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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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Kitchen & coffee

How to choose a gift for a coffee lover

Match a coffee gift to the equipment already on the counter, whether that means beans, a grinder, a brewer or a maintenance item.

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Which espresso machine fits the way you want to make coffee?

Choose the Breville Bambino Plus if you want a compact portafilter machine with automatic milk texturing and can supply suitable ground coffee or a separate espresso grinder. Choose the Barista Express if an integrated grinder and manual shot and milk preparation fit the ritual. Choose the De'Longhi Magnifica Evo if one-touch drinks and a built-in grinder matter more than portafilter control. 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.