Whether you work from home, grab your morning not not coffeeto go, or are simply in need of some at-home equipment to help up your coffee game, there’s no shortage of options. But with a little research, you can find the coffee gear that will fit your kitchen and your brewing style – from the basics like a good scale to the fancy fancies like an espresso machine or pour-over kit. Whatever you end up with, it’s important to remember that the best gear is one that will help you produce a better cup of coffee rather than just be another kitchen gadget or coffee souvenir.

Gear Up for Great Coffee: Your Ultimate Guide to Essential Brewing Tools and Accessories

How you brew will dictate what kind of coffee gear you need, with drip and espresso machines being the most common, then single-serve options like k-cups and reusable pods. Even manual brewing techniques like the French press and siphon have their dedicated gear. The most crucial piece of equipment is a quality grinder; pairing your luscious espresso machine with a sub-par grinder would be a little like pouring expensive scotch into Kool-Aid.

In addition to equipment guides we have a series of articles that cover more theoretical subjects and aspects of coffee. These include drink builds, theory, a glossary, and even a one stop guide on how to do a coffee cupping (complete with notes from national barista champions). These guides will be updated regularly, providing version histories, notes about new additions and of course, new content.