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The Gear Room

Good gear makes better coffee easier.

A curated way to think about grinders, brewers, scales and the small tools that actually help. Start with your setup and the problem you want to solve.

The tools we actually recommend.

Espresso equipment

  • Espresso machines
  • Grinders
  • Scales
  • Tampers
  • Distribution tools
  • Milk pitchers
  • Accessories
Musica Espresso Machine
Espresso machine

Nuova Simonelli

Nuova Simonelli Musica

A compact machine to consider when espresso and milk drinks are central to your daily routine.

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Oscar Mood Espresso Machine
Espresso machine

Nuova Simonelli

Nuova Simonelli Oscar Mood

An option for a home bar where the machine, grinder and workflow need to work together.

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Oscar II Espresso Machine
Espresso machine

Nuova Simonelli

Nuova Simonelli Oscar II

Another route into home espresso; compare its size and water setup with your space before choosing.

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duo grinders
Espresso grinder

Nuova Simonelli

Nuova Simonelli DUO

A grinder to explore alongside the machine, because repeatable grinding is part of a reliable espresso setup.

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Coffee brewing

  • Pour-over
  • Chemex
  • AeroPress
  • French press
  • Automatic brewers
  • Grinders
  • Kettles
ratio coffee brewer
Automatic brewers

Ratio Coffee

Ratio Coffee Brewers

Compare Ratio’s brewers by the batch size, counter space and carafe that fit your routine.

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Other tools

  • Scales
  • Water & filtration
  • Storage
  • Cleaning
  • Cups & glassware
  • Books
  • Accessories
  • Merch

Our picks for these are on the way.

Product details and availability are maintained by the makers. These links open their websites in a new tab.

Buy with a reason

Make the most of what you already own.

A better workflow can matter as much as a new machine. Get a repeatable recipe first, then choose tools that remove a specific frustration.

Learn the fundamentals
Illustrated coffee equipment on a home counter

Curated buying paths

These are starting points for thoughtful setups, not a catalog or a promise that one product fits everyone. Use them to decide what should come next in your own coffee routine.

01

Build your first espresso setup

Start with a capable grinder, then choose a machine you can comfortably use and maintain.

Consider: Grinder · Espresso machine · Scale · Tamper

02

Manual brewing setup

A simple setup can teach you a lot about coffee without taking over the counter.

Consider: Brewer · Kettle · Scale · Grinder

03

Upgrade what matters

Choose the tool that solves a real problem in your current routine.

Consider: Grinder consistency · Accurate scale · Clean water · Fresh coffee

What should you look for?

  1. 01Fit

    Choose gear for the drinks you make most often.

  2. 02Workflow

    Picture the counter space and daily steps.

  3. 03Consistency

    Prioritize repeatable grinding, weighing and brewing.

  4. 04Care

    Consider cleaning, support and long-term use.

Not sure what to improve first?

Learn to diagnose your cup before you buy another tool.

Try Coffee 911