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What is a useful or interesting product under $100 that you wouldn’t normally think to buy? (lemmy.world)
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[–] 18 points 1 year ago* (12 children)

French press. Didn't even know what one was until I was around 50, thought it was some fancy, complicated thing I wouldn't care about.

My wife drinks coffee day and night so we have 4 methods of making it. The cheapo French press is the best IMHO. Use whatever coffee grounds you like, make it as strong or light as you like.

Mine was $11 on Amazon. Finish wore off, looks like shit, works fine.

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  • [–] 4 points 1 year ago (3 children)

    I don't like french press coffee, it's too oily. For my money pour over is the way to go.

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  • [–] 2 points 1 year ago (4 children)

    I used to have a thing for coffee brewers. Would try out so many different options and spend a lot of money on getting them (second hand)

    I eventually settled on my Moccamaster. Tis the best coffee brewers I've had and I wouldn't trade it for anything else by now

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  • [–] 1 point 1 year ago (3 children)

    I got lucky and found a mocha master uno at a garage sale. I really like it but occasionally it gets clogfed by a single grain of coffee and makes a mess does the full size one potentially do the same?

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  • [–] 1 point 1 year ago (2 children)

    I have had no issues with the large one whatsoever. I have a friend who has had issues with his, but it just needed a good cleaning and has never done it again.

    I like the idea of the uno model, but i can make one cup in mine too, and i found the idea of those mini filters unpractical. I also never make just ine (small) cup. I usually make 4, when i wake up and 2 when i just need a single mug. And it is just so fast!

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  • [–] 1 point 1 year ago (1 child)

    Yeah I had always thought of it as a dream coffee maker so when I found the small one for 5 bucks I was not passing it up. One day I'll upgrade

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  • [–] 1 point 1 year ago

    I found the large one for the equivalent of $7.70 on the local marketplace

    I messaged the seller to check if the price was right, and she said she wouldn't go lower 🤷

    So I went and picked it up the same day. It was even in the original box with the original measuring spoon included!

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