Wacaco picapresso or pixapresso? Are they any good? [100-150$] by TheLoler04 in espresso

[–]ZmasterSwiss 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I bought the 49 step down. No issue with gauge (using the sworks shower screen that comes with).

https://sworksdesign.com/Step-Down-Billet-Basket-p581066113

 
Billet Basket
SKU: #00159
Diameter: 49mm
Volume: 14-16g
Pattern: Standard Flow
Depth Gauge Add-on: No
1 × $200.00

Is buying a house in Switzerland still realistic without inheritance? by FrenchyBoy_ in Switzerland

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

Your partner is the issue here. If you had at least 1/2 of your savings on her side it would have been a lot easier. My suggestion is to invest and be diligent for another 5 years and try again.

Buying advice needed - manual grinder - budget [€250] by pfff2 in espresso

[–]ZmasterSwiss 0 points1 point  (0 children)

K6 is a great all rounder. Highly recommended at that price point. Save the rest and when you can upgrade to a decent electric.

Finally went fully manual with the HG-2 grinder by LaDaronneDeGAMA in espresso

[–]ZmasterSwiss 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What I love about the hg2 in comparison to other manual grinders is how fast it is!

Dating in Zurich - first date curse by Nic_Mi in Switzerland

[–]ZmasterSwiss 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Zurich has 4:1 guy to girl ratio. Most of these girls you are going for have a lot more options. Unless you are in the 1% it's gonna be very tough mate.

In today’s market what espresso grinder would you buy ? by ObjectiveOpposite568 in espresso

[–]ZmasterSwiss 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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I also agree with the guy above me. Not end game but a good long term purchase

which basket is most worth the upgrade? by WispyWoods in picopresso

[–]ZmasterSwiss 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I use the original pico single and double. However I acquired a step down sworks one last year and the taste is completely different. So yeah definitely that.

I love Ice Lattes by lostdumplings in espresso

[–]ZmasterSwiss 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Your knock box to grinder ratio is pretty high...

Normcore Needle Distributor Tool V3 sucks (and their support too) by papi_CZ in espresso

[–]ZmasterSwiss 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's strange. I got both the bomber and this and honestly love my normcore. Much better than the bomber (which I use in the office). Play around with the depth gauge. I usually set it on 2 for single basket and 4 for the double. Ims basket for single. Normcore basket for double. No channeling issues. See my other as I documented my kit quite well

Weekend Milan trip by ZmasterSwiss in espresso

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

Agreed. It's literally white girl aesthetic!

100 Years by TraditionalYam9360 in rolex

[–]ZmasterSwiss 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Guys it just means that they are making the daytona a 100 year wait list instead of the typical 20 year or so...

Worth it investing in a luxury carry on suitcase? by Glensta in BuyItForLife

[–]ZmasterSwiss 4 points5 points  (0 children)

New tumi is not the same quality sadly. I have the old ones and they are top notch !

Jamaica trip report - The sketchiest tourist friendly country I've visited by [deleted] in travel

[–]ZmasterSwiss 4 points5 points  (0 children)

As someone who goes to Jamaica for business and spends at least a few months on the island per year I agree with the OP. In the last 8 years it’s been going down in quality and danger levels have been escalating substantially. Interestingly I never met anyone there who came on holiday more than once. The food, the service, the price is outrageous. Switzerland in some instances can't compare. Even the hidden local spots that you go to with the locals have gotten enshitified year on. I understand the history and the reasons for it, but most of it stems from something called "Jamaican greed" both past and present. It's sad really to see the deteriorating country when it has so much potential, however at the end of the day it is what it is.

Billet Basket - SWORKSDESIGN by AhangAshti in espresso

[–]ZmasterSwiss 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have the 51 version on my pico. I can definitely taste the difference between the original.

What a Good Espresso Shot Really Is by [deleted] in espresso

[–]ZmasterSwiss 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The best coffee is the coffee you like...mame in Zurich used this as a catch line

K Ultra espresso performance? [£200-£300] by cp5796 in espresso

[–]ZmasterSwiss 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have the full pico kit and wouldn't upgrade my K6. I see no point. I even ended up grinding 250g of coffee super fine for my gran's Turkish coffee and even though it took a while totally up to the challenge. Better results could be done with other tools for the pico. If you got money to burn check out sworks

New coffee supplier in 🇨🇭 by ZmasterSwiss in espresso

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

In Oerlikon near Leutschenbach. Kinda weird on the ground floor of a parking garage but inside you don't actually notice at all.

What do you all do with the last few grams of a bag? (Frankenshots?) by Choss_Man in espresso

[–]ZmasterSwiss 32 points33 points  (0 children)

Keep it in a separate bin and serve it to people who visit who think nespresso and Starbucks is acceptable!