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Brewing coffee at home with quality equipment offers a pathway to home- GOOD THINGS
bound happiness. By understanding the art of brewing, investing in essential
equipment, exploring different coffee beans, and experimenting with ad-
vanced techniques, you can transform your daily coffee routine into a source
of joy and satisfaction. So, grab your favorite coffee equipment, embrace
the process, and savor the delightful moments of homebound bliss.

Pico Grinder by La Marzocco FLO – Flexible Liquid Output Hikaru V60 Smart Coffee
by Varia Brewer by Hiroia

A home espresso grinder built on 90+ FLO examines flow dynamics in Hikaru V60 Smart Coffee Brewer
years of tradition, the Pico blends extractions. Innovated by Varia and uses an advanced built-in scale and
simplicity, reliability, and exceptional refined by Kurasu, FLO uses a two- precise control algorithms to
shot-quality with every grind. part assembly with interchangeable intelligently transform the manual
Equipped with a noise-reducing flow screens that provide variation in pour-over process into a fully
brushless induction motor, precise flow rate, flow paths, and contact automatic system. Hikaru is able to
dose selection, programmability, time. FLO has the ability to brew achieve precise control of timing,
a nd un ique feat ures li ke the using a (fast) slotted filter plate for water temperature and flow and brew
adjustable magnetic portafilter fork use with paper as well as a (slow) hole consistently full-flavored coffee with
and auto-close hopper, Pico was pattern allowing for multiple brew its proprietary Variable Turbulence
designed with impeccable attention methods as well as brewing without Extraction (VTE™) method which
to detail. The compact Pico grinder the necessity of a paper filter. lies a 32-bit microprocessor running
centers on a system of 39-millimeter Furthermore, FLO uses an extremely sophisticated algorithms that
conical burrs that the company says difficult manufacturing process to constantly monitors feedback from
produces approximately 18 grams insulate the two layers of stainless the high-precision weight scale and
of espresso-range ground coffee per steel, creating a cool touch exterior precisely adjusts the water flow rate
10 seconds of grinding. The Pico wall that is comfortable, intuitive, and to create the necessary turbulence
grinds a fluffy 18g dose in under 10 efficient without a handle. Besides, levels during each stage of the
seconds thanks to a precision- FLO SCREENS uses chemical photo extraction process. In 3 simple
engineered burr set which is driven etching technology, which can be steps – prepare the filter and the
by a brushless induction motor. Pico’s used to achieve absolute tolerances, dripper setup, select your serving
three-button programmable dose uniformity, as well as advanced size and recipe, press “start” and
selection lets you save your favorite geometries and patterns in both 3D wait for Hikaru to brew your
and 2D planes.
favorite coffee, you can brew the
doses or grind manually with ease.
HOMEBOUND With its compact and user-friendly WBSJBCSFXJOH DPN perfect cup of specialty coffee at
your home or office, with or without
design, the Pico fits seamlessly into
using the Hikaru app.
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