You don’t need a hundred dollars of gear to make a cup that actually tastes good. You need the right ten dollars first.
The three things actually worth spending on, in order:
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Budget
Hario V60 Ceramic Dripper
It’s the only purchase you strictly need to start — everything else below is an upgrade to what you’re already doing right.
Sweet Spot
Baratza Encore Grinder
If you’re grinding with a blade grinder or buying pre-ground, this is the single biggest jump in cup quality you can make, hands down.
Splurge
Fellow Stagg EKG Kettle
Once your dripper and grinder are sorted, this is where the last bit of inconsistency in your cup is usually hiding.