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Pretty much what the title states. I think I signed up late April, then I was charged the $107.79 subscription on May 5th. I forgot about it, and only recently realized now that I'…

The KINGrinder KX is a cheaper alternative to the 1Zpresso line. But yeah, definitely don't discount manual grinders. But note grinding for espresso with a handgrinder is... an exe…

> the espresso is incredibly bitter and astringent/acidic. Is that on purpose? Do Americans actually want their coffee to be super bitter and astringent/acidic? Haha, yeah. The new…

https://thoughtfulcoffeenyc.substack.com/ My journey to open a cafe in NYC. About me: https://thoughtfulcoffeenyc.substack.com/p/roast-15-about-us...

Thanks for the advice! I agree the economics are important, and I definitely intend to learn them. I just also want to know how to barista and be able to operate the cafe! I enjoy …

I know a lot of folks on here love coffee, so I think some might find my "thoughtfulcoffee" project interesting. Thanks!

Oh hey -- this is me. I was a software engineer for close to 6 years, and now I'm a barista (read more here: https://thoughtfulcoffeenyc.substack.com/p/roast-24-the-bari... ). The …

You should do it! It's honestly so different than working as a SWE. I've really enjoyed the change in pace, and I think I've become more social since starting. I totally think you …

I thought my thoughts on being a barista would be interesting to people on HN. A little about me, I'm a laid off software engineer (early Jan), who decided to explore being a baris…

oh - and if you want one, but the price is still too expensive, dm me. I can create a steeper coupon for you.

Hello HN, I'd like to make some candles this weekend. If anyone is interested in the candles I make, I've enabled a 60% off coupon. https://www.etsy.com/shop/thoughtfulcandlesnyc?c…

This is so cool! I, too, have a repo consisting of all my notes in .md format, and I've been wondering how to make it more searchable/accessible (than having it all kept in my edit…

I love the kudos with respect to releasing. It really is a milestone many don't reach.