I just bought my partner a new coffee maker; here are the must-have accessories he's getting from the Cyber Monday deals

Tamping mats are a must-have if you're serious about coffee. Not only can they help you keep organized and clean, but also, they serve to protect your countertop when applying pressure to your portafilter to flatten your coffee puck. This particular mat is great if you have multiple accessories, and comes in a few configurations for different counters.

Instant Pot's milk frother is an excellent addition to any coffee station, especially if your new espresso machine doesn't have its own milk wand. Even if it does, these handy devices make for a slightly more foolproof option if you haven't quite got the knack of manual frothing just yet.

Especially if your machine doesn't have a built-in grinder and portafilter holder, dosing funnels are a must-have to keep your kitchen clean. That's doubly true if you have a separate coffee grinder.

Now, this might look like a torture device, but I promise you, it's an incredibly helpful tool. I bought a less sophisticated manual WDT tool for my partner last year to help evenly spread and break up his coffee grinds, but this more sophisticated model makes a science out of it.