Total noob as in you drink coffee but have no real preference, or you already know your likes & dislikes and want to get into making your own, or what exactly are you aiming for?
I like blonde roasts, occasionally a mocha. Right now I make my own coffee using a reusable filter in a keurig. What would be the first step to upgrade? Aeropress? Espresso?
Aeropress is a great step forward since it’s so versatile. You can brew with light/coarse and dark/fine grounds, and anything in between. You won’t be able to recreate an actual espresso since you simply can’t develop the required pressure over a large outlet (surface-wise), but with all the other variables (beans, roast, grind size, coffee to water ratio, water temp, steeping time) you can really maximize the use for a comparably low investment. Definitely my favorite brewer based on the many applications and recipes out there.
Total noob as in you drink coffee but have no real preference, or you already know your likes & dislikes and want to get into making your own, or what exactly are you aiming for?
I like blonde roasts, occasionally a mocha. Right now I make my own coffee using a reusable filter in a keurig. What would be the first step to upgrade? Aeropress? Espresso?
Aeropress is a great step forward since it’s so versatile. You can brew with light/coarse and dark/fine grounds, and anything in between. You won’t be able to recreate an actual espresso since you simply can’t develop the required pressure over a large outlet (surface-wise), but with all the other variables (beans, roast, grind size, coffee to water ratio, water temp, steeping time) you can really maximize the use for a comparably low investment. Definitely my favorite brewer based on the many applications and recipes out there.