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I Found the Right and Best Way.
I thought I had bought the “right” coffeemaker.
The best according to Wirecutter and Good Housekeeping and some other sites.
At first, I was excited to have made such a worthy investment in myself. After years of cheap machines, I had been able to invest in a quality coffee maker. I bought more expensive coffee, and was excited to taste the first sip.
Then I realized I had made a mistake. The way the coffee was brewed — a mechanical version of pour-over — made the coffee taste chalky and bitter. I bought brand after brand trying to find a coffee that would taste good in the machine.
After a few weeks, I realized that part of the problem was the carafe. While beautifully designed, it didn’t keep the coffee piping hot.
For months I kept trying to find workarounds. After all, I had taken the time to find the right and best machine! But after one crappy cup in the expensive mug I had bought in an attempt to keep the coffee hot, I decided enough was enough.
I unplugged the “best” coffee maker and ordered the best one for me.
On the very first day, I felt the difference. I was thrilled to have a hot cup of coffee that didn’t need a fancy mug (or a dozen workarounds) to taste great.