I did not consume My first cup of coffee wasn’t until I was 24, when I was forced by my previous employer to participate in a special cupping session. At first, I found the taste of black coffee disgusting, but the owner of my small-chain coffee shop didn’t charge for more palatable options like Minty Mocha Freeze, so my taste buds were forced to accept it. doubt. I gradually learned to enjoy the ritual of brewing a fresh pot of coffee in the morning, and I quickly began to enjoy the opportunity to hang out with my dad and drink coffee all day when I visited my parents for the holidays. ceremony. Just two guys drinking Folgers from Mr. Crispy coffee while re-watching the movie NCIS And Law & Order: SVU broadcast continuously on television.
Eventually, I moved to Portland, Oregon, during the height of coffee’s so-called “third wave” and found work at a high-volume coffee shop and bakery. At this point, my coffee consumption went from a physiological necessity to a more considered experience. Roasters like Stumptown and Coava taught me about the principles of extraction, Black rabbit taught me how to clean and maintain my store’s La Marzocco, and a closed store Seattle Coffee Equipment outpost piqued my interest in the ever-expanding universe of grinders, coffee makers, boilers, and doodles that promise exquisite cups of coffee in every situation.
Whether your budget is $4 or $400, there’s no shortage of thoughtful gadgets that make great gifts for family, friends, or complete strangers in a white elephant exchange full of argumentative. We only include products and accessories that our team has personally tested, vetted, and used to make your own coffee at home.
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Jaina Gray contributed to this guide.
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