Ciara Murray Jordan is an associate staff writer on the kitchen team at Wirecutter. She previously worked as an artisanal cheesemaker on a small farm in Vermont.

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  • Three milk frothers alongside three mugs containing cappuccinos and a plate with a flower-shaped cookie on it.

    The Best Milk Frothers

    by Ciara Murray Jordan

    After testing 14 milk frothers and frothing up gallons of milk foam, we recommend the Instant MagicFroth 9-in-1 and the Golde Superwhisk.

  • An overhead view of spilled ice and our pick for favorite ice tray, the OXO Good Grips Ice Cube Tray, on an aqua background.

    The Best Ice Cube Tray

    by Nick Guy, Ganda Suthivarakom, and Ciara Murray Jordan

    Everyone needs a basic ice cube tray. Our favorite is the OXO Good Grips Ice Cube Tray, which makes 14 half-moon cubes and has a lid that resists freezer burn.

  • Our two picks for the best Nespresso Machines, the Nespresso VertuoPlus and the Nespresso Essenza Mini.

    The Best Nespresso Machine

    by Ciara Murray Jordan and Sabrina Imbler

    Nespresso machines can make good espresso quickly and conveniently. We recommend the Essenza Mini because it’s compact, efficient, and easy to use.