Our methodology

We test for
the long morning.

Performance matters. So do repeatability, maintenance, noise, repairability and the simple pleasure of using a product every day.

01

Buy or borrow — never oblige

Manufacturers cannot pay for placement or approve our verdicts. Review samples are disclosed.

02

Test like an owner

Weeks of daily use, varied coffees and multiple users reveal more than a lab sprint.

03

Score what matters

Taste and consistency lead. Workflow, build, serviceability and value complete the index.

04

Keep the verdict alive

Prices, firmware and product revisions change. Our published index changes with them.