Long gone are the days when lattes and Americanos were strictly limited to cafes, with home espresso machines easily available for a few hundred rather than a few thousand as they did years ago.

There are a lot of ways to get your caffeine fix: espresso machine, pour-over, French press, moka pot. But my preferred method is a classic coffee maker — something that’s quick-brewing ...

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