The Coffee Maven's Gear Reviews

An industry-leader in espresso, Lavazza offers a wide selection of rich, Italian-style roasts including whole bean, ground, and capsule coffee for Nespresso OriginalLine machines.

The Fresh Roast SR-540 has 4 oz capacity and is the successor to the popular SR-500. It maintains everything people loved about the original while adding additional heat and speed options.

An organic, low-acid coffee from Colombian, this medium roast from Java Planet is Fair Trade certified and organic with a smooth, bold, and full flavor that puts many other low-acid coffees to shame.

A medium-roast blend of 100% Arabica from Indonesia and Brazil, Lucy Jo's Mellow Belly is an organic, low-acid option that's smooth and sweet with a hint of spice. It also comes in both whole bean and ground coffee.

The Bean Envy Cold Brew Coffee Maker uses a precision-cut stainless steel filter and direct immersion in the carafe. We love the tight-sealing lid to keep your cold brew fresh, but the modest 32 oz capacity is only so-so.

The Toddy Cold Brew System brews 56 oz of low-acid cold brew concentrate. It comes with 2 felt filters that do an excellent job of straining your coffee for a quality cup without a ton of sediment.

The OXO Good Grips Cold Brew Coffee Maker is a no-frills slow brewer made from borosilicate glass with an innovative rainmaker top to evenly distribute water for up to 32 oz of low-acid, low-bitterness cold brew coffee.

An all-included Grind & Brew coffee maker, the Cuisinart DGB-900 brews up to 60 oz pots using your favorite whole bean coffee thanks to an integrated burr grinder. Prefer pre-ground coffee? You can use that, too.

Atlas Coffee Club lets you explore the international coffee scene with coffees from 50+ countries. You'll even receive a postcard and a story about each roast for an intimate look at each cup.

Bean Box has an intense focus on the coffee roasting artisans of Seattle and the Pacific Northwest. Get your first box for just $5 + Free Shipping by trying Bean Box, today.

Anthony’s Organic Instant Coffee is made with premium 100% Arabica beans from Central America. The ultra-fine grind is perfect for both hot and cold beverages, as well as cooking and baking.

Mount Hagen instant coffee is made from ethically-sourced, organic beans. Its flavor and aroma are mild, well-balanced, and not at all bitter. They also partner with growers who focus on safety and sustainability.

A durable, die-cast model, this burr grinder has 15 variable grind sizes and a low-RPM grinder for reduced heat and static for a higher-quality grind. If you want the best KitchenAid coffee grinder, you want this one.

A bold and spicy 100% organic dark roast from Indonesia, Camano Island Coffee's Varietal Supremo is bold and complex, and its roasted frequently and shipped quickly for a fresh cup every time.

An authentic, 100% Kona roast from the volcanic soil of Hawaii's Big Island, Blue Horse 100% Kona is dark and rich with strong chocolate notes and a raw, volcanic flavor that screams Hawaii.

There's a lot of fake Kona coffee out there, but this 100% Kona roast from Koa Coffee is legit. Shade-grown in rich volcanic soil in the near-perfect climate of Hawaii's Big Island, it's a vacation in every cup.

Medium-bodied and complex, 1st In Coffee's Marlboro Hills Espresso blends beans from Central America, South America, and India to produce a tantalizingly rich roast with a hint of spice that's lighter than you'd expect.

Ideal for medium-to-large cafeterias and service halls, the BUNN Infusion Series has a massive 3-gallon water tank and brews 60 oz carafes up to 11.9 gallons per hour but requires a plumbing hookup.

BUNN's revolutionary quick-brew coffee maker, the Velocity Brew uses an innovative sprayhead to wet grounds evenly with a speedy 3-minute brew time for a 50 oz pot. Discontinued, check out the BUNN Speed Brew instead.

An excellent machine for both novices and intermediates, the Breville Barista Express BES870 has everything a home barista needs: integrated grinder, 360º swivel frother, Temp Control, and more. All it needs...is you.

A feature-rich OriginalLine model with 10 shot sizes from 0.85-5.05 oz and an included Aeroccino3 frother, the Gran Maestria is a complete coffee station. Now-discontinued, check out the upgraded Gran Lattissima instead.

The base model of Nespresso's Creatista Series, the Uno has a 3 drink sizes, 3 milk temps, and 3 milk textures with a fully-automatic frothing wand (which can be used manually) for a luxurious coffee experience.

The most unique Nespresso machine available, the Nespresso KitchenAid is made by the well-known kitchen appliance brand with incredible heft and durability. And, of course, the signature Nespresso experience you love.

Part of Nespresso's one-touch specialty beverage system, the Lattissima Plus has a 30 oz water reservoir, 12 oz milk container, an integrated frother, and 4 preset recipes for easy one-touch specialty beverage brewing.

One of Nespresso's WiFi-enabled models, the Prodigio connects to the Nespresso mobile app for scheduled start times, machine status updates, and easy one-button capsule ordering. It's the tech-lover's espresso machine!

One of Nespresso's more premium models, the Expert offers 4 coffee brew sizes from 0.85 oz ristretto to 5.05 oz Americanos, a Hot Water only mode, WiFi connectivity, and a unique design you won't find with any other models.

A hair larger than the Essenza Mini, the Essenza Plus offers a similar espresso experience with a larger 34 oz reservoir and a handy one-touch capsule ordering button right on the machine.

Saeco's mid-range super-automatic espresso machine, the PicoBaristo brews a 9 preprogrammed, one-touch coffee drinks (from ristretto to double espresso and milk-based beverages) with a great combo of price and build quality.

A very popular, mid-range model, the DeLonghi Dinamica is a sleek, compact super-automatic with 20% more hopper volume than competitors. Its simple design belies its strong build quality, making the Dinamica a great value.

A stylish, SCA-certified drip coffee maker from a leading name in kitchen appliances, the Cuisinart Pure Precision brews large volumes of quality coffee with a couple of annoying design and build quality shortcomings.

This Perfect Pod Reusable K-Cup is a solid option from a well-known name, but it isn't compatible with Keurig 2.0 brewers. Perfect Pod makes a second model compatible with all brewers that requires paper filters.

Scuro (Double Espresso, Intensity: 8) is a blend of Arabica and Robusta coffees from Central America and features a smoky profile with hints of sweet chocolate and vanilla.

Vanilio (Intensity: 6) is a light, vanilla-flavored capsule that’s great for vanilla mocha beverages. It's a little one-dimensional with the vanilla flavor dominating, but that's why you're enjoying this capsules.

Volluto Decaffeinato (Intensity: 4) is the decaffeinated version of our favorite espresso capsule. It delivers the sweet yet rich flavor of Volluto's low-intensity, balanced roast without the jitters.

Tieman's Fusion Coffee isn't just coffee. They infuse their 100% Arabica beans with green tea, red rooibos tea, and goji berries for an intriguing blend that's low in acidity but high in antioxidants, caffeine, and flavor.

Puroast's Low-Acid French Roast is big and bold but easy on your gut. A balanced, organic, single-origin coffee from Venezuela, it has deep chocolaty notes with a rich, earthy backbone without being over-roasted.

The DGB-850 is identical to the DGB-800 (conical burrs, 60 oz brew size, 8 oz hopper) but the DGB-850 comes with a thermal carafe. With this machine, you won't need a separate coffee maker and grinder.

The Barsetto Grind & Brew offers 18 different grind sizes, a 7 oz bean hopper, and durable stainless steel conical burrs with a 50 oz glass carafe. While not a name brand, the Barsetto Grind & Brew is a quality model.

Angels’ Cup offers a robust selection of coffees to choose from (up to 208 each year!) and an app to connect with the community and greatly scale your knowledge of all things coffee.

This Starbucks Via Instant Colombian roast is made from 100% Arabica beans. Each box comes with 26 packets, and it makes a truly quick, well-balanced cup of Starbucks coffee.

Iced coffee lovers, rejoice! With the COOL BEANS Coffee Ice Tray, no longer do you need to decide between 2 bad iced coffee-making methods: chilling (which takes forever) and icing (which waters it down). A total must-own.

An organic, Fair Trade, shade-grown, non-GMO dark roast from Central America, Mayorga Organics' Cafe Cubano is about as pure as coffee gets. This rich and roasted coffee is excellent all-around but enjoyed best as espresso.

Nitrogen-packed for freshness, Lavazza Super Crema is an 80% Robusta blend from Brazil, Central America, and Indonesia crafted with one goal in mind: a rich espresso with hints of honey and a luscious, velvety crema.

Durable, reliable, and easy-to-use, BUNN VPS Series brewers are fully portable with models offering both carafe and airpot compatibility. For commercial coffee convenience that'll last decades, check out the VPS Series.

A reliable, affordable commercial brewer capable of brewing 60 oz carafes up to 3.8 gallons per hour, the heavy-duty BUNN VP17 Series brewers are encased in stainless steel and require no plumbing for portable use.

The Jura ENA Micro 90 brews B+ coffee with A+ convenience. Enjoy true one-touch brewing of espresso, long coffee, lattes, and cappuccinos using this super-automatic model with an integrated grinder, dose sizing, and more.

An amazingly versatile coffee system, the Ninja Coffee Bar brews everything from bold single cups to full pots to iced and specialty drinks with an included frother. Now-discontinued, check out the Ninja Hot & Cold instead.

Notable for its 34 oz reservoir, the largest among mid-range Nespresso OriginalLine machines, the CitiZ & Milk is a compact, durable, and reliable brewer with a powerful boiler and integrated Aeroccino3 frother.

Nespresso's smallest machine with a preset 0.85 oz ristretto size, the now-discontinued U has a sleek design and aluminum exterior. For an in-production model, check out the CitiZ instead.

The base model of Nespresso's 5 Lattissima machines, the Lattissima One offers hassle-free, one-touch specialty beverages with a 4 oz milk container in compact, affordable package.

Our favorite bang-for-your-buck Nespresso machine, the Pixie delivers no-fuss espresso in a durable, scratch-resistant, awesome-looking aluminum case. If you don't need the fancy extras, you want the Pixie.

The Philips 3200 has one thing you won't find on any other machine in its price range: a flat, ceramic burr grinder. Add in basic grind size, dose size, and water temp settings, and the result is a solid, mid-level model.

An entry-level, semi-automatic espresso machine equipped with a powerful Thermocoil heating element that goes from cold start to 200°F in a just 3 seconds, the Breville Bambino Plus is no-fuss espresso at its finest.

If you want fancy features, look somewhere else. If you want durable construction from high-end components and reliable performance from a proven brand, the Ascaso Dream ZERO belongs on your shortlist.

Alto Intenso (Alto, Intensity: 7) features a blend of Costa Rican coffee with a washed Robusta bean from Guatemala, which you won’t find in any other Nespresso capsule, for a bold, woody flavor with hints of caramel.

truCup offers a wide range of low-acid coffees from their light to dark to espresso roast. They remove the acid through a gentle, chemical-free process, leaving flavorful, easy-drinking, 100% Arabica coffee behind.

Mommee Coffee is designed for and by moms, and their low-acid series offers 4 different caffeination levels: regular, half-caf, quarter-caf, and decaf. It's a solid choice for moms and dads alike.

HealthWise uses an FDA-approved process called TechnoRoasting that reduces acid with minimal degradation to their 100% Colomian Supremo Arabica beans. In addition to K-Cups, HealthWise offers ground coffee as well.

The Asobu Portable Cold Brew Coffee Maker brews 32 oz of cold brew concentrate that easily decants into an insulated, sealable decanter so you can take your coffee with you and keep it cold in the process.

The DGB-800 is identical to the DGB-850 (conical burrs, 60 oz brew size, 8 oz hopper) but the DGB-800 comes with a glass carafe. With this machine, you won't need a separate coffee maker and grinder.

A solid bargain grind and brew model from Krups, the KM785 has everything you need: 5.3 oz bean hopper, stainless steel conical burrs, 5 grind size settings, and a 50 oz max brew size. For a value model, look no further.

Make hot or cold foam for your latte or cappuccino with VAVA's no-frills frother. This well-designed model features an ergonomic pour-spout for mess-free pouring and comes with extra frothing attachments.

Say goodbye to lukewarm coffee. This USB Mug Warmer conveniently plugs into your computer's USB port, and its spill-safe, waterproof design offers 3 different heating temps up to 149°F.

A durable, 100% ceramic pour-over coffee maker, the Bee House Ceramic Dripper uses vortex ridges to wick coffee into your cup through 2 holes in the dripper's flat bottom for an evenly-extracted, bright, vibrant cup.

A premium option, the Peugeot Nostalgie Hand Coffee Mill is made of beechwood with durable stainless steel accents and a conical, stainless steel burr capable of reliably grinding from medium to course.

A deep dark roast from Indonesia and South America, Kicking Horse's Kick Ass features the spicy, smokiness of its growing regions with a subtly sweet backbone for a balanced profile with surprising depth.

A Brooklyn-based, small-batch roaster, Stone Street's Knee Buckling Espresso is a dark blend from South America, Africa, Indonesia, and India that's rich, roasty, and chocolaty for a full-bodied shot.

A dual-use machine with separate coffee and hot water systems, the Coffee Plus CHW-12 offers more versatility than most other Cuisinart coffee makers and a ton of programmability for a convenient coffee experience.

The flagship model of Gaggia's Anima Series, the Prestige super-automatic couldn't be easier to use. Want an espresso? Push the button. A latte? Push a different button. From grinding to frothing, the Prestige does the rest.

A worthy competitor to Keurig's uber-popular coffee makers, the Cuisinart SS-10 is a feature-rich brewer with Temp Control, a 72 oz reservoir, and the ability to brew 4-12 oz using either K-Cups or freshly ground coffee.

Notable for its 34 oz reservoir, the largest among mid-range Nespresso OriginalLine machines, the CitiZ is a compact, reliable brewer with a powerful heating element. Check out the CitiZ & Milk for an integrated frother.

The crown jewel of the Keurig 2.0 pod-scanning system, feature-rich K500 series brewers offer 11 brew sizes (up to 30 oz) and massive 80 oz reservoir. Now discontinued, we recommend the Keurig K-Duo Plus instead.

The crown jewel of the Keurig 2.0 pod-scanning system, feature-rich K500 series brewers offer 11 brew sizes (up to 30 oz) and massive 80 oz reservoir. Now discontinued, we recommend the Keurig K-Duo Plus instead.

If you're looking for total customer convenience, the Keurig K3500 is your machine. Its sleek design and hi-res touchscreen scream quality, and 5 brew sizes, hot water on demand, and pod auto-eject make operation easy.

The K-Duo Plus is Keurig's most versatile coffee maker, brewing both single-serve K-Cups (up to 12 oz) and full 60 oz carafes with a convenient swivel water reservoir designed to fit your counter's configuration.

The crown jewel of the Keurig 2.0 pod-scanning system, feature-rich K500 series brewers offer 11 brew sizes (up to 30 oz) and massive 80 oz reservoir. Now discontinued, we recommend the Keurig K-Duo Plus instead.

The crown jewel of the Keurig 2.0 pod-scanning system, feature-rich K500 series brewers offer 11 brew sizes (up to 30 oz) and massive 80 oz reservoir. Now discontinued, we recommend the Keurig K-Duo Plus instead.

The crown jewel of the Keurig 2.0 pod-scanning system, feature-rich K500 series brewers offer 11 brew sizes (up to 30 oz) and massive 80 oz reservoir. Now discontinued, we recommend the Keurig K-Duo Plus instead.

The crown jewel of the Keurig 2.0 pod-scanning system, feature-rich K500 series brewers offer 11 brew sizes (up to 30 oz) and massive 80 oz reservoir. Now discontinued, we recommend the Keurig K-Duo Plus instead.

Breville's least expensive machine with a pressure gauge, the Infuser gives you more control over extraction and steaming than both the Duo-Temp and Bambino models for less than Breville's Barista series machines.

An older model not currently in production, the Jura ENA Micro 5 is a compact super-automatic espresso machine for cost-conscious coffee drinkers with a simple display and 3 programmed beverages but no milk frothing system.

There's nothing fancy about the Ascaso Dream Up v3.0 (except its sleek, retro design). Instead, its calling card is its high-end components and durable build quality. Now discontinued, check out the Ascaso Dream ZERO instead.

The Brew Addicts Reusable K-Cup is compatible with Keurig 1.0 brewers but not Keurig 2.0 or Plus models. Feature-wise, it's similar to other reusable K-Cups, but it doesn't filter out coffee grounds as well as the leaders.

Envivo Lungo (Intensity: 9) is the only lungo capsule blended with Robusta, giving this capsule a little extra caffeine kick (99 mg vs an average of 77 for all Nespresso capsules).

A solid bargain model from Calphalon, the Special Brew doesn't have many special features: a 50 oz water reservoir, Brew Strength selector, and 24-hour Auto-On. Above all else, it brews B+ coffee at a good price.

The lowest model number of all nearly-identical Cuisinart Grind & Brew coffee makers, the DGB-700 has the same settings and specs as the others and comes with a glass carafe. All lower model numbers have blade grinders.

A fairly standard grind and brew coffee maker from one of the better budget brands, the Capresso CoffeeTeam PRO Plus features a 5.3 oz bean hopper, conical burr grinder, 50 oz max brew size, and a nifty "Oily Bean" selector.

The Klarstein Aromatica has everything you're looking for in a grind and brew coffee machine, but it isn't the best at anything. Its 5.3 oz hopper, 9 grind sizes, and 50 oz glass carafe are each bested by other machines.

Cuisinart's do-it-all, super-automatic model, the EM-1000 has a 34 oz reservoir and integrated grinder and milk frother for one-touch specialty drinks and even remembers settings for up to 4 different users.

With conical burrs, an easy-to-use digital LCD display, a sizable 12 oz bean hopper, and 18 grind sizes to choose from, the DeLonghi Dedica is great for daily drip coffee use, but you may want something better for espresso.

An organic medium roast blend from Africa, Central America, Latin America, and Indonesia, Cliff Hanger is a complex roast with hints dark cocoa balanced with bright berry notes. Enjoy as either a full cup or flavorful shot.

A medium-dark, 80% Robusta espresso blend from Brazil, Africa, and Indonesia, Lavazza's Crema e Gusto is a high-intensity, full-bodied roast designed for discerning Italian palates who prefer their coffee rich and roasted.

Part of the Krups Silver Art Collection, the XP4600 pump espresso machine has a 15-bar pump, Thermoblock heating element, and Precise Tamp Technology for complete and even extraction (plus a few bonus features).

A feature-rich coffee maker with a massive 70 oz water reservoir, Bold Brew for stronger coffee, and programmable 24-hour Auto-On, the Cuisinart DCC-3200 Perfectemp is great if you're looking for a big pot every morning.

The base model of Gaggia's 3-machine Anima Series, the Anima is a stylish, functional super-automatic espresso machine that packs do-it-all convenience and a few premium features into an affordable package.

Designed for flexibility to brew short espresso to tall coffee, the VertuoPlus Deluxe is one of Nespresso's 5 VertuoLine models with 0.3-17 oz brew sizes using 5 types of capsules and is notable for its large 57 oz reservoir.

Don't let its name fool you. The Vertuo is more advanced than either the VertuoPlus or VertuoPlus Deluxe! Its 40 oz reservoir is so-so but its 1350W heating element leaves you just 15 seconds from brew-ready water.

Nespresso's best VertuoLine model, the Evoluo brews 0.3-17 oz coffee with the largest reservoir (60 oz) and used capsule capacity (17) and shortest time to brew (15 seconds). If you want a VertuoLine, you want the Evoluo.

One of Nespresso's best-selling machines, the Inissia offers a couple of upgrades over the 3.2" wide Essenza Mini, notably the 24 oz reservoir and 10 spent capsule capacity, in a still-sleek 4.7" wide design.

Boasting Keurig's new 12 oz brew size, Strength Control, and a massive 96 oz water reservoir (the largest of any Keurig brewer) the K1500 is the ideal low-maintenance brewer for small offices and common areas.