Gadgets Catch The Buzz

Bean There, Done That

By Joanne Sasvari

A few reasons to skip the latte lines in favour of an at-home brew.

1. Breville Gourmet
Single Cup Brewer
Single-serve K-Cup pods mean that there is no messy measuring and tamping grinds to create your morning espresso shot. $349.99, breville.ca.
2. Krups XP7230 Automatic
Espresso Machine
With a burr grinder built right in, this compact machine pulls two shots at a time and does everything but ask: “Cream and sugar?” $1,600, krups.ca.
3. Jura Impressa J5
A width- and height-adjustable spout works with almost any coffee cup, avoid splashes and produces perfect crema foam. $2,395, jura.com.
4. Bosch Benvenuto Built-In
A sleek space-saver, this wall-mounted machine grinds, brews and froths your cup in seconds. $2,599, bosch-appliances.ca.
5. HotTop Programmable Roaster
This home roaster allows up to nine different “roast profiles” to be stored so you can precisely customize the flavour to suit your tastes. $999.95, greenbeanery.ca.
6. Nespresso Aeroccino
A unique hybrid of retro design and modern conveniences, this stand-alone shaker automatically detects the volume of milk enclosed and reacts accordingly, producing featherweight foam or perfectly heated milk. $109.95, nespresso.com.
7. Bodum Veneziano
Double Wall Cup and Saucer
The polished stainless steel saucer is accented by a double-walled borosilicate glass cup, which allows your coffee to remain piping while the exterior stays cool. Three sizes from $29.95-$39.95 (set of 2), greenbeanery.ca.
8. Baratza Maestro
Conical Burr Grinder
A powerful motor and 40 coffee grinding settings, from espresso to French press, ensure professional-quality results every time you grind. $115, baratza.com.
—Meghan Jessiman