Brewing tools
Drippers, grinders, kettles, scales and filters: the gear behind every brewing method, explained honestly.
What coffee equipment do you actually need?
A brewer, a grinder and a scale do most of the work. A burr grinder gives an even, adjustable grind; a scale reading to 0.1 g makes a recipe repeatable; and a gooseneck kettle mainly matters for pour-over. Each guide here compares the makers’ own specifications and says where sources disagree.
AeroPress Coffee Maker
For most people, the Original or the Clear: both brew 10 oz and use standard filters.Burr Grinder
A burr grinder crushes beans between two grooved surfaces set a fixed distance apart, so the grounds come out a consistent size you can adjust for each brewing method.Cezve (Ibrik)
A cezve is the small, long-handled pot with a pouring lip used to make Turkish coffee.Coffee Scale
You don't need one, but it's the cheapest way to make coffee consistently.Fincan (Turkish Coffee Cup)
A fincan, the traditional Turkish coffee cup, holds 60 to 90 ml, according to Turkey's official definition of Turkish coffee registered in 2026.French Press (Cafetière)
A glass press such as the Bodum Chambord is the cheap classic, and spare beakers are easy to find.Gooseneck Kettle
Not strictly, but it makes pour-over far easier.Hario V60 Dripper
For most people, a size 02 in plastic or Tritan, Hario's entry-level and crack-resistant versions.Moka Pot (Stovetop Espresso Maker)
For gas or electric hobs, the aluminium Bialetti Moka Express in a 3-cup size suits one person and 6-cup two.Paper Coffee Filters
Yes.Turkish Coffee Grinder
One that can grind to powder: Turkey's official definition of Turkish coffee asks for an average particle size of 75–125 microns, ground without heating the coffee above 40 °C.