Food & Drink Rankings
The best apps, gadgets and suppliers, sorted from first to tenth, with the reasons.
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Best German chocolate makers in 2026
From Berlin praline houses to bean-to-bar workshops and a fine chocolate manufactory near Frankfurt: ten German chocolate makers worth knowing.
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Best espresso machines for home in 2026
The ten best home espresso machines for 2026, from budget starters to dual boilers and bean-to-cup automatics, with type, price range and grinder notes.
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Best extra virgin olive oils in 2026
Ten of the best extra virgin olive oil brands you can buy in Europe and the US, from award-winning Spanish Picual to Sicilian PDO and everyday bottles.
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Best balsamic vinegars in 2026
Ten of the best balsamic vinegar producers from Modena and Reggio Emilia, from aged Tradizionale DOP to everyday IGP bottles without added caramel.
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Best bean-to-cup coffee machines in 2026
The ten best bean-to-cup coffee machines of 2026, from easy De'Longhi and Philips models to quiet KitchenAid, dual-hopper Melitta and hands-on Sage picks.
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Best blenders in 2026
The ten best blenders for 2026, from high-performance Vitamix and Blendtec models to affordable Ninja and personal smoothie blenders.
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Best chef's knives in 2026
The ten best chef's knives for 2026, from budget workhorses to German forged classics and sharp Japanese gyutos, with tips on steel, weight and care.
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Best coffee grinders for home in 2026
The ten best home coffee grinders for 2026: burr grinders for espresso, pour-over and French press, plus hand grinders for travel and tight budgets.
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Best Dutch ovens in 2026
The ten best Dutch ovens for 2026, from Le Creuset and Staub enamelled cast iron to budget picks, ceramic pots and German fire pots for outdoor cooking.
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Best electric kettles in 2026
The ten best electric kettles for 2026, including gooseneck kettles for pour-over, variable temperature kettles for tea and simple, stylish kettles for everyday use.
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Best food storage containers in 2026
The best food storage containers for leftovers, meal prep and pantry staples, from leak-proof plastic and glass sets to vacuum systems and silicone bags.
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Best German craft breweries in 2026
Ten German breweries worth seeking out, from Berlin IPA pioneers and Bavarian craft houses to centuries-old family brewers of Rauchbier, Altbier and Weissbier.
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Best German gin brands in 2026
Ten of the best German gin brands, from Black Forest icon Monkey 47 to Siegfried, Ferdinand's, Windspiel, The Duke and other craft gins worth tasting.
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Best hot sauces in 2026
The ten best hot sauces of 2026, from Sriracha, Tabasco and Cholula to Valentina, Marie Sharp's habanero sauce and truffle-infused Truff.
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Best Italian pasta brands in 2026
The best Italian dried pasta brands, from bronze-cut Pasta di Gragnano IGP to reliable supermarket names, and how to spot good pasta on the shelf.
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Best juicers in 2026
The ten best juicers of 2026: slow cold press juicers from Hurom, Kuvings and Nama, plus fast centrifugal picks from Sage, Braun and Nutribullet.
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Best kitchen scales in 2026
The best digital kitchen scales for baking, cooking and coffee, from easy-read everyday models to baker's percentage scales and 0.1 g coffee scales.
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Best knife sharpeners in 2026
The ten best knife sharpeners of 2026: guided and rolling sharpeners, electric models, whetstones and quick pull-through tools for every kitchen knife.
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Best loose leaf tea brands in 2026
Ten loose leaf tea brands worth buying, from historic Paris and Frankfurt tea houses to direct-trade organic specialists and single-garden teas from London.
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Best meal kit delivery services in Germany in 2026
The best Kochbox and meal delivery services in Germany, from HelloFresh and Marley Spoon to organic meal kits, ready meals and frozen delivery.
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Best non-stick pans in 2026
The ten best non-stick pans for 2026, from affordable restaurant favourites to ceramic, hybrid and induction-ready frying pans, with care tips that make them last.
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Best pizza ovens in 2026
The ten best pizza ovens of 2026: gas, wood-fired, multi-fuel and electric picks from Gozney, Ooni, Ninja and Sage for gardens, balconies and kitchens.
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Best pour-over coffee makers in 2026
The ten best pour-over coffee makers for 2026, from the Hario V60 and Chemex to flat-bottom drippers and easy single-serve brewers for beginners.
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Best rice cookers in 2026
The ten best rice cookers of 2026, from Japanese fuzzy logic and induction models by Zojirushi, Tiger and Cuckoo to simple, low-cost cookers for everyday rice.
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Best Riesling producers in Germany in 2026
Ten of Germany's best Riesling producers, from legendary Mosel and Saar estates like Egon Müller and J.J. Prüm to Nahe, Rheinhessen and Rheingau stars.
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Best sous vide cookers in 2026
The ten best sous vide cookers of 2026, from Wi-Fi immersion circulators by Anova, Breville and Inkbird to German sticks and a countertop water bath.
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Best sparkling water makers in 2026
The best sparkling water makers for every kitchen, from budget SodaStream models to stainless steel Aarke carbonators, glass-bottle machines and flavour systems.
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Best specialty coffee roasters in Germany in 2026
Ten German specialty coffee roasters worth ordering from in 2026, from Berlin pioneers to Hamburg, Munich, Frankfurt and Nuremberg roasteries that ship.
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Best stand mixers in 2026
The ten best stand mixers for 2026, from the KitchenAid Artisan to Kenwood and Bosch kitchen machines with built-in scales, plus picks for bread dough and small kitchens.
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Best toasters in 2026
The ten best toasters of 2026, from repairable Dualit and clever Sage models to budget Cuisinart and Russell Hobbs picks and a smart single-slot Haier.
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