If You're Still Using This Old-School Coffee Maker, Your Morning Brew Is Likely Terrible

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If You're Still Using This Old-School Coffee Maker, Your Morning Brew Is Likely Terrible By Rolland Judd Dec. 13, 2025 9:20 am EST

As someone who has enjoyed a cup of joe (or three) nearly every morning of my adult life, I've tried just about every brewing approach in existence. From using the tried-and-true Mr. Coffee drip machine, patiently employing the pour-over method , getting the most out of a French press , and eventually splurging on a Keurig machine for a convenient morning perk, I've never been one to complain about what ends up in my mug. Yet, according to Matt Woodburn-Simmonds, a former barista and founder of Home Coffee Expert , that might not have been the case had I gone a bit more old school and used a percolator.

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