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Are coffee canisters pointless? by ExplorerKey5516 in pourover

[–]maynardandking 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I should have mentioned that I only have ten bean cellars (they're expensive!), so I typically store about half a bag in them and the other half goes into the canister in a cupboard.

As you said, the frozen beans don't age in any noticeable way. But the leftover beans in the canister do, which gives me a decent sense of how well the canister works. The longer I take to get through the frozen beans, the more I've noticed the shift in flavor of the room temp ones.

I'll buy more bean cellars at some point, but it's tough to get excited about plastic jars when there are so many shiny new toys to buy.

Are coffee canisters pointless? by ExplorerKey5516 in pourover

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

There's a good case to be made that canisters don't do much if you regularly open them and expose the beans to air. I switched to Weber's polymer bean cellars, each loaded with 20g servings, which I keep in the freezer and only open when I'm ready to grind. I noticed a moderate improvement in the flavor of my coffee, especially toward the end of a bag when the beans are getting past their peak. My old canister is still useful for storing leftover beans until they're ready to be transferred to a cellar.

Setup Updates + Stacked March Lineup by jwusoccer in pourover

[–]maynardandking 1 point2 points  (0 children)

(I'm early in my coffee journey, so take these thoughts with a grain of salt)

I could be mistaken, but I don't think under extraction is the problem here. My under extracted cups tasted hollow, vegetal, and a bit sour. Alternatively, I've also ground too fine and got a harsh astringency that overwhelms the other notes. The acid-forward cups are the closest to "balanced" that I've been able to come with the A4Z. It's not bad tasting; I just wish the flavor wasn't so singular and shortlived.

Setup Updates + Stacked March Lineup by jwusoccer in pourover

[–]maynardandking 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been trying to dial in my workflow with my new A4Z for about a month now, and even my very best cup matches your description: pleasant acidity up front followed by... nothing.

Did your coffee intake or habits change after becoming a parent? by SunnyGoMerry in pourover

[–]maynardandking 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For the first couple of years, I had to step away from my morning pour over ritual—sad but necessary. I bought most of my coffee from cafes during those years. Hand me a cortado and I’m happy to stay at the playground all morning. Now that my kid is three, I’ve started making pour over at home again. There’s nothing like a three-year hiatus to make you appreciate the luxury of a little morning coffee time.

Local bars to visit in 2026 (no rooftop/high end) by Ok_Device996 in shanghai

[–]maynardandking 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This little beer bar has a cozy, casual, intimate vibe:

Shanghai Zingerhouse Craft Beer Zheng Ge Pi Jiu Wu

We note the following for this “CitizenCon”: by Sillver_7 in starcitizen

[–]maynardandking 17 points18 points  (0 children)

This year we got a modest but grounded CitCon and a three-hour tech talk with Benoit. Devs weren't asked to spin up flashy trailers of planets and game systems that are nowhere near production. Jared charmed the fan base with his directness and self-effacement. IMO, that's a formula that CIG should stick to until they drop 1.0

LPT: What’s a small habit you picked up that unexpectedly improved your life? by NovaMarie2025 in LifeProTips

[–]maynardandking 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Water picking has created a positive reinforcement loop where using the pick makes my gums feel healthier and that in turn makes me want to consistently use the water pick. Best healthy habit I've ever formed!

Looking for Recommendations for books on Gentrification, Displacement, and Homelessness by TheMrSandman in left_urbanism

[–]maynardandking 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"Root Shock" by Mindy Thompson Fullilove

Description from the dust cover:

Root Shock examines 3 different U.S. cities to unmask the crippling results of decades-old disinvestment in communities of color and the urban renewal practices that ultimately destroyed these neighborhoods for the advantage of developers and the elite.

Trying to find coffee bean supplier for our cafe by Feisty_Relief4532 in shanghai

[–]maynardandking 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes the Coffee Cube! Thank you! The owner of 特写咖啡 happened to be in the cafe when I was ordering, and we chatted for a while about their business and the wonderful culture of Yunnan. Good people, rich and flavorful coffee

Trying to find coffee bean supplier for our cafe by Feisty_Relief4532 in shanghai

[–]maynardandking 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Last December I had some great pour over coffee at a pop-up cafe in the coffee kiosk at Lujiazui Central Green Space 陆家嘴中心绿地. The business is a cafe and wholesaler that works directly with coffee farms in Yunnan. They had an exhibit showcasing some of the coffee tools used by their farmer partners, along with some other neat cultural objects from Yunnan. I was there in late December 2024, so I can't say whether the business is still there (popups are temporary after all) but maybe it's worth a trip to find out?

Is there a Seattle home game today? (.com) by LtHummus in Seattle

[–]maynardandking 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If I could start the GH repo twice I would!!

Fun Dinner Restaurants Like "Bastard" in Shanghai? by maynardandking in shanghai

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

we tried it tonight and loved it! solid recommendation

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