Grinder. Very important. Burr grinders are recommended. Cheap grinders are not recommended because of their inconsistency. They produce uneven grinds with plenty of dust. A well made burr grinder gives consistent grinds at any setting with little to no dust. If you are on a budget, use most of the money on a quality grinder.
Water. Use fresh water every time. Fresh spring water if you can as tap can be too hard. Do not re-boil water. Something about the oxygen. I even read about someone who imports Italian bottled water because that’s the only way to get true espresso.
Coffee. Fresh roasted. Look up roasters/cafes in your neighborhood. Buy coffee that was roasted within a week. If the coffee does not have a roast date, ask the owner.
Kettle. Stove top or electric.
Coffee brewer. There are many ways to make coffee. For me, I have a French press, a drip, and an espresso maker. There are many other kinds. One other kind I want to try in the future is vacuum brewing.
Timer. From timing your shots to steep time.
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Wow, nice coffee gear.. :)
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