Smell the Coffee
A Survey of the Best in Brewing
French press, pour-over, espresso, to stay, to-go—there’s no right way to approach coffee. Some will even allow instant, provided it’s served in a sufficiently pleasing mug. Coffee is an experience to engage the senses after all, not just taste but also smell, sight, and touch.
As enthusiasts already know, the perfect cup means starting with the right equipment—good coffee comes down to far more than just a bag of beans. Fortunately, many coffee gadgets are just as aesthetically pleasing as they are functional. Whether your style leans more colorful or minimal, futuristic or retro, start here for the best coffee accessories.
Featured In This Image: Fellow kettle.
With temperature controls and a precision spout, Fellow’s Stagg kettle is a must for pour-over enthusiasts. The clean Scandinavian look is a plus, too.
Featured In This Image: Yield french press.
This ’70s-style tinted French press makes enough coffee for the whole house, ideal for the morning after a key party vibes.
Featured In This Image: Hasami Porcelain cup.
Beautifully crafted coffee deserves a beautifully crafted vessel. This pitch-perfect blend of modern, minimal lines and traditional Japanese craftsmanship makes even a black cup of joe into something special.
Featured In This Image: Alessi espresso maker.
Alessi’s Pulcina creates the perhaps best espresso-like brew you can get without investing in a proper machine, thanks to a design that stops the filtration process at just the right minute. Bonus: It looks like a chicken.
Featured In This Image: Snow Peak coffee grinder.
Artisanal roasts and fancy gadgets don’t mean anything if you don’t properly grind your beans. Snow Peak’s hand grinder features adjustable burrs to match your preferred brewing method with a simple, portable design.
Featured In This Image: Stelton cup.
The ideal coffee scenario is sipping a couple of espressos over a leisurely afternoon at the corner bistro. For all other times, there’s Stelton’s to-go mug, which maintains the beverage either hot or cold and features a simple click-top opening.
Featured In This Image: Serax cup set.
When company arrives, it’s time to pull out Serax’s futuristic smoked glass espresso cup set, made in collaboration with Dutch designer Marcel Wolterinck. Sure to impress your coffee-loving companions.
Featured In This Image: Terra Kaffe coffee machine.
Perhaps you want your machine to do a bit of everything, Terra Kaffe has the answer: a milk frother, grinder, and espresso maker in one, this machine might mean you never have to leave the house again.
- Date: November 15, 2022
