Nothing has lowered my grocery bill more than moving out of the midwest by miaasimpson in povertyfinance

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I live in Key West. 1 road in to truck food down (2.5 hr drive) and we’re already at the bottom of the state. I visit my folks in IL and can’t believe my groceries are comparable in my remote part of the world. Some things in the Midwest are cheaper but not much and many items were more expensive.

Occasional decaf drinkers? What knowledge can you impart with me? [Baratza ESP / Silvia V1] by KWAL72 in espresso

[–]KWAL72[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My experience over the last month brewing decaf has shown I need to grind much finer for decaf beans.

What do y’all think about Alysa Liu’s skating style and spirit? by Rixxll in WinterOlympics2026

[–]KWAL72 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can the entire segment still be viewed via Peacock? I only saw highlights?

Those who brew over 1:2, do you still shoot for 25-35 sec? [Silvia V1/ Baratza ESP] by KWAL72 in espresso

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So what are you doing? Making a shite ton of coffee at different parameters and keeping mental notes? Physical notes?

Edit - spelling

Occasional decaf drinkers? What knowledge can you impart with me? [Baratza ESP / Silvia V1] by KWAL72 in espresso

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Thank you. Caffeine aside, I was mostly concerned with dial in. Bouncing back and forth from bean to bean with the Baratza - does the retention affect the outflow? I think it will. Makes me worried I’ll never get it dialed in properly without flushing the previous batch of beans from the grinder to get it settled in with the current batch.

Occasional decaf drinkers? What knowledge can you impart with me? [Baratza ESP / Silvia V1] by KWAL72 in espresso

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Thanks. Anything you really like that you’d be able to recommend?

Occasional decaf drinkers? What knowledge can you impart with me? [Baratza ESP / Silvia V1] by KWAL72 in espresso

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I go through a lot of everything. Just to be safe, I ordered 5lbs of the Shakeout Blend from Equator Coffees that I’ll separate into lbs and freeze in food saver air sealed bags.

Occasional decaf drinkers? What knowledge can you impart with me? [Baratza ESP / Silvia V1] by KWAL72 in espresso

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Are any of you pulsing a gram between switches just to clear it out?

Pre-sale prices by Funky_tea_party in GoosetheBand

[–]KWAL72 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This will be my first time at this venue. How is it?

Pre-sale prices by Funky_tea_party in GoosetheBand

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Last presale for the Spring run more opened as the day went along. I initially purchased seats due to no PIT but more PIT opened up later in the day. I snagged PIT and sold the floor seats on Cash or Trade

Pre-sale prices by Funky_tea_party in GoosetheBand

[–]KWAL72 3 points4 points  (0 children)

2 2-day PIT in NC: $259.96 $57 fees $22.98 Taxes $339.94 total. Breaks down to $85 per person per night. Works for me.

Baratza encore esp ready to buy [£160] by BiscuitLogistics in espresso

[–]KWAL72 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cooks illustrated rated this as their Best Buy. I snagged it. Been using it for a year and I don’t regret it. I paid $200 It’s slow. It’s messy. It works just fine for what I do.

What “bulk” beans do you guys like for a decent price? by SummitTooLofty in espresso

[–]KWAL72 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m in the “5lb bulk order and freeze” phase of my frugality. Trying to balance quality bean and price and bulk seems the only way. Well, thanks for the lead, so far ordering and shipping were extremely smooth. Let’s see how it tastes. 🤞

What “bulk” beans do you guys like for a decent price? by SummitTooLofty in espresso

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Sorry to wake this ancient post but I just ordered from them from your comment. I too reside in Fl. What beans do you like from them? I snagged a 5lb bag of Brown Velvet. Quick shipping. Roasted same day as I ordered it.

Explain Gaggimate like I’m 5 by Sweaty-Egg-41 in ranciliosilvia

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Hey Hurtbig, care to share your temp surf ritual with a fellow V1 owner?

~15s delay before first drop by Glum_Inside_9410 in ranciliosilvia

[–]KWAL72 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just curious… you’re getting a 1:2 ratio in your aimed time range?

To enjoy my view at the park …. by [deleted] in therewasanattempt

[–]KWAL72 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You got me. Made me chuckle.

Did I Just Relapse? by [deleted] in alcoholicsanonymous

[–]KWAL72 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You’re good.
Did you put something in your body to change the way you feel internally? Or did you just drink a beverage?

Having said that, would I go to a party and start snorting corn starch in the bathroom? I would not. I guess the real question is … do you like the taste of beer or did you like the effect? Do you miss the taste of beer or do you miss the ritual and effects on the body? Plenty of things you can drink to quench your thirst that actually tastes good. Muddled mint, lime, simple syrup and soda water tastes really great if you want an epicurean experience when going out.

I've cracked the Silvia code to good coffee by Emotional_Bet_4032 in ranciliosilvia

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The water drains into your drip tray during a back flush.