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Gear guideHoliday Gift Guide for Coffee Lovers (2026)
Gifts for coffee lovers at every budget, from stocking stuffers to splurges: brewers, grinders, kettles, scales and a great book. 2026 holiday gift guide.
Gear guideBest Coffee Grinder for Home: Burr vs Blade and Picks by Budget
Burr vs blade grinders explained, plus our picks for the best coffee grinder for home brewing at every budget, from hand grinders to electric burr models.
Gear guideBest Pour-Over Drippers: Hario V60, Chemex, Kalita Wave and More
Hario V60, Chemex, Kalita Wave and more: our picks for the best pour-over dripper, with how each one brews and who it suits best.
Gear guideBest Gooseneck Kettle for Pour-Over Coffee
Our picks for the best gooseneck kettle for pour-over coffee, from budget electric to stovetop classics, plus what to look for before you buy.
Gear guideBest Coffee Scale for Pour-Over and Espresso
The best coffee scale for pour-over and espresso: budget to premium picks, plus what to look for in resolution, timer, flow rate and platform size.
Gear guideV60 vs Chemex vs Kalita Wave: Which Pour-Over Dripper Should You Buy?
V60 vs Chemex vs Kalita Wave, plus the Fellow Stagg XF: how each pour-over dripper brews, who it suits and which one we'd buy first.
Gear guideBest Hand Coffee Grinders: Budget to Premium Picks
Our picks for the best hand coffee grinder at every budget, from the Hario Skerton Pro to the 1Zpresso J, plus what to look for before you buy.
Gear guideBest Beginner Espresso Machine: 5 Picks for Home Baristas
Our picks for the best beginner espresso machine, from the Breville Bambino to the Gaggia Classic Pro, plus the grinder you'll need and how to start.
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