Conical vs Flat Burr Grinders
Conical vs flat burr grinders explained: flavor, particle size, retention, price and which to buy for espresso or pour-over.
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Best Flat Burr Grinders
The best flat burr coffee grinders for espresso and pour-over, compared by burr size, adjustment, workflow and noise.
Best Espresso Machines for Offices
The best espresso machines for offices: super-automatics compared by daily drink capacity, tank and hopper size, milk system and cleaning.
Best Super-Automatic Espresso Machines Under $1,000
The best super-automatic espresso machines under $1,000, compared by milk system, grinder, cleaning and size, from Philips, De'Longhi and Gaggia.
Best Plumbed-In Espresso Machines
The best plumbed-in espresso machines for home, plus what you need to connect one: rotary pumps, filters, pressure regulators and drain lines.
Best Commercial-Style Espresso Machines for Home
The best commercial-style espresso machines for home: dual boilers, E61 heat exchangers and cafe-grade picks compared by boilers, group and features.
Espresso Machine Cleaning Checklist
A daily, weekly and monthly espresso machine cleaning checklist: backflushing, steam wand care, grinder cleaning, descaling and the supplies to use.
How to Descale an Espresso Machine
Step-by-step guide to descaling an espresso machine safely, how often to do it, which machines not to descale, and the best descalers.
Best Water Filters for Espresso Machines
The best water filters for espresso machines: manufacturer cartridges, mineral packets, pitchers and inline filters, matched to your water.
Best Espresso Tampers and Distribution Tools
The best espresso tampers, WDT tools and distributors, plus how to size a tamper and prep a puck that doesn't channel.
Best Gooseneck Kettles for Pour-Over Coffee
The best gooseneck kettles for pour-over, electric and stovetop, compared by temperature control, pour accuracy and capacity.
Best Coffee Scales for Espresso and Pour-Over
The best coffee scales for espresso and pour-over, compared by resolution, size, timer features and drip-tray fit.