I Tested 10 Espresso Tampers to See Which Ones Made It Easy to Make Level, Perfectly Compacted Pucks
We tested 10 espresso tampers to find out which four were the easiest and most comfortable to use.
I’ve Used This Baratza Coffee Grinder Nearly Every Day for 3 Years—Here’s Why It’s the Best
The Baratza Virtuoso+ is a well-built, high-precision coffee grinder that’s easy to clean and even easier to use. It’s been our top recommendation for many years.
What Are the Different Types of Espresso Machines?
Espresso machines can be semi-automatic, super-automatic, automatic, or manual. Here are the differences between each.
Dry, Shaken, Stirred: We Talked to Experts to Find the Best Bar Carts
We reached out to bartenders and bar owners (and also asked Serious Eats staffers) what they look for in a bar cart and what their top picks are.
When Drinking Whiskey, It’s (Sometimes!) Okay to Add a Little Water
Whiskey droppers dilute spirits just a little—enough that they can actually improve your tasting experience.
We Tested Whiskey Glasses to Find the Best Ones for Single Pours and Mixed Drinks
We tested 13 whiskey glasses—evaluating how easy they were to drink from and clean and how well they did with single pours and mixed drinks.