June 17, 2021: OGRE Silhouette T-Shirt Is Back!

RoboAdmin · 06-16-2021, 11:01 PM

June 17, 2021: OGRE Silhouette T-Shirt Is Back!

Read this article on the Illuminator.

Proteus · 06-16-2021, 11:33 PM

GURPS.

GURPS GURPS GURPS.

Just the game line's logo would be fine, even in a single color, though multi-color prints of the jigsaws from various covers would also be cool.

And Car Wars, probably. Maybe Awful Green Things?

Pinnacle has been using RedBubble for some time now, for Savage Worlds merchandise. It's great to see Steve Jackson Games possibly following the same strategy of outsourcing swag printing for greater brand visibility.

gerdawright · 06-17-2021, 08:50 PM

Are Expensive Coffee Makers Worth It?

An expensive coffee is generally considered as one that is SCA certified and costs around $200 - $300 per pound. It usually requires an expensive coffee maker to get the best results. The following reasons will clarify why an expensive coffee maker is worth its price.

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Why does an expensive coffee maker perform better?

The optimal temperature for the best tasting coffee

According to SCA, the Specialty Coffee Association, the excellent brewing temperature of the water should be between 195°F (91°C) and 205°F (96°C). Moreover, the optimal brew temperature is 203°F, just below where water boils (212°F). If you make your coffee at the boiling temperature, it tastes bitter, like being burnt. The cheaper coffee machines cannot accomplish these temperatures, and over time they burn out.

Better design with a larger showerhead

A coffee maker with a larger showerhead can water the ground coffee more evenly for uniform saturation. This will result in better extraction that in turn, makes a better tasting flavor.

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Pour over

An expensive coffee machine can mimic the baristas steps when making a pour over coffee: the bloom and the pulse. The blooming step helps to degas the carbon dioxide in the coffee while the pulse brew adds more layers of flavor.

Which brands are recommended?

The list below suggests the two best coffee maker products with top reviews among Amazon products. The base is on the match of SCA qualification as well as great product reviews from real customers.

Technivorm Moccamaster 79312 KBGT Coffee Brewer

This unit has received 60% out of nearly 500 Amazon reviews at the time of writing. It has the certification of ECBC and SCA approved to meet and exceed Gold Cup Standard. Therefore, you will get all the above excellent features regarding the optimal temperature, design, and pour over.

This Technivorm Moccamaster KBGT model is attached with a thermal carafe and an automatic drip-stop brew basket that stops the flow of coffee if the carafe is pulled away. It brews a full 40oz pot of coffee in just six minutes, and its thermal carafe will keep your coffee hot up to an hour. If you want to keep coffee hot for longer or for traveling with your carafe, simply switch to the included Travel Lid. The listed price on Amazon by its manufacturer is $319 and is backed by a 5-year guarantee.

OXO Brew 9-Cup Coffee Maker

An exciting product with 55% 5-star ratings out of 1,061 Amazon reviews. The OXO Barista Brain Coffee Maker is accompanied by a microprocessor-controlled brew cycle, which replicates the pour-over method to produce 2 to 9 cups of SCA-certified perfect coffee. As Moccamaster KBGT, this product also helps you make a good coffee with the ideal temperature, the rainmaker showerhead, and the pour over function. It is designed well with a single dial that helps you program the required number of cups and the option of a 24-hour start timer. A double-walled carafe keeps your brew hot and fresh at your control. Most customers are still happy with the performance after a long time of use. At the time of writing, this OXO Barista is sold at $195 on Amazon.com

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A final thought

The most critical element in making good coffee is the coffee itself. The best coffee maker in the world cannot turn bad coffee into good coffee. However, water temperature, brewing technique, and thoughtful design are always attributed to your best quality coffee. A delicious cup of coffee is a combination of both art and science, in which there is the art of extracting rich flavors and aromas from the coffee beans and the science of time and temperature colliding in just the right way, at just the right moment.

HunterS · 06-18-2021, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by gerdawright

Where can I order buy it? Really looking forward to it

Link is in the Daily Illuminator, you can get it on Red Bubble or on Amazon.

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Proteus Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston, TX	Re: June 17, 2021: OGRE Silhouette T-Shirt Is Back! *GURPS. GURPS GURPS GURPS. Just the game line's logo would be fine, even in a single color, though multi-color prints of the jigsaws from various covers would also be cool. And Car Wars, probably. Maybe Awful Green Things? Pinnacle has been using RedBubble for some time now, for Savage Worlds* merchandise. It's great to see Steve Jackson Games possibly following the same strategy of outsourcing swag printing for greater brand visibility. __________________ — - — - — - — - — - — - — - — - — - — - — Looking for a GURPS game in Houston, Texas.

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gerdawright Join Date: Jun 2021	Are Expensive Coffee Makers Worth It? An expensive coffee is generally considered as one that is SCA certified and costs around $200 - $300 per pound. It usually requires an expensive coffee maker to get the best results. The following reasons will clarify why an expensive coffee maker is worth its price. Read More: Thekinglive.com Why does an expensive coffee maker perform better? The optimal temperature for the best tasting coffee According to SCA, the Specialty Coffee Association, the excellent brewing temperature of the water should be between 195°F (91°C) and 205°F (96°C). Moreover, the optimal brew temperature is 203°F, just below where water boils (212°F). If you make your coffee at the boiling temperature, it tastes bitter, like being burnt. The cheaper coffee machines cannot accomplish these temperatures, and over time they burn out. Better design with a larger showerhead A coffee maker with a larger showerhead can water the ground coffee more evenly for uniform saturation. This will result in better extraction that in turn, makes a better tasting flavor. You Might Also Enjoy: Top product reviews Thekinglive Pour over An expensive coffee machine can mimic the baristas steps when making a pour over coffee: the bloom and the pulse. The blooming step helps to degas the carbon dioxide in the coffee while the pulse brew adds more layers of flavor. Which brands are recommended? The list below suggests the two best coffee maker products with top reviews among Amazon products. The base is on the match of SCA qualification as well as great product reviews from real customers. Technivorm Moccamaster 79312 KBGT Coffee Brewer This unit has received 60% out of nearly 500 Amazon reviews at the time of writing. It has the certification of ECBC and SCA approved to meet and exceed Gold Cup Standard. Therefore, you will get all the above excellent features regarding the optimal temperature, design, and pour over. This Technivorm Moccamaster KBGT model is attached with a thermal carafe and an automatic drip-stop brew basket that stops the flow of coffee if the carafe is pulled away. It brews a full 40oz pot of coffee in just six minutes, and its thermal carafe will keep your coffee hot up to an hour. If you want to keep coffee hot for longer or for traveling with your carafe, simply switch to the included Travel Lid. The listed price on Amazon by its manufacturer is $319 and is backed by a 5-year guarantee. OXO Brew 9-Cup Coffee Maker An exciting product with 55% 5-star ratings out of 1,061 Amazon reviews. The OXO Barista Brain Coffee Maker is accompanied by a microprocessor-controlled brew cycle, which replicates the pour-over method to produce 2 to 9 cups of SCA-certified perfect coffee. As Moccamaster KBGT, this product also helps you make a good coffee with the ideal temperature, the rainmaker showerhead, and the pour over function. It is designed well with a single dial that helps you program the required number of cups and the option of a 24-hour start timer. A double-walled carafe keeps your brew hot and fresh at your control. Most customers are still happy with the performance after a long time of use. At the time of writing, this OXO Barista is sold at $195 on Amazon.com Picked For You: Great Product Reviews - Best Reviews Guide On TheKingLive A final thought The most critical element in making good coffee is the coffee itself. The best coffee maker in the world cannot turn bad coffee into good coffee. However, water temperature, brewing technique, and thoughtful design are always attributed to your best quality coffee. A delicious cup of coffee is a combination of both art and science, in which there is the art of extracting rich flavors and aromas from the coffee beans and the science of time and temperature colliding in just the right way, at just the right moment. Last edited by gerdawright; 03-01-2023 at 01:18 AM.