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  Read Korean posts →   Once you've decided to build a home coffee setup, the next question is what gear to buy — which really means deciding how you're going to brew. For most people, an espresso machine is the first thing that comes to mind. But personally, I'd recommend starting with pour over(hand drip) instead. Here's why.   Why People Look Beyond Capsule Machines Walk into a Nespresso counter at any department store and you'll usually see a line of people waiting to buy capsules. That's because a capsule machine is often the first thing people consider when they think, "I want good coffee at home." They're simple to use, easy to clean, and that's exactly why so many people choose them. Not everyone feels this way, but once you get used to a capsule machine, certain gaps start to show. The biggest one, surprisingly, is flavor. Ground coffee sealed in capsules has to sit on a shelf for a while before it's used, so you i...

  Read Korean posts →   For two years now, my mornings have started with the smell of coffee coming from my Balmuda The Brew. At this point, I genuinely can't imagine a morning without it. This review covers everything — features, strengths, and shortcomings — based on two years of actually owning and using the machine myself. Here's my honest, out-of-pocket review of the Balmuda The Brew.     A Design That Doubles as a Piece of Decor My wife was the one who picked out the Balmuda The Brew, and there was really only one reason: it's beautiful. Design matters when you're building a home coffee setup, and this machine delivers. At just 5.5 in (140mm) wide, its slim profile and simple black-and-silver finish stand out no matter where you put it. Beyond brewing coffee, the Brew doubles nicely as a piece of kitchen decor.     Machine Structure The Brew's design is refreshingly simple: a main body, a water tank, a dripper for the grounds, and...