Ask yourself two questions. First, how much time do you have in the morning? If it's under five minutes, go with Path A. Second, how much do you enjoy tweaking? If you'd rather not think, Path A. If you like the ritual and the control, Path B.

Also consider your budget. Path A costs little—just a dripper and filters. Path B adds a scale, a gooseneck kettle, and maybe a grinder. But you don't need to buy everything at once. Start with Path A, then add a scale or a gooseneck when you feel ready to experiment.

Either path gets you better coffee than a Keurig. The key is to commit to one and learn it well.