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Single-Cup Manual Coffee Makers
Single-Cup Manual Coffee Makers
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I own the AeroPress, a Brikka moka pot, the Flair, a Melitta pour-over, a Handpresso, among other machines not listed here (e.g. Elektra Micro Casa a Leva, Bodum Santos, Bodum french press and others).
For simplicity, nothing beats a pour-over. The AeroPress is ok, but doesn't really add much. The Flair is fantastic if you want real espresso for less than $200 (excluding the grinder of course). It's more difficult to use than filter/drip, but the result rewards the extra work. The Handpresso is also highly recommended. I take one whenever I travel abroad, coupled with a manual Hario MSS-1B grinder. The espresso I get with this kit is very good, though a notch below the Flair. I'm not a fan of moka pots, I have the Brikka which creates fake creme and coffee that isn't so tasty, and a traditional moka pot which performs similarly but produces no crema. I occasionally use the Brikka outdoors, but generally wouldn't recommend it at this price. I also use my french press very rarely because the resulting is not that great. Buy these when you run out of methods to make coffee ;-)
For simplicity, nothing beats a pour-over. The AeroPress is ok, but doesn't really add much. The Flair is fantastic if you want real espresso for less than $200 (excluding the grinder of course). It's more difficult to use than filter/drip, but the result rewards the extra work. The Handpresso is also highly recommended. I take one whenever I travel abroad, coupled with a manual Hario MSS-1B grinder. The espresso I get with this kit is very good, though a notch below the Flair. I'm not a fan of moka pots, I have the Brikka which creates fake creme and coffee that isn't so tasty, and a traditional moka pot which performs similarly but produces no crema. I occasionally use the Brikka outdoors, but generally wouldn't recommend it at this price. I also use my french press very rarely because the resulting is not that great. Buy these when you run out of methods to make coffee ;-)
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Broke college student here:
I am extremely happy with my aeropress! I started out just microwaving water in a Pyrex measuring cup, but I've since gotten a kettle. You can decide how much it costs. This is an inexpensive tool that doesn't require expensive accessories. Plus, the paper filters it comes with can be reused. My personal record is a week on one filter disc with no issues. I could've used it longer, but I forgot one morning when I was in a rush and ejected the coffee puck with the filter into my trash can. The ~350 disks can easily last 2 years with daily coffee
You can experiment with different steeping times, different brewing methods, different temperatures until you find something that suits you. You get personally involved with the making of your coffee or tea. Personally, I brew tea with an inverted method but prefer to do coffee upright. I brew them both at 175 F, but allow them to steep for different lengths of time.
Cleanup is a breeze, too. The plunger does most of the cleaning for you. When you've brewed your hot beverage, take off the cap, optionally save the filter disc, press down on the plunger to eject the puck of coffee or used tea, and rinse.
If mine were to break somehow, I'd definitely take advantage of this drop.
That said, I'm super interested in the Flair Espresso Maker and the American Press!
That said, I'm super interested in the Flair Espresso Maker and the American Press!
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Can't go wrong with a simple pour over. I like the stainless steel ones so there is no need for additional filters.
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Everyday of the week i would choose Aeropress over any of the alternatives... It's damn near impossible to make a bad coffee with this kit. Plus, if you get into the process enough, there's so many ways and methods to use an Aeropress to create a different taste!
I've owned just about all these, or similar variants. The one I keep going back to is my good old ceramic basket - simple, clean, versatile, fool-proof. Just add water, no having to set timers, no mess. Put it on top of your favorite mug and it puts coffee in your cup - that simple! There's a good reason you see these almost exclusively in pretty much all decent coffee shops. I added the Bonmac, as the ceramic baskets hold up much better than glass, and don't heat up and burn your hands like the metal ones.
Adding the Flair Espresso maker. With an Espresso shot, you could make an Americano, Cappuccino or Latte, among others, depending on your preferance.
I love love love coffee and have heard so many great things about the AeroPress. If it drops I'll for sure have to check it out.
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Even if it doesn't drop, the AeroPress is not that hard to find. You can get them from Amazon, or if you are in the US you can get them from Bed Bath & Beyond. If you have a BB&B 20% off one item coupon, that might be the lowest price you can find for a new model. I love the oils that come out of the beans, so I also purchased a fine mesh metal filter. But they come with 300 paper filters, so that will last you some time. There are two main methods, but with the metal mesh filter the inverted method is almost essential.
I can vouch for the Aeropress, I use it daily. It's also my go-to method for testing new coffees, it's more consistent than my pour over system.
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