What is the cheapest way to make great coffee for one person?

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AeroPress ($40) + a hand grinder ($30-50) + fresh beans ($15/bag). Total startup: $85. Ongoing cost: $0.50-0.75 per cup from whole beans. Compare to Nespresso: $150 machine + $1-1.50 per pod. The AeroPress pays for itself within 2 months if you were buying cafe coffee daily.

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