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I’ve started adding new lessons to Coffee Water Wizardry -- including a highly requested one on how to create your own dropper-bottle concentrates. You can already find them in your dashboard (2.15 & 2.16 in the advanced module).

If you’ve been thinking about joining, now’s the ideal time to grab it before the upcoming price increase.

coffeechronicler.gumroad.com/l/h20

5 days ago (edited) | [YT] | 26

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Just noticed that most of the grinders from my latest video are already showing some pretty solid Black Friday discounts. Several are actually 20% off! www.amazon.com/shop/thecoffeechronicler/list/2QIKA…

3 weeks ago (edited) | [YT] | 71

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I'm testing a new format on the blog where I deliver early "first sip" reviews.

The first grinder to get the treatment is Timemore's new C5 grinder.

Writing a classic, big review takes time and can feel like a huge task. With this format, I can hopefully post more frequently and give you an early opinion.

(In the case of the C5, it didn't take very long to find a few details that might be very crucial to know about...)


Link here: coffeechronicler.com/timemore-c5-review/

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1 month ago | [YT] | 67

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Just dropped a new video breaking down why some coffees taste like olive brine, soy sauce and kombucha — and what you can actually do about it.

If funky anaerobics or naturals ever gave you weird flavors, this one’s for you.

☕️ Several viewers have already tried the method -- and reported back -- with outstanding results.

Video here: https://youtu.be/SjFArE26JVA?si=ANnmC...

1 month ago | [YT] | 39

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Just released my review of the Mavo Phantox Pro. This grinder has been hyped massively in China as a hybrid between the ZP6 and C40. I have been looking at those claims and made a surprising discovery along the way. Read it all here: coffeechronicler.com/mavo-phantox-pro-review/

3 months ago | [YT] | 74

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Here's my review of the Femobook A4Z and A5. Initially, I thought A4Z was just a motorized ZP6, but I have come to realize that's not the case. It's a BIG improvement, and probably one of the best pour over grinders on the market: coffeechronicler.com/femobook-a4z-a5-review/

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5 months ago (edited) | [YT] | 53

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The Fellow Aiden review is finally live on the blog. If you've wondered whether it's actually better than the Moccamaster, then be sure to check it out: coffeechronicler.com/fellow-aiden-review/

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5 months ago | [YT] | 50

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Just returned from World of Coffee in Jakarta! (amazing experience btw)

At the festival I collected some eye-opening insights about water.

- 44 out of 50 World Brewers Cup competitors used Apax Lab water.
- 8 of the 9 finalists as well.

But interestingly, the winner, George Peng from China, used a natural mineral water with only 40 TDS.

This reflects a broader trend: a clear shift toward ultra-low or even zero alkalinity water.

I met the folks behind Aquacode at their booth at the festival, and confirmed with them. No alkalinity at all.

My own tests with Apax Lab show a similar results: virtually no measurable alkalinity via a drop test kit.

That’s a major departure from traditional SCA water standards, which I have talked about on the channel before.

And while the low KH approach can work beautifully with the right coffee and roast, I also noticed a recurring issue across many of the festival booths: Coffees that were clearly high quality, but lacked balance... often overly acidic or vegetal.

I measured the water being used at several booth to around 10 ppm TDS. Essentially pure RO water.

I was fortunate to have brought my own water for the two bar takeovers I did. Without it, I would likely have served the same overly bright cups.

This showed me that even at the highest level in coffee, water knowledge is often underdeveloped.

Mineral products can be convenient, but they don’t teach you the fundamentals, and they will actually become a crutch in the long run.

It's for this reason, I have built a comprehensive coffee water course. You can learn what took me years to figure out in just a few hours.

💡 After what I saw at WOC, I’ve decided to open a limited-time 25% discount.
If you’ve been curious about dialing in your water with confidence, now’s a good time to start.

Check it out here: coffeechronicler.gumroad.com/l/h20/WOC

6 months ago | [YT] | 127

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Good news for the 54 mm folks! I have been using the DF54 Brew Burrs for several months now, and ready to share my thoughs now: coffeechronicler.com/df54-review/#df54-brew-burrs

(photo with Lebrew 64 mm filter to the left & DF54 Brew to the right)

7 months ago (edited) | [YT] | 34

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I'm preparing for a big guide to the pour over grinders in 2025 (electric & under $1000), but can't decide which 64 mm grinder to include.

I already have Fellow Ode in the mix, but will add one more.

Please vote for the one you'd like to see included, and also let me know if there's a specific burr combination that's interesting to you.

(I already have 6 grinders in the shootout so I'd like to add only 1 more if possible)

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