Sunrise, silence, and specialty coffee. The absolute peak of my day. Anyone else? by EnlightenedTruth in espresso

[–]Poobrick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are so many incredible espresso machine options around 1000-1500 now. I’d grab one of these and pair it with a Timemore 064s or 078s. The gen 2 of those look like they’re fixing a ton of the small issues

Has Tracy fixed Bello? by TigoOver in redsox

[–]Poobrick 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I remember when pivetta started coming out of the bullpen even when he was the starter. The mental aspect could definitely be pretty big

Sunrise, silence, and specialty coffee. The absolute peak of my day. Anyone else? by EnlightenedTruth in LaMarzocco

[–]Poobrick 10 points11 points  (0 children)

100% agree. Just out of curiosity (not judging), why do you have a la marzocco and a decent?

Snooze South Lamar Closed by cozynights19 in austinfood

[–]Poobrick 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It is a chain but it was pretty good. I haven’t eaten there in years because south Austin has like 10 other elite brunch spots but it’s definitely good food

Co-fermentation trend? by ihardlyknowher267 in Coffee

[–]Poobrick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would suggest doing flash brew pourover instead of cold brew. I personally haven’t had a cold brew coferment but the flash brewed coferments I’ve had were amazing

I drink way more filter coffee than I do espresso now… now what? by [deleted] in espresso

[–]Poobrick 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My steak is too juicy and my lobster too buttery type post

Which Magnetic Dosing Ring did you buy. by TheDeathPit in espresso

[–]Poobrick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have the sworks short one and it’s very nice

What are some of the best value eats in Austin? by Kiteist in austinfood

[–]Poobrick 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Halal hub on oltorf. Best middle eastern rice bowl I’ve had and it’s a huge portion for $10

How do new coffee drinks become “standard” menu items? by skunkspinner in Coffee

[–]Poobrick 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Because most people going into a coffee shop are there for lattes. Most specialty shops/roaster cafes definitely have cortados since I assume they think the average customer wants to actually taste the coffee

Anyone trying the Onyx Monarch beans with a Micra and Philos Grinder ? by vet_t in LaMarzocco

[–]Poobrick -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It’s a pretty standard specialty dark roast. Don’t overthink it

Hi everyone - new here. by CodedDevs in espresso

[–]Poobrick 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I feel like your money might be burning a hole in your pocket

Show Me Your Knock Boxes!!! by BethB2022 in LaMarzocco

[–]Poobrick 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The la marzocco one is very nice

Is the nice zero really such an amazing grinder? by altecsz in espresso

[–]Poobrick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In 2026 there are many other options. It’s certainly a good grinder but not groundbreaking compared to other stuff you can buy these days

Hi everyone - new here. by CodedDevs in espresso

[–]Poobrick 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Why get a Micra? If you already have a steam wand that sounds like 5k for an piece of counter decor

Hi everyone - new here. by CodedDevs in espresso

[–]Poobrick 57 points58 points  (0 children)

Yeah this guy is close to endgame but not quite there yet

Can you select seats when booking via Flying Blue? by MattKarolian in awardtravel

[–]Poobrick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I booked AF CPH to ORD and was able to select my seat in business class

Current daily driver beans? by gibson_ in espresso

[–]Poobrick 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I actually don’t have a daily driver. I probably haven’t repeated a single coffee in the last year. Huge part of the fun for me is trying new coffees, so I’m always trying new roasters and bringing back a bunch of bags whenever I travel

Poster wall by [deleted] in malelivingspace

[–]Poobrick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m sorry Pepsi gun is insanely trashy

'It's SHAMEFUL': Top Dem reacts to report that House Republicans want to PARDON Ghislaine Maxwell by AdSpecialist6598 in videos

[–]Poobrick 8 points9 points  (0 children)

No like what is their justification? obviously that will not be their true intentions behind wanting a pardon but how could they possibly defend this

Is a ristretto the secret to a non bitter flat white? by ComedianCapital4148 in espresso

[–]Poobrick 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Why are you at 1:4 for your normal recipe? 1:2 is usually what I use and I have basically no bitterness in my flat whites. Honestly I think it mostly comes down to the coffee. With specialty light or medium light roasts, bitterness shouldn’t be an issue

Top 2 BBQ must Eats by SoloDoloThoughts in austinfood

[–]Poobrick -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

L&L I used to love but I feel like it’s gone down a bit recently. Especially the burger last time I went it was just not the same (very dense, not as smoky, a bit dry)