The Manual Man's Coffee Corner
I'm new to the reddit and r/espresso community, and I believe a right of passage is to share the coffee setup! Pulling espresso is a labor of love, but it's a morning routine I can't live without.
Flair 58x Normcore V2 hand grinder The world's cheapest matte black 0.1g scale & gooseneck for pour overs and preheating the Flairs water chamber
Frugality and perfectionism pushed me in the direction of a manual setup over 3 years ago, and it's taught me so much about the joy of pulling espresso and the importance and hierarchy of all the components to a good shot. I can happily say I've reached the absolute limit of what this setup can do. After having the privilege of taking classes at local coffee shops, I've been incredibly impressed with the quality of coffee I can make with such cheap items. Manual is truly the best for people new to the space for keeping it cheap, learning to truly dial in your tools and making great espresso.
The next upgrade for me is a grinder. If you have suggestions below $300, would love to hear them!
I'm new to the reddit and r/espresso community, and I believe a right of passage is to share the coffee setup! Pulling espresso is a labor of love, but it's a morning routine I can't live without.
Flair 58x Normcore V2 hand grinder The world's cheapest matte black 0.1g scale & gooseneck for pour overs and preheating the Flairs water chamber
Frugality and perfectionism pushed me in the direction of a manual setup over 3 years ago, and it's taught me so much about the joy of pulling espresso and the importance and hierarchy of all the components to a good shot. I can happily say I've reached the absolute limit of what this setup can do. After having the privilege of taking classes at local coffee shops, I've been incredibly impressed with the quality of coffee I can make with such cheap items. Manual is truly the best for people new to the space for keeping it cheap, learning to truly dial in your tools and making great espresso.
The next upgrade for me is a grinder. If you have suggestions below $300, would love to hear them!