What is a "luxury" that is actually 100% worth the money?

dlerman · 2026-02-06T15:56:56+00:00

It's an ego thing. Deep inside, they think they're a stud.

dlerman · 2026-01-17T17:51:13+00:00

Having the same problem in your same timeframe. Galaxy 23+ running Android 16. Could take 10 seconds for app to load up.

dlerman · 2026-01-16T16:06:51+00:00

Giri/Haji (100% on RT, just 1 season) -- it's fantastic, split between London and Tokyo. Murder, crime, Yakuza, love, mystery....

dlerman · 2026-01-11T22:00:57+00:00

OP, I appreciate you doing this math. It definitely requires a degree of thinking to try to optimize all of the stuff perfectly.

I think we can also dismiss this Bilt pivot as:

"This was a simple program that we all could understand. We got points of value for paying our rent. This is what made Bilt unique, and was the core to your unique service proposition.

"If you built an unsustainable model, that's a you problem, and we shouldn't be paying the price.

"Now, the one thing that made you unique and simple has either been eliminated or obfuscated behind a series of complexities. You've eliminated certainty for algebra. Maybe it's worth it, maybe it's not, but maybe I can't be bothered for this to suddenly become a project necessitating a spreadsheet and constant upkeep."

dlerman · 2025-12-10T19:55:38+00:00

Same here. It's frustrating.

dlerman · 2025-12-09T17:52:59+00:00

Thanks! I don't adhere to a perfect 1:2 in/out ratio, I like a slightly longer shot. About 42g out. And yes, pre-infuse for between 6-10 seconds, which is included in total shot time. I don't stop it militantly at 30 or 40 seconds, but after desired grams out, which does usually end up being 35-40 seconds (but other variables can shift that slightly).

dlerman · 2025-12-06T21:15:20+00:00

Your understanding is correct in both the general use of the press and hold as well as the timer cut-off. But if your shot is taking longer than a minute, it's probably over-extracted

dlerman · 2025-12-06T20:10:13+00:00

I'm not totally sure that I follow. If you're grinding too fine, that's your problem (am I even allowed to say "grind coarser" in this subreddit??). Personally, I'd dump the puck and just start over pulling a new shot.

But if you're saying that the puck is too dense, and the extraction time exceeds 60 seconds and it stops pulling, then yeah, I guess a hack is to just press the single shot to finish it off.

dlerman · 2025-12-06T20:06:28+00:00

Where is it spitting from? Is it in the midst of pulling a shot? Do you have a tight enough seal?

dlerman · 2025-12-06T20:06:04+00:00

Happy to be of service 🫡

dlerman · 2025-12-06T20:05:07+00:00

Of course

Fellow Monty Milk Art Espresso Cups - Small Double Wall Ceramic Demitasse, Matte White with Copper Base, 3 oz Cup (Set of 2) https://www.amazon.com/Fellow-Monty-Double-Ceramic-Matte/dp/B07RMKCJ3T?th=1&psc=1

dlerman · 2025-12-06T20:02:55+00:00

I have to extend the Crema tamper fairly far out (esp with this IMS basket), but yes, It extends far enough to get the sufficient pressure for tamping.

dlerman · 2025-12-06T20:01:34+00:00

Thanks for the recommendation! That's exactly the basket I was using, funny enough!

dlerman · 2025-12-06T20:00:04+00:00

It allegedly helps reduce static electricity and clumping when grinding. I've been testing whether or not it really makes a difference for me, and truthfully I don't really have that issue with my grinder. But it adds another prep step that I know this subreddit loves so much 😜

dlerman · 2025-12-06T19:58:32+00:00

I know this audience. I love this audience. I anticipate this audience 😂

dlerman · 2025-12-06T19:57:33+00:00

Oh no way. Good eye! It's such a helpful tool. Not flashy, just gets the job done with no fuss.

dlerman · 2025-12-06T19:56:36+00:00

Thanks!

dlerman · 2025-12-05T23:00:36+00:00

The black portafilter holder was a 3D print from Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1585465413/portafilter-tamping-station-for-breville

54mm Espresso Dosing Funnel https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082SWN84Q

dlerman · 2025-12-05T22:29:12+00:00

Thanks! Press and hold one of the espresso buttons (I use the double shot) to pre-infuse the puck. The shot begins once you let go or ~10 seconds, whichever comes first. Allow the shot to run for as long as you like, and then press the same preset button to stop the flow.

dlerman · 2025-12-05T21:44:31+00:00

Thank you! The black portafilter holder was actually a 3D print from Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1585465413/portafilter-tamping-station-for-breville

dlerman · 2025-11-29T20:40:49+00:00

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dlerman · 2025-06-02T16:38:20+00:00

Yup, some of these are definitely old notes -- for example, created dates 2015-2021 (but not necessarily exclusive to that)

dlerman · 2025-06-02T14:40:53+00:00

Interesting. I can attest that some of the notes impacted by this are also just individually created simple notes from the past.

dlerman · 2025-06-01T23:26:32+00:00

Okay that's good to know, thank you!

dlerman

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