Had a ridiculous experience with #9Barista. I encouraged my wife to treat herself and get the new mk II. It took a few weeks but she finally got it and all the metal parts were splotched like they'd been sitting in hard water. Tried to get them to replace but it's been a chore.

Saying goodbye to a (tree) friend. Been with us for almost 30 years and alive for longer than that. It was unfortunately time for it to go…