Badass Quote by Ken Fox
“Having acquired an espresso machine as good as a solid e-61 and a very good grinder, your incremental dollars will be best spent on either buying truly badass coffee, or setting up a roasting setup yourself that with lots of effort will allow you to produce high end roasted coffee.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Coffee Enthusiast Podcast, 2023
Investing in high-quality coffee equipment yields diminishing returns; better to buy exceptional beans or roast yourself.
In simple terms: Buy great beans or roast yourself.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize coffee quality over gear.
Themes
coffee
budgeting
quality
Mood
practical
enthusiastic
Type
advisory
inspirational
When to use this quote
- home brewing
- gift giving
- small business
Key Concepts
value investing
DIY
supply chain
Questions to Reflect On
- Will you invest in beans or equipment?
- How much effort are you willing to put into roasting?
A Different Perspective
Gear upgrades may not improve taste without skill.
