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

I love my Technivorm Moccamaster. It’s the machine my wife and I come back to when we just want an easy, consistent cup of coffee in the morning, without fuss. But if you’re anything like me, you’ve probably Googled “how much coffee do I actually use in this thing?” more than once.

If you’re here because your Keurig machine isn’t brewing, let’s be honest—you were already on borrowed time. Instead of spending another 30 minutes googling how to clean the needle or run vinegar through the machine, I’ve got a better idea: Throw it out.

I’ve tried just about every way to make coffee, French press, AeroPress, pour-over, you name it. But at the end of the day, I keep coming back to drip coffee for my daily pour, especially with a machine like the Moccamaster. And no this is not that Mr. Coffee machine that you can pick up at Wal-mart for $20.

I grew up in Kailua-Kona, just a short walk from the beach, and like most people raised here, my first introduction to Kona coffee came early. Back in high school, my coffee-drinking habits were pretty simple, whatever was available, usually with way too much sugar, and even more tragically sometimes from Starbucks.

If you’re a coffee lover, you know that great coffee starts with great coffee roasters. And while there are plenty of coffee subscription services out there, only one truly delivers the best: Trade. Though to be honest up front, they are not a coffee roaster, instead they work to connect you with the best coffee roasters around the country.

For Christmas last year I decided to make the switch to the Fellow Ode Gen 2 from the Baratza Encore, and I haven’t looked back. If you’ve followed my coffee journey, you know I was on the hunt for a grinder that balanced precision, quiet operation, and a clean workflow. (I wrote about my decision-making process here and also covered why I needed the quietest grinder possible here.)

If you’re in the market for a burr grinder, you’ve probably seen the OXO Brew Conical Burr Coffee Grinder pop up on a lot of “best grinder” lists. It’s often recommended as a budget-friendly option that gives you an upgrade from blade grinders. But after testing it out myself and comparing it to better options, I can confidently say: