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La Marzocco Linea Mini
GearReview
January 8, 2021 Post a Comment

La Marzocco – The Linea Mini Four Year Review

Four years ago this week... I became the proud owner of a brand new, crispy white, La Marzocco Linea Mini. In that time it has given me endless hours of entertainment, content for videos, increased my barista skills, and also helped motivate me to create not one, but two businesses. So I do generally look at the...

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Hot Buttered Latte
CoffeeEducation
December 25, 2020 Post a Comment

Coffee Recipes – The Hot Buttered Latte

Just a few short days ago... winter officially began and I feel a bit torn about it. I do really love the Holiday season, but I'm not a big fan of cold weather. Yeah, I do live in San Diego, so winter isn't nearly as "wintery" or "cold" as other places, but I still crave those...

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The God Shot
EspressoOpinion
October 30, 2020 Post a Comment

Coffee Opinion – The God Shot Must Be Stopped

If you haven't noticed... specialty coffee culture has a dump-truck sized notebook full of colorful lingo, and one of the most popular terms you'll likely hear is the "god shot". This blanket term is used to describe a shot of espresso so perfect, and so delicious that is it is basically an enlightening experience. The term...

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Macchiato
EducationEspresso
August 28, 2020 Post a Comment

Espresso Anatomy – The Macchiato

Long before the days of caramel and whip... the macchiato was a mainstay on espresso bars around the world, and in most cases it still is.  Yet like many drinks in the world of specialty coffee there are multiple ways to make it, and of course some debate. This small but mighty espresso based drink not only carries...

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Changes To Linea Mini
EspressoGear
February 28, 2020 Post a Comment

Top Three – Things I’d Change About The Linea Mini

It may be hard to imagine... the Linea Mini needing some changes.  It's true that it's a dream machine.  Waking up and making my morning cappuccino on it is part of my daily routine that never gets old.  But no matter how perfect it may seem, using it day in and day out for years you'll...

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Espresso Brew Temperature
EducationEspresso
January 10, 2020 Post a Comment

Espresso Anatomy – Espresso & Brew Temperature

Not all brew temperatures... are created equal.  I feel like this topic is something that isn't talked about very often, but it can be hugely beneficial to your final cup flavor.  For example, have you ever wondered why cold brew and hot coffee from the same beans taste so incredibly different?  Well, that's down to a...

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I Quit My Roasting Job
CoffeeVlog
January 3, 2020 Post a Comment

Espresso Stains & Growing Pains – I Quit My Roasting Job

Thats right, I quit... my roasting job as the head and director of coffee at a local cafe here in San Diego.  I'll spare you'll the details as to why, but long story short new investors came in and decided I wasn't an important part of the staff.  Did I mention I also designed and ran...

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Linea Mini Worth The Money
GearReview
December 27, 2019 1 Comment

Coffee Time – Is The Mini Worth The Money?

Linea Mini reviews are so... hot right now.  In fact, they have been for years.  Ever since I published my year one ownership review roughly three years ago, it has been my one of my most popular posts ever on the blog year to year.  Recently I saw Chris Baca threw his 5-panel hat into the...

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Café Cubano & Cortadito
EspressoTutorial
November 15, 2019 Post a Comment

Coffee Recipes – Café Cubano & Cortadito

The Café Cubano & Cortadito... are a mix of all things tasty.  Think about mixing brown sugar, espresso, and half & half.  I know, I know, you put them all together and you're going to have a good time (as long as you aren't lactose intolerant or vegan).  In this video I'll go over how to...

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Raw Milk
EspressoOpinion
October 25, 2019 1 Comment

Coffee Opinion – Raw Vs Pasteurized Milk

Raw milk is illegal... in some places, included many states in the United States.  It's believed to be because of the level of bacteria that is in the milk prior to pasteurization.  The process in which cold milk is quickly heated, then quickly cooled to kill of any harmful bacteria.  This process may have some effects...

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Ratios Recipes
EspressoOpinion
July 26, 2019 Post a Comment

Coffee Opinion – Ratios & Recipes

Brew ratios and recipes... are often in the forefront of specialty coffee conversations.  It's a road, or maybe more so a rabbit hole, that I traveled down to a huge extent when I first dove into coffee.  Espresso gets even more complicated once you start using fractions for ratios as well.  I've been so focused on...

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Modern Cortado
EducationGear
July 19, 2019 1 Comment

Espresso Anatomy – The Modern Cortado

The Cortado is one of my... go to espresso drinks. Theres nothing better than a little espresso beverage and not spending a fortune.  Especially when you're like me and usually hit at least three coffee shops when I go out.  It's easy to get over-caffeinated and up feeling a little wonky.  So keeping things small and...

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Bottomless Portafilter
EspressoOpinion
March 29, 2019 1 Comment

Opinion – The Great Portafilter Debate

The great portafilter debate... has raged for as long as I can remember.  Or at least as long as I've been in the specialty coffee industry.  Which is a paltry four years. Yet, I've had my love affair with the bottomless portafilter.  It was just a fling though. It was short, passionate, and messy.  It splattered...

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Common Latte Art Mistakes
EspressoTutorial
March 1, 2019 1 Comment

Damn Fine Tutorial – Common Latte Art Mistakes

When teaching classes... I've noticed that regardless of the persons previous exposure to it, ranging from some to none, tend to make one of these three most common latte art mistakes   These mistakes are pouring too fast or too much to start, which leaves you with a washed out surface and less room to pour your...

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La Marzocco KB90
EspressoNew Products
February 15, 2019 Post a Comment

The La Marzocco KB90 – Bakke to the Future

The KB90 dropped... out of nowhere.  It gets its namesake from Kent Bakke, former La Marzocco CEO and current Board Chairman.  He is also the pioneer of the newest and most exciting feature of on the KB90, the 'Straight-In' portafilter.  It's something he's wanted to develop for years, as part of his continued vision to make...

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Linea Mini
GearOpinion
January 18, 2019 2 Comments

La Marzocco Linea Mini – Two Years Later

I love my Linea Mini... it's one of my most prized possessions, which I'm sure was obvious in my year one review.  So when I sat down to write this two year update on my ownership experience, I really dug deep.  Thinking about the times I was frustrated, or annoyed with the machine trying to leave...

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Tulip Tutorial
EspressoTutorial
April 13, 2018 1 Comment

Damn Fine Tutorial – Latte Art Edition: The Tulip

Since Spring is always associated with the blooming of flowers... It's only appropriate to pour some sick tulips.  The tulip is one of the simplest designs, but also has so many great variations on the original.  You can do the standard three stack tulip, or endlessly add more stacks, wiggles, and even a swan if you're...

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Bottomless Drop
EspressoGear
February 9, 2018 3 Comments

La Marzocco Linea Mini – One Year Later

It’s been a year since the Linea Mini graced my kitchen... I threw out an entire kitchen table and chairs to make space. No regrets. Having the ability to make café quality espresso in your kitchen is every coffee enthusiasts dream. Once that dream becomes a reality, the possibilities are endless. For example, I drink a...

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𝗖𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 - Even though I don’t believe perfection actually exists, it’s the pursuit that drives progression.
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𝗥𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘆 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗩𝗶𝗯𝗲 𝗥𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘆 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗩𝗶𝗯𝗲𝘀 - Fun fact; I use about 100% natural light for my videos, so when it’s a cloudy day in Southern California (rare) I get a break...if you count doing taxes as a break. 

P.S. being self-employed is a tax time nightmare.
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𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁, 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗲 - This morning I’m trying out the water first method on the Clever Dripper. 

I wasn’t really sure what to expect, in terms of the outcome, but it was a tasty cup. Definitely tasted less like an immersion brew than I expected, and had some of the clarity that I love about a percolated method like a V60.

If you’re curious to give it a go, here’s what I did:

[0] Prepare and rinse the filter
[1] Add 240g of 205°F/96°C water
[2] Add 15g of coffee (medium-coarse)
[3] Start the timer and stir in the grinds
[4] Cover and let brew for 4 minutes
[5] Drain into cup and enjoy
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𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗼𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗼𝘀 - Have you ever thought about making coffee from the bean’s perspective? 
 
Spinning metal, cutting and crushing. Soaked in boiling water, sometimes under immense pressure. 

What we see as a calming moment of zen, is actually a pretty chaotic scene.

I think @postalservicemusic said it best; “everything looks perfect from far away”.
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#espresso #espressoshot #espressoshot #espressohit #espressomachine #espressoextraction #espressoaddict #espressogram #espressoshots #coffee #coffeegram #coffeedaily #coffeeoftheday #coffeeofinstagram #coffeephotography #coffeeculture #coffeebrewing #coffeeig #coffeeblog #coffeeblogger #sprometheus #therealsprometheus #makecoffeenotwar #specialtycoffee #thirdwavecoffee #butfirstcoffee #closeup #chaos #calm #perspective #mondaymotivation
𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗣𝘂𝗹𝗹𝘀 - Ju 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗣𝘂𝗹𝗹𝘀 - Just sitting here, soaking up the caffeine and prepping for the week ahead.
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#espresso #espressomachine #espressoyourself #espressoshot #espressobar #espressopull #espressolove #espressohit #espressohouse #espressolab #espressomachines #espressogram #espressoshots #espressoaddict #coffee #coffeegram #coffeeprops #coffeeshots #coffeeoftheday #coffeeofinstagram #coffeedaily #coffeetime #coffeeculture #coffeephotography #sprometheus #therealsprometheus #lineamini #lamarzocco #makecoffeenotwar #baristagram
𝗪𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗩𝘀. 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗲 - There is no better visual display of showing the inaccuracies of measuring shots by volume instead of weight then crema. 

If you want consistency and repeatability, invest in a decent scale. Your tastebuds will thank you.
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