Best Office Coffee Machines

Office coffee is about uptime, simplicity and hitting a wide range of tastes in one machine. We’ve ranked the best options for 5-, 20- and 50-person offices, covering bean-to-cup, pod and plumbed-in semi-commercial machines. At a glance — our top three picks Top...

Best Moka Pots

The stovetop moka pot is the cheapest route to a genuinely strong, espresso-adjacent cup at home. Bialetti, Alessi, Grosche and Pedrini lead the category. Here’s how to pick the right size and material. At a glance — our top three picks Top Pick Bialetti Moka...

Best Nespresso Machines

Nespresso’s line-up spans compact Essenza models, Vertuo’s centrifugal system and premium Creatista machines with full steam wands. Our guide picks the right one for your drink of choice, counter space and budget. At a glance — our top three picks Top Pick...

Best Milk Frothers

Standalone milk frothers make cafe-style flat whites, cappuccinos and lattes without needing a steam wand. We’ve tested induction, electric and manual frothers from Nespresso, Sage, Lavazza, Hotel Chocolat and Bodum. At a glance — our top three picks Top Pick...

Best Manual Espresso Machines

Manual (lever) espresso machines trade convenience for control, rewarding practice with the kind of shots you won’t get from any button-press system. These are our current picks across lever, spring-piston and entry-level semi-manual setups. At a glance — our...

Best Knock Boxes

A knock box is where used espresso pucks go. A good one is quiet, doesn’t wobble, and holds enough grounds for a week of home use. Here are the best counter-top and drawer-style knock boxes we’ve tested. At a glance — our top three picks Top Pick Motta...