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From espresso machine to hand grinder

Categories at a glance

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Espresso machines compared
Espresso machines
Espresso as at the bar: 9 bar brewing pressure, temperature stability and milk frothing power, from entry-level machines to dual boilers.
17 reviews →
Bean-to-cup machines compared
Bean-to-cup machines
Beans in, press a button: bean-to-cup machines for every need, with an honest look at grinder, milk system and cleaning effort.
18 reviews →
Electric grinders compared
Electric grinders
The grinder decides the taste: flat and conical burr grinders for espresso and filter, precisely adjustable instead of a blade grinder lottery.
14 reviews →
Hand grinders compared
Hand grinders
Quiet, precise, travel-friendly: hand grinders with quality steel burrs, from budget models to the reference class.
10 reviews →
Filter coffee and pour-over compared
Filter coffee and pour-over
Clear coffee, full control: filter machines, pour-over cones and drippers, from the Moccamaster classic to the V60 and Chemex.
12 reviews →
Moka pots compared
Moka pots
The stovetop classic: compact moka for kitchen and camping, deliberately rated as a category of its own, not as a substitute for an espresso machine.
17 reviews →
French press and AeroPress compared
French press and AeroPress
Start cheaply, get a lot of flavour out: plunger pots and the AeroPress, simple, robust, no electricity needed.
10 reviews →
Capsule and pod machines compared
Capsule and pod machines
Fast and clean at the push of a button, with an honest calculation: what do a capsule and a pod really cost per cup?
10 reviews →
Milk frothers compared
Milk frothers
Cappuccino without an espresso machine: electric frothers and induction models for fine-pored foam, also with oat milk.
16 reviews →
Barista accessories compared
Barista accessories
Tampers, precision scales, milk jugs and WDT tools: the accessories that turn good espresso into reproducibly good espresso.
12 reviews →
Coffee beans and roasters compared
Coffee beans and roasters
Arabica, Robusta, roast levels and fair origin: bean knowledge and roasters that suit your machine.
23 reviews →
Cleaning and care compared
Cleaning and care
Descalers, cleaning tablets and water filters: small investments that save your machine and the taste over the years.
8 reviews →
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Coffee comparison winners 2026

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Gaggia Classic Evo Pro
Espresso machines
Gaggia Classic Evo Pro
★ 4.7approx. €499.52
Jura E8
Bean-to-cup machines
Jura E8
★ 4.7approx. €1,049.00
Eureka Mignon Specialita
Electric grinders
Eureka Mignon Specialita
★ 4.7approx. €431.90
Comandante C40 MK4 Nitro Blade
Hand grinders
Comandante C40 MK4 Nitro Blade
★ 4.7approx. €236.90
Moccamaster KBG Select
Filter coffee and pour-over
Moccamaster KBG Select
★ 4.8approx. €259.00
Bialetti Moka Express
Moka pots
Bialetti Moka Express
★ 4.7approx. €28.87
AeroPress Original
French press and AeroPress
AeroPress Original
★ 4.7approx. €41.08
Sage Creatista Plus
Capsule and pod machines
Sage Creatista Plus
★ 4.7approx. €489.99
Severin SM 3587 Induktion
Milk frothers
Severin SM 3587 Induktion
★ 4.7approx. €114.00
Normcore WDT-Werkzeug V2.1 mit Ständer
Barista accessories
Normcore WDT-Werkzeug V2.1 mit Ständer
★ 4.7approx. €25.99
360° Rundum Ehrlich Bio Honduras Säurearm
Coffee beans and roasters
360° Rundum Ehrlich Bio Honduras Säurearm
★ 4.7approx. €35.59
Durgol Swiss Espresso Entkalker 4x125 ml
Cleaning and care
Durgol Swiss Espresso Entkalker 4x125 ml
★ 4.7approx. €13.80

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For beginners

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Thermoblock or boiler? Flat or conical burrs? We translate barista jargon into plain words, so you find exactly what suits you. And not what is advertised the loudest.

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01

Bean-to-cup or espresso machine?

Convenience at the push of a button or barista craft? We show you which type of machine suits your coffee routine.

02

Understanding grind size

Fine for espresso, coarse for French press, and in between the manufacturers disagree: starting points per brewing method with sources, and what studies say about grind size.

03

Milk foam like in a café

Fine microfoam instead of bubbly foam: technique, temperature and jug handling, also with oat milk.

04

Descaling and care

Limescale builds up in every machine. How the manufacturers want you to descale, per type of machine, and what filters cost in comparison.

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Product
Type
Spec
Rating
Price
KBG Select
Moccamaster
Filter machine
1.25 l, copper heating element 1,450 W, 92 to 96 °C
★ 4.8
€259.00
Moka Express
Bialetti
Moka pot
Aluminium, 6 cups (250 ml according to the catalogue text), design since 1933
★ 4.7
€28.87
C40 MK4 Nitro Blade
Comandante
Hand grinder
Nitro Blade conical burr made from Nitro Rex special steel, made in Germany
★ 4.7
€236.90

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