Our Recommended Coffee Gear for 2023

By Mark •  Updated: 10/18/22 •  2 min read

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This is the coffee gear we recommend you use to “brew like a barista” at home.

This coffee equipment list is updated regularly to ensure it represents the best of the best. All of the coffee equipment and courses listed below are items that we personally use, love, and therefore recommend.

You can view the complete list on Amazon by clicking here.

Coffee Gear
This is the exact coffee gear setup that we use and can personally recommend each piece of equipment here

Coffee Machines

Our Top Pick

Breville Barista Express

$749.95 $709.00

If you’re a home barista who enjoys tinkering with the settings on your machine in pursuit of the perfect espresso shot without breaking the bank, then the Barista Express is an ideal choice for you.

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04/13/2023 11:50 am GMT

Barista Tools

53mm Double-Headed Espresso Distribution Tool by MATOW
4.5
$35.99
This Double-headed espresso distribution tool by MATOW is the one I personally use and recommend because it makes sure that your espresso has a perfect consistency, pressure, and distribution.
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04/13/2023 10:03 pm GMT
Breville 54mm Bottomless Portafilter by MATOW
5.0
$65.99

The Breville 54mm portafilter is a must-have for any home barista looking to improve their coffee-making skills.


Watching the coffee extraction process with a naked portafilter is mesmerizing and will highlight any issues with your tamping and dosing in real-time.

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04/13/2023 01:15 pm GMT
Normcore 53.3mm Puck Screen
4.5
$16.99

This stainless steel puck screen ensures that the hot water is evenly distributed across the portafilter, helps prevent channeling, and keeps the basket clean.

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04/13/2023 08:30 pm GMT
Dosing Funnel (Fits Breville 54mm Portafilters)
5.0
$29.99

This dosing funnel is a lifesaver! It keeps your coffee machine clean, makes preparing espresso much easier, and saves you money by avoiding coffee grind spillage every shot.

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04/13/2023 07:22 pm GMT
WDT Tool (with stand)
5.0
$27.99

This Weiss Distribution Technique (WDT) tool improves the consistency of the coffee grind and removes any air pockets which would result in a poor coffee flavor due to channeling.

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04/13/2023 08:23 pm GMT
Brita Marella Water Filter Jug
$46.99

Coffee is 99% water! If you seriously want to up your coffee game then a water filter is a must-have. This Marella filter by Brita offers exceptional water filtering at a very reasonable price.

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04/13/2023 07:26 pm GMT

Mark

G'day from Australia! I'm Mark, the Chief Editor of Portafilter. I'm super passionate about everything coffee-related and love to spend endless hours mastering pulling the perfect shot on my Breville Barista Express. Follow on: Linkedin and Facebook.

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