New Year, New Brew!

Reading this blog post will save you time, energy, and money! So let’s get to it. You’ve discovered a love for coffee and you’re going to start brewing it yourself. It’s going to be a journey. So, sit back and enjoy the ride.

You’ve decided to buy the best coffee equipment money can buy. Stop! You don’t need to break the bank to brew a delicious cup of coffee. Let’s get back to the basics and explore what you truly need to brew a cup of coffee: freshly ground beans, a brewing vessel, and boiling water. Simple right?

A coffee grinder will be your biggest expense. You only want to do this once. So, let's do it right. I recommend a Baratza Encore grinder. The Encore has 40mm conical steel burrs that will produce evenly ground coffee, essential for a balanced extraction. You don’t need an advanced engineering degree to operate this grinder. It’s well-made and intuitive to use. It’s a good long-term investment in your coffee journey.

The second piece of equipment is a dripper. It’s inexpensive. There are no moving parts and it’s simple to use.

Set in place the filter, add coffee grinds, and pour! It’s durable, mobile and you can’t break it – I’ve tried.

The last thing on the list is boiling water. In the coffee world, we don’t emphasize enough the importance of boiling water and a good cup of coffee. A good extraction requires boiling water to break down the grinds. A good kettle makes a pour over a walk in the park. You only want to do this once. So, let's do it right.

• The slim gooseneck spout allows for precise and controlled pours.
• The ergonomic design makes the kettle comfortable and easy to hold.
• The built-in temperature control lets you dial the ideal temperature.
• The 1000-watt heating element that gets to a boil in 6 minutes.
• The 1000-watt heating element that gets to a boil in 6 minutes. It also has a built-in temperature control that allows you to dial in a temperature and/or maintain it.