Of course, the same is true of coffee.
The machine has a tablet computer mounted on it that controls pretty much every function.
Portable espresso is another area that seems to have taken off over the last decade or so.
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Make espresso virtually anywhere as long as you’ve got access to some hot water.
Smart scales like the entry-levelBrewista Smart Scale IIand more expensiveAcaia Pearl Model Shave also risen in popularity.
These connect to your smartphone via Bluetooth and provide real-time feedback about your pour and brew time.
Decent Espresso
Ultimately, how the coffee tastes (and how you like it) should influence the changes you make.
The Breville Precision is both an automatic coffee machine and a tinkerers dream.
Let it take care of brewing for you or tweak a variety of variables, the choice is yours.
Make espresso virtually anywhere as long as you’ve got access to some hot water. The Picopresso is WACACO’s improved portable brewer that uses your own strength to build the pressure necessary to extract your coffee.
The Hario V60 is one of the most popular and successful pour-over coffee brewers.
Just add a paper filter, ground coffee, and hot water.
For a simpler brewing method, give aFrench pressa go.
The Breville Precision is both an automatic coffee machine and a tinkerers dream. Let it take care of brewing for you or tweak a variety of variables, the choice is yours.
One of the most recent success stories is theAeroPress, an immersion brewer that even has its ownworld championship.
It’s portable, durable, flexible, and very cheap.
The AeroPress is inexpensive and easy to use, and it produces a consistent, strong brew.
The Hario V60 is one of the most popular and successful pour-over coffee brewers. Just add a paper filter, ground coffee, and hot water.
you’re able to try out a huge range of techniques and expand on it with aftermarket attachments.
Everyone has their preferred way of making coffee in an AeroPress, with countless recipes available online.
There are even add-ons like thePuck Puck, a cold brew attachment for making coffee the slow way.
The AeroPress is inexpensive and easy to use, and it produces a consistent, strong brew. You can try out a huge range of techniques and expand on it with aftermarket attachments.
Even good espresso can be more affordable with the right approach.
They also take up much less room in your kitchen or office.
Coffee oxidizes as it is exposed to air.
If you’re prepared to spend a bit of money on an entry-level pour-over or immersion brewing setup, spend it on the Baratza Encore.
The more surface area coffee has, the faster it will degrade.
By grinding in advance, you’re speeding up the process that makes your coffee stale.
Grinding fresh means better-tasting coffee and gives you control over the grind size for better brews.
A “good” grinder will grind coffee more evenly.
Fewer fines mean you have less chance of brewing over-extracted coffee.
you could even upgrade the burr set inside for even better results at a later date.
You probably want to use light to medium roasts if you’re making pour-over or immersion brews.
Stay away from the strong espresso stuff unless you crave very dark coffee.
The finer you grind, the more extraction takes place.
If you’re finding your cups are too bitter for your taste, grind coarser.
If you find your coffee tastes tangy or is too acidic, grind finer.
Remember that changing coffee may require a change in technique.
It’s a lot easier to just change the grind and stick with boiling water every time.
If you’re stuck, there are dozens of great recipes available for your brewer of choice.
Check out theAeroPress cup winners' recipes.
Mix them up, change the grind, and come up with your own.
There Is No Perfect Cup
For many, coffee should be fast and made by someone else.
For others, it’s something to get nerdy about.
Be aware of gear acquisition syndrome if you fall down the rabbit hole.
