I’ve been a French press drinker for almost 20 years and for health reasons want to switch to filtered coffee, but don’t know where to start. Hario or Chemex? Is an AeroPress actually easy? Should I just get an automatic drip? Don’t even get me started on the filter options for each method…

What is your favorite method for making filtered coffee and what do you love about it?

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I’ve been a French press drinker for almost 20 years and for health reasons want to switch to filtered coffee, but don’t know where to start. Hario or Chemex? Is an AeroPress actually easy? Should I just get an automatic drip? Don’t even get me started on the filter options for each method…

What is your favorite method for making filtered coffee and what do you love about it?

GK · Answer

Chemex Eight Cup Classic : I think French Press is the gateway to Chemex, that's how I started too. I LOVE my Chemex and use it everyday I work from home and on weekends. My favorite coffee beans to use are Blue Bottle Giant Steps and I use the Chemex-branded paper filters.

John Leo · Answer

Hario V60: If you’re making coffee for just you or you and another person, this is about as easy as it gets outside of a Mr. Coffee and if you get a good grinder you can dial in some amazing cups! I think the aeropress is more work than it’s worth. If you’re wanting an espresso-like cup a moka pot does a better job