Just realized I've been grinding my own beans for over 15 years now

It hit me this morning while I was cleaning my Baratza Encore. I bought that grinder back in 2009, right after my first kid was born. Back then, getting fresh beans meant a special trip to a place like The Roasterie in Kansas City. Anyone else have a piece of gear that's just quietly marked the years for them?

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claire9922mo ago

My old French press is older than my marriage.

parker9112mo ago

Older than your marriage, claire992? Is a coffee pot really that big of a deal?

pat3602mo ago

That's a long run for a grinder. Has the ritual of making coffee changed for you over those 15 years, or is it the one steady thing in the morning chaos?