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Lance Hedrick tests the Coffeejack V2, a manual espresso maker with a planetary gear system. The device weighs around 1.4 kg and is extremely sturdy. He compares it to its catastrophic predecessor, the Coffeejack V1, to see if the promised improvements hold up.

Design and Build

• The V2 has no hydraulic jack; instead, a planetary gear system drives a piston.
• Made of solid stainless steel, ensuring no microplastics in the water path.
• Its weight of ~1.4 kg makes it a heavy but robust companion, less suited for a backpack.
• Uses a 54mm portafilter. An adapter is included for the stand, which was carried over from the V1.

Heating and Temperature

• Preheating is mandatory. Without preheating, only about 70°C is reached.
• A single preheat with hot water (≈30 sec) is recommended.
• After one preheat, temperatures reach about 85-88°C – good for dark and medium roasts.
• With a proper rolling-boil kettle, up to 91°C is possible.
• A major advantage: The bottom-up filling creates no air gap between the piston and water.

Brewing Process and Workflow

• Workflow is upside-down: portafilter down, fill water, then flip.
• Pressure is generated by turning the handle. Maintaining constant pressure is more difficult than with a lever machine.
• The planetary gears provide smooth force transmission without pump pulses.
• Initial squeaking noise should subside after about 100 shots.
• Maximum water capacity is 90 ml, enough for standard shots (e.g., 18g coffee to 36g espresso).
• The workflow requires careful cleaning, as the silicone seal attracts grime.

Price and Alternatives

• The Coffeejack V2 costs approx. £198 (≈ $250 MSRP) or was cheaper on Kickstarter.
• Lance notes that cheaper devices like the Flair Neo (36% cheaper) or the Cafelat Robot (similar price) can produce equally good results.
• The V2 is cleverly engineered, but its workflow and weight are not ideal for everyone.

The V1: A Disaster

• The V1 was a hydraulic press and one of the biggest Kickstarter flops (raised ≈£1.8 million).
• It is mostly plastic, with a glass chamber that is extremely fragile.
• The portafilter design leads to channeling, as water concentrates in the center.
• The V1 is hard to use, impractical, and is a do-not-buy recommendation from Lance.
• During testing, the glass chamber of the V1 shatters, highlighting its fragility.

Bottom Line: The Coffeejack V2 is a major improvement over the V1. It makes good espresso but is heavy and requires practice. There are better alternatives at the price point. The V1 is a clear no-go.

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This video gives a preview of Morgan's upcoming coffee book "Coffee for Here" (out October 27). She shares her favorite latte to make at home – the "Breakfast for Breakfast" Cereal Milk Latte.

🥄 Ingredients & Tools

• Only 2-3 main ingredients: Milk, cereal (e.g., Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Froot Loops, Fruity Pebbles), and espresso (or cold brew concentrate).
• Milk: Any type works (whole, oat, soy, etc.) – 1:1 substitution.
• Espresso (recommended): Medium roast with chocolatey notes (avoid light, acidic ones).

👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Guide

1. Make Cereal Milk (30–40 min ahead):

   • 60 g cereal + 500 g milk (yields ~2 drinks).
   • Stir, cover, and steep in fridge for 30 minutes.
   • Strain through a fine sieve or cheesecloth – the residual particles add creamy texture and flavor.
   • Keeps 5–7 days in the fridge.

2. Iced Version:

   • Pull a double shot of espresso.
   • Add about 240 ml (8 oz) cereal milk.
   • Froth with a handheld milk frother for 15 seconds (for fluffy, aerated texture).
   • Pour over ice, garnish with extra cereal.

3. Hot Version:

   • Pull a double shot into a glass.
   • Steam ~240 ml cereal milk with steam wand (remember to purge the wand afterwards).
   • Pour like a regular latte, garnish with cereal.

💡 Tips & Variations

• Cereal choice: Anything sweet or glazed works (Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Froot Loops, etc.).
• The cereal milk can also be used plain or in other drinks.
• The latte is sweet but not overly so – complex, creamy, with a nostalgic twist.

📖 Book Info & Tour

• "Coffee for Here" is available for pre-order now (link in description).
• Morgan is going on a book tour – tickets at morgandrinkscoffee.com.

Bottom line: An easy, versatile recipe that turns pantry staples into a café-quality treat at home.

AITO is already a massive luxury brand in China and is preparing for its European launch in 2027. The AITO 9 flagship model is packed with innovative technology and unparalleled comfort.

• Zero Gravity Seats: With the press of a button, seats recline to 120°, mimicking an astronaut’s launch position for maximum relaxation.
• Climate Control: Seats in both rows offer heating, cooling, and massage functions.
• 32-inch Screen: A massive screen descends from the ceiling, creating a private cinema experience with ambient lighting synced to the audio.
• Fridge & Warming Cupboard: A compartment cools to -6°C (holds six bottles) or heats food to 50°C.
• Tracking Reading Lights: Lights automatically follow your seating position.

• Panoramic Display: A huge curved display includes two 17.2-inch 3.4K screens. The driver gets navigation, the passenger entertainment.
• Adaptive Seats: The side bolsters move to support the driver during cornering.
• 360° Awareness: Lidar, radar, cameras, and ultrasonic sensors create a live 3D picture of the surroundings for hazard detection.
• Proactive Safety: Features 12 adaptive airbags. If a crash is imminent, seats and suspension are pre-positioned. The system actively works to prevent collisions.

• Exterior: Galaxy Headlights and a Starlight light bar create a unique light signature. Multi-layer paint inspired by nature.
• Interior: Fine crystal detailing, real wood finishes showing the grain, and a hidden electric safe for valuables.

• SAS MF Platform: A central computer makes millisecond decisions, supported by domain controllers.
• Powertrain: Choose from fully electric, plug-in hybrid, or range extender. The CATL batteries have 22 layers of protection with AI monitoring 800 signals constantly.
• Suspension: 800V fully active suspension reads the road and adjusts in real-time. Rear-wheel steering cuts the turning circle to just 5.1 meters. Wading depth is 820 mm.
• Body: Over 90% aluminum and ultra-high-strength steel (2,200 MPa).

AITO redefines luxury by seamlessly integrating intelligence into every aspect of the car. It is coming to Europe in 2027, meeting all European safety and data protection (GDPR) standards. The Paris Motor Show was just the trailer.

This video challenges the common belief that coffee must be consumed piping hot. Flavor comes from volatile organic compounds (over 1,000 in coffee), which are extracted during brewing and perceived via retronasal olfaction when drinking.

Key Research Findings

• Higher brew temperatures (e.g., 96°C) release more compounds, but primarily bitter, nutty, roasty flavors (families D and E). Fruity, floral notes (families A–C) are extracted at lower temperatures.
• Lower brew temperature (82°C) preserves more fruity-sweet aromas by limiting unwanted bitter compounds.
• Shorter extraction times (e.g., turbo shots) reduce the volatilization of desirable aromas.
• Serving temperature matters: Coffee tastes most bitter at around 60°C, while sweetness and fruitiness peak at 44°C. Optimal perception occurs between 25–37°C.

Practical Tips for Better Coffee

• Lower your brew temperature: Start at 80–82°C, even for light roasts.
• Brew faster: Shorter contact time preserves volatile aromas.
• Pour small servings: Use a tulip-shaped cup to concentrate aromas, and pour only a small amount so it cools quickly.
• Avoid vigorous swirling: This releases and loses aromas; gentle stirring is fine.
• Let it cool: Wait until the coffee reaches about 44°C or lower before drinking.
• Use a chilled ball or thick cup: Quickly cooling the coffee after brewing helps retain volatile compounds – a room-temperature steel ball works similarly to a frozen one.

Conclusion

Temperature dramatically impacts coffee enjoyment – both during brewing and drinking. Experiment with lower temperatures and shorter brew times to highlight fruity and floral notes. There’s no single right method – find what suits your palate best.

In this episode, James and Joe discuss the radical acceleration driven by AI and why 2025 might be the last normal year. Key topics:

• AI Development: We stand between AGI and ASI; AI already surpasses humans in math and coding. By end of 2026, AI will exceed human ability in over half of all tasks.
• SpaceX-Tesla Merger: Elon Musk confirmed both sides have formed committees. A fair price requires at least 30 % premium over Tesla’s current stock (≈ $500–550). Timeline: 18 months.
• Compute (Gigawatt Scale): Musk aims for 10 GW by end of 2025 – bottlenecks are cooling and turbines. He has a secret „hack“ for permits. Orbital compute (data centers in space) becomes viable by 2029/2030 once terrestrial limits are hit.
• Cybercab vs. Compute: A gigawatt of compute equals roughly 500,000 Cybercabs in profit. Cybercabs already generate $250/mile at 300 miles/day, growing 10 % weekly. Both businesses are immensely profitable.
• Political Landscape: Democrats increasingly attack AI and tech billionaires. Elon Musk’s move into Paramount signals a battle for media control. The midterms could produce a split Congress – historically markets rise 8–32 % afterward.
• Survival Strategy: Geographic arbitrage is critical in the next two years. Ignoring political risks could destroy capital. Goal: Thrive, not just survive, in the new era.

Conclusion: The world is accelerating exponentially. Act now – not in two years.

Ben Fielding argues that trust in AI is the defining challenge of the decade.

• Proprietary models (OpenAI, Anthropic) are black boxes. We don't know the biases ingrained in them.
• The 'Open' Paradox: Open Weights and Open Recipe models still aren't trustworthy. Because the training process is not reproducible, malicious actors can hide triggers ('Model Corruption') inside the weights without detection.

Jenson's answer is full training reproducibility.

• Every single training step must be bit-identical reproducible on consumer hardware.
• This allows for statistical guarantees. A community can randomly check steps (e.g., step 8,062) to ensure no foul play.
• It's the equivalent of Open Source code, but for AI weights.

• Why Blockchain? The hashes of the checkpoints must be stored immutably. GitHub could be hacked or coerced. The chain cannot be changed.
• Neutrality: A decentralized network is the only way to prevent a single company from controlling the world's AI.

• How do you teach machines the truth? Through financial incentives.
• Prediction Markets (like Polymarket) are the blueprint. Putting money on a belief is a strong signal of real conviction.
• The Jenson Twist: On delphi.fyi, users can trade against the AI Forecaster.
  • Win the trade: You get paid, and Jenson buys your superior information.
  • Lose the trade: The AI Forecaster learns and gets better.
• The End Goal: A causal world model. Instead of just predicting the next word (LLMs), this system predicts the consequences of actions. 'What happens if I take this job?' + real probabilities.

Ben Fielding presents a future where AI is not just smart, but neutral, auditable, and causal. Progress depends less on massive data centers and more on tapping into the wisdom of the crowd through verifiable markets.