Author: briodf
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Dialing YOU – a companion iOS app for the Sanremo YOU enabling Brew By Weight, remote control and live extraction metrics & charts
Download the Dialing YOU iOS app on the app store now If you don’t have a connected scale yet, I highly recommend you getting a Bookoo Themis Ultra Mini, you can get 5% off on Bookoo’s site with code FRANCOIS or order it on Amazon. 📊 Real-Time Extraction Chart Watch your extraction unfold on a…
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Sanremo YOU Firmware Update Review: Master the New Blooming Features!
The wait is finally over! Sanremo has just delivered a massive new firmware update for the Sanremo YOU, bringing the display firmware up to version 2.13 and the power board to 3.10. EDIT: I’ve developped an iOS companion app for the Sanremo YOU enabling Brew-By-Weight feature, live extraction metrics & charts as well as remote…
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Espresso Machine Accessories Must Haves – My Top 8
Building out an espresso setup goes beyond just the machine and the grinder. The right accessories streamline your workflow, improve shot consistency, beautify your coffee corner and make the daily ritual much more enjoyable. Here are my top 8 functional must-have accessories for the perfect coffee corner: 1. Magnetic Phone Holder A flexible magnetic mount…
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10 Coffee Corner Tips & Inspirations
For us home baristas, our coffee corner is more than just a place to brew, it’s a sanctuary for our morning rituals. If you’re looking to level up your home coffee corner, here’s some ideas and inspirations from my improvements over the years: 1. Match Your Heavy Hitters Your espresso machine and grinder are the…
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1.5 Years with the Sanremo YOU: My Honest Review
I’ve had the Sanremo YOU for about a year and a half now. Before this, I spent ten years with a Rocket Espresso Appartamento. Moving from a very traditional, all-steel Italian machine with zero electronics to something this bold was a massive change for me. The buying process was honestly a bit of a rabbit…
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My Top 10 Specialty Roasters in Switzerland
Living in Lausanne, I am lucky enough to be at the heart of a thriving coffee scene. While I’ve explored international giants like Bonanza, Onyx and La Cabra, here’s my take on the best Swiss Specialty Coffee Roasters. From established names to niche micro-roasters, the Swiss specialty scene is punching way above its weight (no…
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Building the Vivino of Coffee – The Vision for The Baristapp
If you’re a wine enthusiast, you probably know Vivino. With over 70 million users, it’s become the go-to app for scanning wine labels, tracking your tastes, and discovering new bottles. It transformed how people explore wines, making knowledge accessible to everyone from casual sippers to expert wine collectors. As a specialty coffee lover, I kept asking myself: where’s the Vivino for coffee? I searched around. I tried different apps like Beanconqueror and went back to post-it notes. But nothing quite fit what…
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Best Coffee Apps for Specialty Coffee Aficionados
Whether you’re a home barista perfecting your brews or a globetrotting specialty coffee shop explorer, there’s an app out there to elevate your coffee journey. I’ve tested & reviewed the top specialty coffee apps and categorized them to help you find the perfect companion for your coffee obsession. 🧪 Espresso Brew Logging & Analysis Baristapp…