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I’m going to be 100% honest with you right out of the gate: there is no such thing as the best pour-over coffee maker. If someone tells you that one brewing method is “the best”, they’re lying. That’s ...
James Hoffmann explains how Starbucks' acquisition of Clover machines led to the popularity of V60 pour-over coffee.
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Japan expects to take in 820,000 skilled workers from overseas over the coming five years, sharply expanding previous projections to address growing labor shortages, sources said. The figure is ...
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With lots of crunchy green beans, caramelized lemon, toasted nuts, and creamy cheese, this is somewhere between a great pasta and a delicious salad.