(Part 3) Best beverage serverware according to redditors
We found 1,221 Reddit comments discussing the best beverage serverware. We ranked the 542 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 41-60. You can also go back to the previous section.
I like my [glass Bodum teapot] (https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00005LM0Z/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_3?pf_rd_p=569136327&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B0009VF4V0&pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_r=5E48DC1YZBEKJVNYJX5W). It makes enough for two and a bit of the huge mugs we use and stops the tea stewing once it's done.
There is also one by Fred made from glass
https://smile.amazon.com/Fred-HALF-Glass-Carton-Creamer/dp/B001XSFVHA
New to Tea? New to loose leaf? Let me help.
Hello, new friend. So you've stumbled your way into /r/tea, you probably though this was a subreddit for the Mr. T, but no worries you're here and you're in good hands. We're all tea fiends and we're all eager to share our fifteen minutes of meditation, our hobby and our little slice of heaven. So why should you consider switching from Lipton to something crazy like leaves some Chinese person picked off a tea bush?
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So, Where To Start??
^^buy ^^theses ^^teas ^^first!!!!!!!!!!!!
Where | Why?
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GoodLife Tea's $7 for 7 Sampler | Free Shipping! (for the sampler) Robb has a fantastic variety of tasty high quality tea important for building up your tea pallet.
Verdant's Five Teas for $5 | Free Shipping! (for the sampler) Again, Verdant sells some premium quality tea. Think of their sampler as a crash course into the rich people's side of tea. But the catch with tea is that it's a lot more affordable than wine could ever hope to be. The sampler is great for building up your tea preferences and giving you a kickstart in the right direction.
Upton Tea | My personal favorite store, they send a nice little paperback catalog every quater. They sell a huge variety of teas, from traditional English Breakfast to Tie-Guan-Yin. Not only that but they sell their teas in different grades meaning you can dabble in what is traditionally an expensive tea by trying a lower quality (but still delicious and tasty) grade of tea. You can find the grade and variety of tea that matches your wallet and taste. They also sell cheap samplers, if you wish you can take $20 and order around 15 samples and see where your cuppa takes you.
Adagio | A personal favorite of /r/tea if you can find a store nearby! But don't fret, most of us buy our tea online so no worries if you're in Kodiak, Alaska and can't get down to an Adagio. They sell nice quality tea, their stores people are incredibly informed and helpful (unlike a certain Starbucks owned tea store). They also have Adagio XL which sells tea in bulk.
Harney & Sons | Amazon Prime Shipping. I love my Amazon account, that's usually by go to place online shopping and being able to two-day ship a simple tin of Harney & Sons tea without the shipping cost is fantastic. They sell lots of teas and they're all very good. Maybe not the premium tea you'll see Chinese diplomats drinking but they in my opinion sell tea that all tastes great.
Coffee Bean Direct | Who knew a place called Coffee Bean Direct* sold tea too? Again, with Amazon Prime Shipping this seems to be the place to buy tea in bulk. They're well reviewed and their tea seems to be good. If you're like me and cold brew ice tea frequently then this might be the best place to pick up some bulkier tea to last you the season.
Crimson Lotus | Owned by a frequenter of /r/tea, Puerh_Lover stocks a great store with lots of neat little stuff. Be warned, he caters to pu'er which is a type of fermented tea pressed into bricks or pellets. In other words this is a special variety of tea that needs special equipment and special knowledge to brew. Don't fret if you're not walking out of /r/tea after a day brewing in a gaiwan.
White2Tea | More lovely pu'er.
Yunnan Sourcing | Again, more pu'er, but also lots of green and white teas too. They sell teaware for good prices too so if you're looking to pick up a traditional china teacup or gaiwan this is a good place to get that.
What-Cha | Another beloved store on /r/tea, but they're pretty pricey at times. But you can always expect good quality tea and a looser wallet from here.
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Just How Do You Make Tea?
Traditional Western | Gongfu | Cold Brew
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The way you're probably familiar with when it comes to brewing tea, all it requires is a teapot like this one (I highly recommend this teapot). Western or Traditional works well with every kind of tea. It's the universal method of making tea and the best place to start. | This kind of brewing is very specific as it only works with Chinese type teas like pu'er. This method of making tea is hands down the best way to make a Chinese styled tea and does wonders to enhance and bring out the best in the leaves. But this method wont work for a cuppa English Breakfast or Japanese Sencha. To brew Gongfu style you use a gaiwan which is fancy talk for a tiny cup with a lid. The idea behind Gongfu is more leaves, less water and time. You use micro-infusions instead of waiting minutes like Western or hours like Cold Brewing. | Cold Brewing is for those of us who just love iced tea. It's simple to cold brew, a vessel like this will brew a mean pitcher of ice tea. All you have to do is leave the leaves in the filter and wait 5-12 hours for the tea to brew, perfect for leaving overnight. Fair Warning: tea can go bad, the kind of stuff you'd buy at the store has a massive amount of preservatives in it. Keep your cold brewing tea out of the sunlight and don't let it sit for more than 48 hours.
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On Kettles
So you're going to need a way to keep your water hot. A stovetop kettle is probably the most accessible and the biggest no brainer out of everything here. A microwave heats water inconsistently, can leave an odd taste if your microwave isn't properly clean, and you really don't have a good way of knowing how hot the water is. Temperature is important. Brewing a cuppa green tea in boiling water will result in a pretty shitty cup of tea, and brewing some black tea in the water appropriate for green tea will result in a disappointing cuppa.
You also have electric kettles like the Cuisinart CPK-17 which is going to cost as much as a decent coffee machine but if tea is your caffeine fix then it might be worth it. The Cuisinart is a variable temperature kettle meaning you just have to press a button and it makes the water the appropriate temperature for whatever kind of tea you're drinking.
Tea | Temperature
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Black | 212
Green | 175
White | 190
Oolong | 185
Pu'er | 212
Herbal | 212
** Edit: I updated this list to be a bit more organized and informative. I've been meaning to put together a simple list so expect to see this copied and pasted as newbies arrive! :)
This pot by Hario is perfect for gongfu. I don't remember the exact capacity, but I know it's between 200ml and 250ml. It's awesome for rolled oolongs like TGY and Taiwanese because you can watch the leaves unfurl; kinda like a glass gaiwan except without the burnt fingers.
search for an "ice tea maker" on amazon from mr.coffee, hamilton beach, west bend. they all make models that brew 2L-3L properly every time. i still use an old mr.coffee TM3 model which is cheap and works great even after 1,000 brew cycles. trust me, i know what i'm talking about - i drink 2-3L each DAY. I use standard dirt cheap 8-12cup coffee filters when brewing loose tea in the TM3. once you find the model you like, double check pricing at walmart.com as they often sell kitchen gadgets at a deeper discount with cheap ground shipping.
be mindful of your sweetener since you drink so much. years ago i switch from sugar to cheap kirkland(costco) sucralose(splenda) which helps keep weight off and my teeth from rotting, but if you don't want artificial, then your only choice is Stevia which may take a while to get used to it's leafy aftertaste. I suggest cheaper bulk Stevioside 90% powder, not any commercial brand. i flavor my tea with an extra ounce per cup of milk, pink grapefruit juice, cranberry juice, or peach nectar, whenever I find them on sale, so no need to buy exotic tea blends, as any robust black or green will do.
one additional suggestion is to be mindful of your tap water quality. i use a counter top canister filter for under $30 that will last for years, and totally removes the chloramines(ammonia taste) from my NYC tap water.
I recommend brewing with broken piece loose teas, not full leaves, since broken pieces will agitate better in a 8-12 cup filter and give you a deeper richer full tea brew flavor and color. my favorite high volume best value black tea brewing would be Dilmah http://www.amazon.com/Dilmah-Ceylon-Loose-4-41-Ounce-Boxes/dp/B00112GBO0 or for a wide flavor blend try Taylors; http://www.amazon.com/Taylors-Harrogate-Yorkshire-8-8-Ounce-Packages/dp/B001E5DXY0 and you only need 1 gram per 8oz cup while measuring i recommend using a cheap $10 digital postage scale since you need to measure by weight not volume(spoons). if you don't want to deal with filters and weighing, use http://www.amazon.com/PG-Tips-160-Bags-17-6/dp/B000YB7XQ4 at a ratio of 1 bag per pint, so for a gallon or 2L-3L i use 8 bags - these are large cotton bags that leave the tea room to agitate - unlike most commercial paper tea bags that can only seep.
in my daily ritual the way my TM3 works is the pitcher is double the capacity of the brew water hopper (presumably so you can add ice cubes to the pitcher). so I double cycle brew the same leaves till my 3L pitcher is nearly full, then I transfer it to any 2L-3L size liquid serving or storage container and add my sweetener there. I use gallon plastic screw cap jugs, but you can go with glass by using http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000DE9B5 to keep the brewed tea liquid from new air exposure. by using air sealed containers you can stock up to a weeks worth of tea in your fridge before a fermentation taste is noticeable on pre-sweetened with splenda or stevia - with sugar the fermentation taste is noticeable by the forth day.
What you might be looking for is a gravity tea brewer. They are super convenient and quick as well as being really easy to use.
You boil water or heat it to the temperature for your tea, put the tea leaves in the gravity tea brewer, pour the hot water over the leaves, let it sit for the amount of time for the tea, and then set the gravity tea brewer on top of your mug and the tea comes out. Cleanup is as simple as dumping the leaves in the compost, a flowerbed, or trash, and rinsing out the brewer with water.
I don't know if you use amazon or not, but here are a few options:
https://www.amazon.com/Adagio-Teas-ingenuiTEA-Bottom-Dispensing-Teapot/dp/B000FPN8TK
https://www.amazon.com/Teavana-Black-Perfectea-Maker-16oz/dp/B004X7DIHI
https://www.amazon.com/GROSCHE-Aberdeen-Removable-BPA-Free-Food-safe/dp/B00KIW0T9C
Loose leaf tea can be purchased from one of the many sites in the sidebar or at a local store. I find loose tea at my local natural store in bulk so I can measure out my own.
What you are describing is 2 bags every 3 days, so 20 bags a month. Start out with a one time purchase of 7 bags (28 meals) and try it out, you may not like it right away, so eat it for a week. If you don't like it, you can easily sell the remaining bags for what you paid for them and just walk away. If you like it and still want to do like you describe, go with the 21 bag subscription which they call 84 meals.
If you do like it, buy this and one of these to make your life a million times easier and to make the Soylent taste better IMO.
Remember that once you mix up a bag of it, you have 3 days to finish it if it is refrigerated. I would also suggest getting a couple of 1 liter blender bottles, but that is not necessary just more convenient.
So if it's in a fridge and it doesn't take you more than a few hours to get to work, you do not need a thermos. I use this and it's awesome. My Soylent lasts longer than when in individual blender bottles and it is so easy to clean. Plus with 2 litres, it's easy to measure calories as 1ml is 1 calorie
Welcome! I've never used paper towel, but it could work. I fear it may tear after 1 or 2 infusions.
I've used this infuser and its worked well for me. It's a bit pricey @ $19 though.
http://www.amazon.com/FORLIFE-Stainless-Folding-Infuser-Carrying/dp/B00FOMKNSI/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1457753210&sr=8-9&keywords=for+life+tea+infuser
You could also invest in a gaiwan. Half the price at $8.
http://www.amazon.com/Purple-Clay-Tea-Pot-Gaiwan/dp/B00H98UGCS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1457753354&sr=8-1&keywords=gaiwan
This video helped me understand brewing process. It's a bit long, but hope it helps!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=puldqGnW9P0
Like most anything else, there's no less than a bazillion options, and everyone will have their own take on which ones you should begin with.
If you can find a tea shop reasonably close, I recommend buying an ounce or two of several teas. Any reasonably large city should have a tea shop, you may have one near you. Take note of how to properly brew each one and give it a try. Experiment with the steep time and temperature a little if it's not quite to your liking, or if you're just feeling adventurous.
If buying in person isn't feasible, try a sample pack or similar from a reputable online vendor. There are some links in the sidebar that will help with that.
Get a tea kettle for boiling your water, good ones can be had from a variety of online retailers, like teas, but home goods stores will usually have a decent kettle. Electric or stovetop doesn't really matter much, I use a stovetop kettle myself.
With a kettle and tea in hand, you have a couple options for brewing. The best (IMO) is a proper tea pot, and there are many styles available. I have this one, and it's pretty foolproof and sturdy:
Bodum Assam Teapot
Alternatively, you can just use tea filters, like this:
Tea Filters
It's basically a DIY tea bag.
That is my recommendation for equipment, and only based on what I have personally used. I will let others offer suggestions for specific teas to order online, as I make all my purchases locally and can't recommend anything in particular.
I don't know what taste your dad likes, but this is kind of how I would put it together without knowing:
$15 https://www.amazon.com/PRESS-ART-TP-160-500ML-CAPACITY/dp/B00AIVMID8/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1465673803&sr=8-3&keywords=kamjove
$12 Sencha from Harney, https://www.amazon.com/Harney-Sons-Loose-Japanese-Sencha/dp/B008H7DO3S/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1465673892&sr=8-3&keywords=sencha+harney
$7 black Yunnan from Rishi, https://www.amazon.com/Rishi-Tea-Organic-Golden-Yunnan/dp/B00AR6M3Q6/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1465673914&sr=8-3&keywords=yunnan+black
$8 phoenix oolong from Tao of Tea, https://www.amazon.com/Royal-Phoenix-Oolong-Loose-Ounce/dp/B00E5F9WV4/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1465674135&sr=8-1&keywords=phoenix+oolong
$15 Darjeeling sampler, https://www.amazon.com/Darjeeling-Premium-Tea-Sampler-Spring/dp/B014WCN60M/ref=sr_1_42_a_it?rps=1&ie=UTF8&qid=1465674254&sr=8-42&keywords=tea+sampler&refinements=p_85%3A2470955011
$13 basic gaiwan setup, https://www.amazon.com/Travel-Tea-Set-Pure-White/dp/B00FNA9W0G/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1465674325&sr=8-11&keywords=travel+gongfu
I like this version of the hario range server. It's $10, comes with a cap, and I hear it's sturdier than the beehive variant.
Hahaha! Luckily I have a gas stove and do a Japanese paper drip for my coffee, so coffee is available even in a power outage! If you have a gas stove, it may be worth considering:
https://www.amazon.com/Hario-Glass-Coffee-Server-700ml/dp/B001V7DBMA/ref=sr_1_21?ie=UTF8&qid=1499865398&sr=8-21&keywords=hario+coffee+maker
I have Bodum 17oz It fills about 2 mugs and looks like it works the same way as your larger pot. It does the job.
People seem to really like the Bonavita gooseneck variable temp kettle. I wouldn't recommend brewing tea in your kettle. It's better to have a separate teapot for brewing. Something like this or this maybe.
I like the notNeutral Gino Server. It’s double-walled, so it retains heat better:
https://prima-coffee.com/equipment/notneutral/gino-server
However, that’s probably more than you want to spend.
There’s the other 600ml range server model for $12 on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Hario-Glass-Range-Server-600ml/dp/B001O0LCPW
Wanted to contribute to the thread, so I did a quick pass on amazon for "glass beverage dispensers", with the following parameters:
Basic Jars
Anchor Hocking #1
Anchor Hocking #2
These two are the same brand, I used the non-spigoted version of this brand for my low-tech shrimp tank. This is a known and respected homewares brand so I kinda trust it. Also, for the second one:
> The extra metal spigot is a must. The one it comes with is useless plastic.
Everyone replaces the spigot it seems. That's a recurring theme in the comments for most of these that come with plastic spigots. Keep that in mind for whatever you purchase.
[Circleware] (https://www.amazon.com/Circleware-Dispenser-Glassware-Serveware-Drinkware/dp/B01HOUE874/)
Has wording on the front, maybe that doesn't bother you though. Drillable lid, goes up to 2 gallons, and has a 4 star rating despite 647 reviews. I saw this brand a lot so I assume it's good quality.
Good but more expensive jars
[Artland 1 Gal] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00C40TXYI)
[Artland 2 Gal] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DSC998Q)
[Artland 3 Gal] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QNI2XIK/)
Come in 1-3 Gallons. The 1 Gal has a (likely) drillable top, although the lid is loosely threaded according to some users. Apparently someone had the same idea to make a tank out of a jar... with a Betta shudders
> I purchased this as a betta fish tank for my kitchen(easy clean with spigot). It not only is adorable, but it works wonderfully and does not leak one bit. I would definately recommend this product.
To be clear, I was shuddering at her spelling AND the cramped tank. Many people recommend changing the spigot, and I would use the space under the stand to hold / hide extra fish stuff.
2 and 3 both have an infuser, and stand. The infuser could be useful
as a place for fry to hide maybe? I'm new, but maybe there are other uses for it that would justify the price.
[Emenest Glass] (https://www.amazon.com/Emenest-Glass-Beverage-Dispenser-Spigot/dp/B01JK1VSHS)
The major note for this one is that it has especially thick glass, which is supposed to help maintain temperature. Comes with a nifty chalkboard, useful for reminding your snails to clean up. The lid might make wiring a hassle but I'm including it nonetheless.
Farmstand
Costly, but comes with a handle to pick up the tank for water changes to your desired water source. I would use the inverted bucket to hide fish stuff. TONS of reviews and it maintains a 4.5 rating.
The above is just a starting point, you can use the same search string to find your own, if you haven't made an irl purchase already.
If it isn't clear by now, I really like this idea. I did something similar with a plain glass jar after reading Diana Walstad's Ecology of the Planted Aquarium and tried my hand at a low tech dirt tank. It smelled awful but the red cherries loved it -- so I might do it again someday.
edit: sigh formatting
I got the container and spigot from Amazon.
Home Essentials 2 Gallon Nantucket Drink Dispenser https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00G8SE35Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_iWLSI79AwUlJr
1 X Stainless WorksTM Stainless Steel Beverage Dispenser Replacement Spigot(Polished Finish) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IX87W1Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_uBiUYY3aaLXgU
I just recently got the V60 for myself and I love it. I'm not by any means a perfectionist when it comes to my techniques, but I can most definitely notice the difference between this and my old brew methods (French Press / Drip).
I got the all glass setup with an all stainless steel electric kettle. It doesn't have variable temp, but I can guess well enough. I was going to go with a metal filter but decided against it. Natural filter papers are fine IMO.
Cleanup requires you to simply ditch the filter with grounds and then follow that up by rinsing out the containers. Not bad at all. In regards to your worry about knocking your current setup over, this setup (dripper and pot), are just set one on top of another. Just be weary of that as well.
Links if you're interested:
Hope this helps!
Lol, as you can tell electric kettles are super popular. And something you guys may want to keep in mind for if your mom gets more forgetful later in life as they're safer. Or at least a whistling kettle, again for safety reasons.
If you want a stove top tea kettle that doesn't whistle, if it where me I'd probably go with something like this:
Gooseneck Kettle - Coffee Gator Pour Over Kettle - Precision-Flow Spout and Thermometer - Barista-Standard Hand Drip Tea and Coffee Kettle for Induction and all Stovetops - 40oz https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01E2O21NS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_.xu1DbQZWE8VF
Be aware I don't own this it's just something I would consider. Also I be aware I think the lid gets hot if you need to open it for some reason while it's on the stove.
My ritual includes the following items which make tea at work for me:
This is the best $60 I ever spent. These are my favorite teas I can recommend:
Boil water, steep and drink! I usually load up on the tea and steep for about 5 minutes because I like my tea strong. The Nissan Thermos is the best insulated mug I've ever owned. It has kept my tea hot for about 4 hours with the lid on. Absolutely amazing.
You can find this in local stores for like $24. http://amzn.com/B00E58AU2Q edit: FYI lid comes off, spigot is plastic.
Check out some of Hario's stuff on Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IM42AZ4/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002LW0HVM/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
My mother always asks me for a Christmas list and I put this guy on it this year.
I use a large mason jar to brew into with my V60 generally, and it's fine (wrapped in the thermal sleeve from our French Press it usually works out decently), but something dedicated / with a handle will be really nice to have.
It's sold out on the Hario link above, but you can get it on Amazon too.
Actually my sister bought it for me from amazon.com. I had seen similar at Walmart. Here is a link to the item if you're interested.
Are you specifically looking for cast iron? Most do better with a tea-warmer, as cast iron can lose heat quickly. Also, it doesn't come with a infuser basket.
If you are just looking for a nice teapot, you should check out the Stump teapot. It comes with an infuser basket. I have one and love it. My only complaint is that the basket can be hard to get out, since it doesn't have a handle. I think the Curve teapots do have handles on the basket, although that's a bit more expensive than the Stump.
This is what I have:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00FNA9W0G/ref=psdcmw_367229011_t1_B01N4K6EMQ
You could get that Gaiwan for when you want to go through the ritual, and you'd have cups. And the gongfu pot for convenience, and still have some money left over for a gong fu tea tray or some leaves
https://www.amazon.com/GROSCHE-Aberdeen-Removable-BPA-Free-Food-safe/dp/B00KIW0T9C
Bottom drain tea steeper.
Teapot with infuser basket, an infuser basket that you can put on a mug, and a selection of looseleaf teas. What does she like so far? In addition, some jasmine flowering teas (and a large glass mug) make a beautiful gift.
I have one of these teapots, which makes two smaller cups for one, and I love it: http://www.amazon.com/FORLIFE-Stump-18-Ounce-Teapot-Infuser/dp/B000FLG8XC I belive they also sell infuser baskets, but you can also find really pretty ones. Just make sure it's mesh or has very fine holes.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00E58AU2Q/ref=dp_cerb_1
and the upgraded spigot
https://www.amazon.com/Stainless-Works-SSS010-Dispenser-Replacement/dp/B00IX87W1Q/ref=pd_bxgy_79_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00IX87W1Q&pd_rd_r=PHD3PQHTJ8DCN27WQFT4&pd_rd_w=jvTjE&pd_rd_wg=JrLUy&psc=1&refRID=PHD3PQHTJ8DCN27WQFT4
i signed up for the free trial of prime to get free shipping
Get a tea pot.
http://www.amazon.com/FORLIFE-Stump-18-Ounce-Teapot-Infuser/dp/B000FLG8XC
This is a good one, it holds about 16 oz of tea and comes with an infuser.
You'll also need tea, which you can find from nearly anywhere. I like ordering from Adagio, their tea is good. Get loose leaf if that's what you're wanting to do. I recommend starting with a black, green, white, and oolong tea. If you like flavors, great, I prefer just the pure tea. I would start with just pure tea to get a baseline for what they're like.
You can take the hobby as deep as you'd like. I would really recommend you get an electric kettle as well because you can easily heat water at an exact temperature, they're very useful because each type of tea steeps at a different temp and time.
So ceramic? I think I got what you need then.
http://www.amazon.com/Adagio-Teas-PersonaliTea-24-Ounce-Ceramic/dp/B000I21K18
Cheaper and Amazon Prime eligible
Looks like a glass milk carton.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Del-Nantucket-Gallon-Beverage-Dispenser/dp/B00G8SE35Q'
We have about four of these lying in our storage locker, the taps are a bit dodgy, and they've not fun to fill,but they work.
This is the one I was referring to. It is dish washer safe and looks great for guests.
Hiware 1000ml Glass Teapot with Removable Infuser, Stovetop Safe Teapot, Blooming and Loose Leaf Tea Pots https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LZSA84J/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_4CIWAb6KMRF9E
This looks similar
It brews the tea then you press it above the mug and it drains and stains the tea. Great for loose leaf.
im not sure if this is what you are looking for but I have used mine for over a year without any problems. It makes 4 cups of tea
http://www.amazon.com/Bodum-34-Ounce-Teapot-Stainless-Steel-Filter/dp/B0009VF4V0
Combined with a mug warmer and you have warm tea all day :)
http://www.amazon.com/Mr-Coffee-MWBLK-Mug-Warmer/dp/B000CO89T8/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1414736043&sr=1-1&keywords=mug+warmer
The set is Mei Leaf De Hua blue porcelain: https://meileaf.com/teaware/blue-gaiwan/ The tea table is a simple one from THY via Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Bamboo-GongFu-Serving-Tray-H2-75/dp/B01CB70J00/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=THY+COLLECTIBLES&qid=1556721309&s=gateway&sr=8-3
Sure!
I've seen a few different styles of spout-style filters that come with pots but I have never seen them sold separately. The most common are the "spring filters" and look like this. They also have fancy ones like this. Dragon Tea House's glass pots all have the spout filter but they never sell them seprately!
https://www.amazon.com/Travel-Tea-Set-Pure-White/dp/B00FNA9W0G/
This is what I use when traveling, though I ditched the pouring vessel and tiny cups for one 60mL cup of my own. The gaiwan, filter, and case are worth the price, in my opinion. As a bonus, the pouring vessel works well as a filter holder when I'm at home.
I haven't, but I think that would work; a future experiment.
just put like a bunch of AVB in the tank and cover with everclear. I bet the ultrasonic will potentially produce a similar result as just letting it sit to make a tincture
edit like I was looking at these carafes to set in the tank without getting it dirty and making it easy to get the stuff out. and you could even strain it directly with this
update so it's talked about in a few places, like here, so it's something I'm going to try with vegetable glycerin.
I bought this bottle that has a built-in filter. the idea is that I can put AVB in and cover it with vegetable glycerin, put the bottle into the ultrasonic cleaner, and simply pour the tincture into dropper bottles.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00QFKXHZO/ref=mp_s_a_1_7_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1487175397&sr=8-7&keywords=moyishi+gaiwan
I have this. Dirt cheap, ceramic, Amazon prime, I use it every day.
Perfect for two mugs. Sometimes when I brew something really fluffy like silver needles, I have to pour a little extra water over top and stir a bit to cover everything.
I have this Bodum teapot at home which does stop the tea from steeping when the plunger is pressed down. A French press won't work in the same way. It sounds like you've figured out a pretty good solution for brewing tea with a French press though. It's either that or pour all the tea into a separate container once the steeping is done.
Please simplify that Amazon link; the spam filter doesn't like it.
(everything after /dp/B01E2O21NS/ can be removed).
Edit: Thanks!
Yep! Actually got it on Amazon :)
I have this one and I positively love it. It has a plastic tray underneathe, therefore there is no leaking.
I love my BODUM Assam tea press. It works like a French press but keeps the tea from continuing to brew. Plus you can get it almost entirely plastic free so it looks fancy despite being fairly affordable.
https://www.amazon.com/Bodum-Assam-Medium-Plastic-Filter/dp/B00005LM0Z
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01CB70J00/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1492184889&sr=8-5&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=tea+tray&dpPl=1&dpID=51i5wOjmK8L&ref=plSrch
Some of those drink dispensers have their own ice container that keeps the ice and drink separate. If you're anticipating it sitting there a while, you might make a super cold icewater/salt mixture to put in there, or freeze the ice container so that you maximixe the volume of ice.
Other than that, you could probably freeze the same kind of fruit used in the drink and drop those in the drink. or premake some of the drink and freeze it to use as ice cubes.
this one is a little cheaper http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001O0LCPW
Tea and mugs are always lovely, well-received gifts.
Here: Purple Clay Tea Pot Yi Xing Clay Gaiwan Tea Cup, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H98UGCS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_JBUyyb6QGWTWY
Amazon! http://www.amazon.com/Fred-Friends-Half-Pint-Creamer/dp/B001XSFVHA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1324518869&sr=8-1
https://www.amazon.com/Hario-Glass-Coffee-Server-700ml/dp/B001V7DBMA is 13 bucks
https://www.amazon.com/Hario-Ceramic-Coffee-Dripper-White/dp/B001RBTSMM is 8 bucks
https://www.amazon.com/Hario-Paper-Coffee-Filters-Count/dp/B001U7EOYA is 6 bucks
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you can always buy it separately.
If you want no further dilution from melting ice, these two options (or similar concepts) seem your best choices.
Party Top New Beverage Dispenser - Amazon
Thornton's Reusable Plastic Ice Cubes - Amazon
Have fun!
~Cheers
Nothing wrong with a electric kettle. As for a tea pot, I'd look for one with a removable strainer. So you can remove the leaves easily when you've finished steeping, or do multiple steepings that way. To hold the heat look for a hefty ceramic one. Glass can be nice as well, I have https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LZSA84J and it's nice for large amounts of tea for several people, although it won't hold the heat for a long time straight up on its own. But alternatively, after steeping use one of the hydroflask style vaccum insulated bottles with a screw top. They'll hold it hot for hours.
Cast iron is nice to hold heat, but you need to pre-heat it with hot water before brewing with fresh hot water. And make sure it's glazed in the inside, or it'll interact with the tea and water. So overall I'd avoid cast iron, especially on a budget.
Does she do continuous fermentation? If not a great gift would be to buy a 2-3 gallon glass iced tea/lemonade dispenser such as this
https://www.amazon.com/Circleware-Beverage-Dispenser-Glassware-Yorkshire/dp/B00CVUL7S6/ref=mp_s_a_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1543340276&sr=8-8&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=iced%2Btea%2Bdispenser&dpPl=1&dpID=41jN0k82KiL&ref=plSrch&th=1&psc=1
to make bottling wayyy easier.
I will the hubs to be sure but this is how it goes. We use an gallon iced tea container with the pour spout at the bottom like this but after the kombucha kloset incident we use a plastic one from WalMart.
Then he puts it in the bottom of the closet in a paper bag to do its magic.
Once it's ready (that's a matter of taste) I fill mason jars to put in the fridge so that it doesn't vinegar-ize. Leave the scoby and enough liquid to completely cover it plus an inch or so and make new tea and fill 'er up. The scoby keeps growing. When the scoby gets too big I take half of it and add it to my scoby hotel which is another big jar with kombucha and scobys but you don't want to drink from it because it's all vinegar-y. We give away the scobys.
I will ask him exactly how much sugar.
I've seen people using these: http://www.amazon.com/Circleware-Dispenser-Glassware-Serveware-Drinkware/dp/B00CVUL7S6/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1453839647&sr=8-4&keywords=laundry+soap+dispenser
You may have to clean out the spigot periodically though.
I posted it in my own response, but it's worth another mention..the Bodum Kenya, or the Bodum Assam are both great for steeping loose leaf tea. I brew most of my tea in a Kenya, including making stronger brews for iced tea. These pitchers/kettles/whatever are good at keeping leaves separate, so you can pour your tea over a full pitcher of ice from them and stick it in the fridge.
Also, any French Press does this job pretty handily.
I just got a Forlife Stump 16-Ounce that I've been pretty happy with. It's probably a bit smaller than what you're looking for though.
I got this one, very happy with it so far. Though going back in time, I might have gotten this one instead.
I got one like this at one of those TJMaxx-type discount stores. It's not completely air-tight, I don't think, but it keeps funky smells out, which is really all I cared about. You don't want garlic scented Kool-Aid. ;)
I had to show you two.
The one with the fish is smaller and I don't use it as much because I always reach for the big ones, but I have owned that thing for probably 25 years -- I bought it in Hawaii when we performed at the ProBowl halftime show when I was in high school.
The second is, admittedly, a Starbucks mug but it's so my taste and the colors are amazing and it does NOT say Starbucks on it.
Also included in the picture is the reason my husband has banned me from buying any more tea... and that's not all of it. I could open a store, I think.
As proof of my tea geekery, I have had this on my wishlist for ages. Of course, I could also replace my favorite mugs with something like this.
Of all the silly nonsense, this is the stupidest tea party I've ever been to in all my life.
We have something like this ours was a gift but we use it 2-3x a year totally worth it!
Buddeez Cold Beverage Dispenser, 1.75 gallon, Clear - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0153DJUS6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_a3w.AbZ1GFF79