Best Coffee Equipment According to r/Coffee (December 2025)

tldr; The gateway drug. Forgiving, portable, infinite recipes. Everyone's first.

tldr; The pretty one. Crystal clean cups, fragile glass, expensive filters.

tldr; Encore with espresso range. Entry level, does both okay.

tldr; The foolproof option. Set timer, walk away. Office hero.

tldr; The skill-ceiling dripper. Technique matters. Rewards practice.

tldr; SCAA-certified BIFL machine. Brews at perfect 196-205F. $350 but lasts 20+ years. Made in Netherlands with 5-year warranty.

tldr; The OG pour-over. Your grandma's coffee maker. Simple and cheap.

tldr; Japanese ceramic pour-over with 20 ribs for fast drawdown. Works with V60 or Kalita Wave filters. Stunning design, competition favorite.

tldr; V60 meets immersion. Best of both worlds. Forgiving hybrid.

tldr; Travel AeroPress. Self-contained kit, same great coffee.

tldr; The mod platform. SSP burrs transform it. Mod it or regret.

tldr; Travel king. Tiny, capable, affordable. Hotel room coffee.

tldr; Workhorse electric. Reliable, serviceable, good for pour-over.

tldr; Base Bambino. Manual milk, same espresso. Budget entry.

tldr; Premium all-rounder. Espresso and pour-over well. Worth it.

tldr; Upgraded C2. Better burrs, same compact size.

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tldr; r/espresso manual entry point. Lever espresso under $200. Portable, no electricity needed.

tldr; Fast heat, built-in grinder. Faster than Express, ThermoJet. Integrated but limited upgrade path.

tldr; The entry grinder everyone recommends. Serviceable, reliable, fair grinds.

tldr; Gen 1 issues fixed. Better retention, more range. Now recommendable.

tldr; Budget burr grinder classic. Conical burrs, 16 settings, quiet. Great for French press/drip.

tldr; The manual lever legend. Italian craftsmanship, learning curve.

tldr; The kettle everyone wants. Precise temp, perfect pour, gorgeous.