Gifts for coffee lovers
Choose something that fits the coffee already on the counter, from beans and grinders to espresso equipment and maintenance.
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Keep working through the decision
Which espresso machine fits the way you want to make coffee?
Choose a portafilter machine if you want to learn shot preparation; consider bean-to-cup if repeatable drink selection matters more than handling the coffee puck. Choose a manual lever only if the hands-on brewing process is part of the appeal. Include grinding, milk preparation, and cleaning in every comparison.
Buying a burr grinder: start with your coffee, then the adjustment
For espresso, prioritize useful fine adjustment and a repeatable dose. For filter coffee, prioritize straightforward settings, suitable batch capacity, and easy cleanup. If you brew both, verify that you can return to a setting without a frustrating reset. Burr shape alone cannot choose the grinder for you.