I got up this morning and thought "I need a coffee". I'm not interested in pour overs, I want that shit ready when I get up. Are people still doing drip coffee makers in 2026? Or are they all bullshit machines full of vendor lockin?
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High end drip brewers are good enough to consistently replicate perfect pour overs these days. Baristas are gradually being converted into low-skilled waiters instead of being involved in the brew.
The most consistent and cheap way to make good coffee involves immersion (e.g. French press or Aeropress) because all of the grounds are evenly extracted in the water. Can make gigantic batches if you want, just need a big enough boiler.
Yeah, I either do cold brew or French press. I actually have a cheap pour over filter because I just moved into my first ever apartment so I have nothing. Bought the pour over thing for $5 because my roommate likes hot coffee and I wanted something to make her happy. But for me personally, it’s all about the cold brew