These are independent reviews of the products mentioned, but TIME receives a commission when purchases are made through affiliate links at no additional cost to the purchaser.
SPECIAL MENTION: Pour-over coffee made from fresh-ground beans is one of the surest ways to get a rich-tasting cup, but can be a hassle if you’re rushing to the office. Add a pod containing whole beans to the xBloom, and it’ll grind and brew your coffee for you, making it to the most nit-picky specifications you set in the corresponding app.
More Must-Reads from TIME
- The New Face of Doctor Who
- Putin’s Enemies Are Struggling to Unite
- Women Say They Were Pressured Into Long-Term Birth Control
- Scientists Are Finding Out Just How Toxic Your Stuff Is
- Boredom Makes Us Human
- John Mulaney Has What Late Night Needs
- The 100 Most Influential People of 2024
- Want Weekly Recs on What to Watch, Read, and More? Sign Up for Worth Your Time