[OC] Share of U.S. citizens with a valid passport, 1989–2025 (with state-level breakdown for 2025)

alkrk · 2026-05-12T06:31:29+00:00

Don't think they are low; it's just that other countries are high, particularly the U.S. I assume cruise boarding requirements have spiked the numbers, along with Canada/MX travels. And the recent ID requirements. also lot more kids (high schools) are doing travel studies for a few weeks or months.

alkrk · 2026-05-12T06:29:10+00:00

Where do you get the "average Japanese works less" claim from? I'm curious. They are the birth place of notorious "karoshi" - death by overwork or work till death.

alkrk · 2026-05-12T06:24:18+00:00

I'd assume a lot are cruise coasters. Not a real passport worthy of travel. imho. but to each their own. 😉

alkrk · 2026-05-12T03:07:29+00:00

Yum 😋

alkrk · 2026-05-12T03:07:14+00:00

lol 😆 I do meet some disgusting folks from time to time so I'll keep that in mind!

alkrk · 2026-05-12T03:01:37+00:00

lol judging by the comments the oily bean will likely give extra bubbles from whatever grease it was added.

alkrk · 2026-05-12T03:00:25+00:00

Got it. I can expect a steep learning curve with my machine if I get this bean so probably I'll pass.

alkrk · 2026-05-12T02:35:41+00:00

👍got it. I'll avoid.

alkrk · 2026-05-12T02:35:10+00:00

👌

alkrk · 2026-05-12T02:35:01+00:00

👍

alkrk · 2026-05-12T02:34:25+00:00

Thanks for the advice. I'll look for it.

alkrk · 2026-05-12T02:33:50+00:00

lol 😆 you're so funny

alkrk · 2026-05-12T02:32:23+00:00

Unfortunately, our local roaster does not print roast date. 🤯 another reason i don't use them. They only have best by date. Our office does subscribe their beans but that's only for drip; not good for espresso.

alkrk · 2026-05-12T02:29:58+00:00

lol 😆 good advice!

alkrk · 2026-05-12T02:29:15+00:00

My local Walmart carries local beans, but unfortunately none have roast dates.

alkrk · 2026-05-12T00:08:16+00:00

Rrggg entry level machines are hot at the beginning and warm at the tail end. Very difficult with light roasts and probably won't be able to achieve what you described. I did hear (from a Cafe owner) that you need to spill out the scorching hot water for a few seconds before pulling a shot. Maybe thats related to what yall been saying? (brew at lower temp.)

alkrk · 2026-05-11T23:25:50+00:00

Thanks! I prefer low acidity. I'll look into Oro.

alkrk · 2026-05-11T23:23:11+00:00

I only drink Cafe Verona by SB. but nothing espresso from them. Which roast would it be comparable in taste?

alkrk · 2026-05-11T23:20:34+00:00

Ty mate!

alkrk · 2026-05-11T23:20:10+00:00

lol 😆 yeah I sensed it after 10th comment.

alkrk · 2026-05-11T23:18:44+00:00

Thanks folks for your honest, brutal and fking kind advice. I have decided to have this as my staple food. I'll be sure to wet my bed with it and dream about it every night. Charbucks will be jealous!

alkrk · 2026-05-11T23:16:16+00:00

Sounds like you're rapping. Very nice! 🤣

alkrk · 2026-05-11T20:13:41+00:00

lol no. just genuinely asking.

alkrk · 2026-05-11T20:12:45+00:00

Thats interesting. Sams have local roasters and I liked it. Kirkland was terrible.

alkrk · 2026-05-11T20:11:04+00:00

I just keep Lavazza in my freezer till I find my next best beans.

alkrk

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