We Tested 100+ Kitchen Products in June, and We Can’t Stop Talking About These 9

This post is part of our ‘Monthly Obsessions’ series, where we ask our writers and editors what products they’ve added to their kitchen that they now can’t imagine living without.

Every month, Food & Wine editors and writers try out dozens of kitchen appliances, tools, and cookware — and every month, a few stand out from the rest. When we test a product we truly love, we can’t wait to share the news with our family, friends, and readers. 

Wondering what Food & Wine editors actually use in our personal kitchens? Here, the team shares the best cookware, appliances, and tools they tried in June, starting at just $9. Read on to shop deals from Lodge, Cuisinart, OXO, and more. 

June Editor Obsessions

• Takeya Cold Brew Iced Tea Maker, $30 (originally $33) at amazon.com
• Riedel Vinum Port Glasses, $79 at amazon.com
• Ecoangel Collapsible Drinking Straws, Set of 4, $9 (originally $10) at amazon.com
• Lodge 5-Quart Cast Iron Dutch Oven , $50 (originally $76) at amazon.com
• West Elm x Rhode Salad Plates, $52 at westelm.com
• Lodge Cast Iron Reversible Grill/Griddle, $30 (originally $60) at amazon.com
• Earlywood Serving Spoon, $45 at amazon.com
• OXO Good Grips Large Salad Spinner, $25 (originally $30) at amazon.com
• Cuisinart Soft Serve Ice Cream Maker, $170 at amazon.com

Takeya Cold Brew Iced Tea Maker

“I drink a lot of iced tea during the summer. I use this Takeya iced tea brewer every day to make myself a large batch of perfect iced tea. It’s easy to use, super simple to clean, and has lasted me through years of cold brewing tea. It’s also a really great size with a sleek design that makes it fit perfectly into the door of my fridge.” – An Uong, Commerce Writer

Riedel Vinum Port Glasses

“When it’s summer, longer days mean more time to sip amaro before or after dinner (at least to me). I love using these Riedel port glasses to enjoy a small pour of Cynar, Braulio, or Nonino before dinner, or some Fernet-Branca Menta as dessert. This 8.5-ounce glass gives the spirit plenty of room to exist and breathe, and it also just feels luxurious and fun, like I’m sitting on a café patio somewhere in Europe. As far as I’m concerned, one should spare no expense when it comes to enjoying amaro (or your spirit of choice)!” – Adam Rothbarth, Commerce Writer

Ecoangel Collapsible Drinking Straws, Set of 4 

“I love reusable straws, and these retractable metal ones are made to take on the go. Each set comes with four straws complete with aluminum carrying cases, cleaning brushes, and a carabiner that clips to any bag.” – Katie Brown, Commerce Writer

Lodge 5-Quart Cast Iron Dutch Oven

“It’s a labor of love to take care of any cast iron product, but I tend to give a little extra TLC to my Lodge Dutch oven. Whether I want a comforting soup in the fall or fragrant biryani for sharing in the summer, this rustic hunk of metal is always there to help me through the cooking process. Especially since I do not have a grill, I also love that one side of the top has grates for indoor-grilling chicken, steak, veggies, and anything else.” – Dillon Evans, Updates Writer

West Elm x Rhode Salad Plates

“I’m so glad Rhode and West Elm teamed up again this summer! It was hard to restrain myself from going for multiple pieces in this collection, and the salad plates are both sturdy and beautiful. I’ve already put them through the dishwasher a few times and can tell that they’ll be in my rotation for a while!” – Oset Babür-Winter, Senior Drinks Editor

Lodge Cast Iron Reversible Grill/Griddle

“My Lodge reversible grill/griddle is one of my favorite pieces of cookware. I use it weekly for making pancakes or grilling vegetable kebabs. It’s also great for making English muffins! Plus, it’s on sale for 41% off.” – An Uong

Earlywood Serving Spoon

“I recently wrote about all of Earlywood’s tools, but this serving spoon deserves its own shoutout. It’s been an essential piece in my kitchen for serving desserts, casseroles, and more. What makes it so special is its shape — it has a perfectly rounded interior to scoop things up, but straight enough sides to cut into things for portioning. Not only that, but it can grab a good amount of food at once, too. It’s a total kitchen essential.” – Kristin Montemarano, Commerce Writer

OXO Good Grips Large Salad Spinner

“It’s high season at the farmers market, and I use this salad spinner to quickly wash and dry the many pounds of produce I like to bring home every weekend. It’s not just good for lettuce and leafy greens; it also makes quick work items like okra and strawberries that benefit from a quick rinse-and-spin.” – Karen Shimizu, Executive Editor

Cuisinart Soft Serve Ice Cream Maker

“I never thought anything could compare to my beloved Mister Softee truck, until I had the chance to try out this soft serve ice cream maker. It’s so easy to use and has cool features like topping dispensers, a cone holder, and a mini hot plate to warm up fudge and caramel.” – Katie Brown