Noah Kaufman

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In the United States, even the best electric kettles are much less popular than they are in English, Australian, and other kitchens of the world, where they’re considered an essential appliance for daily tea and everyday hot water needs. Evidently the reason for this is the lower voltage of American electrical outlets, which slows down the speed at which water comes to boil. (It must also be said that Americans have more of an affinity for blinged-out, huge rangetops, which make stovetop kettles…

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At Epicurious we take our coffee quite seriously. We’ve tested and reviewed close to 100 machines of different styles, sizes, and price points looking for the best coffee makers. From the most complex smart espresso makers to the simplest styles that coffee drinkers have been using in one way or another for centuries, we’ve tried them all. The best coffee makers Because there are so many different types of coffee makers, we’ve collected a sort of greatest hits album here. Below you’ll find winne…

After testing espresso makers for years now, we have begun to approach the task of choosing a “best espresso machine” with more humility. As much as we have a general distaste for any product review that parses products into categories that are too narrow (“the best plastic-handled chef’s knife” or “the best coffee maker for left-handed people”), espresso machines are a little different. They can be vehicles for a passion project—learning to make coffee shop quality drinks, closely monitoring va…

If you ask coffee experts where you should spend your money to improve your coffee making quickly, a lot of them will tell you: Get the best coffee grinder you can. Why? At the most basic level, good coffee is fresh coffee, and that means using fresh coffee beans. If you’ve been using pre-ground coffee for any brewing method, it’s almost certainly stale, whether you realize it or not. Coffee starts to oxidize as soon as it’s ground, which diminishes the flavor. Keeping whole beans, particularly…

The Typhur Sous Vide Station tries to do it all, no matter how much counter space that requires.

Black Friday has come and gone but many of the Black Friday deals on espresso machine deals remain but now they’re Cyber Monday espresso machine deals. There are some hot new deals to be had though. For example, all the Breville espresso makers that have performed so well over the years in testing are now 20% off. While there are discounts on all sorts of things right now, deals on espresso makers are some of the best buys. Good ones are typically some of the more expensive small appliances you…

Yeti coolers and all the rest of the brand’s lineup have a couple defining features: They’re incredibly high quality and they’re incredibly expensive. The best Yeti Black Friday deals, unfortunately won’t really do much to alleviate that second thing because, well, they don’t exactly exist. Unlike lots of other major brands and retailers, Yeti doesn’t really do deep discounts the day after Thanksgiving, and as someone who covers a lot Black Friday sales, I respect that (even as I might wish I co…

If you’re not a professional chef, or at least a home cook passionate and dexterous enough to learn proper whetstone technique, you probably find yourself in one of three positions when it comes to knife care: You drop off your knives regularly with a professional knife sharpener. You use a bulky electric knife sharpener. You don’t sharpen your knives enough. Those first two are perfectly reasonable solutions, but they come with some well-documented downsides. Having your knives professionally…

The first time I ever bought myself a “nice” piece of kitchen equipment was 2010. After spending the cooking portion of my adult life up to that point using some Island of Misfit Toys collection of cookware assembled from yard sales, Ikea, and that one aisle in the grocery store that also sells holiday-themed paper goods, I experienced a piece of All-Clad cookware for the first time when my roommate unboxed a pan his parents gave him. I could control the heat and cook a piece of meat without nee…

In the five Thanksgivings I’ve hosted, I’ve never found cooking a turkey to be technically all that hard. Yes, it can be a space hog, and yes, it can take a while, but when you break it down, my turkey roasting process involves rubbing something on and under the turkey skin and sticking it in the oven—perhaps with a spot of basting. The thing that has annoyed me, and I think has annoyed the host of every Thanksgiving I’ve ever attended, is that if that turkey cooks slower or faster than you expe…

If you’ve been scooping ground coffee by the tablespoonful since the early days of your caffeine habit, I’m about to change your life. The best coffee scale is one that’s optimized for your prefered brewing method, whether you make pour-over, espresso, or French press. Weighing your beans and water is the best way to brew precisely and consistently, and unlike a more general use kitchen scale, coffee scales come with several features specific to the brewing process. So yes, you do need both. Our…

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Amazon’s October Prime Day has officially begun. And if you’re looking for the best Prime Day knife deals on top brands, you’ll find them here. Just as the e-retailer did last year, it’s following up its massive summer with an event they’re calling Amazon Prime Big Deal Days (aka Amazon Prime Day part two). Jump to the deals If you’re looking for Prime Day sales on cookware and appliances like air fryers, coffee makers, or Kitchenaid mixers, you can find them in our other round ups. Here is wher…

We always make a concerted effort to recommend budget-friend items, but sometimes more expensive gear simply performs better and lasts longer. This is why we love Yeti coolers. Across all our testing, we consistently found that almost all the best coolers are made by Yeti. They keep drinks cold for days, have exceptional ice retention, and are incredibly durable. If you’ve ever met a Yeti person, then you know the term “cult following” applies. Whether they’re actually into outdoor adventures or…

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If you’re a minimalist cold-beverage lover living in a maximalist cooler era, this is the (admittedly pricey) tool for you.

What’s up with all those brands you’ve never heard of before? We put them to the test.

The hottest drink of the summer is slushy (and portable).