Everything you need to pull cafe-quality shots at home. Each section runs from the cheapest way in up to the serious stuff, so start at the top if you're new. Some of this I own and use daily; the rest I picked by cross-reading reviews, teardowns and barista forums before it earned a spot here. If something isn't worth the money, I say so. The links here earn me a small commission at no extra cost to you. Last checked September 2026.