Coffee, routines,
and a curious mind.

Home espresso, a growing coffee hobby, and small ways to make everyday routines easier to follow.

Ceramic cups of coffee arranged on a wooden table — Stock photograph by Nathan Dumlao.

Coffee made simple5 min read

My espresso routine: weigh the coffee, stop guessing the tamp

My Breville Barista Express routine starts with 18 g and a repeatable tamp. Here's how I keep the steps consistent without guessing the force.

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Everyday routines5 min read

A coffee station with fewer steps and decisions

Arrange the tools around one ordinary cup, write a short reset, and make the setup easier to use without buying organizers.

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Coffee made simple5 min read

A simple coffee tasting log for remembering what you liked

Keep the bag name, the recipe you actually used, and one useful verdict. A small coffee log with an example and a printable version.

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Remember the coffee you liked

Keep the name on the bag, how you made it, and one useful verdict. Save a short note in this browser or print a copy for the kitchen.

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A note for the next cup

Coffee / beans: The name you want to find again
How I made it: The method and recipe you used
Would I have it again?: Yes, no, or maybe, with a few words

What's on my coffee counter?

A Breville Barista Express, a small scale, a WDT tool, and a spring-loaded tamper. Here's what each one does and how it fits into preparing an espresso.

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Start with what you have

Use a dose that fits your basket. Keep it steady, repeat the preparation, and change one thing when you compare the next cup.

Small steps, good coffee

This blog brings together coffee as a hobby, everyday routines, and life with ADHD. Start with the espresso guide, try a simpler arrangement for your tools, or save a note about your next bag.

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Coffee, routines,and a curious mind.