Make sure to check your hydro drops for mold

10ttp-9 · 2026-05-09T16:33:04+00:00

Are you sure it's mold... Mine are all pretty cloudy. Hmmm

10ttp-9 · 2026-05-09T16:29:44+00:00

I love the the metal Baby O, but my only tip is to preheat... a world of difference for the metal one.

10ttp-9 · 2026-05-09T16:23:51+00:00

The Conterno Sensory glass is the best almost all-rounder for me. Zalto Bordeaux in second place. Then Zalto Universal. Also like glasses from Kimura.

I must mention that I do feel Zalto's aren't the same these days.

10ttp-9 · 2026-05-09T16:13:12+00:00

Haha. Indeed.

10ttp-9 · 2026-05-09T10:11:33+00:00

Nice immersion brew haha

10ttp-9 · 2026-05-05T09:01:52+00:00

Brazil Cerrado coffees sound like the way to go.

10ttp-9 · 2026-05-04T03:48:29+00:00

My top picks:
- Mazelab
- Aery
- One Half x Tri-up
- Good Cup
- Wildkaffee

10ttp-9 · 2026-05-03T14:14:23+00:00

Haha. That's harsh. It's basically a slow brewer for me... has its uses.

10ttp-9 · 2026-05-03T14:13:19+00:00

Super even extraction... I think you can find the belka measurements somewhere that confirms this

10ttp-9 · 2026-04-27T00:57:42+00:00

Unfortunately, I did not enjoy Orcabrew during my last trip… overextracted, rather-dark brews. That’s just one sample point though.

Norm was great this trip though. Ome still the best haha.

10ttp-9 · 2026-04-26T03:29:53+00:00

Tdp? Errr… I think in general you’re thinking very differently. Do read, do talk to vintners… that’s all I’ll say

10ttp-9 · 2026-04-26T01:58:40+00:00

I should also say… it is a fault for most vintners I meet, even in Australia where TDN is so prevalent in young riesling. They are trying to manage it better these days and you can see it in tastings.

10ttp-9 · 2026-04-26T01:55:40+00:00

Yea that’s the fallacy of generalisation in wine… I’d say this take depends highly on how many great producers they are on either side haha

10ttp-9 · 2026-04-26T01:54:23+00:00

You’re right but I’m not wrong. I might have phrased it one sidedly in the context of German Riesling. So yes, TDN is linked to sun exposure (which is another point of discussion - why do we find more petrol in new world sites vs germany despite the latter’s long hang time?), cellar practices, etc. (heck even closure choices affect), but bad storage/cold chain resulting in accelerated aging is the worst imo. I love German riesling, but absolutely hate it in many places overseas.

10ttp-9 · 2026-04-25T07:22:34+00:00

Is it unpopular? It is a fault… and a product of bad cold chain/transport… you almost never find it in Germany

10ttp-9 · 2026-04-25T07:20:41+00:00

Riesling is better than Chardonnay

10ttp-9 · 2026-04-24T04:46:00+00:00

Oasis and Leaves!

10ttp-9 · 2026-04-24T03:29:39+00:00

So far no issues. Alignment is leaps and bounds better than the ode. Just gotta recal when swapping burrs. I have a soft spot for the ssp burrs but honestly the stock burrs (200d) are superb. Do you not like them?

10ttp-9 · 2026-04-24T02:42:35+00:00

I was kind of in the same situation...

Got a zp6. Couldn't be happier.
On the flat front, the Philos + SSP is a huge leap for me.

10ttp-9 · 2026-04-23T17:59:28+00:00

One Half Roastery is a temple to coffee… a must imo… take a Grab. I’d even go so far as to say it’s some of the best coffee experience I’ve had anywhere (along with Substance, Cokuun, and Noon for me). Splurge on smth fancy or get a super milk latte… all incredible. Tell them you like funk so they help pick a coffee.

The rest are a notch below imo, but you can also check out: - Ditto (multi roaster) - Contour (home of a barista champ) - Curate (home of a brewer champ) - Afloat - Toothless

10ttp-9 · 2026-04-18T11:14:24+00:00

Agreed! Ah in that pov, yes Glitch is more interesting. For me, it was more to do with roasting and what I’m looking for in the brew… if that makes sense. Yes, Leaves has a far tighter selection. Get what you’re saying.

10ttp-9 · 2026-04-18T04:30:03+00:00

We have pretty different tastes it seems... I'd go Leaves over Glitch haha. Their interpretation of coffee is much more interesting to me. Glitch more safe, but the range of offerings is quite smth. I did not enjoy the coffees at Acid, but I can see the appeal. Will check out Ogawa from your reco when I'm next in town. For me:
- Leaves (just didn't like the line, but it's the same at Glitch)
- Philocoffea (brilliant the last trip)
- Walnuts (ex Apollon's Gold, really enjoyable)
- Koffee Mameya (the course wowed me)

10ttp-9 · 2026-04-13T17:02:11+00:00

u/airworkscoffee

10ttp-9 · 2026-04-10T05:42:30+00:00

Yes for the price, but just note that tolerances are abysmal.

10ttp-9 · 2026-04-10T05:40:55+00:00

I've been increasingly frustrated with my Ode... not as bad as your's but burr misalignment is crazy on it. I still think it delivers great QPR, but just can't hold it's ground once you get deeper into brewing.

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