Kitchen & Dining

We tested basket strainers, screw-top balls, and scoop infusers to find which ones keep leaves out of the cup and fit a real mug.

We brewed bagged, loose-leaf, and instant chai side by side to find the best cup for every drinker, from bold masala to caffeine-free.

We brewed on gas, electric and induction burners to find the moka pots worth buying, from a budget aluminum classic to a stainless ten-cup.

We tested canned coffee from Starbucks, BOSS, Dunkin’, High Brew and La Colombe to find the best everyday can and the best black cold brew.

We brewed with stovetop and electric percolators to find the best for daily coffee, camp mornings, and crowds — and the parts that break first.

We tested double-wall glasses, porcelain demitasse sets and vacuum-sealed steel to find cups that fit your machine, hold heat and survive the sink.

We tested drawers, carousels and towers to find the pod holders that store the most capsules without eating counter space or blocking the machine.

Seven instant coffees we tested, ranked by cup quality — a smooth everyday house blend, a bold espresso-style jar, and travel-ready sticks.

Which manual coffee grinder gives you consistent pours without breaking your budget or your wrist? This guide matches grinders to your brew method and daily habits.

We tested cold brew makers for clean filtration, leak-proof lids, and easy cleaning. Our top pick holds 64 ounces and pours one-handed.

Which Nespresso capsules actually fit your machine and deliver the flavor you want without wasting money on the wrong line.

We tested drip brewers, stovetop moka pots, and a real espresso machine to find the best coffee and espresso makers for every kind of drinker.