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Level 1: Super easy. Press the button and done.
Coffee Maker with Grinder
One machine is all you need. Just pour the coffee beans into the built-in grinder, press the button, your coffee will be ready within 3 minutes.
Budget: $$
Single-Serve Coffee Machine
If you want a quick cup of coffee without hassles, a single-serve coffee maker is your go to. Insert a coffee pod, press a button, and you’ll get a cup of coffee or espresso. Nespresso and Keurig are the most popular options for home use.
Budget: $
Super-automatic Espresso Machine
A super-automatic espresso machine is available if you want to enjoy a great cup of espresso with fresh coffee beans and milk without hassles. It’s powerful and fully automatic.
Budget: $$$
Level 2: A grinder is needed; need a few steps to brew a great cup of coffee, but still suitable for entry-level coffee lovers!
Choose the right grinder
At this level, you’ll need a grinder to grind the coffee beans before brewing. Manual grinder or electric grinder? Blade or burr grinder? What’s the best grind setting? Here you’ll find the answers. A good grinder is an essential part.
Cost: $~$$$
Drip Coffee Maker
This type of drip coffee maker doesn’t include a built-in grinder. Partner with a proper grinder, you’ll have a cup of great coffee effortlessly.
Cost: $$
Pour Over Coffee
It only requires a dripper & filter paper. To make more consistent coffee, you’ll also need a scale, timer, gooseneck kettle. Hand-made coffee becomes more popular in the past decade, like V60, Kalita wave and Chemex.
Cost: $
French Press
Fill water and coffee grounds, press the plunger, that’s it. Super easy way to brew coffee, and it’s portable if you want to enjoy a cup of coffee while camping or working. This little coffee maker is worth consideration.
Cost: $
Aeropress
Popular with coffee enthusiasts all over the world, a quick way to get delicious coffee. Another great portable coffee maker.
Cost: $
Moka Pot
Stovetop espresso maker (AKA Moka pot) is very suitable for home brewing. It produces delicious strong and condensed espresso-style coffee.
Cost: $
Level 3: Some techniques are required. Now you have become a coffee enthusiast and want to explore in deeper.
Semi-automatic Espresso Machine
Make a great cup of espresso using the higher level espresso machine with a milk frother. So you can get started to try Latte art and higher skills.
Cost: $$$
Latte Art
Want to pour latte art like a professional barista? Try to master the heart, rosetta, and tulip latte art techniques? You need lots of practice and tips.
Professional Espresso Coffee Maker
Make delicious espresso like a professional barista in the Cafe with a prosumer machine, enjoy the best quality coffee at home.
Cost: $$$