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[desert dawn]

Both 10/1030 work for me

[woven stone]

I’ll bring my Zerno and some burrs

[desert dawn]

Common was nice. It was slow time so we got a chance to chat with them. They don’t normally do pour overs but they brought out some of their personal stash for us. I shared and brewed some Lume Roasters with them 🔥

They were testing out a brewer we have never seen. @gaunt gulch was it Tom Dickson?

[gaunt gulch]

Tom Dixon

Also I'm parked so I freaking hope you're not driving!

[desert dawn]

I was parked haha

[desert dawn]

How is it

[jaunty ice]

I liked it, I don't know the rules, trying to join the discord

[jaunty ice]

I can dm if you aren't also doing mcl

[desert dawn]

Oh I didn’t know there was a whole thing around it. No biggie I didn’t join.

[woven stone]

Skipped going to Laylo. At Kin instead. Wanted a pourover

Ethiopia they have is sweet

[nova wadi]

Woah

[nova wadi]

https://us.mystery.coffee

MCL is cool I’m just really bad at it

Haven’t tried the shoebox yet

Hydrangea last month was great

[desert dawn]

Pour over is always the answer 🫡

[jaunty ice]

It’s good. Have thoughts and trying not to post them 😂

[sharp jasper]

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DTCHOt1DJjA/?l=1

Me at work when I am on my second PO after goop at home before coming in.

wasted

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[plush sinew]

I can't believe I just read through that entire pietro/A2 mod thread. The brainbanarot is real. Anyway, might go ahead and add my name to the purchase list. Seems safer than waiting for @jaunty ice to review and praying for a 2nd run 😛

[jaunty ice]

I already ordered 💀

Sorry was taking advantage of a sale for lunar new year and they are closed the week we arrive for the holiday.

But A2 will probably be $85 for Amazon day

[nova wadi]

Only had 1 coffee today

It’s been rough

Caffeines a hell of a drug

[jaunty ice]

This is why I work close to home

[jaunty ice]

The backstory of the pietro channel is that it was originally dedicated to the pietro elettrico mod but last fall changed to all things pietro pro brew burr geometry since it didn’t have a dedicated channel

[gaunt gulch]

@desert dawn weren't we just talking about him? https://www.reddit.com/r/pourover/comments/1r1zp38/diego_bermudez_anaerobic_thermal_shock/

[desert dawn]

I am going to Disney World . I bought some weak caffeine pills so I’m not a problem for my friends and family. As I write this I sound like an alcoholic

[desert dawn]

Yep!

https://www.instagram.com/diegosamuel.bermudeztapia?igsh=cWJscmp0Mm0yZ3o1

You can see his link to Project Hachi and then he roasts and sells under Native coffee.

He is very passionate about advanced processing methods and tries all kinds of crazy things.

[sharp jasper]

Because you won't have access to coffee throughout the day?

[sharp jasper]

Perc had this and it was a medium roast (of course), but it actually tasted like a dang cinnamon roll. I enjoyed it, but not something I'd want again.

[gaunt gulch]

Oh shit orders from rogue wave about to get normal again?!?

[desert dawn]

Its usually Starbucks. I’m not a fan of the drip and I can’t drink milk. So then I end up with tea then my eyes don’t open

[desert dawn]

I don’t think I’ve ordered from them

[gaunt gulch]

It's where I was ordering cafec filters

[jaunty ice]

I think they need 60 votes in the senate to pass the house bill

[sharp jasper]

Cmon, the Orange Cheeto is gonna veto it.

Yeah 2/3rd majority to bypass the Cheeto

[jaunty ice]

My understanding is that it’s news because it signals that there isn’t broad support for tariffs meaning they are unlikely to be permanent

[sharp jasper]

I can give you some of the Partners Instant coffee to try out? Thats what I've been using and its halfway decent.

[gaunt gulch]

If we can't all come together for cheaper 1 cup specialty brewer filter papers to try against my other 1 cup specialty filter papers and the occasional 2 cup paper filters for Ethiopian so I can fit my whole brew to mitigate fines without adding another agitation pour to it then what can we come together for

[desert dawn]

Already in route. Thank you though. I do have my setup for when we are not at the parks. https://a.co/d/0foAXpy3

I brought the Aiden and ode except I didn’t successfully dish in the Ode for big batch

[nova wadi]

That’s smart, def wish I had some of that when we were there

Woke up with a splitting headache this morning. Not sure if because I only had one coffee yesterday. I didn’t realize I became a full on addict

[cedar olive]

Feed the beast @nova wadi

[desert dawn]

I think the worst is my overall intake is not high. Maybe 2 cups/day but it’s broken up into multiple tiny samples. Im just micro dosing all day

[nova wadi]

I probably do 3 to 4 a day

[nova wadi]

Lots of cuppings I assume?

[nova wadi]

I’ve heard about it but never experienced it

[desert dawn]

Or test cups. I’ve been using the Deep 27 to do 8-10g doses for check ins. Basically unless I really really like something I dont finish it to save my caffeine intake for the next thing

But I think it’s a lot harder to enjoy your own kool aide. You get too analytical

[nova wadi]

That’s fair

I kinda want a deep 27

[jaunty ice]

I can see the benefit of deep 27 when I’m almost out of beans. But otherwise it sounds stressful to brew?

[nova wadi]

Does it?

Haven’t look super deep (27) into it

[jaunty ice]

Like it seems like there is no chill the water is going through so fast

That’s been the upside of brewing with the Gabi

[vocal mesa]

I usually do 3 brews a day, the same coffee but through V60 01/Gabi/Oxo/Hoop. Typically 45-55g total dose.

Just finished H&S Chelchele. On to Keramo tomorrow.

[cedar olive]

@vocal mesa fwiw I have been brewing 12/8 Miguel Estela from Shoey and have been getting mindblowing cups

[vocal mesa]

They must have had a power failure when roasting the 12/11 batch.

[desert dawn]

Agree, dialing in is harder. Basically must do 4 or 5 pour.

How low of a dose is acceptable on the Gabi? I can bring the Deep 27 on 2/21 if you are coming

Also I can pay you that day or Venmo or whatever you want for the grinders

[jaunty ice]

Gabi I’m using 155 xblooms

[nova wadi]

Coulter does 10g doses for his QC

On the Gabi

[desert dawn]

More things more problems

[jaunty ice]

So could probably go below 12g but that’s the lowest dose I’m using right now

[vocal mesa]

Yup. 10g for standard. 12g for gentle. I have only tried 10-15g. Seems like the full range for sub-4-minute brews, since it is such low-agitation. Going coarser would not make a big impact you would think, since the flow rate is locked in.

[desert dawn]

10 for standard and 12 for gentle? What does that mean

[vocal mesa]

The Coulter recipes. 10/180, 12/200.

[nova wadi]

https://youtu.be/UcHf9hvEwlM?si=1VYi08pCuWJgeGeH

https://youtu.be/b6-mImE2MOE?si=LfGK7X1JnoRUYIjR

I believe standard for washed and gentle for naturals

Interesting to hear his reasoning for why he uses these as his QC

[desert dawn]

https://tenor.com/view/i-cant-watch-this-i-cant-see-linus-tech-tips-linus-stop-gif-26311921

[jaunty ice]

I’ve been using 16:1 gabi gentle and I would describe it as muted compared to v60 and especially compared to ORB. Rounder and more sweet. Super smooth and mostly mindless which I like.

[desert dawn]

All I’m doing is spending on coffee and not selling

[vocal mesa]

I think he uses standard for a lot of his non-washed too. He basically says in the video gentle is for non H&S and says it in the most PC way that is because the coffees on the shelf behind him are coal

[jaunty ice]

I tried to order gititu but it said you aren’t shipping to my addresses in the US

[jaunty ice]

Isn’t his gabi standard like 17 or 18:1?

[desert dawn]

I feel this way about most brewers. The v60 is a very “active or lively” cup if done well

Other brewers can increase body, mouthfeel, round out acidity, etc

[vocal mesa]

18:1, yeah. 10/180.

[jaunty ice]

I should try it sometime but man that sounds like not my cup of tea but also a cup of tea

[vocal mesa]

Gentle being 1/16.7

[desert dawn]

How weird! I wonder if that’s why the past couple orders I got were from other states

[jaunty ice]

Im doing 14g:224mL

[desert dawn]

Wait no

@nova wadi bought some last week. I’ll have to check when I get to my computer

[jaunty ice]

It’s the shop message I get when I try to order pietro burrs from Australia and they tell me to piss off

[jaunty ice]

same message for my other shop address in California.

[desert dawn]

Are you on a VPN or anything by chance?

[jaunty ice]

maybe someone else can test ordering from https://lumeroasters.coffee/

[vocal mesa]

A way to balance out low-agitation with a higher water ratio to still get efficient extraction without bitterness. He uses it on his birthday cake coffee too, which I found interesting. Flavor separation for days. I honestly don't go below 1/16.7 unless I am fighting undesired development/roast.

[vocal mesa]

On it

[desert dawn]

What in the world

[desert dawn]

Were you also using shop to check out

[vocal mesa]

yes

[jaunty ice]

this did it in the app but also on my desktop

[nova wadi]

Ohh that’s right. Been a minute since i watched the video

[vocal mesa]

Just tried again and it works now.

[nova wadi]

No doubt the V60 is the king of acidity

[nova wadi]

https://tenor.com/view/youre-awesome-dance-spin-point-gif-16086758

[gaunt gulch]

That's a hell of a picture

[plush sinew]

waddafaq how many did you buy?

always happy to help with web plumbing/debugging if you need a hand (or just some debugging) @desert dawn

also Shopify is pretty notorious for a wide range of browser-compatibility issues even if you do have it all configured correctly.

[sharp jasper]

https://www.grinista.com/pages/cg-98?fbclid=Iwb21leAP78n9leHRuA2FlbQEwAGFkaWQBqy3gJWEJCXNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHphKfEpdJqOWdLOcnd_Cs07cSqdBRQIU8UID7Ynm7HqrdqSEgqWHiileeuKE_aem_Ut30DKQCSvj6I7uHl8SMLg&utm_medium=paid&utm_source=fb&utm_id=120240246338720633_v2_s11&utm_content=120240255437450633&utm_term=120240246338980633&utm_campaign=120240246338720633

Yall see this crap??

Turns the grinding chamber -86 degrees in 30 seconds? Yeah sure

This reminds me of an espresso machine I saw on kickstarter that was 4k but had an integrated grinder with 16 grind settings. It was basically a Breville knockoff marked up to the moon.

They wanted to capitalize on hype.

[jaunty ice]

Talked myself into using the v60 yesterday.

[gaunt gulch]

And what's the verdict?

[jaunty ice]

It’s better as soup 😂

[gaunt gulch]

I forget do you like a longer cup in the morning?

[jaunty ice]

I drink all my caffeine in the morning and then try to avoid for the rest of the day

[gaunt gulch]

I'm realizing I was supposed to bring you some chai masala at the meet up

[jaunty ice]

Usually start with a soupacano and then follow with a cap

No worries I forgot

[gaunt gulch]

I'm headed out of town for a week. Is that when you're gone too?

[jaunty ice]

I’m going to be in full little league mode while my wife globe trots for work when I get back so will be pretty busy for a while

But for the v60 for my third cup I usually don’t want another 20g dose of coffee so have been making filter with it. Broke out the v60 after using only the gabi for a bit. It’s different, not sure if it’s better for these washed Ethiopians.

[jaunty ice]

Leaving Saturday after the is one, gone for two weeks

[gaunt gulch]

I'm having a bit of trouble on the last two of my washed Ethiopian as well

[jaunty ice]

Just got my aviary 023. I’ve actually preferred my last honey Ethiopian beans as filter over soup so will see

[vocal mesa]

On the plus side, this H&S Keramo has been very enjoyable. Could drink this every day.

Unfortunately, I read @jaunty ice in B/S/T, and now I will have to get an A4Z.

[jaunty ice]

You were like oh cool I’ve always wanted my anaerobics to have crystal clear marker funk

[vocal mesa]

Well, I do still have a ZP6 for naturals.

Don't need a grinder where the selling point in the profile is hiding bin juice notes from anaerobics

[jaunty ice]

I bought a k ultra to see if it can present these better.

And an A5…

[cedar olive]

@vocal mesa how long have you been doing the sey 6 box sub??

[vocal mesa]

Let me check. I know I started my sub in April 2024, but I started at 1-box and increased it by a box every 1-2 months.

Looks like I went to 6-box in Dec 2024 so about right.

And they never updated it with the price increase to $120.5 so I guess I’m grandfathered in.

[woven stone]

Ordered some Thankfully

Also met the Atlanta LM rep today. Nice guy! He got our machine hooked up to the app and helped set up workflow stuff

[nova wadi]

I got some of that SL 9 too

@cedar olive sold me

[cedar olive]

insane value omg

have you noticed the change in roast over the last year??? @vocal mesa

[vocal mesa]

I get brown variance still. But it hasn’t been common. In terms of bag lottery, it’s been well within my risk tolerance. I don’t think the profile has gone noticeably lighter, because I’m mostly using the same brew profile with them as I did before. They pump out so many different bags that it’s just a different scaling situation. The Kenyan separations were a highlight of 2025 for me.

[vocal mesa]

No danger notes/sweetness development on the SL9 sounds promising. So it might be time for me to revisit.

[cedar olive]

If you haven't tried thankfully in a bit, I think the sl9 would be good @vocal mesa + the burundi he just dropped

Or the Jose Martinez

[vocal mesa]

Love Mutuna but “powdered sugar + cookie butter + immensely sweet” are all danger for me personally. Funny enough, those two were the Sept EL sub box from last April

[cedar olive]

I like this concept of danger notes

[vocal mesa]

I had a thankfully sub around the same time I went to 6-bag on Sey, so that would have been Dec 24

[cedar olive]

what consititutes a danger note

[vocal mesa]

Anything that’s hints it might be outside of your preferred flavor profile for coffee.

[cedar olive]

fair enough

[vocal mesa]

Process, development, listed tasting notes. My answer was vague by design because what I like might be full-on danger notes for everyone else.

Molasses and chocolate, for instance. Or anything that involves something being baked.

[jaunty ice]

I’m bummed I can’t buy coffee at the moment want to try the sl9

Just got a shipment from airworks today though, gotta see what the hell they sent me

[jaunty ice]

Alright so huge Femobook problem imho is the way you can rotate around 0 multiple times. Hand grinders have the same issue. My wife made some soup today. She said she changed the grind setting back. So then I go to make soup:

Converted the red bourbon to French press, not bad, looking forward to souping tomorrow

[vocal mesa]

Geez mine isn’t arriving until Tuesday

[jaunty ice]

They sent me two in two separate packages (four bags two of each) for some reason

[nova wadi]

Yeah I got mine too

[vocal mesa]

Must be 100g each

[nova wadi]

For me it’s anything wine related

[nova wadi]

Excited to try anamorphic

[vocal mesa]

ITP adds 2-3 business days.

[jaunty ice]

I think this is January and February for some reason

[jaunty ice]

I'm in buckhead, I think they are inspecting your coffee beans for terrorism

Yeah mine didn't go to Memphis

[vocal mesa]

January sub was Walnuts which I enjoyed enough to plan a future direct order. Four bags unlocks free worldwide shipping.

Washed sub?

[jaunty ice]

Yeah

[desert dawn]

How was it

[jaunty ice]

Inferior to soup, more interesting than gabi

[desert dawn]

This is not the answer I wanted

[jaunty ice]

Did 15g shoeyish with 60ish g pours after 50g bloom

[desert dawn]

So total 5 pours?

[jaunty ice]

No just 4 1:16 up to 240g

Getachew from hydrangea, I think these beans are best on soup and everything else is just okay

[nova wadi]

Felt the same way about those beans

[nova wadi]

I agree I think the Walnuts is great

[vocal mesa]

Considering them for my next extra slot order.

[nova wadi]

Big day tomorrow

Gotta be locked in

H&S Subs open up @vocal mesa

[vocal mesa]

Makes for the perfect Valentine's Day gift. Best of luck!

[sharp jasper]

How does the sub opening work?

Is it limited the number they accept? Ive been on their wait list.

[desert dawn]

So interesting. I didn’t like those beans but only did v60. I thought they were just ok.

[nova wadi]

Yep it’s only a certain amount of slots. Opens tomorrow at noon

Right? @cedar olive

[nova wadi]

I’m so happy to hear yall had the same thoughts about Getachew. I feel like I saw so many people say they were great. I thought I was taking crazy pills

[jaunty ice]

Like noon?

[nova wadi]

Yep

I see how that is confusing lol

Fixed

[sharp jasper]

11am! Not noon.

[nova wadi]

Oh damn thanks for the heads up!

[sharp jasper]

I see through your web of lies. Trying to hoard the subscription opening for yourself!!

[nova wadi]

https://tenor.com/view/i-see-through-the-lies-of-the-jedi-i-have-brought-peace-freedom-justice-and-security-to-my-new-empire-jedi-star-wars-i-do-not-fear-the-darkside-gif-20452605

[cedar olive]

Good luck to you all! May we all drink H&S together soon

[nova wadi]

I’m essentially on a buy ban for the rest of the year outside of subs

So I need this

H&S, Aviary, and Airworks

[jaunty ice]

I'm oversubbed (norml, aviary, airworks) but passing on to my brother

[nova wadi]

I dropped norml for this

Big fan

H&S Karani AA was probably my favorite coffee of the year last year

[jaunty ice]

I struggled with Karani for some reason, I was only souping decaf or for travel at that time

[nova wadi]

Well I have 375gs of that bad boy in my cabinet

Maybe we should soup it up at the next meetup

I liked it on both V60 and Soup

[nova wadi]

Damn, I can't believe Walnuts is using an Aillio bullet to roast

Thats so cool

[vocal mesa]

I am an H&S, Sept EL, Sey, norml joocy, Airworks washed, and upcoming Airworks ultra-light subscriber. Future Shoebox subscriber

[nova wadi]

Thats a hell of a line up. Do you have a huge backlog?

Also an aspiring Shoey subscriber

[vocal mesa]

No, everything queues up in the desired rest window.

But I forget to mention the important info, which is why I do not have a huge backlog.

[nova wadi]

I dont like that gif for some reason. Heres an emoji instead

[vocal mesa]

I have a buddy down the road that I curate a split for every month

I just give him 900g a month of whatever from what I buy.

[nova wadi]

Ahh thats nice

[cedar olive]

Anyone know when shoey is dropping the sub

[vocal mesa]

I anticipate it could be soon, that’s why I upgraded to the 2 gig internet this month so I would have a shot

[nova wadi]

Bana gonna be at each others throats

[gaunt gulch]

I did my first shoebox today. It was tasty. I just did his 12g:200 in 4x pours at 92F. Pretty tasty

[gaunt gulch]

Yeah I need to figure it out. 500g from sey/month was fine but been working from home a lot and I need basically another 300ish. I'm enjoying this shoebox, but haven't tried these others yet

[vocal mesa]

That gives you the ability to try a bag from a different roaster every month.

Or the Airworks OG sub is 3 x 100g bags.

S&W regular bags are 300g. His roasters select are 100g.

[gaunt gulch]

I tried to petition @desert dawn for a experimental roaster subscription but im not sure he's going to go for it lol

[woven stone]

Had a cometeer this morning at 530

was quite good considering it's a frozen concentrate

it's also a quiet way of making coffee

[jaunty ice]

On vacation last year I woke everyone up using the zp6

[nova wadi]

People here hate on them but I think they’re pretty solid in a pinch

[nova wadi]

2 min

Till H&S subs open

[cedar olive]

Did we secure @nova wadi

[sharp jasper]

I'm in the sub club now!

WOOHOO

[nova wadi]

We got it

https://tenor.com/view/wedding-crasher-hro-gif-25636997

[cedar olive]

YYYEEESSSSS FELLAS

[jaunty ice]

Man I’m going to be missing out

[nova wadi]

They reopen in April I think

If you end up wanting it

[jaunty ice]

That’s helpful thanks, I thought that was it for the year

[nova wadi]

I think it’s just those two

[jaunty ice]

#1317535416659869919 message

[jaunty ice]

Google forms for adapter

[nova wadi]

Oh man that thing is big

You signing up?

[jaunty ice]

The bottom is a base to tilt it at 45 degrees. Planning to get two. I have one set of burrs

[nova wadi]

Wonder how much they might be, ballpark

[plush sinew]

I signed up as well :shruggles:

did I miss a shoey sub?

kill me

[nova wadi]

Signed up

[plush sinew]

welp, time to camp your stairs every month.

[jaunty ice]

H&S I haven’t heard of a shoey sub yet

[plush sinew]

yeah I scrolled up, learned to read (it was hard), etc. Less tragic than missing a shoey sub, at least.

[nova wadi]

Especially since they open more sub slots in April

[plush sinew]

If I get back to 3-4 subs they'd for sure be on the list, but...for now I am strictly a 1-sub-steve + occasional baggage

[nova wadi]

That’s the right way to be honestly

[plush sinew]

Occasional Baggage the name of my therapy sessions first album

[jaunty ice]

Gabi so far the best brew of this

[nova wadi]

Is Gabi the goat? Many are saying

[cedar olive]

Indubitably

[vocal mesa]

Mine arrived yesterday, actually. Bag on the left is very roasty. Went 88c and low ratio immediately and quickly switched to soup.

[jaunty ice]

Agree, it’s not bad tasting for a roasty light.

Unfortunately they sent me two bags :/

[jaunty ice]

Just had a really nice cap with the monastery Ethiopian

[desert dawn]

I need to check and see what I got from airworks

[jaunty ice]

this is the washed subscription

anamorphic made excellent soup this morning

[woven stone]

fairly good pour today w/ oat on the strada

[jaunty ice]

I feel like the number of Waymos I’m seeing has tripled

[nova wadi]

I road in one when I was in Scottsdale for work

Went well but their traffic / drivers seemed a lot better than ours

Not sure I'd want to take one here

[jaunty ice]

I road in one in Scottsdale as well years ago. The roads are nice, I think it’s a combination of good planning and infrastructure with thoughtful design but also the highway didn’t seem to be terribly congested at that time.

[gaunt gulch]

I'm shifting to 12g doses and I have to say I resent these roasters for making me do it lol

[desert dawn]

I love small doses

[nova wadi]

Meanwhile I’m doing 20-22g on the stock RB

[gaunt gulch]

Says said roster

[desert dawn]

I’m using the deep 27 a lot right now. 8-10g doses.

This weekend I was doing large 82.5g batches on the Aiden. I got in a range I liked on the Ode 👍

[vocal mesa]

Some weekends I'll do the same coffee 5-ways (Soup, Gabi, V60, Hoop, Soupicano), splitting the latter four with my wife.

[sharp jasper]

Okay, I'd love a comparison of your workflow for each.

[nova wadi]

I’m with you, I will do all different brew methods throughout the day

Today I did a Orea O1, Long Soup, Gabi, and a Soup

First brew of the day for me is always some sort of PO though

[sharp jasper]

You guys still good for a meet on Saturday?

[woven stone]

Yeah 👍

[woven stone]

Where are you based? I'll be coming from Roswell

[desert dawn]

I’m in

[sharp jasper]

I'm in Doraville. So not too far.

[woven stone]

nice

[cedar olive]

What time are y'all planning to meet up? I've got a nephews bday party at 1 pm I need to be at

[woven stone]

i'm free all day

so whenever our gracious host is open

[sharp jasper]

10am? 1030am? No need for a formal start time. Last time people kinda showed up and we just brewed

@woven stone i just left Antigua Lobo #TacoTuesday and your place is coming along nice!

[woven stone]

@sharp jasper oh nice! You peek in?

i'm here

[sharp jasper]

WHAT? Dang! I should have! I didnt go full creeper status. I was looking though

[woven stone]

next time

[desert dawn]

10 works for me, but I can do 1030 too

[sharp jasper]

I'll ping you next time I'm going that way

@cedar olive does 10am work?

[desert dawn]

Who else likes Glyde pizza?

[jaunty ice]

I liked it but it’s among the many many my wife considers too salty.

I always struggle to find pizza with non pork meat options though their cheese looks pretty nice

I need to try yandys and Bertolozi

[woven stone]

Yandys has been on my list for a while

Looks great

[desert dawn]

Makes sense, I love salt

However I think smileys burgers are generally too salty

How about favorite Neapolitan

[jaunty ice]

I often pick up Varasano’s on the way home and I think Varun Napoli is decent. So many options now I go by what’s close.

[nova wadi]

Looks good

Both of those are great

Favorite Neapolitan is up here in Roswell. Pizzeria Lucca

[jaunty ice]

Grana if I also want pasta and hate money.

[nova wadi]

Grana pretty dece

[woven stone]

Was gonna mention that

And Zuzzu is good as well

[nova wadi]

Antico always pretty solid

[woven stone]

Apparently they have an antico frozen pizza at Costco

Need to try

[nova wadi]

Oh yeah I saw that

[jaunty ice]

Someone reviewed it on Reddit and said it tasted like frozen pizza.

[nova wadi]

https://giphy.com/gifs/LycfkVG4L6x0Y

[desert dawn]

I mean I guess how do you recreate the taste of 1000 degree oven at home

[woven stone]

Bake twice as long at 500°🤔

[desert dawn]

And maybe add some bbq wood chips

Viola, frozen pizza hacked

I showed Mike this picture earlier. Look at this maracaturra bean vs an SL28

[jaunty ice]

https://www.reddit.com/r/Atlanta/s/xPtMcnGWu9

[sharp jasper]

Is now a good time to bring up my old pizza obsession?

I have a solo stove pizza oven that can crank up to 800+. It's fun. But boy is buying a pizza easier and faster.

[jaunty ice]

this looks amazing

[desert dawn]

I agree. Making dough is time consuming and an art

[nova wadi]

Dude that looks great

You got all the fun gadgets

[drowsy jacinth]

if you are close to brookhaven, Avellinos has some really nice pizza and they use a wood fire oven instead of a deck ones. Also the owner loves wine so you'd actually see more wines being drink there than beer haha, though they only open for dinner

[sharp jasper]

Thank you. When it comes to food, we do like to buy stuff. 😅🫣

We try to justify it because eating out is just so dang pricy nowadays.

[sharp jasper]

Amen. Its hard to make pizza on a whim when the dough needs to rise over night. 🥴

[desert dawn]

There is an America test kitchen 1 hour. I can’t do it that fast but basically they use beer to add flavor and warm water to jump start the yeast

Otherwise I really like the Neapolitan doughs that ferment for 3-5 days. It builds so much flavor into the bread

[woven stone]

Laylo pourover. (edit post drink: It was ok, but overextracted) didnt see the dripper they were using

Really impressive design on this café

[sharp jasper]

Hmm I'll look that up

[jaunty ice]

Monastery gedeb wuri is definitely more developed than I’m used to. Some good flavor behind the roastiness

Did Gabi at 88c today

[gaunt gulch]

Ugh I'm sorry we have 2x parties sat. Hate to miss but glad we're going strong!

[sharp jasper]

Bummer! No worries! Next time!

[jaunty ice]

I can't wait until I ride one of these https://www.reddit.com/r/Atlanta/comments/1r8g7ay/new_marta_trains_look_great/

[desert dawn]

I don’t use Marta but I’m all for advancing our public transportation

[nova wadi]

Wish theyd expand it dramatically. I want a Roswell station that I can take into the city

New trains is cool tho

[jaunty ice]

I think when I moved here there were plans to keep going north but they basically decided a bus to the station is sufficient

Gwinnett county couldn’t get the votes to expand. Marta can’t even get Clifton or beltline rail going Clifton is now a bus but maybe that won’t even happen I. The next decade

[woven stone]

All GDOT will do is build one more lane

sadly

[nova wadi]

Yeah they say the crime rate will go up if we expand up here but we all know that’s not the real reason

Or at least that’s how you say it without saying it

[woven stone]

yeah, just look at Cobb's continued resistance

[jaunty ice]

New sensors in place later this year so you can just use contactless from your phone or credit card instead of a breeze card or the breeze app

[nova wadi]

Aw I like having a breeze card

Makes me feel like a real one

[jaunty ice]

They are still going to have breeze cards, breeze 3.0 all breeze 2.0 cards will lose all of their value 😭

[woven stone]

Mr Taco and Antiguo Lobo in the same week

[sharp jasper]

Huh?

I mean i love tacos, so it sounds like a good time.

[woven stone]

Yeah. Just sharing. Nothing more than that lol

[sharp jasper]

If i worked next door to Antigua, id be there every Tuesday.

I use my Amex Resy credit there every month.

@woven stone are you working next Tuesday??

[woven stone]

At the shop yes. You gonna do taco Tuesday?

[sharp jasper]

Hell yeah I am! I'll try to swing by or at least awkwardly stare through the windows.

[desert dawn]

Gwinnett also likes doing their own thing. They expanded their own bus heavily

[desert dawn]

You just have to live here for 10+ years then you say Atlanta with one missing T. Makes you a real one. Don’t drop both Ts cause unless you were born in Atlanta. Dem is the rules.

[nova wadi]

I was born here 🙃

But I live in the burbs

[desert dawn]

There is a chart somewhere that highlights the burbs that allows for you to say you are from Atlanta

[nova wadi]

My daughter and I were born in the same hospital funny enough

[desert dawn]

If you say same Doctor too than you can’t say Atlanta

[nova wadi]

Damn

So close

[desert dawn]

Lol cause that’s def a smaller town situation then

[jaunty ice]

Al Anta

[desert dawn]

I remember going to Parkview and teachers to some students were like I taught your mom/dad 🤯

[nova wadi]

Yeah I guess thats not a crazy thing to be born in the same hospital lol

[jaunty ice]

When I first moved here I pronounced Ponce de Leon as it would be in Spanish and people immediately corrected me

And eventually I learned how to say Houston mill

[desert dawn]

When I first moved here (10ish) I asked where is everything. They said look behind the trees

[jaunty ice]

La vista still gets a veesta from me

[desert dawn]

The weirdest thing about this city. Why does a road name change once you pass over an intersection. That should be illegal

[nova wadi]

Dude even in Roswell, my neighborhood is off a road that changes names THREE times

Its insane

Its not even a long road

[jaunty ice]

Since you asked I am sharing this “Moreland Avenue and Boulevard, two streets that frame Reynoldstown to the west and east have their names change to Briarcliff Road and Monroe Drive as you head north and cross Ponce de Leon Avenue. This was because white Atlantans did not want to share the same address as Blacks. Other streets where this phenomenon occurs are Parkway and Charles Allen Drives, Central Park Place and Argonne Avenue, and Courtland Street, which changes to Juniper Street as you drive north. “

https://www.atlantahistorycenter.com/blog/atlanta-street-names-when-roads-become-walls/

[desert dawn]

Yeah my sister went to Ga Tech and her history professor brought this up. It’s sad

I was born in Los Angeles moving here even being young was a massive culture shock. Which is wild looking back because gang violence was really bad where I lived

We had to wear mandatory uniforms and switched to year around school to try and combat all the gang violence and kids getting in trouble

[nova wadi]

Wow never knew that TIL

[woven stone]

So for tomorrow, what should i bring? Zerno, kettle, beans?

[sharp jasper]

Yes, and brewer if you want to use the kettle with anything. My home setup is only the DE1, but I have the Filter 3.0 basket. I am sure @desert dawn will have a lot of gear too.

I have a small batch of nitro cold brew I am making, so I can share that if you guys are interested. I can showcase the different shot profiles for the same beans too.

[desert dawn]

Sounds good. Anything you all want to see in particular?

[sharp jasper]

Trying soup again sounds fun to me!

[woven stone]

I’ve never had soup

Despite having bought my dad an oxo rapid brewer lol

[desert dawn]

Ok sure. I’ll bring the Oxo

[desert dawn]

Of course now all my advertisements are for making pizza or ordering pizza after our pizza discussion the other day

[gaunt gulch]

Ha I was thinking Adlana

[desert dawn]

Atlana rolls off the tongue nicely for me

Did you guys see Alexyis formerly from Radio is starting a roastery?

Maybe I already said this here 🤷‍♂️

[drowsy jacinth]

yeah saw the instagram, they soft launching or it’s already launched

[cedar olive]

What is the roastery name?

[jaunty ice]

Oh yeah, I’m trying to be funny.

I totally butcher New Orleans when I say it to locals.

[nova wadi]

This

[nova wadi]

Naw Lans

People can say Atlanta however they want as long as they don’t say Hotlanta.

[jaunty ice]

Surest way for me to do an internal eye roll

[woven stone]

https://www.instagram.com/tabi_to_coffee?igsh=Y3lobmkwbHQwdWY3
the deep27 cafe in Japan @desert dawn

[jaunty ice]

I want to try those kettles

Brewista I think

[woven stone]

Great tasting @desert dawn and @sharp jasper

[sharp jasper]

Yes! It was a blast!!

[desert dawn]

No one but a local can say that right

[desert dawn]

https://www.instagram.com/librecoffeeroasters?igsh=cmZvYnFwYXY1bHZ5

Today we did two rounds of cupping. Espresso shots, cold brew, soup, pour over. My brain is fried

[gaunt gulch]

Lol sorry. I was fucking my coffee up and just quickly scanning. Sorry I'm an idiot

[gaunt gulch]

Damn how was that Honduran!

[nova wadi]

https://tenor.com/view/coffee-time-fry-futurama-gif-12105436

[desert dawn]

Ya I think I got clumsy at the end from jitters starting haha

[desert dawn]

Not good on first round cupping. Way better on soup and a blooming espresso shot on the decent. We were dialing in the cupping with the Zerno and I think I went too fine

[jaunty ice]

Nah I realized it was dumb when I posted it

[woven stone]

Yeah. On spro it was amazing/on pietro

[jaunty ice]

Oh I think I can do another soup today

[woven stone]

Oh yeah. And soup was good

Now I want my own Oxo and a Decent

Money

[nova wadi]

Oxo only like $35

[jaunty ice]

Yeah oxo is an easy buy since it doubles as a travel brewer

I’m seeing $45 Right now for the oxo. If you live near REI can get the travel version for that much after member cash back

[nova wadi]

Oh man I thought they were cheaper

[jaunty ice]

Price went up from either popularity or tariffs but it’s on sale during big promotions, probably Amazon day in July

[sharp jasper]

Same man! Yeah same here. It was a great time!

[desert dawn]

ALL, I am aiming to host something either March 21 or March 22

Vote:

1. March 21
2. March 22

Venture TBD. This could be at my home in Lawrenceville or Azara on the beltline

[nova wadi]

I can actually be there on the 22nd so that’s my vote

[sharp jasper]

@desert dawn here is a turbo on that airworks. Came out 🤌

I think this is the closest shot to soup that I pull on the Decent.

[desert dawn]

That’s awesome!!

[woven stone]

I too pulled a turbo on the Profitec with the NIR Indonesia

Great as a cortado

Funny enough. Using a Decent tipsy ceramic cup

[desert dawn]

I’m drinking chai

[desert dawn]

If you find yourself in Athens next Saturday I’ll be at Kempt pouring coffee

[nova wadi]

Making me want to make a spro. Haven’t made one in so long

[desert dawn]

Jake made a delicious one of this B&W Eth. I was probably already past my caffeine limit but it was hard to not to finish

[sharp jasper]

https://tenor.com/view/do-it-star-wars-emperor-palpatine-palpatine-gif-799657800635657398

[desert dawn]

About to brew up some dark roast. Wish me luck

There is no oil on it. So does it really count as dark roast? Maybe darker medium

[gaunt gulch]

Damnit I got to get better about ordering shoebox on Sunday

[desert dawn]

You could be like me and check at 11am see it sold out

Then realize at 1230, it’s Chicago time 11am. Go back and check and still see it sold out

[jaunty ice]

ICN doing it right

Sun isn’t up and this dude is serving $2 fish cake skewers in dashi broth

[desert dawn]

Any good?

I recently started enjoying Dashi in the past couple years

[gaunt gulch]

My God I want that

[jaunty ice]

Yes, perfection

[jaunty ice]

Yeah I can work with this

[gaunt gulch]

If you see a wafo leaf in a store let me know!

[desert dawn]

You should test out a natural with it

See if it’s still no bueno

[woven stone]

@desert dawn can you tell me about these beans again?

[jaunty ice]

So with this water and a zp6 I couldn’t enjoy washed, only natural beans were okay, overall I struggled with flavor.

I’m just going to add a couple drops of lotus CaCl2 to 0.5-0.6 L

[desert dawn]

Would love too. That is a washed process offering from Gatugi Factory in Nyeri County, Kenya. It is primarily SL34. Roast level is oops too light. I was getting bright Citrus like grapefruit throughout, Black tea and Ginger or baking spice in the middle, and Orange soda on the finish after it cooled completely.

Gatugi Factory is a high altitude washing station. They are owned by the Othaya Farmers CoOp.

So kinda how it works in those countries is they have 1000s of small farmers who join farmer owned CoOps. Those associations setup washing stations throughout the region that these farmers sell their cherry to get paid upfront.

The processing stations wash, sort and create different lots based on what they think is best. Good CoOps keep track of what came from whom and can share profits from sale in the form of second payment to farmers whose cherry sold for more money.

@woven stone above and https://lumeroasters.coffee/products/gatugi-factory-100g

That batch I tasted and for whatever reason deemed not perfect, but not because it was too light. I can’t remember exactly why

[desert dawn]

Wild. Do you find more natural options being served there in shops?

We need Christopher Hendon to explain why of all things water would made a washed coffee taste poorly

[jaunty ice]

No I brought H&S with me last time 😂

[jaunty ice]

My take away is that it’s super easy to extract flavor from natural/processed beans and more difficult with washed. And more difficult to taste subtle flavor in coffee from very low tds water. I didn’t bring GH or KH measurements but dipstick had very little bicarbonate

[desert dawn]

I agree Naturals/Processed are more fruit bombs already. I was curious if you were finding more naturals bc I feel like (no proof) Asian and South American countries use natural process more

[sharp jasper]

Got my H&S Subscription today. Excited to give them a shot

[nova wadi]

I’ve never used UL beans for espresso.. I should try it

[sharp jasper]

Straight 9 bar shots are hit and miss, but as a turbo or blooming espresso... 🤌

[nova wadi]

Ah yeah my ECP probably can’t handle that lol

[sharp jasper]

Flair58 man!! Trade up!

[nova wadi]

https://tenor.com/view/thirsty-spongebob-i-dont-need-it-sweat-gif-5031443

[desert dawn]

Bet it will be decent.

I’m having Dandelions Hojicha hot chocolate

It’s rich and comforting. Pretty divine. I taste a lot of fruit like raisins?

[sharp jasper]

We just had a coffee tasting two days ago, and you were holding out???

[desert dawn]

It was part of my wife’s valentine present. Had to wait till she opened it 🤣

It was great and I got the truffles for my kids. Basically it was a present for me too

[jaunty ice]

First travel brew. Using my accidental extra bag of anamorphic

Ratio 4 arrived without break afaik

[nova wadi]

I respect that so much haha

How’s anamorphic

[jaunty ice]

So in general I like it- both as filter and soup. I don’t think it’s better than something I might buy from shoebox though.

And this was amazing. Tons of flavor.

[nova wadi]

I loved the scenery I had

would get regularly if it wasnt $30 to ship

[jaunty ice]

@nova wadi I think I’m going to open aviary 22 tomorrow, have you tried it yet?

[nova wadi]

I haven't yet

I'll open it with you

[sharp jasper]

https://www.facebook.com/share/1CKywnsaqz/

2 hours away for a $250 BBE

Just listed 10 minutes ago

[sharp jasper]

Best kind of gift to give. The one that also gives back.

[desert dawn]

I’m excited I have some more new crop Honduran coming in hopefully in two weeks

[desert dawn]

We cupped it and put it on the deep 27 at saturdays meet up. I think I have the Jan 12 roast date

[jaunty ice]

Anoxic washed but clean

[desert dawn]

I noticed the same with this farmer. I wonder what they are doing differently

It’s interesting cause they have there natural, honey, and Anaerobic all as microlots from higher altitude and their washed as lower altitude general purpose coffee.

I still ordered the washed to try though so let’s see

[gaunt gulch]

Are you liking the 27?

[gaunt gulch]

Oh there is shoebox still available (blends)

[desert dawn]

So far yes, but I am still figuring it out. Mainly re learning grind settings for it. I do 8g or 10g doses

[gaunt gulch]

Ugh I'm slightly concerned my wife will kill me if I get another brewer

[desert dawn]

I don’t think it’s the best because it’s not forgiving if that helps you 😬

[sharp jasper]

Its the ZP6 of pourover brewers?

[desert dawn]

@woven stone did you end up brewing the oops Gatugi

[woven stone]

I did! Still figuring it out on the MOD bar

[sharp jasper]

I made some blooming cold brew with the second largest bag you left me. (I pour hot water on it at first then cold). Makes for a decent milk drink based cold brew.

[desert dawn]

With the Gatugi or the gallon bag

[sharp jasper]

Gallon bag. I forgot what it was?

[desert dawn]

It’s a Caturra from Peru. It’s from this is local Atlanta family that imports solely Peru green.

It’s very lightly roasted. I think I should have actually let that one go longer into a more medium

[jaunty ice]

It’s tart but good, ton of flavor

[nova wadi]

I did a cupping this morning and it was my favorite of the 4

Actually a super fun cupping because they were all so different

[jaunty ice]

Really good, I wanted more

[jaunty ice]

Unfortunately gotta use up some caffeine dialing in their new grinder

[jaunty ice]

One small knock on the ratio4 I think a limitation to using it in the office environment might be it needing to cool down between brews. I believe the water temperature might get too high one brewing back to back.

[nova wadi]

Interesting, good to know

Was looking at those as an option for the office

[desert dawn]

I vote for a few clever drippers, hot water kettle, and grinder. Those who don’t like it can buy star bucks for everyone

[nova wadi]

I think you're right

[desert dawn]

I really do think the clever dripper is the most forgiving newbie brewer

[nova wadi]

I’ve never used one but I’ve heard they’re great

[jaunty ice]

Gabi is basically a ratio 4 with one mid brew intervention.

[vocal mesa]

I recommend it to everyone beginning pourover. Start there, learn what immersion brewing is, then they can try hybrid method to see if a switch might be worth it for percolation brewing.

I can’t go one week in Bana without @desert dawn reminding me I need to buy an A4Z. I’m going to just pull the trigger.

[desert dawn]

Me?? Blame @jaunty ice he’s the one that showed it to me

I’m very excited to leave the EG1 at home and try out the A4Z at pop ups

Doing a little pop up here this weekend

[jaunty ice]

It’s too early but I’ve been happy with the a5 so far with the few naturals I have. Should be similar to k ultra.

[jaunty ice]

I would buy used from here. It’s like $415 if I buy right now and bring one back and will likely have to pay 5% when I declare it returning home.

I think 415-425 shipped for a used one is reasonable

[desert dawn]

https://tenor.com/view/ifht-carbon-dealer-mtb-mountainbike-gif-13159345701758132112

[jaunty ice]

I met up with the Femobook person who handles emails two days ago. So I had to swap your a4z with a new one because I wasn’t happy with the one they delivered

[desert dawn]

This is what I’m envisioning when you arrive with 10 grinders

[desert dawn]

Oh no. What happened

[jaunty ice]

I also swapped out a plug in a5 for a battery one because the plug in a5 had a huuuuge power pack

[desert dawn]

I hate that when manufacturers do that

[jaunty ice]

So it was a 2024 model and the edges were sharp and the back but was a little loose. Honestly it sounded really nice quieter than my own but it seemed worse quality machining. They swapped for a 2025 model

[desert dawn]

Sweet. Thank you for checking

[jaunty ice]

They gave me a little bag to carry it in that I’ll give to you

[desert dawn]

I don’t remember it being loud?

Well we were in a big room

[jaunty ice]

They also really wanted to talk to me about charging. It’s important to them to use usba to usbc charger that they provide they said some people wore out the batteries early (easily replaceable) due to using too powerful a charger

[jaunty ice]

Correct it just was even quieter

Super quiet especially if you put it on something to dampen the sound or stick it in a cupboard

[desert dawn]

Oh wow. Never would have guessed usb-a to c

[jaunty ice]

It’s really common for these devices like scales. I thought it was mostly an issue with the signal to continue to charge but it makes sense for the batteries to become hot with fast charging

Solid cups

[jaunty ice]

Do you want me to get an A2 for you? Should be around $75 or so. I’m going to try and have it delivered next week to a local 7-11

Checking to see if you still want the alpha. The year of the snake model isn’t available anymore but I do see tritan and ceramic. Tritan more likely to survive.

https://www.muzhan-coffee.com/products/2024111301

[nova wadi]

You are too good to us

What a legend

[vocal mesa]

It’s like $509 new online shipped, right?

[plush sinew]

You would be handsomely rewarded with my love (and cash moneys—just tell me how pay u)

Sorry I missed last weekend folks, looked fun. I've just been swamped with life and work and canceled travel plans

[nova wadi]

I still have yet to make it to one so I think you still have me beat

The boss approved my time off for the March meetup though so I’m good to go

[plush sinew]

@desert dawn Your Alo or Layo. Which had smoller beans, on average.
Brewed the last ~30g of it last week, couldn't figure out which it was (labels fell off), but it was the best cup I've had all year. freezer and an extra week of rest musta been the trick 😛

[jaunty ice]

You can get 5% off with a coupon code but that’s close. I would just post a wtb but if you want to buy new link at bottom here https://coffeechronicler.com/femobook-a4z-a5-review/

[jaunty ice]

Alright which one looks good. Edit oh oops will try to order another A2

@nova wadi souped Animorphic red bourbon today again. Just really solid. Way more flavor than what I’m used to from that variety but soup makes everything new again. My FIL loved it (of course I did too).

[nova wadi]

I need to open that one up

My first Aussie beans

[cedar olive]

You’re so kind @jaunty ice - I’m probably going to pass for now but appreciate you following up!!

[jaunty ice]

Given my ct62 regret this is wise, also thank you for allowing me to save money not buying the hario automatic brewer at muzhan 😂

[desert dawn]

Hell ya!!!

I’m really happy to hear the coffees are turning out great. I think they just need a massive amount of rest. I’m pretty sure all the samples I sent you were oops too light 12 weeks off roast range 😬

[jaunty ice]

I need to find out what this mystery coffee is

[desert dawn]

My vote is they are all blends so he can sell everyone on the idea that blends don’t have to be bad

I am saying this without having tried any

[jaunty ice]

This is my first MCL but shouldn’t be a blend. Multiple roasters participate

[desert dawn]

Oooo

[nova wadi]

Yeah MCL is always a single origin

[sharp jasper]

You A4Z fans might enjoy the new Lance A4Z video he posted earlier!

[desert dawn]

I saw!

[vocal mesa]

Oh no. That's the last thing I needed!

[vocal mesa]

Guess I need to buy one now before the Lance tax kicks in overnight.

[jaunty ice]

You going to buy new online or used? Pretty sure you can post a buy/sell and find one. TBH especially after the lance video it won’t be everyone’s cup of tea

[jaunty ice]

I was freaking out when all four grinders didn’t have auto stop and one of the A4zs had the lock nut come loose as I was changing grind. But it’s been no issue at all turning it off manually and the exchange was really easy (glad I tested before leaving)

I haven’t opened or tested the A2s. Hopefully no issues.

[vocal mesa]

Good question. Guess I’ll figure that out now. Was thinking new, but you are right that used could be an option.

[jaunty ice]

Aviary #22 best coffee of the trip so far. Made as soup primarily.

Tried 1:16 in the ratio 4 with the A5 and it was surprisingly boring and haven’t tried drip again though curious about A4z at 1:15

[nova wadi]

Mike and I were talking about how we get major blueberry on 022

Suh good

[nova wadi]

Not a huge fan of the shoebox mystery coffee

[jaunty ice]

I made it today and it was nice. I’m afraid of saying too much but it’s not the process I prefer

Do you know when and how to find out what it is?

[nova wadi]

https://discord.gg/m9MPnggy

[jaunty ice]

I’m there just haven’t figured out where it’s revealed yet

[nova wadi]

Oh they annouce it on there

I think they send an email too

[gaunt gulch]

@sharp jasper https://www.instagram.com/p/DUwHqD3jHDf/?igsh=YzZjdWhxYnRrbTR6

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[jaunty ice]

Excitement slowly building #1317535416659869919 message

[sharp jasper]

It's true! Also, you can Google your birthday and "Florida Man" to see what happened on your birthday. Often with funny results.

[cedar olive]

Are you hoping for the metal version?? I am late to the game on this mod but super enticing

[jaunty ice]

Yes have you signed up for the metal version?

[cedar olive]

No 🙁

[jaunty ice]

Odd is just demonstrating the 3d print prototype

[cedar olive]

Because I haven’t signed up for the A2 yet 🙁

[jaunty ice]

#1317535416659869919 message

[cedar olive]

lol I meant I haven’t bought this yet but also good to have the sign up link

Any idea on cost?

[jaunty ice]

No I don’t know. A2 has been $85 on Black Friday and Amazon days. Pietro burrs typically over $100. No estimate for the metal burr carrier or catch cup, you might be able to ask in that thread.

No guarantee we will be happy with the final product

[cedar olive]

Heard the A2 is still a great secondary grinder

[nova wadi]

I signed up for metal one

Praying it’s not crazy expensive

[desert dawn]

I think the only issue is availability of peitro burrs

[cedar olive]

I looked this morning and couldn’t find any in my initial search

[nova wadi]

Not in any rush on it. Maybe the hype will die down

[sharp jasper]

Anybody else try out the H&S stuff from this month?

My basket had too much headspace because I was using only a 16g dose. But the stuff came out juicy and a great pop of acidity. Probably needs to rest another week or so for optimal results.

[nova wadi]

I absolutely need an espresso from you

My dad came over, knows I am into coffee and asked if I could make a latte

I was like... no but I can make you a PO lol

He wasnt impressed with Aviary 022

Said it was too acidic for his stomach

That was on the V60. I did another brew on the orea 01 and he was shocked that it tasted so different. So had a nice little flat vs conical dripper education sesh

[desert dawn]

No it’s been like that for a while

[sharp jasper]

One day we will both make it to the same meet! 😆 It's a bummer I can't make the one in March

[desert dawn]

Noooooo

I was planning something fun.

Well fun for me

[sharp jasper]

Move it up a weekend?

[desert dawn]

I can’t - celebrating my daughters birthday with extended family

I want to try out hosting a palate/sensory training exercise related to coffee

[sharp jasper]

Dang it! That does sound fun!!

[desert dawn]

I hope so

[plush sinew]

discriminating against parents with young children I see

smh

I'll start taking antibiotics and steroids now so my sinuses and palate are clear.

[desert dawn]

My kid 6 - she joins in on some of it 🤷‍♂️

Not coffee but other things

[desert dawn]

@sharp jasper I’m testing out some grind settings for hot bloom cold brew on the Ditting. I don’t have enough but hopefully will be able to see some differences

[sharp jasper]

Yeah Brian Quan did a review of the Brezi that made me start to play with that method

[peak field]

Was just at cool beans getting some uni work done, picked some of this up for spro

It’s a lot lighter than I expected

[peak field]

Very surprised with this on espresso. 18:40 and pulled quite a bit of sweetness. Still not my taste for spro- I prefer darker- but I was super surprised

Beans from the americas are bomb for spro

[jaunty ice]

New kettle to try out since my old one (lafeeca DJ) became buggy after a year

My wife said re: aviary #23 “I can’t tell the difference between honey and natural” but I also think this bean tastes a lot like a natural.

[peak field]

That’s how it be sometimes

[desert dawn]

I think I used this kettle with Rob. Timemore sent him a bunch of stuff to test out. It worked well. I think my only issue was I didn’t know how make it hold temp

Was too busy to try and figure it out

[nova wadi]

Must be awesome to just get sent stuff

[jaunty ice]

The button on the left holds temp though I almost never use that feature

[desert dawn]

It’s neat. Some is for keeps, but the bigger ticket stuff is not. He was telling me how they sent him the Roest that I have and he got to tear it apart into pieces. I think he said before or after him Roaster Kat had it? So I guess there is multiple people that get to test

[desert dawn]

Got a chance to visit Raani coffee and meet with Praveena the owner and guess who Percy formerly the barista at Radio

[nova wadi]

I just know you were loving the color of that la marzocco

[sharp jasper]

I want everyone to know... I bit the bullet and got a replacement emotional support coffee cup. AKA Icosa Avensi Ceramic Atlantis Blue.

[woven stone]

I need to follow in your footsteps and re-order the carafe that I broke

The fellow one I have now just drips with Coffee everywhere off the spout

[sharp jasper]

Yeah when you have something that you used frequently and then you have to use a subpar product afterwards, it just makes you miss it every time. 🥲

[nova wadi]

She’s a beaut Clark

[jaunty ice]

I was looking at both of these on rogue wave and thinking of you guys

[desert dawn]

Of course

[desert dawn]

Today I sorted a little over 1 kilo of dark roast to make a very potent cold brew concentrate. About 6 TDS almost espresso level….

My hands smell like I smoked a pack of cigarettes

🤦‍♂️

[sharp jasper]

I bet as a milk drink base it is amazing!

[woven stone]

Avensi wave carafe out of stock

guess i could do the smaller one

[desert dawn]

It’s going in a Carajillo. If you haven’t had one they are delicious coffee cocktails. I like them a lot more than the espresso martini

[desert dawn]

I like small carafes. I never do more than 300ml anyway

[woven stone]

yeah, thinking of the small one now

the new colors look fun!

amber is v classy

[sharp jasper]

I'm check it out!

[woven stone]

ok. ordered the small one!

the ceramic cups were all sold out too. wouldve picked one up but no dice

[desert dawn]

I think your beverage will stay hotter cause the carafe is more full

[desert dawn]

The original is equal parts liquor 43 and espresso.

I do the modern version with an additional liquor. I find it less sweet. Equal parts:
-Espresso or concentrate
-liquor 43
-tequila or bourbon

I do a dry shake then add ice and shake again.

[sharp jasper]

Yeah that's a drink more up my alley!!

[jaunty ice]

@cobalt slate feel free to chat about coffee. I mostly brew at home but I’m always on the look out for a good cafe.

[cobalt slate]

Thank you!

I’m actually on the hunt for a good espresso bean with dark chocolate, berry/cherry tones for milky drinks

I’m currently drinking Docent Conceit, which is in town. They are really good, but just wanting something new

[jaunty ice]

I bought a bag of the beans maxwheel recommended and they are very good at what you’re after

[cobalt slate]

From Alma?

[jaunty ice]

Panthers. But @desert dawn has been to Alma I think others have to.

[cobalt slate]

Oh great! I’ve got some great recommendations now. Thank you! 🙏

[jaunty ice]

Alma is way up in Woodstock though

[cobalt slate]

Yeah, it’s a bit of a drive, but that’s the price to pay for good coffee ☕️

[opaque path]

Hey everyone. Newish to Atlanta. Elated to find out there’s such a great coffee community here

[jaunty ice]

Welcome! @gaunt gulch invited me here a few months ago. There have been some meetings ups though difficult for me to attend. I think it’s more active in here during the morning.

[gaunt gulch]

Welcome! It's definitely up and coming!

[gaunt gulch]

I think it was @nova wadi who started the from soup in kitchen!

[nova wadi]

We’re working on it! Welcome

[jaunty ice]

Final shot of bambito soup today

Aricha still so good

[gaunt gulch]

Are you back?

[jaunty ice]

Flying back tomorrow.

[daring flare]

may be doing something at Flow Coffee on saturday

will keep this sub updated (sorry for the radio silence, coffee took a backseat for biochem stuff :p )

[jaunty ice]

As a long since graduated biochem major I understand.

[daring flare]

research this, write up that

but hopefully all panama lineup saturday ?

need to iron out some kinks in my plan, see if i have time to make it up to ATL

[desert dawn]

Welcome @cobalt slate and @opaque path !

[desert dawn]

Aww man I’m out of town this weekend

[desert dawn]

Alma is great. The owner Harry Hutchins wife’s parent’s own Finca Terrerito and other farms in Honduras. Their coffee gets imported and stored at Alma and then sold all over to roasters. So you get access to very fresh coffee.

I have only tried their micro lots red honey, natural, and anaerobic. I would say those were all medium roast?

They are a super busy cafe.

[desert dawn]

Safe travels

[cobalt slate]

Thank you for the recommendation! 🙂

[desert dawn]

For dark roast in Atlanta - I think Portrait does a good job. I had one that was figs, strawberries, and chocolate

[cobalt slate]

Oh nice! I had one of their coffees one time, I didn’t like it then but I’ll look at it some more. I have been drinking Docent Conceit, which is also very good. They are in Atlanta proper

[desert dawn]

I don’t think I’ve had them before. I’ll have to check them out

[plush sinew]

I'll be there Sunday for dinner if you want to visit again 😛

[plush sinew]

If y'all haven't been to El Tesoro (either because you're fools living OTP or you're fools living under rocks), they've got a really solid bar program (unsure who/what put it together or if they're paying real bar people) and make a Carajillo with reposado. Real good despite not being a coffee place.

Oh and also it's easily top 2-3 mexican places not-located-along-buford-hwy-in-a-shack, which are always the best, obviously.

[desert dawn]

I love El Tesoro. I’ll have to remember to try the carajillo.

[vocal mesa]

Great, now I want an asada mulita.

[plush sinew]

your internal engine may combust, but hot damn if it ain't worth it.

grilled cheese who?

[vocal mesa]

That’s why I’m glad to live only two miles away

[plush sinew]

Carajillo? $10.
Mulita? $doesn'tMatterGiveitToMe
Always knowing where the nearest bathroom is? Priceless.

[gaunt gulch]

Did shoebox sub in already happen?

[nova wadi]

Yeah

[jaunty ice]

Ah man I was sleeping

I’m going to have to buy shoebox on sundays like a heathen

[plush sinew]

Glad I'm not the only schmuck who missed it

I'M A CHICAGO MAN, TOO, MAX. CMON!!!!

[gaunt gulch]

You get in?

[nova wadi]

Nah

It’s for the best

I’m drowning in coffee

[daring flare]

thats alright mate!

will catchup whenever in atl

[desert dawn]

👀👀

[daring flare]

also shameless plug but im gonna be up in atlanta tmrw cupping at FLOW from 9am 🙂

do PU , were gon taste 9 different panamas

[gaunt gulch]

Ugh I wish I could make it that sounds incredible!

@desert dawn you been to Shalimar in lilburn?

[desert dawn]

I think I might have ordered DoorDash once. Can’t remember

Kabab Hut is great in Lilburn for Pakistani food. Assume it’s pretty spicy

[plush sinew]

where's he doing it? his place?

[daring flare]

Yup at flow coffee bro!

Starts 9am

[jaunty ice]

First brew returning home

[desert dawn]

How is it

[jaunty ice]

It was good. I’m dialing in the k ultra and I think I got the grind setting right. I think it was more balanced this brew compared to my A4z. Roast reminds me of prodigal so a bit more developed than I’m used to.

[jaunty ice]

Actually I think my taste is off, shoebox Anthony Carranza tasted burned today 😵‍💫

[nova wadi]

Bana pilled

[desert dawn]

It’s possible it’s more Nordic/prodigal? Id have to check the notes and see if the batches from back then were UL

Im excited to see what the fresh bag will be like

[jaunty ice]

I’ll give it a first try at 3 weeks rest

[desert dawn]

If it’s like what others were saying I would wait at least 40 days

[jaunty ice]

Alright end of the month.

[daring flare]

Today’s latte art (I’ve now lost the touch)

[desert dawn]

I have zero latte art skills. I need to pull out the espresso machine and to practice

[desert dawn]

How was the event

[daring flare]

dude it was dope!

all bowls were basically empty after

[desert dawn]

Heck ya!!! Congrats

[cobalt slate]

Are there any coffee shops in Atlanta that sells Geisha?

Or North Atlanta?

[woven stone]

Belux

[desert dawn]

Yea Belux probably your best bet for regularly having Gesha

[woven stone]

Was just there in Roswell

It was a one and one with this: https://www.beluxcoffee.com/product-page-1/rosé-gesha-blend

[cobalt slate]

Geisha with milk? Was it good?

[woven stone]

it was!

[cobalt slate]

Thank you. I’ve been to Belux in Alpharetta. They were really nice

[nova wadi]

I need to go back to Belux in Roswell

They roast a little dark for me but want to try some more of their stuff outside if PO

[woven stone]

Lmk when you do. I live 2 min from there

[plush sinew]

@desert dawn did you meet Kavin when you were at Raani? Good friend of mine, didn't realize how close I am to actually knowing the folks behind the biz 😂 his friend who works there (Ethan? I think you met- he had some vague recollection of meeting folks) is down to clown on some coffee nerding, so might see if he/they want to join an eaf meetup or a Lume event ;P

Grabbed a bag of their Ratnagiri, and sounds like they're sourcing more cool/interesting stuff from the subcontinent. It's p roasty, but definitely interesting green underneath it (turned out OK on spro-needs rest regardless); curious if you grabbed/tried anything while you were in.

[desert dawn]

I had to think for a second, but yes! He stopped by and was really nice. I met Percy (roaster/barista) and Praveena but I don’t think I met an Ethan. I think it would be great to have him at a meet up!

I had some processed coffees Percy was working on. I’m not sure if they were even on menu. He just brewed stuff he wanted thoughts on

[jaunty ice]

12.5:200 at 90 C using the A5. After letting it cool a bit tastes really good, I would describe Lemon but grapefruit is more accurate.

[desert dawn]

Wooo! I love coffee cooled. I usually always do very small pours from the carafe to my cup so it rapidly cools

Lemon tartness might be the red berry. I find the red berry to be more raspberry some have said cranberry or pomegranate all which I associate to have a sourness

Cola starts mid temp for me and fully cooled but think flatter Coke like the molasses and flavor and kinda the sensation of the acidity

How are you enjoying the A5

[jaunty ice]

So Gititu was absolute fire when it fully cooled.

[desert dawn]

Yaaaay!!!

[jaunty ice]

Trying to figure out use cases and I want to compare it to the K ultra. For now I'm mostly leaving it set for french press and then using for process focused coffee when the need arises. Planning to try it for espresso at some point.

I don't like changing these grinders much because it's easy to forget where you left off so right now A68 is set for espresso, A4z for filter or soup, and A5 for my wife's daily french press.

[desert dawn]

I agree. I’m not changing grinder as much, but dose a lot which is problematic too cause I goof on the recipes

For processed coffees I’m scared of I just grind at river rock setting and hope for the best

[jaunty ice]

The new kettle is good for yeeting but not great for lower flow rates, has a tendency to dribble at 5 ml/s

[desert dawn]

Oh that’s annoying

[gaunt gulch]

Is the k ultra easier to grind for your wife?

[jaunty ice]

No definitely harder though it’s faster

[gaunt gulch]

My buddy actually bought a pipe clamp he braces against his body lol

[jaunty ice]

Yeah I made soup with it and it was rough man

If people use it regularly for espresso I hope it’s medium to dark

[jaunty ice]

Had some wheatgrass and mystery brew with Zo this morning

[desert dawn]

Updated photo for @vocal mesa

Wow, first cup Aviary 22 Chiroso is actually really great.

I ran 100g through it to season a little. I’m at 1.4.5 from my assumed zero

Mine looks like it goes down to 8.5 to lock

So a bit past 0

This is on metal v60 with t90 which is usually really fast flow so I’m finer than regular v60

[jaunty ice]

I used to brew at 1.4.8 until something changed about 3-4 months in

I soup at 0.0.4 or so. Depends on filters. Neither of the A4zs I've used are zero'd they both go a bit past 0. Same with both of the A5s and A68, I think that is on purpose.

[vocal mesa]

Have a tab open for the last week with it in my cart.

[desert dawn]

Come meet us on March 22 and I can have mine available

[vocal mesa]

This will not help me!

[nova wadi]

Yeah I’m loving 22

Been drinking mostly my own roasted coffee lately but I’ll throw in some aviary every once in a while

Trying to be like Zo

[desert dawn]

Maybe it’s overhyped 🤷‍♂️

[desert dawn]

https://tenor.com/view/omg-shy-gorgeous-gif-6596931759731678195

I think I’m getting immune to my own coffee. I have permanent palate fatigue. I have to drink something else for a bit and then come back later to keep the palate guessing

[vocal mesa]

I have 3.4kg of coffee to go through before my trip to Japan.
6 bags Shoebox
4 bags Sey
2 bags Sept EL
2 bags Exposure Therapy
2 bags XLIII
1 bag Scenery
1 bag Port 2050
1 bag Norml
1 bag H&S

[jaunty ice]

Bring to Japan

[vocal mesa]

I should be able to go through it all. Been making my wife double soupicanos for her commuter cup.

[jaunty ice]

My most recent trip I used up or left behind all my favorite cups, first time I've had better coffee on vacation than at home

[vocal mesa]

That knocks out 50g

Then I just do a V60/Gabi, a Hoop/Soup, and a Soupicano for myself.

[nova wadi]

https://tenor.com/view/spider-man-we-one-gif-18212100

[desert dawn]

When do you leave

[vocal mesa]

April 12

[desert dawn]

It’s all rested and ready to go? I vote you bring some to Japan

Glitch and Apollons Gold what else is in Japan? I think most of it is now Nordic light or darker

[woven stone]

Acid

Heard that Because coffee is quite good too

[nova wadi]

I really liked what I got from Walnuts

[woven stone]

Brewman as well

Man. There are so many places to go there lol

My Google Maps is wild with saves

[vocal mesa]

I did too and plan to go. Thanks for reminding me because I forgot I promised Josef some US coffee so I guess I am taking some of this to Japan

[vocal mesa]

Send it

[woven stone]

It’s not organized. Coffee is mixed in with restaurants and stuff.

And it’s all under “want to go”

Perhaps a future project to segment it

[desert dawn]

Oh I didn’t realize that was Japan. That months airworks was solid from Walnuts

[vocal mesa]

Sounds like my trip itinerary doc

[woven stone]

putting stuff into just a japan coffee list

gmme 15 min

[vocal mesa]

I’m trying to pick restaurants now.

[woven stone]

i'll get one for you

[vocal mesa]

Walnuts is halfway between our hotel and the Ghibli museum so easy rationalization to stop

Here’s the Tokyo coffee list I have https://maps.app.goo.gl/AG2oxd73tCegmKhr5?g_st=ic

[woven stone]

Here you go @vocal mesa https://maps.app.goo.gl/TpqYN1zscMGkJgGx9

[nova wadi]

Yeah they’re in Tokyo. Surprisingly everything was roasted on an Bullet

They gave me hope

[vocal mesa]

This was my Kyoto trio but Weekenders is closing that location sadly. Maybe the roaster location will be open https://maps.app.goo.gl/Kf1CeG1aZhvm7cBi9?g_st=ic

[woven stone]

Dang. I loved that little spot

adding more stuff from Kyoto

lmk if you need Osaka

[jaunty ice]

Why is it pouring rain all of a sudden with no clouds wtf

[desert dawn]

They provided enough for an Airworks sub off of a bullet??

[desert dawn]

Luckily not here

[jaunty ice]

Just a random dump of rain with full sunlight. Just cleared up. The southeast is crazy.

[vocal mesa]

I’ll be in Kyoto for 7 nights. Spending two days in Osaka.

[vocal mesa]

Yup. That Kii was so good.

[desert dawn]

Agree

[vocal mesa]

Will also be in Takayama, Kawaguchiko, and Hiroshima/Miyajima. Day trips from Kyoto/Tokyo to Himeji/Yoshino/Hikone Castle/Nara/Hanamiyama Park/Nikko/Kamakura/Enoshima

[nova wadi]

Yup. They said that airworks completely cleared them out

Wild right?

[jaunty ice]

Excellent with milk, thank you for the beans @desert dawn

[desert dawn]

Awesome!!! I’m glad it worked well. By chance did it seem floral in milk

[jaunty ice]

I’ll look for it next time. Maybe…

[nova wadi]

I loved the sample I got of that

[desert dawn]

I believe I have you an UL sample, and a more Nordic light sample.

I think it was .9% WL and 1.3% above initial

This was a full on medium 2% WL above initial

Well 2% is still considered light by most but I’m giving you Bana standards

[nova wadi]

Right right

[plush sinew]

he's banapilled lightmaxxing

[jaunty ice]

It’s great as a cap or in my wife’s spiced French press this morning

[jaunty ice]

Man I have too many underdeveloped beans right now. Total wheatgrass hard for me to imagine anyone would enjoy it.

[cobalt slate]

I just went to Belux and got this on a whim without trying it. Never had it before. I made it as an espresso with milk (I know, it’s a geisha, am I crazy???). Man, this coffee packs a really big rummy punch! Now I know why people like geishas so much. Most of what I tasted was rum and blackberry. If you like those notes, I’d definitely recommend it

[nova wadi]

Oh yeah that’s a Natural so that makes sense

[cobalt slate]

Yep. I just had to try it

[nova wadi]

Love that, sounds awesome

[jaunty ice]

This is exactly how I would consume these beans.

[nova wadi]

Yeah that sounds lovely

[cobalt slate]

Thank you! Yeah, I was hesitant at first, but wow, what a punch!

[jaunty ice]

I generally prefer light to medium naturals as an espresso with milk. Sometimes I’ll mix with some similarly roasted washed if it’s too intense.

[nova wadi]

Need to get back into trad spro

Saw Lance had a guy on live yesterday that put a gaggimate on a delonghi and I’m mildly interested

Looks like a ton of work though

[jaunty ice]

I have a gaggiuino that I want to update to the latest screen but can’t seem to find the time.

I remember last year’s stilosa video that lh made

[cobalt slate]

Absolutely

[sharp jasper]

What's your espresso setup? How did you brew it?

[willow token]

Just jumping in here- have you ever compared the A5 to the A68 on espresso?

[jaunty ice]

No. Something I plan to do when I have time and want to drink more espresso.

Others have said they are similar

[willow token]

Right on. I've debated swapping out my Lagom Mini (more or less same geometry as the A5) for an A68, haha. Not sure if it would be a noticeable step up.

[jaunty ice]

I have a lagom mini I’m planning to sell. Replaced it with the A5.

[willow token]

Pretty close in profile?

[jaunty ice]

I have v1 moonshine. I think the a5 is closer to k ultra but really haven’t done a lot of comparisons. I never really enjoyed the lagom mini

[willow token]

Good to know.

Thanks for the insight!

[cobalt slate]

I have a La Spaziale Mini Vivaldi II and just upgraded to an Option-O P80 grinder. I’m still trying to get used to the grinder. I’m coming from a 10 year old Baratza, so all my proportions are off with the P80. At first I thought the P80 was defective, but I am getting to realize that it just demands different ratios and proportions

I was about slightly less than a 1:1 ratio of espresso to milk with that geisha. There is no need to cut the flavor with more milk

[desert dawn]

That sounds about right. Unless it’s a darker roast I try to add the least amount of milk.

Randomly I get to try a Starbucks latest creation and even though I know it’s dark roast I taste no coffee 🤷‍♂️

[sharp jasper]

Nice!! And yeah have you tried a step down basket? They give you a bit more forgiveness with dialing in.

[cobalt slate]

Hehehe… Charbucks… but I agree. The lighter the roast, the airier the flavor, so less milk is actually preferable to taste the notes

[cobalt slate]

I haven’t tried a step down basket yet. My portafilters are 53 mm as is, I’m used to them. At this point, I’m actually trying to reduce the number of variables I have to tweak, if I can. 🙂

[jaunty ice]

Missing Ethiopia Hada Molecha limited oxygen natural on this day.

Brewing Radio Roasters Hada molecha: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/7AfPFlWnww8

[gaunt gulch]

Where is it?

[gaunt gulch]

My "want to go" gmapas looks like I'm hunting Carmen san Diego.

[gaunt gulch]

Don't me an asshole like me and forget the mochi in nara

[gaunt gulch]

Preach. We need a ATL coffee intern.

[desert dawn]

Will confirm this weekend. It will either be at my place in Lawrenceville or Azara again

[jaunty ice]

@desert dawn used encanto gesha 13:200 in the gabi but did a wet RDT step after the bloom. It has some flavor now though thinking about how to taste this coffee more

I think my next step is figuring out a switch recipe

[desert dawn]

Is this one we tasted together?

[jaunty ice]

Yeah. Bought a lot of beans would love to taste the coffee

[desert dawn]

The first or second one we tasted? I’m guessing second?

How many days off rest is it?

[jaunty ice]

The first one we tasted was the shoebox mystery it was fine. Then we had OTL from scenery and I think it’s like 8 or 9 weeks off roast

[desert dawn]

I honestly don’t know the answer, the only thing that has me curious is my Layo Teraga roast. I made the mistake of writing it off but around 12 weeks off roast it “started” to open up on the cupping table. But I couldn’t recreate that flavor in brewing…. Finally I just grinded way finer and bam favorite roast of mine so far

Also my darn tough socks people… @gaunt gulch @plush sinew

Wth is happening to my socks. Any experience like this? These are their thinner ones

[gaunt gulch]

I've got some I have to send in. Let's get that on the Atlanta coffee intern's list

[plush sinew]

yeah idk, never had issues thus far, but I am also a lazy sad sack these days, so my socks are frankly living in luxury most days 😂

but as above, I'd just send them in for replacement

[vocal mesa]

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DCX280ZJhwe/?igsh=MXJ3cnUxdmVraTlscQ==

[gaunt gulch]

That's it! Don't get distracted by the deer like we did!

[woven stone]

Oh yeah, amazing curry in Nara: https://maps.app.goo.gl/wBLpnQDpW2NRv6NY9

so quaint and delicious

[plush sinew]

y'all are terrible influences. I'm over here looking up tickets to jp...

NOT IN THIS ECONOMY

[desert dawn]

Hmm alright. Ill reach out to them.

[peak field]

Convinced my cafe to try something new- just got a sample pack from Alma coffee

Might be switching from Valor to Alma if all goes well

[desert dawn]

Whatcha get from them?

I’ve only had their microlots natural, red honey, and anaerobic

[nova wadi]

I really like Alma

It’s too dark for me on PO these days but I was making awesome espresso with their beans

[peak field]

The sample pack included

Soulmate, labeled as medium

Essence, labeled as “espresso roast”

Natural Process, labeled as “bright medium”

Haven’t tried them yet, soulmate seems pretty interesting

I don’t think we will end up using natural process

[nova wadi]

To me soulmate tasted like just a really solid cup of Joesph

Just good classic coffee

[peak field]

In espresso?

[nova wadi]

Filter

[peak field]

I see

[nova wadi]

I wrote that down when I was just getting into PO so my thoughts on it these days would probably be more nuanced than then haha

[peak field]

That’s so real tho lol

We only do spro in this cafe, and the coffee we currently serve from valor has this really distinct nutty note when made in a milk drink

I think that’s what most are talking about when they say that they like our coffee

I hope we don’t lose that in these Alma coffees

[jaunty ice]

It’s been a while since I’ve enjoyed a nice nutty espresso as a cap

[desert dawn]

Nuts are bad.

I’m allergic to peanuts so too nutty sets off alarms 🚨

It’s why when I smell OTL roasts they are distinct and off putting to me

[nova wadi]

I’d eat peanut butter straight from the jar

I love it so much

[desert dawn]

https://tenor.com/view/no-nooo-nope-eat-fingerwag-gif-4996859938106551830

Our has all the butters:
Unsalted
Salted
Almond
Sunflower
….peanut

Nutella is basically hazelnut butter right?

[nova wadi]

Essentially

[jaunty ice]

My son started vomiting when he was eating a mini drumstick in the back of my car on Scott blvd. That was our first clue about the peanut allergy. He’s desensitized now but haaaates peanuts so much.

[jaunty ice]

Because of my son’s reaction this is super easy for me to understand despite loving peanuts myself.

[desert dawn]

My reaction thankfully isn’t bad but they say they can change

[jaunty ice]

New A2 mod thread for those who celebrate https://discord.com/channels/726985544038612993/1481698251047567534

[nova wadi]

Very true. I newly discovered that I now have developed a goat / sheep’s cheese allergy in my mid 30s. And I love feta!!

[granite holly]

No way... that sucks

[nova wadi]

Oh hey 👋

[granite holly]

Hello person whom I've never met

[jaunty ice]

Did you find a french press ratio you like?

I go about 1:13 (33:425) because I usually add milk to the french press brew

[granite holly]

I am missing some of the tools so unfortunately been doing it by feel. I fill up my K6 twice has felt good so far

[jaunty ice]

I should leave a scale for you somewhere in town since I have too many