What's the easiest way to make good coffee at home?

An AeroPress or a French press. Both are cheap, forgiving and need no technique. Add a scale and freshly ground coffee and you're 80% of the way there.

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More on starting out

• I'm new to coffee. Where do I start?
• What's the difference between a latte and a cappuccino?
• What's the difference between espresso and a latte?
• What is a flat white?
• Which coffee has the most caffeine?
• Arabica or robusta: which is better?
• Light roast or dark roast?
• Do I need a grinder?
• Whole beans or ground coffee?

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