It's National Coffee Day on October 1st, and to celebrate, we're kicking off an entire week of specialist coffee advice here at Tom's Guide. We don't mess around when it comes to coffee. I'm an SCA (Specialist Coffee Association) qualified barista, and our expert testing team is comprised of an ex-barista and ex-chef, who both happen to be full-time coffee lovers.
When we're not bringing you new reviews on the best coffee makers and espresso machines you can buy, we'll be found experimenting with different brewing techniques, manually weighing each shot of espresso we pull, and meticulously timing our V60 pour-overs. So for us, every week is coffee week.
But for Tom's Guide Coffee Week 2025, we've brought together a range of head-to-head stories to help you pick the right product for you, expert guidance to troubleshoot your brewing routine, and hands-on reviews of the latest and greatest coffee gear in the business.
Here's what you need to know so far.
Get the gear
Your setup doesn't need to be fancy or expensive to get a great brew. We've tested everything from $6 pour-overs to $3,000 machines, and here's our guide to getting the best gear.
- MiiR New Standard Hand Grinder review: a brilliant option for coffee beginners who want freshly ground coffee every morning
- I thought this Casabrews espresso machine wouldn't deliver — but I’m eating my words as I sip its delicious coffee
- The AeroPress Go Plus has one huge problem
- Espresso machines can be tricky to master — here's my 3 favorite beginner-friendly machines for all home baristas
- I added the Fellow Prismo to my AeroPress — but it has one unexpected flaw
Head to head
We test a lot of coffee machines at Tom's Guide. Need a little extra help in choosing the right product for you? Here, we're pitting them head-to-head.
- Espresso machines can be tricky to master — here's my 3 favorite beginner-friendly machines for all home baristas
- Hario V60 vs Aeropress: Which manual brewer is best?
Advice from the experts
It's not all about the machine you buy, sometimes you need a little troubleshooting to get the most out of your setup. Our experts share everything from the extras that can elevate any setup, to the common issues you might be experiencing with your own brews.
- I was excited to try the AeroPress Go Plus, but this one massive issue makes it hard to recommend
- Why is my milk screeching? Here's what it means, and how to steam milk the right way
- Everyone's adding temperature probes to their steam wands, here's why that's a good thing
- 7 uses for leftover coffee that have immediately stopped me just pouring it down the drain
