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I was invited to a dinner tonight put on by the UC Davis coffee department and went as Kent's (Marzocco) plus one. I met the Probat, Cropster (who insisted I'll be using the software by the end of the week lol), Baratza guys and the faculty department head at UC Davis who...
First post. I couldn't find an 'Introductions' thread so apologies if this is in the wrong place.
My name is CJ (he/him), I live and work in Philadelphia, and I'm starting to get more into coffee. My partner and I bought ourselves a V60 and kettle last year for...
Hello HBers in the region. It's time for the meetup at my place on the north side of Chicago. Possible dates are the last three Saturdays in October and the first two in November, namely 15, 22, 29 October and 5 , 12, 19 November.
Ive noticed when watching travel and foodshows visiting fancy restaurants, that the espresso machines and grinders are always bad or less ideal. I wont name any restaurants, but almost all the michelin restaurants ive seen it in. Whats up with that? The cooks are top of...
Since moving back down to South FL last year, I've struggled to locate what I consider good coffee outside of my home. Then again, due to limited free time and an abundance of family obligations, I haven't been able to *scour* the entire area. What I've found so far is that...
Bottegadelledelizie meaning Shop of Delights was a startling find for me. When you find a shop that takes as much or MORE care as you do as home, and makes exquisite coffee, and is friendly and welcoming, and you just want to spend all day there. Seems to me those are some of...
I visited the new Proud Mary cafe in Austin today. It is lovely. The staff were very friendly, the space is big and open, and the frozen bean dispenser setup is next level.
The special pourover I tried was presented by a dry smell of the grounds before brewing, and a tasting...
Barbara and I were on a road trip yesterday. In desperation, we stopped at a Burger King in Globe Arizona for lunch, following with coffee and merely $.89 for old people. Amazingly, it was quite good, brewed at proper strength and with no hint of robusta. It's my hunch that BK...
Peter Giuliano mentioned this study is looking for participants in Long Beach this week and Raleigh next week. I won't be able to make it, but hope that some HBers will be able to! If interested, take the eligibility survey .
The coffee tasting sessions will take place in two...
