9 Best National Coffee Day Deals on Machines and Beans

It’s National Coffee Day. Celebrate the last socially acceptable addiction with some great deals on some of our favorite espresso machines, cold brewers and coffee bean subscriptions to keep you going for the long haul. Most of these offers are valid until the weekend as it is October 1st International Coffee Day, and most retailers simply combine the two into one long, caffeinated sale.

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Coffee subscription offers

There’s nothing better than freshly roasted coffee delivered straight to your door. These deals will save you a few dollars on your first order. Be sure to check out our guide to the best coffee subscriptions for more great roasters.

Photo: Atlas Coffee

Use code WIRELESS SUITCASE DAY Receive a free bag of coffee beans with your first order. Atlas Coffee Club has been the top choice in our guide to the best coffee subscriptions since its launch, and for good reason. It offers a diverse selection of single-origin beans, freshly roasted, delivered to your door at a reasonable price.

Coffee roaster Grounds & Hounds Coffee is offering 30 percent off new subscriptions with code BIGBREW30– that’s about $10 off a two-bag subscription. The beauty of Grounds & Hounds is that a portion of the profits from every sale go to supporting animal rescue organizations. You can also use codes BIGBREW20 to get 20 percent off sitewide (maybe you just want to buy a specific bag), or BIGBREW25 for 25 percent off orders over $100.

Coffee machine deals

Photo: Primula

The Primula is one of the cheapest options in our cold brew coffee maker guide, and this deal makes it even cheaper. When we tested the Primula Burke, the coffee came out smooth and flavorful without too much bitterness, and the filter is so fine that there was less sediment than with many immersion brewers. It’s also easy to clean and more durable than many cold brew carafes.

The basic moka pot is one of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to make coffee. Besides, it is very easy to use, clean and maintain. There are no moving parts that could break. I’ve had mine for over a decade and aside from replacing the silicone seal a few times, it’s never given me any problems. Brewing in the Moka Pot is also easy; There are many different options, but I’m a fan of coffee guru James Hoffmann’s method.

Espresso machine deals

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The KitchenAid Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine (8/10, WIRED Recommends) is compact and offers enough manual controls to let you get your espresso just the way you want it. This machine combines a built-in grinder, an espresso brewer and a steam wand. The grinder is whisper quiet – the quietest we’ve ever tested – and we love the large gap under the portafilter, so it fits almost any cup.

The Specialista is another great, surprisingly compact option for those of us who are short on counter space. There is a built-in grinder and it doesn’t take much to adjust. It makes great espresso instantly. The small plastic adapter needed to attach the portafilter to the spout of the grinder can be a bit fiddly, but we can ignore that at this price. This is an excellent espresso machine that will serve you well for many years.

Deals on kettles and grinders

Photo: Wolf Gourmet

The Wolf True Temperature Kettle is our most popular industrial grade kettle. It even has a knob like the justly famous Wolf ovens and ranges found in many restaurant kitchens. This thing is built like a tank (and comes with a five-year warranty), and every aspect screams “professional kitchen.” It’s easy to clean; the removable lid features a large, easy-to-rinse water filter; the housing is made of double-walled stainless steel for excellent insulation; and it feels great to take it in and pour it out. Our main gripe is the price, but this deal makes that much easier.

The various presets make this one of our favorites for tea, but it’s also good for pour-over if you’re on a budget (and there’s a preset for French press coffee). There’s a lighted water window so you can see how much water you’re putting in (helpful if your kitchen doesn’t have the best lighting), and a blue light shows when water is boiling and at what level. There is a mesh filter near the spout that you can also remove and clean.

Call me crazy, but I love grinding my beans by hand every morning. Of course it’s easier to use an electric grinder, but for me grinding by hand is part of the coffee ritual. This was the hand grinder I used for years. It’s compact, surprisingly sturdy (since the plastic holds up well), and grinds just enough coffee for a shot of espresso or my favorite moka pot.