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IKEA french press coffee maker

I put IKEA's $9 French press to the test for a week — and I was able to make some really great coffee

By Millie Fender published

My go-to coffee maker is over $1,000 — how does IKEA's $9 french press compare?

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The Cuisinart Espresso Bar Slim espresso machine on a stone surface with a blue background

Priced like an ‘elevated’ model, but doesn’t meet expectations: Why a former barista wouldn’t recommend Cuisinart’s new espresso machine

By Erin Bashford published

The Cuisinart Espresso Bar Slim Espresso Machine is a semi-budget machine for beginners, but you can get a much better performance for less elsewhere.

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the ratio four coffee maker photographed against a blue tom's guide background

‘Goes where few coffee machines have gone before’: Ratio Four review

By Erin Bashford published

The Ratio Four is a sleek, premium coffee maker that brews pour-over-quality coffee with none of the effort. I can’t get enough of it.

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the breville bambino plus / sage bambino plus in stainless steel silver photographed against a blue background shown with its accessories including milk jug, tamper, portafilter, and shown in use extracting espresso

Best espresso machines 2026: top picks from a certified barista

By Millie Fender last updated

Our editor-selected guide to the best espresso machines you can buy, and advice on finding the right one for you.

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Keurig K-Supreme Coffee Maker review

Best Keurig coffee maker in 2026

By Millie Fender last updated

We tested and compared the latest models to find the best Keurig coffee makers.

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the breville oracle dual boiler / sage oracle dual boiler in stainless steel, showing its touchscreen, steam wand, built in grinder, and espresso shots

I got this $50 coffee accessory — and it's completely transformed my espresso

By Erin Bashford published

I'm an ex-barista, and now I spend hours every week testing espresso machines. This accessory is the barista's secret recipe for perfect espresso every time.

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The Eureka Mignon Specialita coffee grinder dispensing ground coffee

How to grind your coffee correctly — 3 easy tips from an ex-barista

By Erin Bashford published

I'm an ex-barista, and here are 3 easy ways to tell if you're using the correct grind size for your coffee.

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an image of the breville bambino / sage bambino and the breville bambino plus / sage bambino plus on a blue background

Breville Bambino vs Breville Bambino Plus: Which budget espresso machine should you buy?

By Erin Bashford published

Is the Breville Bambino Plus worth an extra $200, or is the Breville Bambino a better option? I evaluated espresso, milk steaming, and more to find out.

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the breville bambino plus on the left with a portafilter and milk jug, on the right the de'longhi rivelia in green showing automatic coffee making

Should you get a bean-to-cup or compact espresso machine? I'm an ex-barista, and here's my verdict

By Erin Bashford published

Should you get a bean-to-cup or a small manual espresso machine? Don't buy one until you read this.

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the smeg emc02 mini pro manual espresso machine in jade green

Just got an espresso machine for Christmas? Don’t make the one fatal mistake beginner baristas fall for

By Erin Bashford published

I'm an ex-barista and now an espresso machine reviewer, so I've made thousands of coffees. Don't make this one major mistake with your new espresso machine!

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