The xBloom Review: Is Great Filter Coffee Easy Now?

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• DA

  @DarkmatterCactus · 3 years ago (edited)

  If you have to remove the lid of the coffee pod to use it, then the RFID chip should be placed on the lid instead of the pod. This way, you can throw the lid and RFID chip away together and compost the pod.

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• KN

  @KnowledgePerformance7 · 3 years ago

  The no moving parts water deflector is very cool

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• BH

  @bhaveshsinghal9052 · 3 years ago

  I think the reusable pod problem is easily solvable by allowing people to share their recipes with each other from within the app. In that case, any roaster could sell you a bag of coffee and tell you that they have published a recipe you can just use from within the app.

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• JA

  @james.randorff · 3 years ago

  I am extremely impressed that a group (1) devoted the time, effort, and experience to examine the qualities of each element of a proper pourover, (2) found ways to automate and chain them together, and then (3) integrated it all into an app that is both powerful and user friendly. <br><br>This is an example of what innovation should be.

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• PA

  @parkerbarnes7726 · 3 years ago

  The static charged water deflector is genius; I&apos;ve seen this effect at play before but to see a practical application of it is so satisfying.

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• AN

  @anishpatelwork · 3 years ago

  Regarding the reusable filter, I think it would be super cool if the company created a community database where you could download recipes for various roasts, e.g Square Mile filter blend

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• OL

  @oliver.gilbert · 3 years ago

  I&apos;m glad everyone else had the QR code idea too, seems like a much better solution as it means the whole thing could easily be compostable

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• TP

  @tpawlicki · 3 years ago

  This is the first automated coffee machine that makes a real compelling case. Compostable, programable, and can be used without pods!

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• ZY

  @zygote396 · 3 years ago

  Another option for the RFID chip would just be to have only one one chip per box of pods as a small token (like a casino chip), that way you can just leave it on top until you swap your type of pods.

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• TI

  @timetof · 3 years ago

  I just love how every time James reviews a product, he doesn&apos;t just try to leave a positive review or impression, but always evaluates it with a lot of criticism and professionalism. There are always minor flaws or huge mistakes, and I love that this guy isn&apos;t shy about pointing them out.<br><br>Cool content. It was surprising how much of the material is written in one line, how clearly and simply he expresses his point.<br><br>Keep it up,

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• MY

  @myoptik3x103 · 3 years ago

  It was wise of the manufacturer to include the ability to use your own coffee, otherwise this product would have been giving off heavy “Juciero” vibes.

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• OG

  @Ogel_ · 3 years ago

  It would be interesting to see if these custom profiles could be shared, so that the community can fine tune the recipes while maintaining convenience.

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