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Rice Cracker — Made for Sharing

We like good things. We like sharing them even more. It started with cocktails. Then there was fried chicken. And we're not slowing down.

COFFEE CLUB

Good coffee. Delivered monthly. All you have to do is drink it.

We love coffee, but sometimes we wish it were a little less complicated. Our coffee club makes it simple. Good Beans. Thoughtfully sourced. Shipped to your door.

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POP UPS

Good food. Good Drinks. Good Friends.

We wanted to do a coursed meal with an elaborate cocktail pairing for our friends from our tiny apartment kitchen. It was good. And terrible.

Since then we've been cooking out of dive bars, bottle shops, breweries, parking lots… Wherever people are willing to come out and try our stuff.

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Family-style spreads, passed canapés and coffee service for private events around the Bay. Tell us the date and the headcount and we'll send a quote.

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You will be charged $21 on the 1st of every month until you cancel.

  • Nothing is charged when you subscribe. Your first charge is .
  • Each charge is for one bag, roasted on the 1st (or the next working day if it's a federal holiday) and shipped within about 5 days.
  • Shipping is included. US addresses only.
  • Cancel online any time from your account. Cancelling before the 1st stops the next charge.

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Description

We wanted to do something special for our flagship offering, showcasing the variety of flavors and textures that the world of coffee has to offer. As the seed of a cherry that grows on a small shrub, the seasonality of coffee is both obvious and obscured by its constant availability. Second Language flips the script by selecting single-estate and smallholder coop coffees from all over the world at their seasonal peak. From the earthy Indonesian roasts of winter to juicy Kenyan cups of summer, each month you'll have the opportunity to try something new. It's our way of celebrating this quirky little bean.

Hario Switch Brew Guide

Coffee: 15 g Water: 240 g at 201°F

  1. Rinse: Wet your paper filter with hot water, then discard the rinse water.
  2. Add coffee: Add your grounds and give the dripper a gentle shake to level the bed.
  3. Preinfuse: With the Switch closed, pour 45 g of water over the grounds. Let them bloom for 30–45 seconds.
  4. Keep pouring: Slowly add the remaining water until you reach 240 g total.
  5. Let it steep: Let the coffee steep, then open the Switch at around 2:00.
  6. Draw down: Let it drain, pour yourself a cup, and enjoy!

Why the Hario Switch?

The Switch combines pour-over and immersion brewing in one clever little dripper. Keep it closed to let the coffee steep in water, then open it to drain through the paper filter. You get the consistency of immersion brewing with the clarity of pour-over, plus plenty of room to experiment.

A Few Things to Play With

  • Grind size: Finer grinds tend to extract more quickly and can bring out bitterness and astringency. Coarser grinds can lead to underextraction, which often tastes sour. Adjust to find your sweet spot!
  • Water temperature: Hotter water generally helps extract lighter roasts, while cooler water can work beautifully with darker roasts, keeping their flavors balanced and mellow.
  • Preinfusion: I find that blooming with the Switch closed helps saturate the grounds evenly and encourages a more consistent drawdown. Try tweaking the timing and see what tastes best to you.

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