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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 →   What do you actually notice when you drink a cup of coffee? Coffee sensory evaluation is the practice of understanding and assessing a coffee's aroma, flavor, and body as a whole. Let this be your invitation to go one level deeper into the world of coffee.     The Core Elements of Coffee Sensory Evaluation Coffee sensory evaluation covers the process of assessing and distinguishing a coffee's taste, aroma, and texture. It's a skill that matters just as much to everyday coffee lovers as it does to industry professionals, and it's essential for judging coffee quality in an objective way.     Aroma Aroma is the scent a coffee gives off — coffee you experience through your nose. It shifts depending on freshness, the bean itself, and how it was roasted. Floral or fruity aromas, for instance, tend to come through more clearly in lighter roasts.     Flavor Flavor is the combination of taste and aroma — the...