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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.
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 Instant Coffee, Ranked
by Michael Sullivan
We taste-tested 10 brands of instant coffee. Here are our favorites.
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.
The Best Electric Kettle
by Anna 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 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.
50 of Wirecutter’s Most Popular Picks for Coffee and Tea Lovers
by Truth Headlam
Give your caffeine routine a jolt with these Wirecutter-recommended electric kettles, coffee makers, tea steepers, mug warmers, and more.
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.
The Best Gear for Making Pour-Over Coffee
by Justin Vassallo, Thais Wilson-Soler, and Daniel Varghese
We tasted over 150 cups of coffee to find the best pour-over setup, from an easy-to-use dripper to a reliable coffee grinder and scale.
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 Cold-Brew Coffee Maker
by Nick Guy, Kevin Purdy, Daniel Varghese, and Anna Perling
The OXO Good Grips Cold Brew Coffee Maker is the best we’ve found after years of testing. It makes smooth, balanced, delicious cold brew.
The Best Drip Coffee Maker
by Marguerite Preston, Alex Arpaia, and Liz Clayton
We’ve been testing coffee makers since 2015, and we think the OXO Brew 9 Cup Coffee Maker offers the best combination of convenient features and delicious coffee.
Our Staff’s Favorite Mugs
by Jackie Reeve
At Wirecutter we love tea and coffee, so it’s no surprise we’re passionate about the vessels we drink them out of. Here are the mugs we can’t get enough of.
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.
The Best Nespresso Machine (But It’s Not for Everyone)
by Sabrina Imbler
All Nespresso machines make identical drinks. We recommend the Essenza Mini because it does the job without taking up much space and without unnecessary extras.
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.
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 We Love the Bialetti Moka Pot
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.
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.
Why We Love the AeroPress Coffee Maker
by 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.
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.
Our Favorite Things for Making and Drinking Coffee on the Go
by Alex Arpaia
Our eight favorite things for making and drinking coffee when we’re far from the creature comforts of home.
We Tasted 4 of the Newest (and Most Photogenic) Instant Coffees
by Alex Arpaia
A Wirecutter taste test reveals that the new crop of fancy instant coffee brands are not worth the price.
Can You Really Make Espresso With the Handpresso and Nanopresso?
by Marguerite Preston
A review of the handheld espresso makers Handpresso and Nanopresso.
How to Remove Coffee Stains on Clothes, Furniture, and Teeth
by Sarah Bogdan
Coffee stains are easy to get out—if you attend to them early. Here are tips for removing stains from clothes, upholstery, and teeth.
What Does Death Wish Coffee Taste Like? (And Is It Safe?)
by Rik Paul
Death Wish coffee has a skull on the bag and 600-plus milligrams of caffeine per cup. We asked 17 staffers to do a taste test and to record how buzzed they got.
Sorry, But I Do Not Love the Chemex
by Lesley Stockton
A personal essay on why the Chemex is not the best choice of coffee maker for someone who drinks single servings of coffee.
The Best Coffee I’ve Ever Tasted Comes out of a Dirty Sock
by Ben Keough
A personal essay from a former café owner on why the Hario cloth filters make the best coffee he’s ever had.
No, Coffee Doesn’t Stunt Kids’ Growth
by Courtney Schley
Contrary to popular opinion, coffee won’t stunt kids’ growth. But there are other reasons kids should steer clear of caffeine.
9 Oat Milks, Ranked (By Someone Who Hates Oat Milk)
by Michael Sullivan
After tasting nine brands of oat milk, we think the Oatly Oatmilk is the best.
6 Coffee Experts on the Gear They Use at Home
by Anna Perling
From roasters to baristas to educators, six coffee pros weigh in on the things they use to make their daily cup.