Kitchen & Dining

We tested kettles for tea drinkers and picked the ones that hit the right temperature, pour cleanly and hold up past the first month.

We tested glass, steel and enamel kettles to find the ones that whistle reliably, pour cleanly and resist rust, plus the best gooseneck for coffee.

Our picks for espresso shots, cortados, cappuccinos and full mugs, from a 5.4 oz double-wall glass to a 500 ml handled mug and an insulated steel pair.

We pulled shots into ceramic demitasse sets, double-wall glasses and spout cups to find the espresso cups worth the counter space, and the ones to skip.

We tested self-heating mugs that hold coffee at a set temperature. Ember wins on precision, Nextmug on simplicity, and the Ultra suits long commutes.

We tested canisters that keep ground coffee fresh, with picks for compact kitchens, bulk bags, and display-ready counters.

The espresso tools that actually improve puck prep — WDT, tampers, dosing funnels, a knock box and a scale — plus the fit details that decide your pick.

We tested tampers for fit, leveling, build, and feel to help you match your basket and choose the right one for your espresso setup.

We tested espresso knock boxes for capacity, splatter control and easy cleaning, and picked the ones worth putting beside your machine.

We brewed on gas, electric and induction hobs to find the moka pots worth owning: a clear default, a stainless pick for induction, and budget options.

We tested nine matcha powders for straight tea, lattes, smoothies, and baking — here’s which ceremonial and culinary tins earn a spot in your cupboard.

We tested mushroom coffee in ground, instant, pod, and packet formats to find the best cup for taste, energy, and everyday convenience.