Manual Coffee Brewing

Comments recommend and compare simple manual coffee brewing methods and devices like Aeropress, French press, Moka pot, Chemex, and pour-over as superior, easier alternatives to automated machines such as Keurigs or drip brewers. Discussions focus on taste quality, ease of use, cost, and techniques like grind size and water temperature.

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Emma_Goldman Dec 20, 2018 View on HN

Just use a Moka pot or Aeropress, surely?

QuercusMax Feb 27, 2023 View on HN

Maybe you should try Aeropress then. So quick and easy.

gmac May 20, 2021 View on HN

Is it really better than a small cafetière/French press?

reillyse Dec 10, 2014 View on HN

Have you tried a Chemex or other pour over?

PascLeRasc Dec 19, 2018 View on HN

Have you tried the Aeropress? It's incredibly easy to use and takes about a minute of work every morning - great coffee too.

duaneb Apr 16, 2014 View on HN

How does this improve over a french press and $15 of coffee grounds?

nubinetwork May 8, 2024 View on HN

I just pour coffee grinds into a recycled pop bottle... no need to get fancy with a French press.

sizzle May 30, 2021 View on HN

Thoughts on aeropress vs espresso machine quality?

adenozine May 8, 2021 View on HN

Disclaimer: haven't read the articleDisclaimer: probably not relevantIf you're still drinking drip coffee from a machine, PLEASE acquire and use a french press. It's so much better, easier, cleaner, and more personal. You choose how clean the vessel is, how strong the coffee is, how much coffee to make, etc.

seealot Sep 4, 2014 View on HN

Have you considered an Aeropress?