{"id":20606,"date":"2020-04-27T12:31:10","date_gmt":"2020-04-27T19:31:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/?p=20606"},"modified":"2020-04-27T12:31:10","modified_gmt":"2020-04-27T19:31:10","slug":"spare-no-expense-best-tools-for-making-coffee-at-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/phoenix-food-and-wine-products\/spare-no-expense-best-tools-for-making-coffee-at-home","title":{"rendered":"Spare No Expense: Best Tools for Making Coffee at Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>By Andrew Robertson, <a href=\"https:\/\/presscoffee.com\/\">Press Coffee<\/a> district manager<\/em><br \/>\nNearly all coffee-brewing equipment available at your local big-box store is sub-par at best. Relying on deceptive marketing, consumer ignorance and unbeatable prices, these chunks of mostly plastic won\u2019t do your coffee any favors. Many coffee professionals don\u2019t own a \u201ccoffee maker,\u201d but that\u2019s not to say they\u2019re all bad. Here are a few of the best available options for your no expense spared home brewing setup.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/phoenix-food-and-wine-products\/spare-no-expense-best-tools-for-making-coffee-at-home\/attachment\/ratio8-white-parawood-glass-a2_720x\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-20607\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-20607 pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/20121759\/ratio8-white-parawood-glass-A2_720x-80x90.jpg\"  alt=\"\"  width=\"600\"  height=\"678\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/ratio8-white-parawood-glass-A2_720x.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/20121759\/ratio8-white-parawood-glass-A2_720x.jpg 600w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/20121759\/ratio8-white-parawood-glass-A2_720x-265x300.jpg 265w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/20121759\/ratio8-white-parawood-glass-A2_720x-380x429.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/20121759\/ratio8-white-parawood-glass-A2_720x-80x90.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/20121759\/ratio8-white-parawood-glass-A2_720x-71x80.jpg 71w\" ><\/a><br \/>\nDesign meets brewing perfection with the <a href=\"https:\/\/ratiocoffee.com\/\">Ratio Eight coffee maker<\/a>. Automating a pour over is difficult and usually cost prohibitive, however, this machine successfully takes the guesswork out of the process\u2014and looks incredible while doing it. Ranging from $500 to $800, this pricey product would be a welcome addition to even the most prestigious home setups.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/phoenix-food-and-wine-products\/spare-no-expense-best-tools-for-making-coffee-at-home\/attachment\/kbg-select-polished-silver-1\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-20608\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-20608 pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/20121805\/KBG-Select-Polished-Silver-1-80x80.jpg\"  alt=\"\"  width=\"600\"  height=\"600\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/KBG-Select-Polished-Silver-1.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/20121805\/KBG-Select-Polished-Silver-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/20121805\/KBG-Select-Polished-Silver-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/20121805\/KBG-Select-Polished-Silver-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/20121805\/KBG-Select-Polished-Silver-1-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/20121805\/KBG-Select-Polished-Silver-1-110x110.jpg 110w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/20121805\/KBG-Select-Polished-Silver-1-380x380.jpg 380w\" ><\/a><br \/>\nAnother great drip coffee upgrade is the <a href=\"https:\/\/technivorm.com\/\">Technivorm Moccamaster<\/a>. These simple, effective and resilient machines have few moving parts and great results in the cup. They maintain proper water temperature throughout the brewing process and the water is evenly distributed over the grounds for an even extraction. Coming from the Netherlands, these near bulletproof coffee makers are a steal at $300 to $400.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/phoenix-food-and-wine-products\/spare-no-expense-best-tools-for-making-coffee-at-home\/attachment\/lineamini-1\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-20609\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-20609 pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/20121818\/LineaMini-1-80x25.png\"  alt=\"\"  width=\"800\"  height=\"253\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/LineaMini-1.png\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/20121818\/LineaMini-1.png 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/20121818\/LineaMini-1-300x95.png 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/20121818\/LineaMini-1-768x243.png 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/20121818\/LineaMini-1-380x120.png 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/20121818\/LineaMini-1-80x25.png 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/20121818\/LineaMini-1-750x237.png 750w\" ><\/a><br \/>\nI generally recommend staying away from espresso setups at home. It is cost-prohibitive in most cases and requires a wealth of knowledge and skill to reproduce your favorite coffee shop drinks. However, <a href=\"https:\/\/lamarzoccousa.com\/\">La Marzocco<\/a> offers a single group head Linea Mini machine that rivals anything available on the commercial scene. Assuming you\u2019ve been trained in the barista arts, this unit will allow you to steam milk perfectly and pull bright, crema-topped shots with ease. The base price is $5,400, and there are wood grain options to spruce it up as you see fit.<br \/>\nTo go along with a great espresso machine, you will need a top-of-the-line grinder\u2014but not just any will do. La Marzocco also makes a Lux D model for $1,000 that can produce consistent, dosed shots and ensure that your investment into espresso is not in vain. These grinders can be found in some of the best specialty coffee shops as well. They are top-of-the-line and well worth the extra money.<br \/>\nIf you\u2019re going to go all out on equipment, you will want to ensure you have the best water possible for your coffee. Water does make up 98 percent of a cup of coffee. The mineral content in city water is far too high and typically tip toes the EPA\u2019s legal limit for total dissolved solids. This not only affects the flavor but can clog up machines quickly with scale buildup. Your best option is to purchase a reverse osmosis (RO) setup. These systems usually contain three to five filters and can fit under your sink cabinet. They range in price from $150 to $300 and will help ensure you\u2019re producing the best cup of coffee possible.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/phoenix-food-and-wine-products\/spare-no-expense-best-tools-for-making-coffee-at-home\/attachment\/allocation-01_3000x-2\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-20611\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-20611 pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/20121835\/Allocation-01_3000x-1-80x50.jpg\"  alt=\"\"  width=\"800\"  height=\"501\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/Allocation-01_3000x-1.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/20121835\/Allocation-01_3000x-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/20121835\/Allocation-01_3000x-1-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/20121835\/Allocation-01_3000x-1-768x481.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/20121835\/Allocation-01_3000x-1-380x238.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/20121835\/Allocation-01_3000x-1-80x50.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/20121835\/Allocation-01_3000x-1-750x470.jpg 750w\" ><\/a><br \/>\nAll of these expenditures would be in vain without great coffee to brew. There is no shortage of amazing quality coffees in the specialty scene. Press recently launched its high-end line of rare coffees, called <a href=\"https:\/\/presscoffee.com\/collections\/our-coffee\/products\/costa-rica-poas-familia-chacon-brix\">Allocation<\/a>. These are released quarterly, and I\u2019m thrilled to report that our first selection, Costa Rica Poas Familia Chacon Brix, was a success. With screaming notes of pear, blackberry and grape, this was one of the best coffees I\u2019ve tasted.<br \/>\nWhile you don\u2019t need to spend a fortune to experience great coffee, if you\u2019re going to splurge you might as well do it right. Happy brewing!<br \/>\n<em>Andrew Robertson, district manager with Press Coffee is a coffee expert and teaches Press Coffee\u2019s 101 coffee classes. Press has been Arizona\u2019s own local coffee roaster since 2008.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"By Andrew Robertson, Press Coffee district manager Nearly all coffee-brewing equipment available at your local big-box store is&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":20607,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[470,1579,4759,4971,7824,11083,11085,11364,14046],"class_list":{"0":"post-20606","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-phoenix-food-and-wine-products","8":"tag-andrew-robinson","9":"tag-best-tools-for-making-coffee-at-home","10":"tag-expensive-tools-to-make-coffee","11":"tag-featured","12":"tag-la-marzocco","13":"tag-press-coffee","14":"tag-press-coffee-az","15":"tag-ratio-eight","16":"tag-technivorm-moccamaster","17":"cs-entry","18":"cs-video-wrap"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Spare No Expense: Best Tools for Making Coffee at Home<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"By Andrew Robertson, Press Coffee district manager Nearly all coffee-brewing equipment available at your local big-box store is sub-par at best. 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