But there are plenty of companies still firing up their roasters daily and shipping fresh, exceptional coffee all over hither and yon. While we've all been browbeaten about the importance of treating coffee as a fresh commodity-something to buy less of, more often-this may not be a practical approach during the days of limited erranding and even-more-limited grocery delivery slots. Other at-home methods that are great and can be used with permanent filters are the classic Chemex and the AeroPress, both of which fit the American-made stainless steel filter options from the craftspeople at Able Brewing. Espro makes the nicest presses out there, with stainless-steel carafes that won't shatter and a double filtration system that keeps the final cup as clean and smooth as paper-filtered brews.

A French press is pandemic-perfect with its built-in screen that keeps one more thing-shopping for filters-off that ever-rolling grocery list. (And if you're feeling like you deserve a treat, Dutch company Technivorm continues to make stylish and exceptional coffeemakers that lie on the higher end of the price spectrum.)įor those who prefer the romance of manual methods, the Kalita Wave dripper is easy to brew great coffee with, as is the hybrid pour over/steeper Clever Dripper. Bonavita offers a line of good brewers with a variety of options, and OXO has made recent waves in the coffee world with its coffeemakers. Look for a brewer that's certified by the Specialty Coffee Association, which tests submitted machines to a high set of standards, like whether they can maintain consistently high brew temperatures to extract the best from your coffee. If your brewing game has changed from making one cup in the mornings or a couple on weekends to needing that caffeine to flow steadily all day long, you may be interested in a quality automatic drip machine. Whether you're used to preparing coffee at home or were more of a several-trips-a-day-to-the-cafe person, there are loads of ways to make your lockdown coffee regimen better than ever before-all while supporting small businesses that are suffering right now.

The comfort of a coffee routine feels more essential than ever during the strange, clock-bending times that COVID-19 has introduced.

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