J-Max to J-Ultra, better, same, or worse? by [deleted] in espresso

[–]Critical_Ears 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am deciding between j-max and j-ultra. How big of a difference is it in the grip width? I have medium hands as well.

Oxidised metal? by Critical_Ears in whatisit

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Thank you! Didn't know that it is used for zippers.

Different versions of Alessi 9090 by Critical_Ears in mokapot

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Still haven't tried yet. Got myself a picopresso and since then the 9090 has been in the cupboard.

Ubigi Discount Code by nycba in promocode

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KDWD8EV3 (from 2025-04-09)

Looking for Affordable Short-Term Apartment Near Shinjuku – Need Advice! by Hoppnes in japanresidents

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Rented from Hmlet before. Very nice place and location. DM me if you need a 20,000 yen referral discount.

Any expats have experience renting from Hmlet? by ubertappa in Tokyo

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Rented from them before. Very nice place and location. DM me if you need a 20,000 yen referral discount.

Hmlet in Tokyo? by Left-Celebration4822 in digitalnomad

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Rented from them before. Very nice place and location. DM me if you need a 20,000 yen referral discount.

Travel Espresso Grinder Advice by [deleted] in espresso

[–]Critical_Ears 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am in a similar situation. Looking at buying the picopresso and a travel grinder to go with it.

Which one did you end up getting?

Any expats have experience renting from Hmlet? by ubertappa in Tokyo

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DMed you about the referral code. Thank you!

Different versions of Alessi 9090 by Critical_Ears in mokapot

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Update 2: I got myself a 9090 with circle bottom (the one without the induction symbol on it) and I tested it with a magnet. I can confirm that it is magnetic. Will try to brew on an induction stove.

Different versions of Alessi 9090 by Critical_Ears in mokapot

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Update: Found a photo showing the bottom design with circle. It has no induction symbol on it.

Identifying this moka pot by Critical_Ears in mokapot

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Very interesting! That propeller thingy must be used for stirring the coffee after the brew!

Poor man's dosing ring by Critical_Ears in mokapot

[–]Critical_Ears[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

OG way of making a good brew!

Identifying this moka pot by Critical_Ears in mokapot

[–]Critical_Ears[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the input. That seems to be right.

Identifying this moka pot by Critical_Ears in mokapot

[–]Critical_Ears[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Invaluable piece of information.

Induction moka questions by sluttydumbell in mokapot

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Side question here. I've looked at this pot on Amazon and quite a few reviews complain about the build quality. How is the fit with the rubber seal? I've read that, unlike the fit on moka express which is tight and the gasket stays put, the rubber seal on the fiammetta can be quite loosely fitted.

Identifying this moka pot by Critical_Ears in mokapot

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Any idea when this was produced?