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Why the Moccamaster Still Beats Every Flashy Deal Out There

My first real run-in with a Keurig was years ago at my in-laws’ place. At the time, it felt convenient, press a button, boom: coffee. But over time, the trade-offs became impossible to ignore. The flavor wasn’t great, the pods created a ton of waste, and the machine constantly needed cleaning to keep from tasting like burnt plastic. Even my in-laws eventually upgraded to a Moccamaster.

Why the Miir 360 Traveler Has Replaced Every Other Mug I Own

Every freelancer or creative I know has a coffee routine, and if they don’t, they’re probably thinking about starting one. Coffee, communications, and freelancing all go hand in hand. It fuels the work, frames the rhythm, and sometimes, keeps us human.

I know it seems like an easy win, grab a Dutch Bros gift card, toss it in a card, and call it good.

If you care about good coffee, you know the grinder matters. A lot.

My first real experience with a Keurig was at my in-laws’ house. It seemed convenient at the time, but the coffee never tasted great, and over time, it started to feel more like a compromise than a convenient solution. Fast forward a few years, and even they’ve upgraded to a Moccamaster.

AI has, and is, changing how content is created. The area this has had arguably one of the biggest impacts is on copy writing. It wouldn't be a stretch to say most copy written on the internet this month will either be assisted or fully written by AI. I admit I utilize it daily in my business and with clients I work with. And in so many ways it has been a game changer. It has made researching and drafting content exponentially faster. I am a big proponent of using it in a way to assist your ideas.