As people who write about food and test kitchen gadgets for a living, Bon Appétit editors are constantly surrounded by a wide range of products. Between our own purchases and the endless stream of samples sent our way, it means there’s always something new coming across our desks and into our homes. Every month, we’re rounding up the standouts we’ve tested or bought ourselves that changed the way we cook and eat.

This month a super-practical find—a gadget for opening cans without joint pain—a gluten-free pasta that even gluten-loving folks can get behind, and a new masala chai from one of our favorite spice companies. Read on for all of the products we’ve been obsessing over this September.

Diaspora Co. Masala Chai

My Saturday mornings always start with a cup of chai. I’ve tried many different blends, like One Stripe Chai, I’ve tried mixing premade masalas with black tea, and I’ve tried making my own custom blend with black tea, cardamom pods, and LOTS of ginger. I’ve liked lots of what I’ve had, but when I saw that Diaspora Co. came out with its own masala chai, I instantly added it to my cart. The first thing you notice is the amount of spice. You’re tasting much more cardamom compared to other brands, and the fragrance of that mixed with the other spices makes you want to keep sniffing the tin. When I tell you that it’s the best version of masala chai I’ve had, that’s no hyperbole. My husband even said it was the best chai I ever made, and I had to confess that it came pre-packaged. The chai itself is gingery and floral from the cardamom, and it’s what I’ll be spending my Saturday mornings with from here on out. —Urmila Ramakrishnan, associate director of social media

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Malk Pumpkin Spice Almond Milk

As a person who does not shy away from a fun seasonal drink, but often finds them ruinously sweet, I have found my perfect fall beverage. I already stock up on Malk’s ultra-creamy vanilla almond milk, so I was excited to see Pumpkin Spice added to their autumn lineup and it did not disappoint. It’s got the same lusciously smooth texture I expect from the brand, with a just-right balance of classic warming spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, a truly natural, almost vegetal (in a good way) pumpkin flavor, and a gentle, fruity sweetness from coconut sugar. It’s the pumpkin pie flavor of my dreams, neither saccharin nor frustratingly dilute. I’ve exclusively used it in my morning coffee, but I think it’d be great in oatmeal or overnight oats, or even a Pumpkin Dutch Baby. —Kelsey Jane Youngman, senior service editor

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Radicaln Marble Salt Cellar with Lid

I dropped my Bee House Salt Box last week, and while I truly loved it, I was always annoyed that the handle and opening were on opposite sides. So instead of replacing it, I went for something a little more aesthetic. This marbled glass cellar, in my favorite moody mix of rust and olive, is smaller than the Bee House, but the swirly colors bring me so much joy with every lid lift and pinch. —Joe Sevier, senior SEO and cooking editor

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Rummo Gluten Free Pasta

I thought I was done auditioning gluten-free pastas, but a chance purchase while traveling in Italy this summer brought a new star to center stage. Rummo gluten-free pasta was an unlikely contender, given its high proportion of corn and the fact that similar products have a tendency to taste like corn, which is an assertive flavor that isn’t often welcome in pasta dishes. Yet Rummo doesn’t just have a mild earthy flavor similar to wheat-based pastas, it also has a phenomenal texture, holding up to vigorous tossing while retaining an al-dente character. I like the Mezze Rigatoni in particular, stubby tubes that work well in virtually any application. It is good enough that we now just make one type of pasta to feed the whole family, a starchy dream that had remained elusive. Until now. —Chris Morocco, food director

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Tab Buddy XL

Let me introduce you to my favorite little helper of late: the Tab Buddy. It’s a small piece of plastic engineered to open pull tabs on cans without straining your joints or damaging your nails. (You can watch a video of how it works here.) Now, I believe the Tab Buddy falls firmly in the category of “if you don’t get it, it’s not for you.” By which I mean, if what I just described sounds like a useless bit of plastic to you, move right along. No harm, no foul. However! If you have dexterity or grip issues, are a service worker who needs to repeatedly open sodas or pet food, or hey, even if you just don’t want to chip your manicure every time you cook, step right up. The XL version is easy to grip and maneuver, it’s magnetic (so it sticks to my fridge and never disappears in the back of my utensil drawer), and it lets me open can after can without the sensory nightmare of metal sliding under my nails or pesky joint pain. There’s even a mini keychain version so you never have to be without your Buddy. —K.J.Y.

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Westbourne x Yuzuco Organic Extra Virgin Yuzu Infused Avocado Oil

I was already a huge fan of both Yuzuco’s yuzu juice and canned beverages and Westbourne’s extra virgin avocado oil, so this brand collaboration—an extra virgin yuzu infused avocado oil—is a match made in heaven for me. The preserved yuzu rinds take this already fruity avocado oil to a brighter, zestier place and ensure that whatever I’m cooking with it doesn’t need much more than an added sprinkle of salt or crack of pepper. I’ve been loving using it on vegetables that I’ll throw on the grill, in a big green salad, or on fish when I’m too lazy to make an elaborate marinade. —Kate Kassin, editorial operations manager

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Fortune Favors Candied Pecans: The Everything

I know that the “everything bagel” everything moment has faded into the background, but every once in a while you find something well beyond the expiration date of a trend that still stands out. On a trip to a cheese festival in Wisconsin in September I found these candied pecans everywhere. And while they make a number of flavors, including spicy (which really aren’t that spicy) and a smokey mesquite, the everything bagel variety are the perfect blend of sweet and salty. I ate most of an 8-oz. container in less than half an hour. They’re great as a stand-alone snack or as an extra item to stick on a charcuterie board. —Noah Kaufman, senior reviews editor

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Songmics Spice Racks

After a post-summer cabinet clean-out, I realized I was in need of some new risers for my never-enough-space kitchen cupboard. This set of four can be nested or stacked (they screw together to prevent toppling) or used in four totally different areas. The straight lines and metal framework makes them easy to clean—a good thing since I’ve been thinking about using the perforations as a stencil to dust the top of a sheet cake with powdered sugar. —J.S.

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Goldfish Crisps Spicy Dill Pickle

To my editor’s dismay, I haven’t had regular Goldfish crackers, that iconic American snack. What I have had are Goldfish crisps. “Light and airy,” “Always Baked,” “Irresistible,” the package declares. And yes, they are all these things. I have pledged allegiance to the Salt and Vinegar flavor that is so strong it could “burn a hole through your tongue,” according to Chris Morocco. But the latest flavor drop, Spicy Dill Pickle, might make a rebel out of me. They aren’t joking when they say spicy. It is SPICY. But the cooling, freshly shorn grass-flavor of dill is a good counterpoint. My beloved vinegar powder appears in this one too, but much more subtly. All in all, an ideal movie snack with enough kick to prevent you from overeating. —Shilpa Uskokovic, senior test kitchen editor

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Haand Hestia Dinnerware

I’m admittedly a bit of a ceramics hoarder. My kitchen cabinets are stacked with so many plates, bowls, and platters that I’m honestly surprised they haven’t buckled from the weight. And yet, I can’t say no to adding new pieces to my collection. My current favorites are a set of plates I received from North Carolina-based ceramics company Haand. They’re part of the brand’s newly-launched Hestia collection, which consists of three sizes of coupe plates. With their elegant curved rims and gorgeous earthy tones, these pieces would look stunning on a fall tablescape. And like all Haand products, they’re microwave and dishwasher safe. —Alaina Chou, commerce writer

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Tojiro DP Damascus Nakiri Knife

One of the things about reviewing cooking equipment for a living is that you get to try things you probably would not have considered buying, only to discover that they should have been on your radar long ago. I have long kept my knife collection slime: a chef’s knife, a bread knife, a paring knife, and a boning knife. But after contributor Jesse Raub finished testing nakiri knives, they came back to the BA offices and I got to start cutting vegetables with them. I won’t say that I can’t slice a cucumber or julienne a carrot without a nakiri knife, but the flat-nosed Japanese blade (in particular this one from Tojiro) has my knife work looking more like something I could produce with a mandoline. —N.K.