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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

They also left out Lowertown, which is a pretty great place to hang out, especially when the weather’s good. Hyperion is my favorite roaster in this area. I haven’t been to Socotra yet - what do you like about it?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 weeks ago

I set up a coffee station in my office and it has made working in the office much more enjoyable! I have a cheap gooseneck kettle and 1zpresso KMax hand grinder, along with a scale and carafe. My office mate and I bring various beans from roasters around town or when we travel. We have various methods for brewing to choose from: V60 size 02, Hario Switch size 03, Orea v3 (with negotiator option for no bypass), and an AeroPress.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 weeks ago* (last edited 4 weeks ago) (1 children)

They should’ve at least put a redirect to the native version instead of the browser unsupported message.

They did both.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 month ago (1 children)

This is such a great write-up. Thank you!

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 month ago

I also am a mainly pour over person but incorporate other methods (French Press, AeroPress, Syphon, etc.) depending on how I’m feeling and the beans I’m brewing. Check out Hoffman’s French Press video. I used to not enjoy most FP because I would either way over extract or make it too weak. His approach has minimal agitation, maximizes immersion by letting it sit as long as possible after removing the bitter floating grounds, and reduces the grinds in the final brew by not plunging all the way and decanting slowly. As an addition, you could just decant through one of your pour over filters if you still don’t enjoy the mouth feel.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 5 months ago (1 children)

BBC assigned a misleading title. Apple settled to avoid spending the time, money, and PR mess of adjudicating this in the court.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 5 months ago (2 children)

Any craft store will have tiny rubber and nylon hammers for jewelry and crafts. Small Rubber and nylon mallet

[–] [email protected] 14 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (3 children)

I really like James Hoffmann’s French Press technique: Hoffmann’s Ultimate French Press

[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Yeah, I think you can buy the Oxo carafe separately if you want an extra, but I haven’t looked into it. We transfer the brew concentrate into taller carafes so they don’t take up as much space in our fridge (I think they’re the 1L Anchor Hocking carafes with lids).

By the time we are pouring the last bit of the concentrate, the small amount of sludge stays in the carafe and doesn’t impact the cup!

[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 months ago (3 children)

Oh I forgot about the paper filters for the Oxo! I think you’re right about the slight difference in size. I stopped using the paper filters and only use the mesh screen, as I still enjoy the brews without them.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 months ago (5 children)

Nice and thoughtful post about cold brew and the Toddy! I did Toddy batches weekly for a couple years and enjoyed the smoothness and convenience you described. I had to purchase another container because of the dreaded crack near the stopper. Eventually I switched to the Oxo and haven’t looked back. Benefits are: no need to mess with sponge filters, no reaching under to pull out the stopper, looks great on the countertop, self-contained and packs up nicely for storage.

Same price range as the Toddy, so keep it in mind if your Toddy ever cracks. Happy brewing!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 months ago

30g coffee to 480g water, 96 C, 03 Switch

  • 0:00 add 60g bloom w switch open
  • 0:45 add 140g w switch open (total 200g)
  • 1:30 close switch add 280g immersion (total 480g)
  • 2:30 open switch Finish around 3:20
 

This is the most elegant 2-in-1 I’ve seen to date, AND it fast charges iPhone (15W) and AW (5W). Price is steep and the only thing making me hesitate on grabbing one.

Edit: Also I wouldn’t mind a space gray option. Looks like it only comes in silver.

 

I can’t wait until this comes back!

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submitted 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
 

I pulled out my Hario Switch today and realized I’ve only really experimented with Tetsu Kasuya’s “God Recipe” (pasted below for those interested). Overall I’ve found the cups to be smooth and sweet. I don’t love the minor fuss of the temp drop, but it’s an interesting approach.

What other recipes have you used for the Switch? I appreciate any recommendations in advance!

Tetsu Kasuya’s “God Recipe” https://youtu.be/gC8K40kZ_6E

20 grams of coffee and 280 grams of water. Three pour structure with a temp drop and immersion on the 3rd pour. Okay to grind a little finer than usual.

  • 0:00-0:30: Pour 60 grams at 90-93C. Switch open, let it flow.
  • 0:30-1:00: Pour 60 grams at 90-93C. Switch open, let it flow.
  • 1:00-1:15: Close the Switch. Drop water temp to about 70C and pour in 160 grams of water (total is now 280 g).
  • 1:15-1:45: Let the immersion take place. 1:45:-3:00: Open the Switch and let drawdown occur. Try to aim for a grind size that allows the drawdown to complete at ~ 3:00. Close switch at 3:00 if not finished.

The cup should have acidic note separation initially but the body will be round and sweet with little to no bitterness.

 

I wonder why they chose not to integrate HomeKit Secure Video into their new wired doorbell. Maybe to force you to purchase their subscription plan? Either way, my search for a good vertical view HKSV continues!

 

Live music every Thursday from 7-9 pm throughout the Main Street area. I love A2 in the summer!

 

I hope some of you can make it up there!

 

From the article:

We will have one- to two-day periods when the smoke will clear this summer. This will happen when a strong cold front comes through and brings a solid round of thunderstorms. This should clear out the sky until the next blob of western Canada smoke moves back in.

 

Now that the A2 Summer Festival is over, we’ll be looking for more opportunities to enjoy live music in and around the area.

We’re planning on going to North Star Lounge for Kelley Kimball & Djangophonique tomorrow.

Would love to hear any other recommendations people have!

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