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      Snowy
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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                @tmadd, highly recommend the Lido 2 (which is now superseded by Lido 3).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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                        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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                          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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                              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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                                  Weight is fine, but the 13.5" tall concerns me for packing.

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                                    so guys…i think i have enough of senseo coffee (unbelievable that i even call it coffee) and the aero press i own is ok for when it´s just me, myself and i who wants to enjoy a single cup of coffee.

                                    now i´m looking into something else. something that can make/hold 3-4 (or more) cups of coffee at a time.

                                    what kinda setup would you guys go for in the end?

                                    @Snowy i´ve spent last night by checking out your youtube channel…some great reviews on there. may go and order the sump coffee as well the next time ^^ ...though i haven´t understand the last sentence you were saying. not sure if it even was english you´ve used?! 😃

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                                      Finn I'd go a v60 size 2, with range server size 2. Not badly priced, high consistency, makes 700ml in a few mins.

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                                        @Finn666 I'm really liking Kalita Wave for brews of 40g coffee/640g water.  Both the Hario V60 and the Kalita Wave are pretty grinder dependent and way easier to get tasty results if you have a nice easy to control pouring kettle, but I find that the more uniform brewbed of the Kalita yields more even extraction, and consistently tasty cups.  I will say that the V60 does allow a little more control of brew variables since you can alter the flow rate a lot more with your pouring style than you can with the Kalita, but I still think the Kalita is tastier (unless you're stuck with a real bad grinder, perhaps).

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

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                                          morning…

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                                            What he said

                                            madmonday's retired….I'm just tired.

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