Lena Hartwell

Lena Hartwell covers espresso machines and coffee grinders for EgCoffee. Her guides explain boilers, pressure, burrs and grind settings in plain terms, drawing on maker specifications and listing data to show which machine or grinder suits each kind of home barista.

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Best Small Coffee Grinder at Every Price: What Your Money Really Gets You

Want the best small coffee grinder without overspending? See what each price tier delivers, which upgrades are worth it, and our top value picks.

Best Capsule Coffee Machines: Budget, Midrange, and Premium Picks

Want the best capsule coffee machines without overspending? See what each price tier delivers, which upgrades are worth it, and our top value picks.

Best Iced Coffee Machines: Everything to Know Before Your First Purchase

Shopping for the best iced coffee machines for the first time? Learn the terms, compare options, and avoid rookie mistakes with this easy guide.

Best Pod Coffee Makers: Every Type Explained Side by Side

Compare the best pod coffee makers by system: K Cup, Nespresso Original, Vertuo and combo brewers, with pros, cons, ideal users and prices.

Best Grind and Brew Coffee Machines: A First Time Buyer's Guide for 2026

New to the best grind and brew coffee machines? Learn the key terms, compare the specs that matter and avoid common rookie mistakes with this easy guide.

The Best Milk Frothers for Hot Chocolate: Buying Guide & Top Picks

Compare the best milk frothers for hot chocolate for 2026: top picks, a quick buying guide, and tips to choose the right one for the holidays.

Best Coffee Machines with Grinder: Everything to Know Before Your First Purchase

Shopping for the best coffee machines with grinder for the first time? Learn the terms, compare options, and avoid rookie mistakes with this easy guide.

Best Coffee Making Machines by Budget: Smart Picks for 2026

Want the best coffee making machines without overspending? See what each price tier delivers, which upgrades are worth it, and our top value picks.

Best Coffee Machines for Home in 2026: Which Type Is Right for You?

Compare the best coffee machines for home by type: pros, cons, ideal users and typical prices for pod, pour over, percolator and drip models.

Best Espresso Coffee Machines of 2026: Complete Buying Guide

Compare the best espresso coffee machines for 2026: key features, sizes and prices explained, so you can pick the model that fits your home and budget.

Best Heat Exchange Espresso Machines (2026): 3 Picks Chosen for Flavor and Consistency

Looking for the best heat exchange espresso machine? We picked 3 options by what matters in the cup: flavor, consistency and workflow.

Best Commercial Coffee Grinders (2026): 3 Picks Chosen for Flavor and Consistency

Looking for the best commercial coffee grinder? We picked 3 options by what matters in the cup: flavor, consistency and workflow.

Best Cuisinart Espresso Machines: Which Model Brews the Best Cup? (2026)

Looking for the best cuisinart espresso machine? We picked 3 options by what matters in the cup: flavor, consistency and workflow.

Best Cuisinart Coffee Grinders: Which Model Brews the Best Cup? (2026)

Looking for the best cuisinart coffee grinder? We picked 3 options by what matters in the cup: flavor, consistency and workflow.

Best Rocket Espresso Machines: Which Model Brews the Best Cup? (2026)

Looking for the best rocket espresso machine? We picked 3 options by what matters in the cup: flavor, consistency and workflow.

Best Prosumer Espresso Machines (2026): 3 Picks Chosen for Flavor and Consistency

Looking for the best prosumer espresso machine? We picked 3 options by what matters in the cup: flavor, consistency and workflow.

Best Commercial Super Automatic Espresso Machines in 2026: 3 Top Picks + Buying Guide

The best commercial super automatic espresso machine for 2026: 3 top picks (heavy-use models), compared on brew quality and ease of use.

Best Commercial Espresso Machines (2026): 3 Picks Chosen for Flavor and Consistency

Looking for the best commercial espresso machine? We picked 3 options by what matters in the cup: flavor, consistency and workflow.

Best High End Espresso Machines (2026): 3 Picks Chosen for Flavor and Consistency

Looking for the best high end espresso machine? We picked 3 options by what matters in the cup: flavor, consistency and workflow.

Best Semi Automatic Espresso Machines (2026): 3 Picks Chosen for Flavor and Consistency

Looking for the best semi automatic espresso machine? We picked 3 options by what matters in the cup: flavor, consistency and workflow.