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BIFL Coffee Maker
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this post was submitted on 08 Jul 2023
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Consider using a Chemex. If it's kept away from explosions and impacts with rigid surfaces, it'll keep 'working' until the heat death of the universe. You can even keep using the same filters if they're the right size.
Next bifl thread: Best electric kettle anyone?
I went with a regular gooseneck kettle and an induction cooktop. The cooktop can be used to boil water for pasta, etc. and the kettle is just a metal vessel with a thermometer on top. If the cooktop breaks, I can still boil water on the gas stove top.
I really have to second this due a few reasons:
It's not expensive and will last as long as you don't break it. It's made of glass but it seems to be special glass because it's hard to break. I've had two of them over the past 13 years. Broke one after ten years.
Since it's less expensive you can spend more on a BIFL coffee grinder and hot water pot. I'd suggest DeLonghi for a grinder and the FELLOW goose neck water heater. I've had both for many years and love them
The Chemex is easy to clean. After out pour your coffee just rinse it out. Use soap once a week and it'll not even get stained. Coffee makers end up getting really gross after a while in my experience so even if your coffee maker lasts a long time you'll want to throw it out because everything that comes out of it tastes burned and extra acidic.