Hi Thomas. I’ll tell you about one of my favorite topics his – how to brew home coffee. Five years ago I published this post. Many of these tips, like buying and storing fresh beans properly and investing in a quality grinder, still apply today, turning Julia from her $7-a-day coffee shop latte drinker to home. There are also some new tools and techniques that have transformed coffee drinkers at.
Brewing your coffee at home is cheaper and faster, but it can also be tastier. You don’t have to sacrifice quality for convenience. I’ve put together a list of my favorite brewers and methods, tools to make your coffee better, including grinders, scales, kettles and other equipment. Finally, we conclude this extensive information post with a great budget kit option around $200. If you appreciate a good TLDR, skip to the end of the budget kit.
For Christmas, I got my first real espresso maker. profitech goI honestly feel it has a steeper learning curve, takes longer to set up and clean up, and lacks overall value compared to other brewing methods. There is only one boiler. That is, the same boiler shot he uses for pulling and steaming, so he can only run one boiler at a time. This makes brewing multiple drinks a logistical challenge. But I am adjusting my grind and my method and my understanding of my machine is improving. I have high standards for myself and that has been a factor in my satisfaction so far. For this reason, my espresso maker has never been an everyday tool for me. like a weekend, Morning activities when you don’t have time to feed your two children, dress them, or go to school. I’ve heard people love them Breville espresso machinegiven the machine’s capabilities and built-in workflow, should provide faster performance.
I recently discovered a coffee maker that surprised me (and Julia).affordable aero press You can easily make specialty coffee in minutes. A great resource for Aeropress users is aeromatic appoffers step-by-step recipes (with built-in timers) from competition winners and online coffee personalities. Julia’s Everyday Coffee Cup follows the James Hoffmann Regular Cup recipe, steamed with your favorite almond milk creamer and added in a 1:2 ratio.
I have always enjoyed pour over coffee. ratio coffee maker. more affordable Click here for Ratio SixHowever, the ratio has two drawbacks. The batch size was too big for our family because Julia wanted a different coffee than I did. Lack of control with automatic injection. Nonetheless, I highly recommend the Ratio machine for those who like to make large batches. This one) with them in the morning.
Dial your brew temperature to a precise degree with this sophisticated temperature kettlehas been essential ever since I added it to my setup.
of Fellow Aether (Gen 1, bargain) iRecently upgraded beautiful filter only (no espresso) coffee grinder to this 2nd generation design.
This aeropress coffee and espresso Manufacturer It’s one of my favorites because it’s compact, portable, and always makes great coffee.
reliable scale Essential for coffee lovers, this is a great value compared to other more expensive options.
Keep your favorite coffee fresh longer at home or on the go with this vacuum-sealed coffee. canister.
Julia to me Kettle’s companion for christmas– I was shocked that it took so long to purchase. When making coffee and testing different recipes, the ability to set the brew temperature and set it to stay at that temperature is an essential feature.
When it comes to pour over brewers, I have a few favorites. Please make sure it comes with a filter before ordering. If not, pay close attention to recommended filter types and sizes.
Fellow X – This flat bottom pour over is well designed and brews a great cup. this recipe That’s excellent. For large batches for 2 people, XFs.
V60 – You can’t go wrong with this classic conical pourover. You can’t beat this price. A perfect entry level brewer.
Some of the few I want to test are pure over (My cousin says this is great and lean). I would like to try the Orea V3 and Gray Cano his dripper, but both are sold out everywhere.
All of our homemade coffees are ground in our new hand grinder this year. Thanks to recent advances, hand grinders offer coffee lovers an incredible value. It’s easy to use (20-60 seconds, depending on grind size and amount of beans, with a little manual effort), fun, and perfect for 1-2 person coffee makers. I bought this top quality all round (from espresso to french press) 1Zpresso grinder, and I love it so far. I will continue to use this even if I replace it with a large electric grinder. Currently not available on Amazon, but there are slightly upgraded options Handle to fold here. made by the same company this grinder It’s versatile and almost half the price. This $99 filter coffee only Grinders (including Aeropress). A small capacity is enough for one person.
of Fellow Aether MeAlso a beautiful filter only (no espresso) coffee grinder.
Consistency is key in coffee. Especially regarding the coffee to water ratio. So we need a scale that can be used to brew coffee. This budget coffee scale Highest rating Once you start, it will be the first scale you buy.
Storing beans in an airtight container is essential for freshness. We own both Friend When airscapeI prefer the Airscape look a bit more than the Fellow, but the Airscape mechanism for sealing the beans is definitely easier. 1.2L size with plenty of coffee beans.
Last but not least, all the work has been done to brew great coffee. Now is the time to see if you can enjoy it. I’m brewing his cup of coffee, so I usually reach for his cup of mine. favorite mug Also This double-walled tasting glass. When you’re on the go for coffee or just want to keep your coffee hot longer, reach for a travel mug like this one. This shatterproof ceramic mugbecause I don’t like the taste of metal and coffee, or this tumbler.
As you can see from the information above, it’s easy to get addicted to coffee supplies. As an eternal optimizer, he’s always looking for the next gear that can improve his coffee by 2%. However, there is something to be said for trying to achieve the best possible results for the least amount of money. I’m pretty sure a $100 kit will get you up to $200 and you’ll get great coffee, and the results will be greatly appreciated. Below are the essentials. It’s a reliable kettle and scale, expert-approved brewing equipment, and a much better hand grinder than its price suggests. Even a cup of coffee will break.
Kettle – This electric kettle has a set temperature and can hold for an hour, making it a great value at $70. this electric kettle Attractive and almost half the $40 price, it lacks temperature presets and the very helpful hold feature.
grinder – $100 – A hand grinder is a great value compared to an electric grinder. Additionally, this can also travel with you. This grinder was out of stock last time I checked, so Here is a worthy alternative That’s $20 less.
scale – $21 – You can certainly find cheaper scales, but having both a built-in brew timer, heat and moisture protection, and accuracy down to 0.1g makes this a great option .
pour into brewer – $10 – There aren’t many items anywhere in life where experts agree that a $10 device will give you professional results, but you can’t beat the value this brewery offers.don’t forget filter.
Upgrade options:
aero press – Subbing the $40 Aeropress for the V60 Pour over Brewer is a worthwhile upgrade if you’re looking for a brewer that can do it all. Unlike other pour-over brewers, you can actually achieve an espresso-like brew. In addition, useful tools such as filters, dedicated holders, coffee scoops and muddlers are included.