Yes, I stop short of roasting my own but I do buy whole bean and grind my own. The aroma of the freshly ground beans does add to the taste, IMO. IMO, the equipment is more a matter of personal preference Mr.coffee (etal) vs French press vs stove top Percolator. Of the 3 types, Mr. Coffee (etal) are probably the easiest to clean.I have found that the quality of the coffee and water has more influence on taste than the coffee maker.
I think using quality water (e.g. RO) helps the taste. If you don't use RO, descaling your coffee maker periodically helps the flavor as well. (In my view)
All the best, Peter
I use one tablespoon per 6 oz cup except camping. The camp pot gets a gallon of water, 2 large handfuls coffee and 3 egg shells.
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