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Espresso
for the
serious dad.

I pull shots every morning before the kids wake up. I roast my own beans. I've had pour overs in Tokyo kissaten at 7am. This is where I write about all of it — honestly, and without pretending any of it is simple.

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Why Coffee in Japan Never Gives You the Jitters (And What It Taught Me About How We Drink It Wrong)
japan · pour-over · culture · travel

Why Coffee in Japan Never Gives You the Jitters (And What It Taught Me About How We Drink It Wrong)

I had espressos, pour overs, and drip coffee across Tokyo — 5 to 7 cups a day — and never once felt jittery. Here's the real reason why.

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How to Start Home Roasting with the SR800: A Real Beginner's Guide
roasting · gear

How to Start Home Roasting with the SR800: A Real Beginner's Guide

Home roasting with the SR800 is the best upgrade I've made to my coffee routine. You get fresher coffee than any café can sell you, for less money per cup, with total control over flavor.

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Breville Bambino Plus Review: The Best First Espresso Machine (After 2 Years of Daily Use)
espresso · gear

Breville Bambino Plus Review: The Best First Espresso Machine (After 2 Years of Daily Use)

The Bambino Plus is the machine I recommend to every person who asks me where to start with home espresso. After two years of daily use, it's still the right answer for most people.

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"Good espresso isn't complicated. Getting there is."

— Espresso Dad