Portafilter full of fresh grounds resting on a tamping mat — Photo: David Lundgren / Unsplash

Tools

Free espresso tools

Build a setup, price a habit, set an alert, check a recall. Free, no account, no tracking.

Free Black Friday espresso deal alerts

Black Friday week (Nov 23–30, 2026): a short daily email, then weekly holiday deals through Jan 15, 2027 of checked espresso machine and grinder prices. The rest of the year: one Friday email. Free. Unsubscribe anytime.

After you subscribe, Kit sends a confirmation email. Click the link in it to start getting alerts. Email address only; sent through Kit.

Stainless semi-automatic espresso machine with a built-in grinder on a kitchen counter (illustrative, not a specific model)

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Setup Builder

A matched machine, grinder and accessories list for your budget, with dated maker prices.

Latte art in a white mug on a dark wooden table, seen from above

Photo: Lex Sirikiat / Unsplash

Cost-per-shot calculator

Home espresso vs your cafe habit, and the payback in months.

Espresso running from a wooden-handled portafilter into a white cup

Photo: Jess Eddy / Unsplash

Price drop alerts

Name a target price for any machine or grinder; get an email when it drops below.

Flat lay of a latte, ground coffee and whole beans in portafilters

Photo: Nathan Dumlao / Unsplash

Recall checker

Search CPSC recall notices by brand and model before you buy.

Free PDF guides

Prefer paper? Get the Espresso Setup Planner, Black Friday cheat sheet and used-machine checklist.

Holiday gift guide

Shopping for someone else? See the espresso gift guide 2026: under $200 and splurge picks with dated maker prices.