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thanks for the help taomeow, i used your method today. there was no foam, that's true, but i think the taste suffered because the lack of foam, is this possible? maybe i've gotten used to a more substantial "mouth feel" via the presence of it before and now don't know what's going on that it's gone, or i just screwed up somehow along the way. i kind of feel that maybe even medium is too high a flame on my stove and it perhaps heated too quickly and didn't really allow the ibrik to do it's magic, i got my ethiopian beans (roasted just last Wednesday) far too late in the day to use them as i work second shift... will report again tomorrow (with pictures!)

sure, i'll post here again when i'm done with the book

interesting anecdote, taomeow i've been making my coffee with the ibrik now but i'm afraid i still have no idea what i'm doing, i end up with a really strong but gritty cup of coffee 90% of the time. i'm experimenting with different things at the moment ie not stirring after first "froth" or scooping up the crema and putting into a cup first etc to varying degrees of success... on a lighter note i should be receiving some ethiopian dry press coffee soon, my lavazza beans are 70% robusta/30% arabica which probably explains the absurd amount of crema they produce

soren kierkegaard either/or pt. 1

well i got my ibrik today and unfortunately it's broken already but i still managed to make a cup with it i mixed the sugar, coffee, and water while it was cold and brought it to "froth" 3-4 times, the coffee beans i have make an absurd amount of crema irregardless (lavazza) but with this method even more so. the coffee seems much, much hardier than how it usually is on my french press, going to return this one and try placing an order at another supplier this is the one i bought: http://www.amazon.com/Turkish-Coffee-Medal-Handle-Large/dp/B002MQLFL8/ref=pd_luc_mrairec_01_02_t_lh?ie=UTF8&psc=1 the metal handle came turned up at like a 45 degree angle and in straightening it, well, i need another one

glad this thread is gaining traction again, i placed an order on amazon for an ibrik as well. my understanding is that you mix the coffee, sugar, and grinds together and bring it to "froth" several times and then pour it (slowly, as the grinds will settle to the bottom)?

this website has very fresh coffee, i believe he roasts it right before it's shipped to you http://www.westcoastroasting.com/ after going from grinding your own beans, using good equipment, etc the difference really is night and day. i still need to pick up one of those ibrik/cezves, though.

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at 1min per every inhalation now for a total of 9 min practice time. short term goal is 2min ea, i can hold that for a single inhalation but wouldn't be able to hold that for the rest.

it's only been a week but it probably isn't something i i'll ever physically feel or notice, i'm young and in great shape.

i don't know about the rest as that isn't my area of expertise but you're spot on in re: to the heat. i get very warm after i finish, i've been coupling it with bodri's nattokinase recommendation as well.

is anyone still doing this practice? i can hold my breath for about 2 minutes now

cancer, or metal horse i believe

i'm 22 and got a few greys already, does it really work for this purpose or do i prepare for salt and pepper

i've gone ahead and ordered some he shou wu from ken. i've heard good things about him here and it's organic which is a plus, i know some things from china are grown under rather "suspicious" conditions.

i don't have a problem with that. is there any specific brand or form of ingestion you recommend?

i had some vietnamese coffee in vietnam, it's usually complimented with a glass of green tea to be used as a chaser. it's quite good. received the french press today and wow, the flavor difference is incredible vs moka pot that i was using beforehand.

i have a french press coming in, any recommendations on online whole bean suppliers?

Full lotus is painful, there really isn't anyway around it. It's a very special kind of pain too -- there is no way to accommodate. It's difficult not to let the pain take control over your mental faculties but if you can it's great practice at developing concentration.

Forgive me if I'm wrong but are you basically asking for volunteers for a porn video?

I work in manufacturing so no, its not a "cushy office" job. Why does your job suck? What do you have to offer the world?

Not really, I've worked 7 day weeks and I still had ample free time to do whatever I pleased. Whats with all the excuses?

What's so hard about living in society? You only have to work 8 hours a day, that leaves you with much free time to cultivate yourself.

Has there been any word on the 2013 schedule?