Affiliate disclosure

Short version: Starter Shot is reader-supported. Some links on this site are affiliate links. If you click one and buy something, we may earn a commission. It doesn't cost you anything extra.

Amazon Associates

Starter Shot is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Other retailers and brands

We may also participate in affiliate programs run by coffee retailers and brands, such as Breville, Seattle Coffee Gear, 1st in Coffee, Clive Coffee, Whole Latte Love, and affiliate networks like Impact and AWIN. When a link may earn us a commission, it's marked as a sponsored link in our code and covered by this disclosure.

How this affects our recommendations

• Commission rates don't decide our picks. We recommend some products that earn us nothing.
• We don't accept payment for placement or positive coverage.
• If a brand ever sends us a product, we'll say so clearly in that article.

This disclosure is provided in line with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission's guidance on endorsements (16 CFR Part 255). A short disclosure also appears near the top of every article that contains affiliate links.

Last updated November 13, 2026.