Every few months, I become completely obsessed with a new way of making coffee. At one point, it was South Indian filter coffee. Then came a phase where I was convinced the French press was the greatest invention known to mankind. I even had a coffee machine sent over for testing and got so carried away brewing espresso that I ended up drinking all four cups myself simply because I wanted to keep playing with it. Lately, I have found myself eyeing moka pots and pod machines. The problem is that most of us buy coffee machines, imagining a café-style setup at home without really thinking about how we drink coffee every day.
To get some answers, I spoke to Abhinav Mathur, CEO and MD of Kaapi Machines, Something's Brewing and Budan India. One line from our conversation really stuck with me. “The best machine isn't the most expensive one, it's the one that fits your lifestyle.”
Before spending thousands on a machine that looks impressive on your kitchen counter, here are five things he believes every buyer should keep in mind.
5 things to keep in mind when buying a coffee machine
1. Be honest about your coffee routine
