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4200 W Diversey Ave #29
Chicago IL 60639 (entrance on Tripp Ave)

(Currently by appointment only, local pick up returning in Fall 2026)

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Checking in on the Stool N°1 shorties at @sidepractice.coffee — the best lil “garden apartment” coffee shop in Chicago.
A batch of bar height Stool N°1 headed to @drip.collectivechi — thanks to Fulton Market’s finest for the continued support. 🙏
Checking back in on the Collective Benches I made for @drip.collectivechi about a year ago. Seeing how your products age is both an exciting and humbling experience as a designer. The patina that comes from time and use is a beautiful thing—but
Semi-Manual pre-order updates: 1️⃣ All “Dripper Stack” pre-orders have shipped. 2️⃣ The final piece—the glass carafe—has landed in LA and will be en route to Chicago this week. I should have it in my studio within a few weeks,
You’ve heard of cold brew coffee, but do you cold brew tea? Putting the new cold brew accessory sample to the test with some lovely black tea from @spirittea You may recognize the carafe from the Semi-Manual System for the Moccamaster coffee ma
Last week I was on vacation with my family, walking around Asheville NC, hitting record stores and local shops, when we stumbled into @dobrateanc Little did I know I walked into a legit tea room with dozens of styles of traditional tea on the menu: I
Semi-Manual System pre-order updates! 1️⃣ Corks are here, Hario drippers are here, bracket restock will be here early next week 2️⃣ “Dripper Stack” pre-orders will start shipping around August 15 3️⃣ The glass carafe is en route from the
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