Most people who drink coffee every single day make it exactly the same way every time. They may never even realize that there are more ways to drink coffee than from a standard brewer or single-serve machine. There are a number of different ways to brew—but which is best for you?

Pour-Over

Pour-over, also known as drip coffee, uses the process of pouring hot water over the grounds and letting the coffee drip out. This is essentially what your coffee brewer does for you, but doing it manually can give you more control over the speed of the pour, which can alter the richness of the brew. Here’s a taste test: make some coffee in your brewer and then try a manual pour-over and see which tastes better!

French Press

Here’s another manual brewing method you may not have tried. The French press involves a vessel with a plunger, which uses a fine mesh filter. Due to the filter, this one requires a coarser grind than drip coffee. Just add the grounds and hot water to the pot, let them “blossom” for a few minutes, and then press down the plunger to push the grounds to the bottom. Then pour your coffee! Depending on how long you let it sit, the French press can result in a more flavorful brew than drip coffee.

Espresso

The heart of lattes and cappuccinos, espresso is a strong brew using a fine grind. It’s much quicker than pour-over or French press: a great deal of pressure forces very hot water through the grinds, usually in about 20 seconds. True espresso has a foamy crema on top and is very concentrated with flavor and caffeine, which is why it’s an ideal base for drinks with milk.

Think about trying something new the next time you decide to have a cup of coffee. You never know, you might just discover your perfect brew!