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[Challenge-Solved] Round 3 (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) by Apytele@sh.itjust.works to c/whatisthisthing@lemmy.world

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As a nurse, I can tell you what my first thought was, but no (also walnut would be a terrible material for that).

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[–] RamblingPanda@lemmynsfw.com 3 points 8 months ago (1 children)

That's a valid argument, you're right.

Those things normally are the size of a small sauce dish. We use them to measure small amounts of coffee beans to make a single or a double shot of espresso (I'm measuring 18 grams for a double). The sprayer is the size of a small lighter. Measuring individual portions enables us to change beans in between and prevents a large stash to degrade in contract with oxygen.

We're admittedly a big over the top, but it's a fun hobby and makes some really tasty cups on top.