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The Best Drip Coffee Maker
by Marguerite Preston and Kathleen Squires
We’ve been testing coffee makers since 2014, and we think the Bonavita Enthusiast 8-Cup Drip Coffee Brewer offers the best combination of convenient features and delicious coffee.
The Best Electric Kettle
by Anna Shults Held, Sarah Zorn, and Michael Sullivan
Through multiple rounds of testing since 2013, the Cuisinart CPK-17 has remained our favorite electric kettle. It’s fast, accurate, and easy to use—all at a great price.
The Case for Hand-Grinding Your Coffee
by Nathan Burrow
The Timemore C2 manual coffee grinder is elegant, durable, and has become an essential part of my morning routine.
The Best Cold-Brew Coffee Maker
by Wirecutter Staff
We’ve been testing cold-brew coffee makers since 2016. The OXO Good Grips Cold Brew Coffee Maker makes the tastiest brew and is the easiest to use and clean.
The Best Milk Frothers
by Ciara Murray Jordan
After testing 14 milk frothers and frothing up gallons of milk foam, we recommend the Instant MagicFroth 9-in-1 and the Golde Superwhisk.
The Best Nespresso Pods You Can Buy at the Grocery Store
by Ciara Murray Jordan
We tasted 11 Nespresso-compatible pods that you can buy at the grocery store. These are our favorites.
The Best Nespresso Machine
by Ciara Murray Jordan and Sabrina Imbler
Nespresso machines can make good espresso quickly and conveniently. We recommend the Essenza Mini because it’s compact, efficient, and easy to use.
The Best Cheap Coffee Maker
by Ever Meister and Justin Vassallo
Of all the coffee makers under $100 that we’ve tested, the Ninja CE251 makes the best-tasting coffee, and it is easy to use.
The AeroPress is a Fast, Portable, No-Frills Tool for Making Terrific Coffee
by Marguerite Preston, Daniel Varghese, and Alex Arpaia
The AeroPress coffee maker and its travel companion, the AeroPress Go, are the best way to make single cups of coffee at work or on the go.
The Best Instant Coffee, Ranked
by Michael Sullivan
We taste-tested 10 brands of instant coffee. Here are our favorites.
Here’s a Subscription Service Wirecutter’s Coffee Nerd Swears By
by Ben Keough
Subscribing to Atlas Coffee Club means you’ll never run out of coffee again.
The Best Espresso Machine for Beginners
by Justin Vassallo
After spending more than 120 hours researching and testing espresso machines, we think the Breville Bambino Plus is the best option for beginners.
The Best Pour-Over Coffee Makers
by Tony Konecny and Justin Vassallo
We’ve collectively tasted more than 350 cups of coffee over the years to find the best easy-to-use dripper for making pour-over coffee.
The Best French Press
by Melissa McCart and Sabrina Imbler
After brewing and drinking over 75 pots of coffee, we think the cleverly designed Espro P3 is the best French press for making a bold yet balanced brew.
5 Cheap(ish) Things to Upgrade Your Coffee Experience
by Joanne Chen
In addition to a grinder and good beans, a good storage container, a scale, a dripper, and two other things can make a big difference.
These Breville Machines Will Bring Out Your Inner Barista
by Marguerite Preston
Some clever features on Breville’s espresso machines make it easy to pull shots and steam milk like a pro.
We’ve Recommended This Travel Mug for a Decade. It’s Still Going Strong.
by James Austin
Our longtime favorite travel mug keeps drinks piping hot, and the nifty locking lid makes it virtually spill-proof.
If You Prefer Chic to Cheap, Try the Technivorm Moccamaster Coffee Maker
by Wirecutter Staff
If you want a simple, stylish brewer with a long warranty, consider the Technivorm Moccamaster KBT. Its tall, streamlined design features a good thermal carafe and a bare-bones interface.
I Used to Own a Coffee Shop. This Is My Go-to Pour-Over Dripper.
by Ben Keough
The Kalita Wave provides the most reliable way to brew a great-tasting cup of pour-over coffee.
The Baratza Encore Transformed My Morning Coffee (and Turned Me Into a Lowkey Barista)
by Lesley Stockton
The Baratza Encore burr grinder is possibly the most important tool in my morning coffee-making arsenal.
A Moka Pot Is an Iconic Art Object and an Awesome Kitchen Tool. This One Is Our Favorite.
by Sarah Witman
Moka pots are inexpensive, stylish, and easy to use, and they brew strong coffee. We tested four different pots, and the Bialetti Moka Express is our favorite.
Our Favorite Mugs
by Jackie Reeve
Our Wirecutter home team is passionate about the vessels they drink them out of. Here are the mugs we can’t get enough of.
Wirecutter’s Best Picks for Coffee and Tea Lovers
by Wirecutter Staff
Give your caffeine routine a jolt with these Wirecutter-recommended electric kettles, coffee makers, tea steepers, mug warmers, and more.
The 3 Mug Warmers We Love for Keeping Our Coffee (and Tea) Hot
by Haley Perry
If you rarely get to enjoy your coffee or tea before it gets cold, we can relate. Here are a few great ways to make sure every sip is a warm one.
Why the OXO 9-Cup Has Been Our Favorite Coffee Maker Since 2016
by Nick Guy
The OXO Brew coffee maker delivers coffee that tastes like the result of an intricate, precise process. Yet it actually requires only the push of a button.
The Best DIY Cold Brew (Technically Isn’t Cold Brew)
by Rose Maura Lorre
Cold brew can taste overly intense, take too long to steep, and be messy to make. Here’s why you might prefer Japanese-style iced coffee instead.
I Love Coffee, but I Gave It Up for MudWtr. Don’t Make My Mistake.
by Ben Keough
Wirecutter’s resident coffee nerd grudgingly set it aside for a week to try MudWtr, a mix of tea, cacao, spices, and powdered mushrooms. Here’s what he found.
The Best Single-Serve Coffee Maker (Isn’t a Keurig)
by Rose Maura Lorre
Making coffee for one doesn’t have to mean settling for a subpar cup of joe. Here’s how to find the best single-serve coffee maker for you.
How to Clean a Coffee Grinder
by Rachel Wharton
Here’s how to clean your coffee grinder so it gives you good-tasting, consistently ground coffee for decades.
Ask Wirecutter: How Do I Get My Partner to Stop Serving Me Lukewarm Coffee?
by Annemarie Conte
Chemex coffee makers produce a great cup of coffee, just not a hot one. Here’s how to keep your Chemex coffee out of the dreaded microwave.
The Best Coffee Subscriptions, According to Wirecutter’s Obsessive Staff
by Ben Keough
Wirecutter staffers talk about the coffee beans they get delivered on the regular.
The Best Keurig Machine (But We Really Don’t Recommend It)
by Sabrina Imbler
Keurig machines brew expensive coffee that we didn't find particularly strong or tasty. And they often break within warranty, all while taking a toll on the environment.
If I Care About the Environment but Am Also Lazy, Should I Get a Nespresso or Keurig?
by Elissa Sanci
Worried about how coffee makers that use plastic pods impact the environment but aren’t ready to sacrifice convenience?
How to Clean Your Coffee Maker
by Joanne Chen
Cleaning your coffee maker regularly and thoroughly will help the machine last longer and make the coffee taste better.
What a Wirecutter Staffer (and Former Barista) Uses to Make Coffee
by Erin Price
A collapsible kettle, Tsuki Usagi Jirushi Slim Pot, and espresso travel mug are just a few of the things Erin Price uses to enjoy her coffee.
Making Espresso at Home Is Kind of a Nightmare—But If You Insist, Here’s How to Do It Well
by Brian Lam
Making home espresso is hard to do right. But if you really want café-quality drinks, here’s what you need to know.