Home Coffee Brew Buyers Guide
All you need to crush your morning coffee routine!
If you’re like us and the millions of other people who are hooked on coffee, a good home brew cup in the morning is a must have to start the day. Our crew loves coffee from the basic drip method to pour over and all in between. If you have your coffee ready to brew, such as the blend from Taste Coffee Online, then you are ready to roll!
If you’re in the market to find the basic essentials for stocking your crib up with the “must haves” in home brewing, our crew has created the very buyers guide to help you jumpstart your coffee brewing on a budget.
Coffee Machines/Brewing
There are a few varieties and methods to how you can brew the perfect cup. Drip, Pour Over, French Press, and Espresso are the most common methods for enjoying a delicious cup of Joe. Each come with their differing advantages and texture varieties to the coffee, offering a wide range of coffee enjoyment!
Drip
Water trickles through ground beans, dripping out into coffee carafe.
duuude crew pick: Cuisinart DCC-1200 Brew Central
The Brew Central drip coffee maker by Cuisiart is a solid choice for your basic drip coffee method. Featuring a “Brew Pause” feature giving you the ability to pour a cup before the full pot is ready- cause who has time to wait? There’s an adjustable heat plate to keep your coffee at the exact temp you want. Built in 24-hour advance brew start and auto shutoff, you can grab the coffee and hit the road with less worry. Plus the Charcoal water filter and permanent gold tone filter ensure only the freshest coffee flavor flows through.
Espresso
Fine ground coffee is packed into small pod and hot water is pressure pushed through to cup
duuude crew pick: De'Longhi EC155 15 BAR Pump Espresso and Cappuccino Maker
Ok we didn’t know we needed an espresso machine until we remembered life without one. Easy to use, this espresso machine provides dual cup functionality. Featuring a swivel jet frother, On/off switch, and temperature control with two separate thermostats, you have the choice to use water and steam pressure the way you prefer. Includes a high quality stainless steel boiler and 15 bar pump pressure, this is a solid go to for a cappuccino without the outrageous costs other machines run.
**We suggest grabbing a Stainless Steel Milk Frothing Pitcher from Star Coffee so you can easily froth that foamy goodness!
French Press
Ground coffee is placed inside and submerged in heated water for a few minutes before filter pouring into cup
duuude crew pick: Stainless Steel Milk Frothing Pitcher
There are a lot of options out there but the Utopia Kitchen version is a solid choice. Simply brew 8 coffee cups (about 4 coffee mugs) with ease. Durable heat resistant borosilicate glass carafe beaker with an insulated plastic frame makes pouring the piping hot coffee safe and enjoyable. Dishwasher safe and can be used to make a cup of tea as well.
Pour Over
Coarse ground coffee is placed in filter atop carafe and hot water is slowly poured over grounds dripping into carafe
duuude crew pick: Bodum Pour Over Coffee Maker
The stainless steel mesh filter and carafe made with a durable, heat-resistant borosilicate glass, gives you a mess-free, coffee perfect cup of pour over brew. Quick and easy process for not only making coffee but cleaning, this is the way to go. Makes 8 cups of coffee and is dishwasher safe.
It’s a Grind!
What to brew your coffee with is key, but also having a solid coffee grinder on hand is a must have as well. Sure you can buy pre-ground coffee (or have the local coffee shop grind up some fresh beans for you), but if you are in the mood to grind your own beans- we have you covered.
There are a variety of electric and manual coffee grinders out there- all with their pros and cons.
duuude crew pick: JavaPresse Manual Coffee Grinder with Conical Burr Mill
Our first pick is the JavaPresse Manual grinder. With a built in, adjustable grind selector with over 18 click settings, you can control the coarseness of your Pour Over, Drip, Chemex, Cold Brew, French Press, Percolator, AeroPress, Turkish, Espresso, Keurig K Cup, Herb, or Spice grinds. With no batteries or power cords to plug in, this grinder lets you use from home, camping, traveling to the edges of the globe, or even in bed (not that we recommend that).
Want more? Check out our full list of the Top 5 Coffee Grinders under $25 if you are looking for more options and varieties.