The zero-waste home coffee setup guide

Quick answer

Minimum viable: Hario V60 + Able Kone stainless filter + 1Zpresso Q2 grinder. Total spend: about $300. Coffee output: better than most Melbourne cafés.

The kit

• Grinder first — the single upgrade that changes the cup most. The 1Zpresso Q2 is the entry point that stays with you.
• Brewer — Hario V60 for pour-over, Aeropress for versatility, Chemex for pot service.
• Reusable filter — Able Kone for V60, metal filter for Aeropress, Kone or Cores for Chemex.
• Beans — from a local roaster in a returnable tin or paper bag with a compostable liner.

What we do not recommend

Pre-ground supermarket coffee. Aluminium pods (even recyclable ones). Plastic single-use filters. Blade grinders (uneven grind is the biggest cause of bad home coffee).

The habit

Weigh the beans (15g coffee : 250g water is a good V60 default), heat the water off the boil, bloom for 30 seconds, pour to weight. Ninety seconds of ritual, zero waste, better coffee than you paid $6 for yesterday.