Man, that's a real bummer and I totally get the feeling.

Yeah that Austin style is no joke. I heard some folks down there even throw in a square of dark chocolate at the end, melts right in. Gives it this deep, rich flavor without being sweet. My cousin swears by a splash of coffee too, says it makes the spices pop. Honestly might try both next time I make a pot.

Yeah, the "perforated lines" thing is so real. I spent a whole weekend trimming laminate planks with a saw before my dad showed me the scoring tool that came in the box.