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How to Make Better Coffee at Home

Five takeaways:

1. This article starts with an important distinction: it is not chasing a café-level cup of coffee. It is simply trying to help you get the most out of your coffee at home.
2. The first step is selecting a grinder. There are so many of these available, but the article is clear: the quality of your home coffee will increase exponentially when you grind your coffee yourself rather than buy it pre-ground. Pre-ground coffee loses much of the oils that provide the flavor and caffeine boost as well as having a shorter shelf-life than whole beans.
3. Next, upgrade your beans. This article suggests a couple subscription services that each highlight beans from different roasters and country of origin. There are also many ways to guarantee you are purchasing beans that are cultivated ethically and sustainably.
4. Last, decide on a brewing technique. If you like dark roasts, try a Moka pot. Medium Roast lovers might consider a pour-over, which provides a smooth cup but can be a bit labor intensive. For light, refreshing roasts, an Aeropress coffee press might be your best bet.
5. And of course, don’t forget your classic home coffee machine. They’re often programmable and always get the job done!

From Scott Gilbertson and Jaina Grey at Wired:
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