So you’re a big coffee nerd but you’re missing that extra bit of gear to kick your setup up to the next level? Maybe you’re new to home coffee and wondering what accessories are actually worth the buy? We can help! Even if you’re already a home barista hobbyist with a prosumer espresso machine. Don’t worry though - our top 3 coffee accessories of 2026 aren’t just for espresso, we’ve got a range of great odds and ends here for a variety of brew methods. Like our other top 3 lists, we’ve actually got a fan favorite, a top features pick, an ultimate pick, and an honorable mention, so there’s plenty here to dig into!
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notNeutral Pico Espresso Cup — Fan Favorite
notNeutral Pico Espresso Cup
Our crowd please pick is the notNeutral Pico Espresso Cup because one thing every cup of coffee needs is… well… the cup! We’ve always loved notNeutral’s designs, and this espresso cup is no different. This is obviously a great fit for espresso, if you use an Aeropress or a stovetop brewer you might enjoy it too! You could even use it for a small cup of coffee, we’re not judging. These cups add a lot of personality to your brew and offer a delightful, low cost and low effort upgrade to your setup.
The easiest, lowest-effort way to give your coffee bar a little more personality.
Related: What Makes the Perfect Coffee Cup?
DeLonghi LatteMix Milk Frother — Best Features
DeLonghi LatteMix Milk Frother
External milk frothers can be very hit or miss. We’re not always impressed with the results, and sometimes these devices are basically just milk heaters and are too far from a steamwand in terms of performance. While the DeLonghi LatteMix may not hit the quality of a full on steaming setup, it’s actually pretty excellent. With plant milk settings, an included measuring cup, and solid frothing performance, this is an excellent addon for anyone who likes to make a faux latte with their slow brewed coffee. Important to note - this frother is designed for 6-8oz lattes, which puts it a cut above many other frothers. The plant based milk settings and larger volume make this one an easy pick for best features!
Real latte-sized milk with no espresso machine required, plus a dedicated setting for plant milks.
Fellow Espresso Guided Tamper — Ultimate Pick
Fellow Espresso Guided Tamper
Tamping is one of the most important elements of puck preparation, and it’s not an easy skill to master. You need precise pressure because this will ensure even extraction throughout the puck. While it’s simple to push a tamper into the portafilter, this spring-loaded tamper will click down when the correct amount of pressure is applied, giving you clear feedback on whether you’d pressed enough. The weighted design of this accessory helps you build muscle memory so that you can use any tamper in the long run as you work out the feel. While this is only going to hold value for espresso drinkers out there, we feel it’s enough of a game changer to nab our ultimate pick this year!
Takes the guesswork out of tamp pressure and teaches your hands the feel along the way.
Related: Tips on Top Tier Espresso Tamping
Revolution Dual Spout Shot Glass — Honorable Mention
Revolution Dual Spout Shot Glass
The Revolution Dual Spout Shot Glass gets an honorable mention from us because it’s actually the shot glass that Seattle Coffee Gear uses in-house for our in-store espresso classes. The design of this dual spouted espresso shot glass prevents mess and makes it easier to catch a shot from a dual spouted portafilter. Its 3 oz capacity also means that it can handle single or double shots, so you can actually make use of the design. We love this glass and think you will too!
The same shot glass we use in our own espresso classes, built for spouted portafilters.
Video Highlights Summary
Our video of this list covers the following:
- The fan-favorite notNeutral Pico Espresso Cup and its great design and looks.
- The DeLonghi LatteMix Milk Frother, which takes our “best features” award for its hot and cold frothing, plant based milk setting, and large capacity.
- The Fellow Espresso Guided Tamper, our ultimate pick, great for getting the feel down due to its spring-loaded, weighted design.
- Our honorable mention, the Revolution Dual Spout Shot Glass.
- A mix of options for a wide variety of brew methods, some for espresso, some for any coffee drinker!
FAQs
Do I need an espresso machine to use these coffee bar accessories?
Not for all of them. The notNeutral Pico Espresso Cup and DeLonghi LatteMix Milk Frother work with just about any brew method, from AeroPress to a stovetop brewer to slow-brewed coffee. The Fellow Espresso Guided Tamper and Revolution Dual Spout Shot Glass are espresso-specific.
Can the DeLonghi LatteMix froth plant-based milk?
Yes. The LatteMix has a dedicated plant-based milk setting, so it's a strong pick if you drink oat, almond, or other plant milks. It also handles both hot and cold froth.
How much milk can the DeLonghi LatteMix froth?
It's designed for 6-8oz lattes, which is more than many frothers that only make a small amount of foam. It comes with a measuring cup, so hitting that pour is repeatable.
What does a spring-loaded espresso tamper do?
A spring-loaded tamper like the Fellow Espresso Guided Tamper clicks down once you've applied the correct pressure, giving you clear feedback every time. Consistent tamping helps prevent channeling and uneven extraction.
Why use a dual-spout espresso shot glass?
A dual-spout (winged) shot glass makes it easier to catch both streams from a spouted portafilter without making a mess. The Revolution Dual Spout Shot Glass holds 3oz, so it works for single or double shots.
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