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Every coffee addict needs an arsenal of accessories to create the perfect cup of Joe at home or at work. From bean to froth, we've tried and tested a range of coffee-making gear to bring you the best there is.
No matter what kind of coffee you enjoy, we can help you streamline your approach to making your favourite barista-style drinks at home or in the office.
We'll help you avoid wasting money on the wrong products or gadgets you don't need. You'll also be saving money too by making it yourself instead of going to your nearest cafe or coffee shop.
Find out our list of the essential coffee gadgets and accessories and how much you can expect to pay for them.
Whatever kind of coffee you like, we've got you covered with our reviews of the best coffee pods and best instant coffee.
An easy to use grinder that produces an even grind is essential to making great coffee.
It's important to think about the coarseness of grind you want before you make a purchase.
We tested all of our coffee grinders ranging from £18 to £200 on different settings and assessed the uniformity of the different grinds.
Want to know which came out top? Read our best coffee grinders.
Cafetiere coffee is closer to filter than espresso. So if you like your coffee on the weaker side, cafetiere is the way to go.
We tested 11 cafetieres from big brands including Bodum, Le Creuset and John Lewis. We looked at ease of use, ease of cleaning, granule filtration and heat retention, and we learnt a few things along the way.
Firstly, size doesn't really matter. We tested small cafetieres and a 1-litre version and, surprisingly, found no difference in performance - not even in heat retention.
Secondly, stainless steel cafetieres are harder to press down, but they keep coffee hotter for longer than glass ones.
Compare our results and read more about our best cafetiere findings on cafetieres costing £12 to £35.
If your coffee of choice is a frothy cappuccino or a silky latte, then a milk frother is a must. To buy a quality frother, you'll be looking to spend between £45 to £55.
We tested eight electric frothers from Dualit, Lavazza, Lakeland and more, on everything from ease of use to volume increase and mouthfeel.
If you're lactose intolerant, or you're vegan, we've got you covered. We tested all the frothers with oat milk as well as semi-skimmed milk. In fact, one of our Best Buys produced such great oat milk foam, one tester thought it was cow's milk.
Find out which milk frother we're talking about.
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Want to bring quality coffee to the office? Or maybe you want to ditch the instant coffee on the next camping trip?
We tested the iconic AeroPress and a number of other portable coffee makers to see which left the least granules in our cups, which were easiest to use and clean, and which were quickest at brewing.
Of those we tested were a mixture of portable French presses and espresso makers. Only two of the coffee makers produced a nice crema, one of which was a Best Buy.
Our Best Buys are priced at £60 and £29. Members can find out which coffee maker or Aeropress was the cheaper Best Buy of the two.
And last but certainly not least, coffee machines. The ultimate at-home appliance for making barista-style coffee.
Before investing in a coffee machine it's worth researching which would suit your needs best.
The three types to consider are:
Have a look at our Best Buy coffee machines to see the machines we recommend that fit into your budget.