International Coffee Day is the perfect time to indulge in a mug-nificent coffee accessory that enhances your caffeine experience. From fun frothers to smarter ways to sip, we’ve done the hard grind and rounded up the best tech buys to celebrate your love for lattes – and beyond!
Smart mug and cup, from $239, by Ember
Ember’s Smart Mug and Cup are essential for coffee lovers who want their drinks to be just right – never too hot and never too cold. This cutting-edge drinkware utilises patented temperature-control technology, allowing you to maintain your beverage at a perfect drinking temperature between 50°C and 62.5°C. With the Ember app, you can set your desired temperature and even track the current warmth of your drink.
Featuring advanced battery technology, the Classic Ember Mug 2 and Ember Cup offer up to 1.5 hours of enjoyment on a single charge, while the larger Ember Mug 2 lasts about 80 minutes. Plus, when you place it on the supplied charging coaster, you can keep your beverage hot all day long. With sizes ranging from 6oz to 14oz (approximately 177.44 mL to 414.03 mL.), the Ember is the ideal companion for both work and home.
Cold brewer, $129, by Instant Brands
The Instant Cold Brewer revolutionises the way you enjoy cold coffee. Utilising unique FlashExtract Technology, this device brews your favourite cold beverages in under 20 minutes, allowing you to skip the long lines at your local café. With just the touch of a button, you can brew, serve, and store a variety of drinks, including frappes, cocktails, and iced teas.
The cold brewer comes with a removable 950ml glass jug that is dishwasher safe, making cleanup a breeze. Whether you’re at home or on the go, the Instant Cold Brewer ensures you can enjoy your favourite beverages without the wait, making it a must-have coffee accessory for iced-drink enthusiasts.
Cordless Coffee and Spice Grinder, $159, by KitchenAid
Cords are great if you’re a celebrity trying to make wired headphones cool again. But if you like to live your life a little more practically then the Cordless Coffee & Spice Grinder by Kitchen Aid has the convenience thing all wrapped up (minus the cables!) Powered by a rechargeable 10.8V Lithium Ion battery, this grinder features a powerful stainless steel blade and a 113 g grind bowl, to offer a quick and easy one-touch grind that delivers six minutes of continuous runtime – enough to brew coffee for the whole house. Or, a very caffeine-loving queen.
Mug press, $299, by Cricut
For those who love to personalise their coffee experience, the Cricut Mug Press uses advanced heat technology to transfer your custom designs onto mugs with ease. Simply create your design using Infusible Ink materials, attach it to the Cricut Mug Blank, and let the Mug Press do its magic.
The end result is a peel-proof, dishwasher, and microwave-safe personalised mug, perfect for making your morning coffee special. This device not only allows you to express your creativity but also gives you the satisfaction of sipping from a mug that you designed yourself.
Automatic Milk Frother, $79, by Vittoria
The Vittoria Milk Frother is a fantastic addition for those who enjoy a frothy coffee at home. It features a detachable frothing coil for easy cleaning and can work as a stand-alone frother. With a milk capacity of 250ml, this frother can create both hot and cold frothed milk, catering to your beverage preferences.
Designed with convenience in mind, the frother boasts a non-stick interior for easy cleaning and an integrated power dock for Espressotoria machines. Plus, the energy-saving automatic switch-off ensures you won’t have to worry about leaving it on, making this coffee accessory both an efficient and practical choice for your cuppa of choice.
S8 Chrome, $3690, by Jura
This released-today coffee machine features a 4.3-inch touchscreen display that simplifies the selection of 27 coffee specialties, while the P.A.G.2 grinder ensures each brew is a flavour-packed cuppa. An innovative Sweet Foam function adds a luxurious touch to milk-based beverages, allowing for perfectly sweetened milk foam at the touch of a button, while Wi-Fi connectivity, allows users can control their coffee-making experience through the JURA Operating Experience (J.O.E.) app.