The Best Espresso Accessories for Home Baristas (2026)
The article discusses essential espresso accessories for home baristas, highlighting tools that enhance the brewing process. It emphasizes the importance of technique while also recommending various gadgets to improve efficiency and consistency. The author shares personal favorites that help achieve the perfect espresso shot at home.
- ▪The article features tools that assist in brewing espresso at home.
- ▪It highlights the significance of technique alongside the use of accessories.
- ▪The author shares personal recommendations based on years of barista experience.
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| Original publisher | WIRED |
| Canonical URL | https://www.wired.com/story/best-espresso-accessories-for-home-baristas/ |
| Publication time | Fri, 29 May 2026 09:36:00 +0000 |
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Pete CottellGearMay 29, 2026 5:36 AMThe Best Espresso Accessories for Home BaristasA longtime pro barista’s favorite tools for dialing in the perfect shot at home.Photograph: Pete CottellCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyPulling the perfect shot of espresso is equal parts art and science. It’s expressive, yet exacting. There’s an endless list of variables you must manage and account for as you grind your beans, tamp your puck, and force hot water through your portafilter, so it’s no surprise that a vast and overwhelming cottage industry has sprung up to help aspiring baristas make the process more calculated and efficient.Technique and know-how are still number one when it comes to dialing in a machine and brewing rich, nuanced shots.
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