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    • dylantbmayesD
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      For anyone interested in coffee, and more specifically the LA coffee scene.

      INSTAGRAM: @DYLANTBMAYES | FACEBOOK.COM/DYLANTBMAYES

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      • spitfiredealerS
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        Might sound strange, but every morning I make fresh coffee then chuck it in a blender with coconut oil, organic butter, honey, cinnamon and some
        Great Lakes collagen.
        Sorts me out for the day!

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        • Jordan23J
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          I call it "Bulletproof Coffee"!!!

          I used to do it with coconut oil, a half teaspoon of cinnamon and some organic butter as well. But it doesn't tasted me that well. Might try to add honey and what you call "Great Lakes collagen" (have to search whatever that is!).

          Would you be so kind to pm me the recipe!

          Thx in advance, Andi

          Enjoy ya addiction!

          AE

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          • Finn666F
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            from this morning…

            today it's the other missing eye @Qinhan  😉

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              @Anesthetist , apols for the delay. Have been on another gaunt. Still am out, just sitting down for the first time in a week really..Full and fun times!

              Grinder wises, I disagree (respectfully) with tmadd on the grinder of choices. The porlex is too slow, and doesn't hold more than enough beans for a single cup. Hario's Skelton hand grinder is probably the sweet spot. It's not as consistent, still very decent, holds more, and is under $75. I am still SUPER happy with my Lido 2 and feel it was/is worth the investment in. I don't like the real estate that electric grinders take up, so the Lido 2, for me trumps most electric grinders. I also enjoy the hands on process of making filter coffee. Manual grind is part of that experience…

              @tmadd, nice to see you here and geeking out on Coffee. Coffee is a big time passion of mine. I'm in Seattle ATM for work. Today I checked out Caffe Vita, which is one of the "top 10 3rd wave coffee shops in America", and Starbucks Reserve Concept Store. Both were very cool and unique. The Starbucks concept store is something else. Might try film a little video in there tomorrow…

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                CLOVER COFFEE. Can't even remember the last time I had a clover. 2010 feels about right…I remember when I saw my first Clover machine in Sydney, Australia and how rare and coveted a cup was. $13AUD I paid for ONE cup at the time!

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                  The Drip Machine in Vita today. Japanese Automatic Drip Machine. Super over the top, okay coffee, more for show than taste. Cool lights changing colours etc…

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                    glad to see bulletproof coffee getting some love. It makes a mess out of the coffee but is a GREAT way to start the day. I really miss it when I travel!

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                      @snowy Nice!  Seattle is always fun!  I've yet to visit the Starbucks Reserve…I hear it's a quite a trip!  My list for Seattle includes Milstead and Co. (one of my favorite shops on the West Coast), Slate (I haven't been yet, but I've heard enough good things from enough people I respect to know it's worth a trip), and Espresso Vivace, which is ultra reliable, has one of my favorite specialty drinks anywhere (cafe nico, a macchiato made with half&half, dusted with cinnamon, and garnished with orange zest) and have been influential on the 3rd wave in so many ways that they do not get credit for!  All three are worth a visit if you can spare the time!

                      "I'm doing this because it's fun" - Roy Slaper

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                        @snowy I should probably just get the Lido 2 because right now I'm thinking more seriously than I should about making use of all the money I'm saving by not buying any new clothes this year and buying an Ek-43 shop grinder for home use.  Moderation has never really been my forte!

                        "I'm doing this because it's fun" - Roy Slaper

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                          @tmadd, highly recommend the Lido 2 (which is now superseded by Lido 3). Bit cheaper than an EK-43 too :). Buil d quality of the Lido3 is extremely on point. Perfect quality for an IH wearer :).

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                            Thanks for the recommendations! Tomorrow is my last day off in the city. Will see which 1 2 I can hit up. Hopefully!!

                            Espresso Vivace - I've walked past that place so many times and nearly gone it, but not seen enough filter vibes from the door to go in. Tomorrow that changes!

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                              @snowy espresso Vivace is espresso and blend only. I recommend a nico or if you're feeling more traditional a cappuccino.  Schomer's (the owner) book is fascinating.

                              "I'm doing this because it's fun" - Roy Slaper

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                                twin
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                                Enjoying My morning coffee.

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                                • AnesthetistA
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                                  Thank you @tmadd and @Snowy for the advice. I'm going to price the two grinders out and see if I can find one local to get a feel for it. I feel this is the next step to making a better cup!

                                  IG: bluehandsslim

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                                  • veloaudioV
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                                    The Lido 3 looks nice. I have a Hario hand grinder that I use daily and I'm looking for a travel setup. I'm wondering if I could use Lido 3 for both home and travel.

                                    @snowy would you travel with a Lido 2?

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                                      @veloaudio the Lido's are sturdy enough to travel with. I'd say probably a bit heavy. And probably a bit large to lug as luggage tho. I have a porlex mini for travel. If I was traveling with Chemex/v60 I'd probably bring the Lido :).

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                                      • veloaudioV
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                                        Thanks. I had been eyeing the mini Porlex but the Lido 3 advertised as an travel" Lido through me off.

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                                          Just read up on the 3. Looks like it is aimed at travel. Meant to be lighter than the 2. Turns out it weights 1/4 of the Lido 2. Sounds perfect for travel!!

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                                          • veloaudioV
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                                            Weight is fine, but the 13.5" tall concerns me for packing.

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