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decent hand grinder + v60 for my money.
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Yes definitely a grinder, most importantly it will get much more flavour out of your coffee when you grind immediately before brewing, but also it will allow you to play with different methods. Stovetop needs to be fine, filter a bit coarser and cafetière quite coarse.
My recommendation would be an electric grinder as manual can become a bit of a chore if you’re more interested in the result than the process. Make sure it’s a burr grinder and not a blade chopper. Your budget would get you the silver Wilfa Svart which is all you would ever need if you don’t get into espresso.
Or my other go-to is this one. It’s less sturdy and makes a racket but it gets the job done.
https://www.johnlewis.com/de-longhi-kg79-coffee-grinder/p507144
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I asked pretty much this same question a few weeks back (and i definitely know far less than people posting here) but i couldn't be happier with an electric grinder (dualit one for £50 on eBay), metal pour over drip filter thing for £10 off eBay then spending money on great beans (Steve's yellow bourbon roasters) - makes me a cup that brings me genuine pleasure every day.
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Check out moka pots too, you could probably find one to mess with for less than £10.
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Whatdya reckon? There’s so much choice! Grinder? Aero press? Drippy thing? Another
cafetière? And coffee supply for someone who doesn’t drink loads?I got an Aeropress a couple of weeks ago and love it (coming from french press). If you do decide to try one, have a look at Origin Coffee - they list it at £25, but are doing 20% off everything at the moment (and delivery was free as well). No connection to them etc...
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Good advice already from @mmccarthy and @StevePeel
The only thing I’d personally add is that a Hario mini mill is ergonomically more satisfying to use over a Porlex. But yeah, if you’re ready to devote kitchen counter space, get an electric grinder, it’ll be the best money you’ll ever spend on making decent coffee.
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There's also that Delter thing, no idea how it compares to the Aeropress (not familiar with that either) but I'm a Cafelat Robot convert.
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Noob question.
I like a nice cup of coffee at home. Have been using a cafetière for years but OH broke ours a couple of days ago.
I don’t know my salt when it comes to coffee, and don’t drink a huge amount, but need something to make coffee with. What should I go for?
Don’t need espresso, make small quantities, like deliciousness, don’t want to spend a fortune... Up to £100.
Whatdya reckon? There’s so much choice! Grinder? Aero press? Drippy thing? Another cafetière? And coffee supply for someone who doesn’t drink loads?
Thanks coffee experts...