CHOOSE A MACHINE THAT LIKES YOU
The first thing to consider is that you will only truly enjoy your coffee if making it was also enjoyable. Wherever lies your coffee preference, remember to choose a machine that works with your lifestyle, your desire to be involved in the process, and your aesthetic preferences.
If you are often in a hurry in the morning, do not chosse a French press or a Chemex, which require time to get good results. You should rather try an automatic machine (espresso or filter). Likewise, a hand grinder requires quite a bit of effort every morning, especially for finer grind sizes (such as for espresso, moka pot, etc.). Electric burr grinders are often more expensive, but they make the process considerably easier, giving you time for other things. Don't forget to choose a machine that you will enjoy looking at every day, aesthetics should be a factor when you decide to purchase a machine.
TO EACH COFFEE ITS BREWER
Once you have taken the previous into account, you still need to choose the right coffee maker for the type of coffee you enjoy.
Are you a fan of lightly roasted, aromatic and complex coffees? Then filter coffee brewers are made for you . These methods include V60 , Origami , Chemex and Moccamaster . Brewing with a filter paper results in a cup of coffee with clarity, a light body and great aromatic complexity.
You like the aromatic complexity mentionned previously, but prefer a cup of coffee with a heavier body? Then immersion methods are more your style! These methods include the French press and the Aeropress . The cup obtained with these methods is just as aromatic, but with less clarity and more body. If you already have a filter coffee maker, an want a similar result, you can use a reusable metal filter. This lets more particles pass than a paper filter to give you this heavier body.
If you prefer a shorter, more intense coffee then espresso machines or Moka pots are made for you! A manual lever machine like the ROK GC gives you complete control over the extraction; its the ideal choice for those who like to take their time and have control over the brew. Conversely, an automatic bean-to-cup machine such as the DeLonghi Magnifica is intended for those who value speed and ease of use. A DeLonghi Dedica is placed in between the two with manual preparation of the espresso puck but it has an electric water pump for the extraction. A Moka pot is for those that enjoy more traditional way of preparing coffee.
Finally, if you want a mellow and refreshing cup of coffee for the summer time, try Cold Brew! Its a coffe prepared with cold water, an the brewing process for 8 to 12 hours at room temperature. This gives you a mellow and refreshing cup with a higher caffeine content to start a summer days well awake! The Hario Cold Brew Carafe is our recommendation to brew cold Brew without any fuss.
