Fellow · Coffee & Espresso
Ode Gen 2 Flat Burr Grinder
Upgrade the grinder before the machine. Everyone learns this backwards.
$250–$500
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Normcore · Coffee & Espresso
Normcore 58mm Spring-Loaded Coffee Tamper
Calibrated spring means the same pressure every time. Removes one whole variable from his shots.
Our rating
4.6 out of 5
A calibrated spring means identical pressure on every tamp, which removes one whole variable from a shot he is trying to dial in. Well made and properly weighted. Only worth owning alongside a decent grinder — tamping consistency cannot fix inconsistent grind.
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- Brand:
- Normcore
- Category:
- Coffee & Espresso
- Price range:
- Under $100
- Full title:
- Normcore 58mm Spring-Loaded Coffee Tamper
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$500–$1,000
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De'Longhi · Coffee & Espresso
De'Longhi Milk Frothing Pitcher, Stainless Steel, 17 oz
The pitcher is what actually decides the microfoam, not the machine. Seventeen ounces is the size that works.
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Baratza · Coffee & Espresso
Baratza Encore Conical Burr Coffee Grinder
The grinder that ends the 'is it the beans or the machine' question. Buy before upgrading the brewer.
$100–$250
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