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It’s National Coffee Day. Celebrate the latest socially acceptable addiction with some exciting deals on some of our favorite espresso machines, cold brewers, and coffee bean subscriptions to help you stay connected around the clock. Most of these offers will be valid over the weekend, since October 1st is International Coffee Day, and most retailers simply combine the two into one long caffeine-fueled sale.
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Offers on coffee subscriptions
There’s nothing like freshly roasted coffee delivered to your door. These deals will save you a few dollars on your first order. Be sure to read our guide to the best coffee subscriptions for more great roasters.
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Using code CABLEFREECOFFEEDAY You’ll get a free bag of coffee beans with your first order. Atlas Coffee Club has been the top pick in our Best Coffee Subscriptions guide since its launch, and for good reason. Offering a diverse selection of single-origin beans, freshly roasted and delivered to your door at a reasonable price.
Coffee roaster Grounds & Hounds Coffee offers 30 percent off new subscriptions with code GREAT BREW30—Which equals about $10 off a two-bag subscription. The great thing about Grounds & Hounds is that a portion of the profits from each sale goes to support animal rescue organizations. You can also use codes. BIGBREW20 to get 20 percent off sitewide (maybe you just want to buy a specific bag), or BIGBREW25 to get 25 percent off orders over $100.
Offers on coffee makers
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The Primula is one of the most affordable options in our cold brew coffee maker guide, and this deal makes it even cheaper. During our Primula Burke tests, the coffee came out smooth and flavorful without too much bitterness, and the filter is fine enough that there is less sediment than with many immersion coffee makers. It’s also easy to clean and more durable than many cold brew carafes.
The humble moka pot is one of the simplest and most affordable ways to make coffee. It is also very easy to use, clean and maintain. There are no moving parts that can break. I’ve had mine for over a decade and other than replacing the silicone seal a few times, it’s never given me any problems. Brewing well in the Moka Pot is also easy; There are many different ways to do it, but I’m a fan of coffee guru. James Hoffmann’s method..
Offers on espresso machines
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The KitchenAid Semi-Automatic Espresso Maker (8/10, WIRED Recommended) is compact and offers enough manual controls so you can tweak your espresso to get it just the way you want it. This machine combines a built-in burr grinder, espresso maker, and steam wand. The grinder is quiet (the quietest we’ve tested) and we love the large clearance under the portafilter, meaning it can fit almost any mug.
The Specialista is another great and surprisingly compact option for those of us short on counter space. There is a built-in burr grinder and it doesn’t take much to set it up. It makes excellent espresso right out of the box. The small plastic adapter needed to connect the portafilter to the grinder’s mouthpiece can be a little fiddly, but we’ll overlook that at this price. This is an excellent espresso machine that will serve you for many years.
Offers on Kettles and Grinders
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The Wolf True Temperature Electric Kettle is our favorite industrial kettle. It even has a knob like the justly famous Wolf ovens and stoves found in many restaurant kitchens. This thing is built like a tank (and comes with a five-year warranty), and every aspect screams “professional cooking.” It is easy to clean; The removable lid has a huge, easy-rinse water filter; The body is double-walled stainless steel for excellent insulation; and it feels great to take and serve. Our main complaint is the price, but this offer makes it much easier to accept.
This is one of our favorites for tea, thanks to its various presets, but it’ll also make a good pour-over if you’re on a budget (and there’s a preset for French pressed coffee). There’s a backlit water window that lets you see how much water you’re filling it with (handy if your kitchen doesn’t have the best lighting), and a blue light indicates when water is boiling and on what setting. There is a mesh filter near the pour spout that you can also remove and clean.
Call me crazy, but I love grinding my beans by hand every morning. Sure, it’s easier to use an electric grinder, but for me hand grinding is part of the coffee ritual. For years this was the manual grinder I used. It’s compact, surprisingly strong (like plastic that holds up well), and grinds enough coffee for a shot of espresso or my favorite mocha.