In this episode, I break down my approach to the year-long coffee mastery challenge by returning to the fundamentals: coffee, water, and the brewer. I share how I initially felt overwhelmed by the scope of this project, but simplified everything by focusing on these three core elements—with the grinder occupying its own special category between coffee and brewing equipment.
I explain why I believe water will be the most rewarding variable to explore, discussing my plans to experiment with PPM levels, Third Wave Water mixed with spring water, and even alkalinity water. I also dive into my thoughts on grinders (yes, I have seven of them), brewers, paper filters, and accessories like boosters and metal filters. Throughout the episode, I emphasize that this challenge is about understanding why we like what we like and learning to trust our own palates rather than chasing endless gear upgrades. You'll learn how to simplify your own coffee brewing by focusing on the variables that truly matter, develop a systematic approach to analyzing coffee, and discover why the coffee itself—not the equipment—should be the star of your brewing journey.
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