I Asked 10 Coffee Pros How They Brew Their Own Coffee. Here's What They Said

In an effort to become a better brewer, I asked 10 coffee experts -- roasters, cafe owners, educators, barista champions and a former president of the Specialty Coffee Association -- to rank seven of the most common brewing methods, presuming a black coffee.

Amid lists of best coffee makers , best espresso machines and best Keurig coffee makers , plus a machine to make pour-over without the fuss and tips about coffee's golden ratio and advice for brewing espresso like a pro , we haven't (yet) stopped to ask this all-important question: What's actually the best way to make coffee, according to those who obsess over it?

Naturally, if you want a milky or plant-based-milk espresso drink, such as a cappuccino or latte, that's its own category, an