I still remember the first time I saw a $200 coffee scale being touted as a must-have for any serious coffee enthusiast. As someone who’s […]
Author: Simon Adler
My name is Simon Adler, and here's the deal. I'm a master technician who brings old machines back to life, and I write with the same passion for craftsmanship and transparency. I despise fluffy, generic advice that treats readers like they're clueless - I'm talking about the kind of writing that's as shallow as a disposable coffee maker. My readers are fellow enthusiasts who appreciate the beauty in well-built equipment, and I treat them with respect, explaining complex mechanics in a clear, confident tone. I hate writing that's as clichéd as a "coffee connoisseur" who can't tell a burr grinder from a blade, and I'm on a mission to demystify the inner workings of high-end machines, one carefully crafted sentence at a time. My goal is to empower readers to understand and appreciate the engineering that goes into their coffee gear, and to champion the kind of build quality that lasts a lifetime - not just a fleeting trend.
A Review of the Timemore Black Mirror Scale: the Best Value Scale?
I still remember the day I first laid eyes on the Timemore Black Mirror scale. As a technician who’s spent years restoring and modifying high-end […]
A Review of the Acaia Pearl Scale: Is It Worth the Investment?
I still remember the day I first laid eyes on the a review of the acaia pearl scale. As a technician who’s spent years restoring […]
An Explainer: What Is a Clever Dripper?
I still remember the first time I laid eyes on a Clever Dripper – it was at a friend’s coffee shop, and I was immediately […]
A Materials Guide: Ceramic Vs. Plastic Vs. Metal Drippers
I still remember the first time I had to choose between ceramic vs plastic vs metal drippers for my coffee brewing setup. It was a […]
A Designer’s Look at a Review of the Chemex Coffee Maker
I still remember the first time I laid hands on a Chemex coffee maker – it was love at first sight, or rather, love at […]
A Teardown: Hario V60 Vs. Kalita Wave Drippers
I still remember the day I first stepped into the world of pour-over coffee, faced with the daunting decision of hario v60 vs kalita wave. […]
An Engineer’s Guide to Understanding Grinder Retention
I still remember the first time I took apart a high-end espresso machine and found out that the grinder was the real hero behind the […]
A Technician’s Guide on How to Clean Your Coffee Grinder Burrs
I still remember the day I realized that most coffee enthusiasts neglect their grinder burrs, which is a crucial step in learning how to clean […]
An Explainer: What Is a Stepless Grinder?
I still remember the first time I encountered a stepless grinder in a high-end coffee shop. The barista swore by its ability to produce a […]