Home coffee, made simple
Café-quality coffee at home starts with the right gear.
Clear, honest buying guides for grinders, espresso machines, pour-over and cold brew. We sort through the options so you can buy once and brew better every morning.
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See the gift guideA full coffee kit that packs into its own mug. Smooth, rich coffee in about two minutes anywhere there's hot water.
Check price on Amazon for AeroPress Go Travel Coffee Press (opens Amazon)A mug that keeps coffee at the exact temperature you choose. For anyone who always forgets their cup until it's cold.
Check price on Amazon for Ember Mug 2 (opens Amazon)The kettle you see on every coffee bar. Set an exact temperature and pour with total control from the gooseneck spout.
Check price on Amazon for Fellow Stagg EKG Electric Kettle (opens Amazon)Buying guides
Start here: our most-recommended gear
The grinder we'd hand to almost anyone. It covers everything from espresso to cold brew, and Baratza sells replacement parts so it can be repaired instead of replaced.
Check price on Amazon for Baratza Encore ESP (opens Amazon)Our favorite way into espresso. It heats up in seconds, and the automatic steam wand textures milk for you, so lattes come out well from week one.
Check price on Amazon for Breville Bambino Plus (opens Amazon)Small-batch cold brew that's very hard to mess up. A perforated top spreads water evenly over the grounds, and it drains with the flip of a switch.
Check price on Amazon for OXO Brew Compact Cold Brew Coffee Maker (opens Amazon)Why trust Pour & Press?
Brands can't pay to be included. We recommend what we'd buy ourselves.
Every pick lists what to keep in mind, not just the highlights.
We favor gear that's durable and repairable over flashy features.