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		daniel_reetz on Aug 17, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: DIY Espresso (2020) this is cool, how did it heat the water, if at all? Just add boiling water?

hn_throwaway_99 on Aug 18, 2023 [–]

Yes, you just add boiling water: once to preheat it, and then once to pull the shit. Espresso is normally pulled around 200 F, so it ends up being right around the appropriate temperature.

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