https://www.bloodraven.in/recommendations/ Recent content in Recommendations on Ishan Jain Hugo en-us Sat, 30 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0530 https://www.bloodraven.in/recommendations/my_aeropress_technique-copy/ Sat, 30 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0530 https://www.bloodraven.in/recommendations/my_aeropress_technique-copy/ <h2 id="what-youll-need">What You’ll Need<a class="heading-anchor" href="#what-youll-need" aria-label="Link to this section"></a> </h2> <ul> <li><strong>Aeropress</strong></li> <li><strong>Coffee Grinder</strong></li> <li><strong>Freshly Roasted Coffee</strong> (ideally &lt; 1 month old, no more than 6 weeks)</li> <li><strong>Hot Water</strong></li> </ul> <hr> <h2 id="brewing-styles">Brewing Styles<a class="heading-anchor" href="#brewing-styles" aria-label="Link to this section"></a> </h2> <p>I like to brew my coffee in <strong>two ways</strong>:</p> <ol> <li><strong>Hot Aeropress Coffee</strong></li> <li><strong>Iced Aeropress Coffee</strong></li> </ol> <p>Both use the <strong>Inverted Aeropress Method</strong>, but the difference lies in the amount of water and whether ice is added.</p> <hr> <h2 id="-hot-aeropress-coffee">🔥 Hot Aeropress Coffee<a class="heading-anchor" href="#-hot-aeropress-coffee" aria-label="Link to this section"></a> </h2> <ul> <li><strong>Coffee:</strong> 12.5g, freshly ground (light → medium roast)</li> <li><strong>Water:</strong> Boil, then let it rest for ~1 min before use</li> </ul> <h3 id="steps">Steps<a class="heading-anchor" href="#steps" aria-label="Link to this section"></a> </h3> <ol> <li>Invert the Aeropress.</li> <li>Add coffee grounds + 50ml of water.</li> <li>Let it bloom for <strong>30 seconds</strong>.</li> <li>Add <strong>150–190ml</strong> of water.</li> <li>Brew for: <ul> <li><strong>Light roast:</strong> 2 minutes (120s) + bloom → total <strong>150s</strong></li> <li><strong>Medium roast:</strong> 1.5 minutes (90s) + bloom → total <strong>120s</strong></li> </ul> </li> <li>Coffee-to-water ratio: <strong>1:16 → 1:19.2</strong></li> <li>Invert and plunge gently into your cup.</li> </ol> <p>👉 You now have a <strong>clean, aromatic hot brew</strong>.</p> https://www.bloodraven.in/recommendations/playlist_recommendations/ Sat, 30 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0530 https://www.bloodraven.in/recommendations/playlist_recommendations/ <p>Theser are the playlist I listen to.<br> I’ve split them into <strong>Spotify</strong> and <strong>YouTube</strong>.</p> <hr> <h2 id="-spotify-playlists">🎧 Spotify Playlists<a class="heading-anchor" href="#-spotify-playlists" aria-label="Link to this section"></a> </h2> <ul> <li><a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/5EtXALJRd4rcidDu9jBbKv?si=erySPfLVSjihAnosaGtdkQ">All Gas No Breaks</a></li> <li><a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/1AefbwJDrPTuFYtoa3TkR7?si=8my9RaQ2SfyfUOuZSU6Q6g">You Faded Away Like Smoke</a></li> <li><a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/19bvzSdDq6fkv93zMQBzbT?si=3ed32a684e024266">Find Good Songs</a></li> </ul> <hr> <h2 id="-youtube-playlists">📺 YouTube Playlists<a class="heading-anchor" href="#-youtube-playlists" aria-label="Link to this section"></a> </h2> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aeCt2CEY5jk&amp;t=0s">Tokyo Chill Labs - I wish summer would never end.</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Fj64pWOSqQ&amp;t=0s">Tokyo Chill Labs - Neo Soul.</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNjOHQOgbzU&amp;t=2949s">Slow Coffee Sessions Vol. 7 | Nebula | Chill Lofi Hip Hop Music Mix</a></li> </ul>