Appreciation post: My cheap drip machine makes coffee just as good as fancy setups

I know most coffee snobs would laugh, but I think basic drip brew is totally underrated. Just made my best cup yet after ignoring all the gear advice. Feels good to stick with what works for me.

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jenniferb451mo ago

My fancy pour-over feels attacked right now.

iris_park1mo ago

Your pour-over's honor might need defending then.

the_alex1mo ago

Man, this talk about defending pour-overs takes me back. I was at a coffee shop last year and two customers nearly came to blows over the 'proper' grind size. One guy was waving his phone with a chart, saying the other's method was ALL wrong. The barista had to step in and calm them down, but you could tell she was low key judging both of them. It was wild how heated people get about their coffee rituals. Honestly, that kind of passion is why pour-over culture is so intense.