AeroPress Coffee and Espresso Maker

AeroPress Coffee and Espresso Maker with zippered nylon tote bag and an Extra 350 Micro Filters (700 Total)

This is a great coffee maker - especially for someone like me who wants to make only 1 mug at a time. I've tried all different kinds of coffee makers, but they don't seem to be optimized for making a single ~8 oz mug of coffee. I always ended up brewing multiple cups of coffee and throwing the extra away to get the one good cup I wanted.

Professional Die Cast Conical Burr Coffee Grinder

KRUPS GX610050 Professional Die Cast Conical Burr Coffee Grinder with grind size selector, Saintless Steel

I started making espresso, I invested sixteen bucks in an antique cast-iron hand grinder because it was a cheap alternative to the burr grinder. It made quite good, even grounds, and I didn't have to worry about the blade grinder heating up the grounds, turning them to powder, and letting all the aromatics escape. Then I realized that I was starting to dread making more than one double-shot in an evening because cranking that thing was work intensive and time consuming. This made my family sad because they were getting used to barista treatment every night.

Hamilton Beach 80374 Custom Grind Hands

Hamilton Beach 80374 Custom Grind Hands-Free Coffee Grinder, Black

When my husband and I got married we EACH owned our own coffee grinder. Both of them were very dependable (one was a Waring, one a Brauning) and it took many years for them to both wear out. The Waring's plastic lid deteriorated by bits and pieces, but when we got this new grinder we still use it for a spice mill! But this one is the best ever---we just love it. It's much better than our old ones in every way. You can easily adjust the grind, and best of all the cup is detachable so it's very easy to get the coffee into the filter with NO MESS (that's one reason it doesn't need a long cord). It's even attractive-looking! We have nothing negative to say about this grinder---it's a great product.

Baratza Encore Conical Burr Coffee Grinder

This is a great $130 espresso grinder that can grind beans into a consistently fine powder suitable for most non-pressurized filter-basket home espresso machines. If the default factory "course" calibration does not provide a fine espresso grind enough for your needs, it can be calibrated at home for "fine" grind that adds the equivalent of an additional eight notches of extra-fine settings. I did this home calibration to get an ultra-fine clumpy powder that can choke a non-pressurized filter-basket commercial espresso machine. Why pay over $300 for a commercial quality Rancillio Rocky grinder when you only need it for medium use at home. If you are willing to spend less than 5 minutes and calibrate this machine at home, you get a truly professional ultra-fine espresso grind from a small footprint medium use grinder!

Bialetti 6799 Moka Express 3-Cup Stovetop Espresso Maker

I bought this and the 1 cup Bialetti. I followed the instructions and threw away the first 3 batches of coffee. I then got to enjoy my first cup made on the stove and it was fantastic! The 1 cup is small enough for me to have a late afternoon coffee and the 3 cup makes a triple shot espresso that I have in the morning. It is fast and easy! I like to lift the lid and watch the coffee come up! I am debating whether of not to get a larger Bialetti for use if I have guests. But that is another topic. This is worth the little money I spent and I know I will enjoy this for a long time.

Bialetti 6800 Moka Express 6-Cup Stovetop Espresso Maker

Works great on the stovetop, works great when you're CAMPING..!!! No plugs, no cords, no nonsense -- fill the lower half with water to the indicated mark, put your grounds in the upper basket, join the two halves, wait for it to gurgle and you have EXCEPTIONALLY DELICIOUS espresso the way it ought to be made. The device is simple and beautifully made. I'd recommend the six-cup version, the smaller versions just don't make very much espresso -- I mean, get the six-cup version if there are two of you, since that will make an adequate amount.Really a brilliant product. I wish that everything was so well-designed and robust. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!

Capresso Infinity Conical Burr Grinders

I've been through a couple of burr grinders - the Gaggia MM and a Melitta, so when it came time to buy a new one, I knew what I didn't want - a noisy, dusty grinder that wears out quickly. I've pretty much found it with the Capresso Infinity. I did some reading, and depending on what you need, it's amazing how much you can spend for a burr grinder - they range up to $400 and beyond. The main features I was interested in, though, were available in the sub-$200 range. I am pleased with the purchase. The "extra fine" settings will create a fine powder that is too fine for my machine. However, once I switched to the "fine" setting, it has worked great. The amazing extra benefit is how much better the coffee tastes - the fine, even grind makes for maximum flavor extraction. So matter what grinder you buy, go for one that grinds more evenly - you'll enjoy your coffee even more. For the price, I didn't find one that had the combination of features (and less noise and dust!) found in the Capresso Infin