Hi, this sounds like a dumb question, but how should I “get into” coffee? Most of the time, I just use a Keurig and whatever pods I find at Costco. I know there’s an entire world out there of people who know exactly what they’re doing, but it’s all quite confusing.
If I’m typically only ever making coffee for myself, what should my brewing method be? Nespresso? Pour-over? French press?
And should I be looking to try everything black, or are lattes and whatnot a good way to learn what my tastes are?
I’d say go to a local thrift store, if they got an automatic drip machine in working condition for a good price, pick that up.
If you’re just getting into something it’s always a good idea to start cheap and figure things out as you go
Basic basket coffee can be good, but it’s easy to make little mistakes that make the coffee taste pretty bad. If you go this route and don’t like the taste then try changing things up a bit. Reduce the amount of coffee, or use cold water, or try getting s different roast. And despite how popular dark roasts are, I highly recommend trying a light roast at least once. It’s a much more approachable coffee, and hey, it has more caffeine!