Tried a pour-over at a random gas station in rural Oregon and it wrecked my whole routine

I was driving through Prineville last month and stopped at this little gas station that had a sign saying 'fresh pour-over'. The barista was this older guy who ground the beans right there and used a scale and everything. One sip and I swear it was better than anything I've made at home in 5 years. Now I'm second-guessing my whole setup and wondering if I should just buy from that gas station dude instead of my usual roaster. Has anyone else had a total stranger ruin their coffee game like that?

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troykim15d ago

Used to think gas station coffee was always garbage. That old guy sounds like he actually cares about what he's doing, not just punching a clock. Makes you wonder how many hidden gems are out there.

hannahs7115d ago

Oh absolutely, I had a mechanic once who made the best coffee I've ever had from that little pot in his shop.