All buying guides

The best coffee burr grinders under $200 in 2026: Baratza Encore ESP, Fellow Opus 2, Baratza Encore, OXO Brew, Breville Smart Grinder Pro and a manual pick.

The best espresso machines for beginners in 2026, chosen for forgiving operation and room to grow — plus a step-by-step first-week guide to pulling good shots.

The best home espresso machines under $500 in 2026 — Breville Bambino, Bambino Plus, Gaggia Classic Evo Pro, De'Longhi Stilosa and more — with honest trade-offs.

The home espresso accessories actually worth buying in 2026 — scales, tampers, knock boxes, WDT tools, puck screens and milk pitchers — ranked by impact on your shots.

The best milk frothers of 2026 — Nespresso Aeroccino 4, Breville Milk Cafe, Subminimal NanoFoamer Pro and handheld options — plus tips for dairy and oat milk.

Build the best pour-over coffee setup in 2026: drippers (Hario V60, Kalita Wave, Chemex), gooseneck kettles, grinders and scales at every budget, plus a starter recipe.

The best super-automatic (bean-to-cup) espresso machines under $1,000 in 2026: Philips 3300 LatteGo, De'Longhi Magnifica Evo, Magnifica Start and more, with honest trade-offs.

Our Black Friday 2026 coffee deals tracker for espresso machines, burr grinders, super-automatics, frothers and kettles — plus how to tell a real deal from a fake one.

Breville Bambino vs De'Longhi Stilosa compared: heat-up, temperature control, baskets, steam wand, grinder needs and who each espresso machine is for.

The best coffee gifts of 2026 organized by price tier — stocking stuffers, mid-range upgrades and big-ticket espresso gear, with tips on what coffee lovers actually want.