Starting the day with a perfect cup of coffee is one of life’s little pleasures. On top of a stellar coffee maker (or espresso machine, if you prefer), the key ingredient in making a standout cup of ...

Danny’s days consist of running hands-on tests. He once found the best lemon squeezer by wringing out more than 80 lemons and measuring the average juice. The best coffee grinders turn your beans into ...

Pair a $5,000 chromed-out Italian espresso machine with old or poorly ground coffee, and your ristretto will taste mediocre — or worse, like a cup of salty battery acid. But invest in a good manual ...