Grinding with Grant

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What's the new stuff?

Bonavita 8-cup brewer - drip coffee but make it premium!
Bonavita 8-cup brewer - drip coffee but make it premium!

This is where it started for me:

Hand grinder - Grinding your beans fresh is the biggest change you can make right away! I gave my old one to my very good friend Dan.
Hand grinder - Grinding your beans fresh is the biggest change you can make right away! I gave my old one to my very good friend Dan.
Aeropress - My very first "fancy" coffee brewing method and a cult classic! It steeps like a french press and then filters like a pour over! :)
Aeropress - My very first "fancy" coffee brewing method and a cult classic! It steeps like a french press and then filters like a pour over! :)
Gooseneck Electric Kettle - The one I have is discontinued, but this one looks even better!
Gooseneck Electric Kettle - The one I have is discontinued, but this one looks even better!

Pourover and Immersion Methods:

Coffee Scale - Has a timer and measures to the 0.1gram which is exactly what we need!
Coffee Scale - Has a timer and measures to the 0.1gram which is exactly what we need!
Chemex Pourover - This is my "daily driver" and the best looking item in my kitchen!
Chemex Pourover - This is my "daily driver" and the best looking item in my kitchen!
Hario Switch - A cool combination of pourover and immersion
Hario Switch - A cool combination of pourover and immersion
French Press - Use it hot or cold - Mine is very similar and from Ikea!
French Press - Use it hot or cold - Mine is very similar and from Ikea!
Moka Pot from Bialetti - This is a fun and challenging one! But if you're looking to impress your friends, look no further.
Moka Pot from Bialetti - This is a fun and challenging one! But if you're looking to impress your friends, look no further.
Travel French Press - Espro Ultralight - works great when I'm on the road. I use my hand grinder and get hot water and am good to go!
Travel French Press - Espro Ultralight - works great when I'm on the road. I use my hand grinder and get hot water and am good to go!

Grinders will always be my MVP:

Knock Aergrind Manual Grinder - This is my travel grinder. It is high quality and easy to adjust grind size!
Knock Aergrind Manual Grinder - This is my travel grinder. It is high quality and easy to adjust grind size!
Baratza Encore Grinder - I use this for my pourover, drip, and french press brewing!
Baratza Encore Grinder - I use this for my pourover, drip, and french press brewing!
Breville Smart Grinder Pro - A great espresso grinder for the price!
Breville Smart Grinder Pro - A great espresso grinder for the price!

And now, The Espresso Rabbit Hole:

Euroka Mignon Facile - Espresso Grinder
Euroka Mignon Facile - Espresso Grinder
Gaggia Classic Espresso Machine - I love mine and have even modified it for pressure and temperature control!
Gaggia Classic Espresso Machine - I love mine and have even modified it for pressure and temperature control!
Bottomless portafilter - Beautiful and functional, this was the biggest change to using the Gaggia I made!
Bottomless portafilter - Beautiful and functional, this was the biggest change to using the Gaggia I made!
Wooden WDT Espresso Tool - The most satisfying part of espresso! Also, WDT stands for: Weiss Distribution Technique
Wooden WDT Espresso Tool - The most satisfying part of espresso! Also, WDT stands for: Weiss Distribution Technique
Espresso Leveling Tool by Motta - This levels the bed of coffee in the basket so you don't get any low spots!
Espresso Leveling Tool by Motta - This levels the bed of coffee in the basket so you don't get any low spots!
58.5 mm Tamper made by IMS - fits perfectly, has a nice weight to it, and looks great!
58.5 mm Tamper made by IMS - fits perfectly, has a nice weight to it, and looks great!
IMS Espresso Basket - Precision made to pull consistent shots
IMS Espresso Basket - Precision made to pull consistent shots
Gemini Espresso Puck Screen - Makes for a more even extraction!
Gemini Espresso Puck Screen - Makes for a more even extraction!
Upgraded Steam Wand - Rancilio Silvia

But Grant, how do I keep it clean?

Cafiza - the great cleaner for espresso and all things coffee!
Backflush disk/insert - just like changing the oil in your car, you need to maintain your espresso machine so I backflush with cafiza once a week!

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