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Posts tagged “Gear Buying Guide”

11 posts tagged Gear Buying Guide from the Brooklyn Coffee Guide.

Pour-over coffee gear, beans, and a kettle arranged on a kitchen counter
Brewing & Gear

Jun 19, 20265 minHenrique do Valle

Best Home Coffee Setup by Budget: $75, $200, $500

Build a home coffee setup by budget. Where to spend first at $75, $200, and $500, with picks for grinder, kettle, scale, and brewer.

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Burr coffee grinder with whole beans on a kitchen counter
Brewing & Gear

Jun 19, 20265 minHenrique do Valle

Best Burr Grinder Under $100

Compare the best burr grinders under $100 for home brewing. One top pick, a best-for-most, and a best-budget choice with grind range and retention notes.

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Hand coffee grinder with whole beans on a kitchen counter
Brewing & Gear

Jun 19, 20264 minHenrique do Valle

Best Hand (Manual) Coffee Grinder

Compare the best manual coffee grinders for travel, value, and daily home use. Top picks from 1Zpresso, Timemore, and Comandante by who each fits.

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Hot water pouring from a gooseneck kettle into a pour-over dripper, steam rising in front of a window
Brewing & Gear

Jun 19, 20265 minHenrique do Valle

Best Electric Gooseneck Kettle for Pour-Over

Compare electric gooseneck kettles for pour-over coffee. The Fellow Stagg EKG is our top pick, with a best-budget and best-for-most option named.

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Hot water pouring from a gooseneck kettle into a Hario V60 dripper sitting on a brew scale, steam rising in front of a window
Brewing & Gear

Jun 19, 20265 minHenrique do Valle

Best Pour-Over Set for Beginners

Find the best pour-over starter kit: a Hario V60, a gooseneck kettle, a scale, and a burr grinder. The one bundle to buy and who each dripper is for.

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Home coffee brewing setup with a dripper, server, and gear on a kitchen counter
Brewing & Gear

Jun 19, 20265 minHenrique do Valle

Best Coffee Scale with Timer

Compare coffee scales with a built-in timer. Top pick the Timemore Black Mirror Basic Plus, a budget option, and the Acaia Pearl for serious brewers.

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A French press alongside other manual coffee brewers on a kitchen counter
Brewing & Gear

Jun 19, 20265 minHenrique do Valle

Best French Press for Coffee at Home

Compare glass vs stainless French press, double filters, and insulated models. Our top pick is the Bodum Chambord, with budget and travel picks.

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Top-down view of a Bialetti moka pot mid-brew on a stove, with espresso bubbling out of the spout
Brewing & Gear

Jun 19, 20265 minHenrique do Valle

Best Moka Pot for Stovetop Espresso

Compare aluminum vs stainless moka pots, induction compatibility, and sizing. The Bialetti Moka Express is the safe default, with picks for every stove.

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A home espresso setup with steamed milk being poured into a small cup for a latte
Brewing & Gear

Jun 19, 20265 minHenrique do Valle

Best Milk Frother for Lattes at Home

Compare handheld, electric jug, and steam wand frothers for home lattes. Top pick, best budget option, and how to froth milk without a machine.

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Coffee gear and a storage canister on a kitchen counter
Brewing & Gear

Jun 19, 20266 minHenrique do Valle

Best Coffee Storage Canister: Atmos vs Airscape

Compare the best airtight coffee canisters: the Fellow Atmos vacuum jar, the Airscape valve canister, and a budget pick. Find the right one for your beans.

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A compact home espresso setup on a small kitchen counter with a cup under the group head
Brewing & Gear

Jun 19, 20265 minHenrique do Valle

Best Espresso Machine for Small Apartments

Compare compact espresso machines that fit a Brooklyn counter. Top pick, best for most renters, and the budget option, with the catch most buyers miss.

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