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Coffee Makers

The question is, how much do you want to spend and how do you like your coffee?

I have three of the coffee makers aforementioned (in different model selections):

Drip - Technivorm Moccamaster CD (listed as the CD10 in the link). I use a Swissgold KF 4 filter for this, to provide a cup experience closer in mouthfeel to a press pot coffee product. The filter runs about $20. The Moccamaster is essentially the same as the KB741 model, with just a slightly more modern appearance to it. They will each run you close to $200 and there is little price variance among their vendors. To be blunt, if you want the best home model drip pot, Technivorm is the only company to look at.

Press pot - Bodum Chambord 1L. Bodum Chambord is pretty much the standard of press pots (French Press). I'm not saying they're the best, merely the most ubiquitous. Any sturdy press pot will do, and press pot is generally considered the ideal method to brew coffee. The only caveat to them is that they require a higher quality grinder than other brew methods will be forgiving of. I wouldn't spend more than $35 for one. If you do go press pot, you'll also need to invest in a good vessel (thermos) to pour your coffee into after it's completed brewing.

Aerobie AeroPress - I like it. Seriously, give it a try if you're any bit adventerous. It's not what it claims to be - an espresso shot maker, but it extracts very good coffee (Americano). About $30, I think.

I won't bore you with other brewing contraptions such as vacuum pots, moka pots, etc.
After your advise, I now roast my beans with a Gene Cafe, thank you, I love it!... so I would be very disappointed if you DID NOT use a Techniform coffee maker with a swissgold filter :D I prefer the Moccamaster Clubline KB741, I have one at home and one at the desert.

Brian
 
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