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Whether it's a simple French-pressed brew or an espresso-based drink with complex flavors and aromas, coffee has not only provided the fuel to get the Ars Technica stuff through our daily tasks but it's become a ritual that helps us start the day anew and grounds us—pun intended—amid the chaos of the world.

We asked the Ars staff to show off their coffee-making setups and tips below—they range from low to high tech, from hand-cranked grinders to automatic machines and all points in between, but all these methods have one thing in common: They make awesome coffee.

If you happen to be in New York City near one of the instances of a small chain called Union Market, their Prospect Park Blend is usually (though, frustratingly, not always) even better.

The Breville Creatista is a versatile system that can brew up to six different cup sizes depending on the pods you select, and a steam wand makes latte drinks a breeze.

I'd even argue that Nespresso's system gets me to about 90 percent of a true cup of fresh pour-over coffee but without the hassle of having to own a grinder, digital scale, and fancy glass instruments.

It pulls decent straight shots with medium and dark roasts, and the steam wand is good enough for those with a lot of technique to learn.

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