The most important investment is always fresh, high-quality coffee beans, directly followed by a good coffee grinder. The espresso machine or brewer comes in last.

What is the most important investment: machine, grinder, or beans?

The most important investment is always fresh, high-quality coffee beans, directly followed by a good coffee grinder. The espresso machine or brewer comes in last.

The golden rule for good equipment

The priority when purchasing coffee equipment goes in this order: 1) beans, 2) grinder, 3) machine. Even the most expensive and best espresso machine cannot brew an outstanding espresso from old supermarket beans. Conversely, a good entry-level machine with fresh specialty beans and a perfect grind can deliver fantastic results.

Anyone on a tight budget should invest the lion’s share into an excellent grinder. A bad grinder grinds unevenly, which leads to highly fluctuating results and channeling. The grinder is the true heart of any home coffee setup.

Green Wall Coffee in Lichtenberg

At Sophienstraße 27 in Berlin-Lichtenberg, we are happy to advise you on everything related to being a home barista. We’ll show you why our beans in combination with the right grinder make the biggest difference, even before you think about a new machine.

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Drop by Sophienstraße 27 — Mon–Fri 8am–5pm, Sat 10am–5pm.