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Baratza's new $300 coffee grinder just matched a $1,500 Mazzer Philos in an espresso blind taste test — I didn't expect this at all

By Erin Bashford last updated

I'm an ex-barista with way too many coffee gadgets, so I challenged the revered Mazzer Philos and the new Baratza Encore ESP Pro to a blind taste test.

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I'm an ex-barista and I use these essential accessories to get cafe-quality coffee at home

By Erin Bashford last updated

I'm an ex-barista and these are the only accessories you need to make espresso like a pro.

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Terra Kaffe Demi espresso maker on a kitchen surface
I just tested the Terra Kaffe Demi — and it's the perfect espresso machine for compact kitchens

By Dan Cavallari Published

Editor's Choice

If you want a simple machine that makes tasty espresso each time, the Terra Kaffe Demi is impressive.

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I’ve personally tested these 6 espresso machines, and they pass the coffee-snob test — trust me, I’m an ex-barista

By Erin Bashford Published

I've picked my highest-rated espresso machines, starting from just $99, that I recommend to every coffee newbie and expert alike.

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Italian baseball player drinking espresso
This is the espresso machine used by Italy in the World Baseball Classic — and it's just $109 at Amazon

By Mike Prospero Published

I found the espresso maker Team Italy is using to celebrate home runs in the World Baseball Classic — here's how much it costs.

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The Moccamaster in Sorbet on a countertop
Moccamaster just launched a new colorway for 2026, and it might be my favorite yet

By Grace Dean Published

One of our favorite drip coffee makers, the Technivorm Moccamaster KBGV Select, is now available in their color of 2026, Sorbet.

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the mazzer philos coffee grinder in black and stainless steel photographed against a tom's guide blue background
I tested the revered Mazzer Philos, and it’s the ‘last grinder you’ll ever buy’

By Erin Bashford Published

Editor's Choice

Mazzer Philos is a famous coffee grinder, and I get why. It has near-non-existent retention and near-perfect uniformity. As close to flawless as you can get.

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a closeup photo of a coffee being made on the nespresso pixie
Dear Nespresso machines, this is an apology — from a coffee snob and ex-barista

By Erin Bashford Published

I hated Nespresso and Keurig machines... until I went on vacation and the Airbnb had one. Nespresso, this is an apology: you're better than I thought.

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Here’s the best time to drink coffee for heart health and longevity, according to new research

By Jane McGuire Published

Here's what new research has to say about the best time of day to drink coffee.

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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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