THE BEST COFFEE & ESPRESSO GEAR
OUR TOP PICKS
OF 2026
Top 3 Coffee Bar Accessories
Have a home barista in your life that landed on the nice list? We've rounded up the Top 3 picks that will upgrade their coffee bar.
Sean rounds out the list with the accessories that earned their spot on the bar.
Top 3 Superauto Machine Picks
Seattle Coffee Gear's top superautomatic espresso machines of the year. These all-in-one espresso machines provide quality drinks for any skill level!
Sean walks through what earned these superautomatics a spot on the list.
Top 3 Semi-automatic Machine Picks
Top 3 Semi-automatic Machine Picks
This is a great place to start if you are looking to jump from a capsule or pod coffee machine into making espresso yourself at home. Be ready for the best espresso you've ever had!
Here's Sean's take on why these semi-automatics stood out this year.
Top 3 Espresso Grinder Picks
Great espresso starts with great beans and a good grinder. Consistency is key when dialing-in your espresso shot. We recommend these grinders as a perfect place to start.
Sean gets into the details on why these grinders made the cut.
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Top 3 Advanced Espresso Grinders
If you're looking to take the next step in your espresso game then you're probably in the market for a great grinder. These are the cream of the crop in terms of speed consistency and features.
Curious what makes a grinder "advanced"? Sean breaks it down with this year's picks.
Top 3 Advanced Semi-auto Machine Picks
Our picks for best semi-automatic espresso machine over $1,500 are designed to help you find the right machine, not just the most expensive one.
Sean explains what sets these advanced semi-automatics apart from the rest.
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Top 3 Coffee Bar Accessories
Have a home barista in your life that landed on the nice list? We've rounded up the Top 3 picks that will upgrade their coffee bar.
Sean rounds out the list with the accessories that earned their spot on the bar.
Top 3 Coffee Grinders
From price, to burr size, to programming, and more, there are a lot of pieces of the puzzle, and you want the process of picking out your next grinder to be as simple as possible.
Sean shares why these coffee grinders topped our list for 2026.
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Top 3 Manual Brewing Methods
This is a wonderful place to start if you’re ready to step away from quick pods or capsules and embrace the slower ritual of brewing. A drip coffee maker lets you enjoy the calming process of fresh coffee preparation, filling your home with aroma and delivering a rich, balanced cup.
Sean dives into what makes these manual brewers worth the extra effort.
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Top 3 Coffee Roasts
Bold blends to distinctly sourced origins, these roasts were our standouts of the year!
Sean talks through what made this roast our clear favorite this year.
