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The Coffee Encyclopedia
8,201 specialty coffees from 293 roasters — with the origins, varieties and processes behind them, and the gear to brew them. Updated every week.
Week of Oct 12, 2026
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Case Coffee Roasters
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New roaster · Haddon Township, United States
Royal Mile Coffee
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New roaster · Portland, United States
Keia & Martyn's Coffee
94 coffees listed
New roaster · Portland, United States
Coffee By Design
81 coffees listed
New roaster · Durham, United States
Little Waves Coffee Roasters
55 coffees listed
New roaster · Whitefish, United States
Montana Coffee Traders
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Buying guides
Ranked, sourced picks — what to buy and why.
The Best Coffee Grinders of 2026
Ranked picks across every budget, from the Niche Zero to the best-value flat burr.
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Best Espresso Machines Under $500
The machines worth your money below $500, plus how to choose a boiler and portafilter.
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The Best Coffee Scales of 2026
A good coffee scale is the single cheapest upgrade between you and consistently great cups. We tested the best options across espresso, pour-over, and batch brew to find the ones worth your money in 2026.
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The Best Gooseneck Kettles of 2026
A gooseneck kettle with precise temperature control is the single most impactful upgrade a home pour-over brewer can make. We tested the field and ranked the best options for every budget and brew style in 2026.
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The Best Pour-Over Brewers of 2026
From the classic Hario V60 to the forgiving Kalita Wave, the right pour-over dripper transforms your morning ritual into something genuinely expressive. We break down the best brewers of 2026 — cone vs flat-bed, paper vs metal, beginner vs obsessive — with honest trade-offs for every kind of coffee drinker.
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Your First Coffee Grinder: A Buying Guide
Choosing your first coffee grinder is the single biggest upgrade you can make to your home brewing. This guide breaks down every decision — burr vs blade, hand vs electric, filter vs espresso — with honest trade-offs and real picks at every budget.
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