Espresso Journey: Why This Pour Over Guy Changed His Mind

It Smells Better Than It Taste — a quiet coffee newsletter where I share what I'm learning about coffee, curiosity, and daily rituals, this channel is an extension of that space: https://www.itsmellsbetterthanittaste.com/ Everyday Beans is about finding joy in coffee: one cup at a time. I’m an engineer turned roaster, a self-proclaimed mad scientist behind the brewer, and someone endlessly curious about coffee — and life. I share my wins, misses, and discoveries so you can explore your own journey through coffee. check us out at: everydaybeans.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9qwpeQ_Vz_Kdf1Z3DycWxQ?sub_confirmation=1 Ever wonder why some coffee lovers are obsessed with espresso while others stick to pour over? In this introspective coffee talk, I share my complicated journey from being a dedicated pour over enthusiast to finding appreciation for espresso's intense personality. After years with my Olympia Cremina lever machine, I've discovered that coffee, like people, reveals different sides of itself through different brewing methods. Espresso is like that loud, intense person who tells you exactly who they are right away. Pour over remains my daily driver (80-90% of my coffee), but espresso offers unique joy. It took over a year to learn my lever machine, and 2-3 more years to master it The right grinder finally revealed espresso's hidden clarity and complexity What's your relationship with espresso? Are you team pour over, team espresso, or somewhere in between? Drop a comment below sharing your coffee journey! If this reflection resonated with you, hit that like button and subscribe for more honest coffee conversations. Timestamp: