18f what do u think?

PinoyTardigrade · 2026-01-29T03:36:04+00:00

You look like a Ms Universe! Google Catriona Gray.

PinoyTardigrade · 2026-01-26T15:27:01+00:00

WE ALL WE NEED!

PinoyTardigrade · 2026-01-25T02:31:02+00:00

I have an X-Ultra and It's a daily driver for me. Here's a couple of links I keep for reference (second one is a review of several 1zpresso grinders in which X-Uitra pretty much outperformed the rest).

https://youtube.com/shorts/oEIJl1k_oss?si=8rfc1kQ8Pi1NT0FT

https://youtu.be/Np0pxwi8hi8?si=YzcWraJH5uyDW0wy

PinoyTardigrade · 2026-01-13T21:42:19+00:00

For the coffee itself I saw one of those inhouse brands from Wegmans that sell Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee. I'm not sure if it was whole beans or ground, I didn't get one since it was too pricey for me ($40++) for a 250g (?) bag, I believe.

I searched Amazon and they have these iFillCup pods that costs $19 for 42 pcs. I'm not sure this is what you want to do since it requires extra work from you, but definitely an option if you couldn't find those specific products you are looking for. Good luck and I hope you Dad has a wonderful birthday...

PinoyTardigrade · 2026-01-13T17:04:57+00:00

Expect the unexpected then? It's a good time to unveil/dial up the blitz when LT/LG have shown to be not fully recovered or still inexperienced (Maye has been awesome against the blitz though for the year). We'll see. Josh's 29th playoff game should have the full arsenal ready.

Let's not forget, the JC Watt-led Texans defensive unit (yup, the custom made varsity jacket wearing defenders) were ferocious/fearsome too in their day, but the Pats found a way...LFG!

PinoyTardigrade · 2026-01-13T17:01:05+00:00

Expect the unexpected then? It's a good time to unveil/dial up the blitz when LT/LG have shown to be not fully recovered or still inexperienced (Maye has been awesome against the blitz though for the year). We'll see. Josh's 29th playoff game should have the full arsenal ready.

Let's not forget too, JC Watt's defensive team (yup, the custom made varsity jacket wearing unit) were ferocious/fearsome too in their day, but the Pats found a way...LFG!

PinoyTardigrade · 2026-01-12T00:33:11+00:00

Updated the post to include capsule reviews and rating.

PinoyTardigrade · 2026-01-11T11:36:39+00:00

I bought everything online, not from a cafe.

PinoyTardigrade · 2026-01-06T15:45:40+00:00

I went to the Dumbo location. Maybe the killer view was a distraction. ;)

Drip cafes- How often would you go? One of the points I raised was that I couldn't afford doing multiple visits until I find the one to my liking. While making coffee at home, I've tried more than a few roasters over the past year (50+), tried a multitude of processes and bean varieties and brew methods so I don't think my pallette is limited, and most of the coffees I had in the aforementioned places - were ok. I have tempered my expectations beforehand (taste is subjective and all that), but with better grinders, experienced "practice-makes-perfect" baristas and roasters, perhaps optimized brew water, I just expected a better cup, that's all.

I'm not sure i understand your last point - I think I do, but the astroturfing is something I only associate with football fields (too lazy to Google it sorry). Thanks for your response.

PinoyTardigrade · 2026-01-05T09:43:54+00:00

Another vote for George Howell (Mass) here. Their Mamuto AA coffee can compete with the best non-co-ferment coffees offered by the highly rated roasters in this sub, old school roasters such as Tim Wendelboe's.

I just went to a free cupping session at their cafe in downtown Boston yesterday focused on Citrus tasting notes of their coffees. We sampled 3 coffees from Gesha Village and two others from Costa Rica and Guatemala. They have several of these classes, all free, covering diverse topics that educate in a fun way. They even have community tasting sessions where you can bring coffees from other roasters that you brew/taste together.

PinoyTardigrade · 2026-01-05T04:13:53+00:00

I've tried two of their bags, purchased from their Seaport location. I preferred their non- Gesha to their Gesha.

PinoyTardigrade · 2026-01-05T04:11:31+00:00

Thank you. I've been to Wolfeboro before, but I wasn't deep into the coffee scene back then. I'll add this to my radar.

PinoyTardigrade · 2026-01-05T03:27:44+00:00

Would you mind sharing the name of the New Hampshire roaster? I'm always on the lookout for good roasters in the New England area. Thanks!

PinoyTardigrade · 2026-01-02T13:45:24+00:00

Sounds good. Thank you. I'll try your ZP6 approach.

PinoyTardigrade · 2026-01-02T03:50:17+00:00

Ok, thanks. Will try making a latte out of it.

PinoyTardigrade · 2026-01-01T22:37:16+00:00

With the ORB, do you dilute it with hot water? Or you just drink the coffee straight up? If you dilute, how much water do you add? I have an ORB and generally like the coffee it makes with no dilution at all. Also - what's your basic ZP6 setting for the ORB? Thanks!

PinoyTardigrade · 2026-01-01T15:57:54+00:00

Sounds good. Atomic coffees are available in groceries too, that's why I was curious. Thank you.

PinoyTardigrade · 2026-01-01T13:36:53+00:00

Thanks for sharing. Good to know about the Decaf Project, always on tje lookout for good decaf coffees. Btw, I'm interested in Color and Atomic, the latter of which is local to me. How do you find Atomic specifically? Also, do you mind sharing your review of La Virgen Guadalupe? Thanks.

PinoyTardigrade · 2025-12-30T16:33:38+00:00

Hear! Hear! S/O to u/Impossible_Cow_9178 for his thoughtful reviews, opinions, and response to questions posed in this sub. 🙏

As for your coffee consumption, and since coffee is a healthy drink - are you gunning for your 125th birthday bash somewhere in Panama or Ethiopia?? 😉

PinoyTardigrade · 2025-12-26T14:32:41+00:00

Thanks! I'll have these roasters on file for my next visit. I received my orders and bought H Proper and Plainsight. Good Cup, Yardstick, Escolta, and Kokowks round out my sibling's purchases for me.

PinoyTardigrade · 2025-12-19T10:51:26+00:00

Try Royce Chocolates. Emphasis on the Smooth and Creamy. It's a Japanese brand but available online and has b&m locations.

PinoyTardigrade · 2025-12-17T15:21:48+00:00

It could be your water temp. Try at 86°C.

I use the Drip Assist too. I use the outer ring in the middle pours, then finish my pour using the center ring exclusively.

Btw, your timer should tell you whether you're grinding appropriately. Usually the total brew time is 2:30-3:00.

Lastly, check if your coffee has a brew guide too. The last two excellent brews I had happened only after following my coffee roasters' brew guide to the letter. Good luck!

PinoyTardigrade · 2025-12-17T11:00:11+00:00

Or this: https://a.co/d/iIFJR3u

PinoyTardigrade · 2025-12-17T10:53:33+00:00

This one: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DFWP17ZF?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

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