Best coffee gadgets and accessories to buy 2023

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Best coffee gadgets and accessories to buy in 2023

Grind One coffee pod machine

Available from Grind (£295), Amazon (£390, machine, frother + 60 pods), Anthropologie (£285)

Cult coffee brand Grind have teamed up with Swedish experts Sjöstrand to create its Grind One machine, a sleekly paired-back gadget compatible with Nespresso pods, that’s as graceful as it is industrial. Three rails around its top means there’s a practical espresso cup warmer to take advantage of; an unusual feature for a coffee pod machine. Check out our full review of the Grind coffee machine here.

Available from:
Grind (£295)
Amazon (£390, machine, frother + 60 pods)
Anthropologie (£285)

Ember temperature control smart mug

Available from Amazon (£129.95), Currys (£149.95)

SELFRIDGES Ember Mug temperature control smart mug 295ml £100

Take your coffee high-tech with this smart mug from Ember. It allows you to set the exact temperature you desire, so your coffee is never too hot or too cold – also good if you like delicate herbal or green teas. The mug keeps the drink at your chosen temperature for one-and-a-half hours, so you don’t have to gulp it quickly. It’s all linked up to an app where you can set the temperatures for different brews and be notified when a drink is ready. There are two sizes, various colours to choose from and even a travel version for £180.

40-pod rotating Nespresso coffee storage

Available from Wayfair (£16.99)

40-Pod Nespresso Rotating Coffee Pod Storage

If you’re an avid user of your Nespresso or other coffee pod machine, you’ll appreciate this chic rotating coffee pod stand. It clears your counter and makes a colourful statement.

Available from:
Wayfair (£16.99)

Pour-over coffee maker

Forget messy and wasteful coffee filter papers and invest in this Bodum model with a permanent filter. It’s made from stainless steel, so it won’t trap flavours or essential oils while allowing the coffee to evenly drip into the glass carafe below. The cork grip makes it safe to pour your finished cup, and as a bonus the carafe is dishwasher-safe.

Wacaco Minipresso espresso maker

An espresso maker that fits in a handbag, this is a very handy gadget that means you don’t need to compromise on the quality of your coffee even when on the go. This manual 5-part maker produces a seriously good single espresso. Read our full review of the Wacaco minipresso.

SMEG ECF01 espresso machine

Unmistakably SMEG in its design, this espresso machine is deceptively simple. Behind its trio of buttons lies the option to tailor everything from coffee quantity and automatic shut-off timings to the water temperature. Its milk steamer wand is also incredibly efficient. Read our full SMEG ECF01 espresso machine review.

Gaggia Magenta Plus bean-to-cup coffee machine

Available from Gaggia (£589) and Gaggia UK Direct (£589)

Gaggia Magenta bean to cup espresso machine

The Gaggia Magenta is an elegant, statement machine complete with a professional milk steamer wand and 250g bean hopper capacity. Within its espresso function, the coffee temperature, quantity and grind-sizes are all adjustable. It also arrives with a 500g bag of Gaggia Intenso coffee beans which is a nice touch to get you started. Read our full Gaggia Magenta Plus review.

Available from:
Gaggia (£589)
Gaggia UK Direct (£589)

Bodum travel mug

If you’re looking to upgrade from your current thermos, Bodum’s practical travel mug is a quality pick for all varieties of portable coffee. Made of high-quality stainless steel, plastic, rubber and silicone, it features an insulated double wall system and an exterior which stays cool when the contents is piping hot.

Stojo collapsible pocket cup

Available from Amazon (£13.99)

Oliver Bonas coral collapsible coffee cup

This coral pink reusable coffee cup with lid and heat sleeve collapses into a leak-proof disk so you can throw it straight into your bag. It’s light and very compact.

Available from:
Amazon (£13.99)

Lavazza A Modo Mio MilkEasy milk frother

A black milk frother against a plain white backdrop

Lavazza’s ‘MilkEasy’ is one of the easier, more efficient electric frothers on the market. Simply fill with milk up to one of the markings (you can heat up to 180ml or froth 120ml), press the button once for hot froth, twice for hot milk or thrice for cold froth for iced coffees or lattes. Read our guide to the best milk frothers to buy.

Barista & Co. coffee scoop

Measure the perfect cup of coffee in style with this sleek scoop. The deep sides and cleverly tapered edge of the spoon make it simple and comfortable to use. It also has measuring marks for the most accurately formulated brew.

Aeropress Brew Bundle

Available from Kiss the Hippo (£44.50) and Chimney Fire Coffee (£35)

The AeroPress carefully brews coffee direct into a mug, and along with this the bundle contains the filter papers you need, a bag of single origin Colombian coffee (choose whole bean or medium ground, ready for the AeroPress) as well as a handy tote bag. Read coffee expert Celeste Wong's guide to perfecting AeroPress coffee at home here.

Available from:
Kiss the Hippo (£38)
Chimney Fire Coffee (£35)

Zoku iced coffee maker

When a heatwave hits, a cooling cup is just the thing. This clever iced coffee-maker chills a hot coffee in 5-10 minutes without the need for adding ice, so no more watery brews. The stainless steel mug needs to be frozen overnight, then you slide it into the insulated sleeve (multiple colours are available), pour in your coffee and leave for 5-10 mins to chill. The travel mug and straw mean it’s great for on the go – perhaps, a drink in the park when the sun is out.

Atmos 1.2-litre vacuum canister

Available from Amazon (£40)

Fellow Atmos Vacuum Canister for Coffee & Food Storage

Keep coffee beans fresh with this vacuum canister. An improvement on a standard storage jar, the vacuum seal removes oxygen and prevents oxidisation, so your coffee beans don’t lose their delicate flavour or aroma. While coffee is always best freshly ground, if you grind too much this is handy to prevent it going stale.

Available from:
Amazon (£40)

Bialetti milk froth pitcher

Bialetti Stainless Steel Milk Froth Pitcher, 500ml, £15

Despite many coffee machines having a milk steaming wand, not all provide a milk steaming jug. This simply designed vessel will make frothing milk much easier, with a professional drip spout for carefully pouring foam – perfect if you’re attempting some delicate latte art.