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[quote=Anonymous]I like either a manual drip device or the AeroPress for inexpensive single-cup coffee at home--way better than a french press (easier to clean and I like the taste better).

Manual dripper: http://www.amazon.com/Hario-V60-Coffee-Dripper-White/dp/B002IR1O3A/
Filters: http://www.amazon.com/Hario-Count-Coffee-Paper-Filter/dp/B001U7EOYA/

AeroPress kit: http://www.amazon.com/Aerobie-AeroPress-Coffee-Maker-Tote/dp/B0018RY8H0/

For a manual dripper, you want regular cone ground coffee (usually the default grin or what you buy that comes already ground).  I don't recommend a home burr grinder for the manual dripper because it's harder to get a medium grind. If you want to grind your coffee at home you'll need a more substatial machine, which somewhat defeats the purpose of the simplicity of the manual dripper.

For an Aeropress, you want fine, espresso ground coffee.  Most places that sell whole bean coffee (inc. grocery stores) have a grinder right there--just choose the finest setting.  Do NOT use pre ground (cone/drip) coffee--it won't be fine enough.  Or, you can get a cheap home burr grinder like this: http://www.amazon.com/KRUPS-203-42-Electric-Grinder-Stainless/dp/B00004SPEU/ - just grind until it seems as fine as it will go, stop, tap the bottom on the counter, and then grind for a few more seconds.

Booth the manual dripper and the AeroPress are super easy to clean - just dump the coffee filter, rinse with hot water (no soap needed if you do it right away) and let it air dry.

I have both.  The manual dropper is nice and simple and makes a pretty good cup of coffee, but I especially loooove my AeroPress, and use it almost every day.  I make a 2-shot cup (use the included directions re proportion of grounds to water) and add about 1/2 cup hot milk. Best coffee I've ever had.  If you want to get really fancy, get a milk frother http://www.amazon.com/HIC-Harold-Import-Co-56AL3SAT/dp/B0002KZUNK/ and with some practice you can even make damn good cappuccinos, without the expense, time, or cleanup of an espresso machine.[/quote]

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