Do You Really Need Expensive Coffee Gear?
Short answer: no.
Long answer: some things matter more than others.
What actually makes a difference
- Fresh beans
- A decent grinder (this one matters)
- Consistent ratios
What doesn’t matter as much
- Expensive brewers
- Fancy accessories
- Overcomplicated setups
Where to spend your money
- Good coffee
- Burr grinder
- Then upgrade gear if you want
Reality check
A $30 French press with great technique will outperform a $600 machine used poorly.
Bottom line
Gear helps, but it’s not the reason your coffee tastes good.
