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This is an excellent list, and it absolutely mirrors the advice I give to people.

> Use the same amount of coffee grounds in your maker regardless of whether you’re making a full pot or not.

This is a tip that is missed way too often, and I love sharing it with people because it seems counter-intuitive. Always prefer to use more coffee than less. If you use too little, as you approach the end of the brew, you're going to start extracting bitter compounds. I think this is probably the easiest way to improve your coffee (though not the best; a grinder and fresh, whole beans is the single biggest improvement one can make -- I consider that one upgrade, not two).

This is why otherwise terrible coffee from the gas station still tastes "strong." It's not strong, it's just really bitter.