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In this episode, I dive into my latest obsession: perfecting Japanese milk bread. But this isn't just about bread—it's about how pursuing mastery in one craft can transform your approach to another. I share my journey of deliberately choosing to make Japanese milk bread once a week, experimenting with different flours, ratios, techniques, and baking methods, all while staying intentionally naive to outside influences. I explain why I'm avoiding extensive research and instead learning through trial and error, letting my own curiosity guide the way. Drawing parallels to my experience mastering pork ribs and comparing it to the meticulous dedication shown in "Jiro Dreams of Sushi," I explore how the mindset of perpetual studentship applies to everything we pursue.

What you'll learn from this episode: You'll discover how exploring a craft outside of coffee—whether it's bread making, barbecue, or any other pursuit—can sharpen your coffee brewing and roasting skills in unexpected ways. I'll show you why pushing yourself toward perfection in parallel pursuits creates mental frameworks that translate directly to understanding coffee better, from dialing in your brewer to tasting nuances in your beans. Whether you're in a coffee rut or riding high, this episode will inspire you to find that "other thing" that makes you a better coffee enthusiast.

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In this episode, I share my weekend revelations about coffee brewing that completely shifted my perspective. I realized that it's not about the brewer—it's about the recipe and understanding the coffee itself. I tested different recipes with various devices, including the Hario V60 and Mugen Dripper, and discovered something profound: we often lose sight of what really matters in our coffee journey. I talk about the "holy trinity" of coffee brewing and why getting yourself out of the way is crucial to making better coffee.

By listening to this episode, you'll learn how to simplify your coffee routine and find more joy in your daily brewing ritual. I'll help you understand why having multiple brewers might be holding you back, and how focusing on just one or two devices can actually deepen your connection with coffee. You'll discover that you're already enough with what you have, and that the real magic happens when you truly understand your palate, your coffee, and your brewing device.

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In this episode, I dive deep into one of the most critical yet misunderstood aspects of brewing great coffee: finding your grinder's sweet spot. I share my recent experiences with multiple grinders, including the Timemore Chestnut Clarity King and the Timemore CP6, and reveal why most grinder settings are essentially useless. Through weeks of testing and countless cups of coffee, I discovered that every grinder—regardless of price or reputation—has a narrow range where it truly performs at its best. I break down why manufacturers mislead us with excessive click counts and settings that we'll never actually use, and explain why the majority of those 120+ clicks on your grinder are just wasting the mechanism.

You'll learn how to identify and work within your grinder's optimal range, why you should ignore online recommendations and trust your own palate instead, and how understanding this concept will transform your daily coffee routine. I explain the practical reality that most grinders only have about 16-20 usable clicks in their sweet spot range, and once you find that zone, you can finally stop fighting your equipment and start making consistently excellent coffee. This episode will change how you approach dialing in your grinder and help you get the most out of the gear you already own.

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