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CNET surveyed 10 coffee professionals, including roasters, cafe owners, educators and a former Specialty Coffee Association president, asking them to rank seven brewing methods. Pour-over coffee came out on top by a clear average margin, ahead of espresso, drip, AeroPress, French press, moka pot and K-Cup.
Coffee industry sourcing expert Jose Lepe of Sightglass Coffee explains that high-end coffee shops often use reverse osmosis systems to strip tap water down to pure H2O, then remineralize it to a specific balance for optimal flavor. The report notes this same process can be replicated at home without expensive equipment, and contrasts tap water mineral profiles in cities like New York, Los Angeles and London to show how local water quality affects both coffee taste and machine longevity.
Caraway, known for ceramic-coated cookware, has released a new drip coffee maker built without any plastic in the brew path. The machine uses a stainless steel brew basket, a reusable stainless steel filter, and a 10-cup glass carafe with a stainless steel lid interior, though silicone is used around the lid's exterior.