuccinos despite its small size.

Breville Barista Express

Editors' Choice

Breville Barista Express

This machine can create cafe-quality drinks at home and does so without too steep of a learning curve. For most people that want to be able to create late art in their kitchen, this is the...

Breville Bambino Plus

Breville Bambino Plus

For those that want a cafe experience at home but don't like the thought of learning the intricacies of a steam wand, this machine offers the perfect balance of user-friendliness and taste...

Breville Duo Temp Pro

Breville Duo Temp Pro

Capable of making great espresso and cafe-quality teamed milk, this machine is a great choice if you already have an espresso-capable grinder

Gaggia Anima Prestige

Gaggia Anima Prestige

This machine can do it all. Add some beans to the hopper, fill the water and milk tanks, press a button or two, and viola. Caffeination without breaking a sweat.

De'Longhi Nespresso Lattissima Pro

De'Longhi Nespresso Lattissima Pro

This machine combines the convenience of a capsule system with a built-in, automatic milk frother. If you're on the hunt for something anyone can use,

De'Longhi Magnifica

De'Longhi Magnifica

This highly automatic machine can dish up a decent cappuccino, but the steam wand could be designed with more finesse and the interface is not very user-friendly.

Rancilio Silvia

Rancilio Silvia

This machine is much like a professional-level espresso machine in a cafe. It can make impressive drinks, but be fair warned: it takes skill to operate correctly and really dial in your...

De'Longhi EC685M

De'Longhi EC685M

For aspiring baristas with small kitchens, this machine provides the full espresso-making the experience in a tiny package that won't dominate your limited counter space.

Gevi

Gevi

There aren't many viable shoestring budget options when it comes to espresso machines, but this is one of the few. It offers good results for a very low price.

Gaggia Brera

Gaggia Brera

Combining super-automatic functionality and good taste with a fairly average price, this machine is a good balance of performance, convenience, and cost.

Nespresso Evoluo

Nespresso Evoluo

This machine can make both espresso and coffee with capsules. The machine reads a barcode on the capsules and automatically switches its brewing procedure to the appropriate ratio.

Gaggia Classic Pro

Gaggia Classic Pro

Offering good espresso but somewhat lackluster milk-steaming prowess, this machine is a good choice for cappuccino fans, but not for latte lovers. If you're looking for a machine that can...

Phillips 3200

This machine is fast and easy to use, but serves up only mediocre results. If the bar for satisfying your espresso craving isn't particularly high, it may be just what you're looking for.

Krups GX420851

Looking for a grinder that won't wake your housemates? Though we can't make any guarantees, the KRUPS GX420851's sound is far less jarring than most grinders on the market, making it a...

Capresso 591.05

Capresso 591.05

While we didn't hate this grinder, it certainly didn't endear itself to us. It likely will improve the taste of your coffee when compared to using pre-ground

Chefman Electric Burr

Chefman Electric Burr

While you might be salivating at teh idea of getting a burr grinder this cheap, we don't think it really delivers on its promises. We found its coffee to taste a bit lackluster, and that...

Gaggia Classic

While the espresso tastes ok, nothing else about this machine is particularly pleasing. We were unable to get nice, textured milk from the steam wand, even with the help of a professional...

Keurig K-Cafe

Keurig K-Cafe

For those that love K-Cups and want to get the most out of the experience, this machine offers more options and more features than any other capsule machine we've tested.

Keurig K-Elite

Keurig K-Elite

Our biggest complaint with Kuerig machines is the plastic aftertaste. This machine improves on that problem, but only very slightly, making it a decent

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