Perfect Brew Picks

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Coffee gear reviews, by type

Espresso machines, grinders, drip and single-serve coffee makers, manual brewers and kettles, each reviewed from the manufacturer’s published specifications — pressure, boiler type, burr size, brew temperature, capacity and wattage. We do not brew with the gear we review, and every review says so.

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Espresso machines
Pump machines, super-automatics and pod machines: bar pressure, boilers, and what the steam wand can do.

Coffee grinders
Burr grinders, electric and hand: burr size and shape, grind range, and retention.

Drip coffee makers
Carafe machines from 5 to 14 cups: brew temperature, carafe type, and programmable timers.

Single-serve & pod brewers
K-Cup and capsule machines: pod system, brew sizes, reservoir, and the cost that follows.

French press, pour-over & moka
No plug, no pump: presses, drippers, moka pots and percolators, and what the size figure means.

Electric kettles
Gooseneck and standard kettles: wattage, temperature control, hold, and pour.

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