Showerthought: I used to think a $400 espresso machine was a waste when a $20 moka pot made coffee just fine, but after burning my third pot in six months trying to rush the process before work, I finally caved and bought a Breville Bambino.

The consistent pressure and built-in timer mean I actually enjoy the ritual now instead of stressing over a bitter, scorched mess, so has anyone else had a similar switch from a 'purist' manual method to a gadget that just works better for your real life?

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patricia3173d ago

Read a great article about the "ceremony versus convenience" debate in coffee.

simonp473d agoMost Upvoted

But what if convenience is the whole point? Sometimes you just need the caffeine to get going, not a whole ritual. All that ceremony can feel like a lot of fuss for what is, at the end of the day, just a drink. I worry we get so caught up in the perfect method that we forget to enjoy the coffee itself. A quick, decent cup from a machine can be just as good for your morning.