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UTJD16

@ UTJD16 @lemmy.world

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  • Issues with iOS 26 B1

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  • Same

  • Took a break from espresso to use a vacuum brewer I've had in storage for a few years. What sorts of brewers do you all use to switch things up on a weekend?

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  • This is great! I use my Hario syphon at least a few times a week…love how quick and easy it is. Other days I normally do v60, Orea v3, or espresso with the Cafelat Robot.

  • The Decaf Project - A Live Tasting! - YouTube

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  • My kit’s still in transit so I’ll be doing the tasting asynchronously

  • What is a good low budget espresso machine? (Or what are signs to look for in a cheap espresso machine that indicate quality?)

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  • I agree with some other comments here that $100 won’t get you what you’re hoping for.

    A better upgrade would be to start saving for a good handheld burr grinder (like an 1zpresso model) to replace the blade grinder. Your French Press and AeroPress will likely taste notably better!

    If you do want to venture into good espresso, as someone else mentioned, start looking into Cafelat Robot or Flair. Both can make fantastic espresso at higher quality than semi-automatic machines of the same price point and require much less upkeep. But, for any espresso, you will need more gear (scale, tamper, vessels, etc.) which adds to the price. And all espresso machines will massively benefit from a good grinder.

    Good luck!

  • Insights on immersion brewers

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  • Good question, and I’m not sure. In comparison to a pour over, the majority of the extraction will take place during the immersion phase, so I would guess shape doesn’t matter as much. A conical brewer typically has a faster draw down compared to flat bottom, which may benefit you as you’re trying to remove the coffee when the immersion phase is complete. But this is all speculation!

    I like the Switch because I can tinker with different recipes easily, adding an immersion phase at different points. Check out Tetsu Kasuya’s “God Recipe” for one idea.

  • Insights on immersion brewers

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  • I love my Switch. I got a size 03 so when I want to do immersion, I can play with bigger volumes. I have a 02 glass V60 as well, and can swap that onto the switch if needed.

  • Apple @lemmy.world
    UTJD16 @lemmy.world

    What's going on with Apple Sports?

  • The Michigan Daily's coffee shop vote misses out on Socotra

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  • 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?

  • brewing @ work?

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  • 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.

  • Apple Maps on the web launches in beta

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

    They did both.

  • My week with the PipaMoka Portable Vacuum Extractor

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

  • Educate me on French Pressing (2 specific questions)

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  • 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.

  • Privacy Guides @lemmy.one
    UTJD16 @lemmy.world

    Sonos' Privacy Policy Change Suggests It Might Sell Your Data

    www.macrumors.com /2024/06/14/sonos-privacy-policy-change-suggests-it-might-sell-your-data/

  • Norfolk County Council beats Apple in £385m iPhone row

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

  • Where would one go to find a small, compact and yet, very dense rubber hammer?

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  • Relative coffee newbie here, french press changed the game.

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  • I want to get into coffee, where do I start?

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  • 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!

  • I want to get into coffee, where do I start?

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  • 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.

  • I want to get into coffee, where do I start?

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  • 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!

  • Favorite Daily Driver Immersion Dripper Switch Recipes

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  • 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

  • I want to get into coffee, where do I start?

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  • Ahhh great! You’re starting to slide already! A pour over is my daily driver and my preferred method for light roasts. If you go this route you will additionally need a scale and will greatly benefit from a gooseneck kettle.

    Folx have some great comments above. Personally, I think a plastic V60 is a great starting point to refine your technique without having to worry about the thermal impact of glass or porcelain on your slurry. A clever dripper is a good option too.

    Also a good hand grinder (eg: 1zpresso) makes a world of difference for pour overs!

  • Apple @lemmy.world
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    Twelve South Launches 'ButterFly' 2-in-1 MagSafe Charger for iPhone and Apple Watch

    forums.macrumors.com /threads/twelve-south-launches-butterfly-2-in-1-magsafe-charger-for-iphone-and-apple-watch.2412876/
  • Apple Watch @lemmy.world
    UTJD16 @lemmy.world

    watchOS 10.2 beta reintroduces option to change Apple Watch faces with a swipe

    www.macrumors.com /2023/11/15/watchos-10-2-watch-face-swipe-change/
  • Coffee @lemmy.world
    UTJD16 @lemmy.world

    Hario Switch Recipes?

  • Apple @lemmy.world
    UTJD16 @lemmy.world

    New Ecobee Video Doorbell does NOT support HKSV

    www.ecobee.com /en-us/smart-doorbell-camera-wired/