If you’ve searched for an entry-level coffee grinder, chances are you’ve come across the Oxo Brew Conical Burr Grinder. It’s everywhere. From roundup lists to beginner coffee blogs, it’s often pitched as the perfect step up from a blade grinder, budget-friendly, easy to use, and a decent intro to the world of burr grinding.
If you’re shopping for a home coffee maker, the Braun BrewSense or MultiServe machines might catch your eye. They’re often marketed as affordable, reliable drip brewers that look sleek and promise “Gold Cup” standards.
I’ve tried just about every way to make coffee, French press, AeroPress, automatic drip, you name it. But at the end of the day, I keep coming back to pour-over, especially using a Hario V60.
If you’re here because your Keurig keeps shutting off, 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.
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.