(Part 2) Best coffee, tea & espresso according to redditors

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u/ShinyTile · 53 pointsr/Coffee

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Get some beans, and you'll have better coffee than 95% of campus.

If you want to move to a Chemex instead of the aeropress, you totally could, but remembering dorm life, I'd absolutely pick an Aeropress.

u/thebbman · 40 pointsr/videos

Hario V60+Filters, Bonivita Electric Kettle (or any goose neck kettle), a kitchen scale that reads in grams, a stop watch/timer, and some coffee. Done. If you have the extra money get an electric burr grinder, if not just have the roaster or wherever you buy the coffee pre-grind it for pour over.

edit: Added some Amazon links in so people can see prices.

u/AmNotLost · 38 pointsr/Coffee

Double the work for me, huh?

  1. Cheapest that can truly get the job done (total about $100).
    v60
    filters
    stovetop kettle
    digital scale
    grinder
    mail order fresh beans

  2. Upgrades that aren't necessarily just luxuries/wealth signaling (an additional $300 or so)
    scale with timer
    temperature controlled kettle or this one
    electric grinder refurbished
    single origin beans, maybe something like this, except find it from a local roaster who does a good job and can become your partner in producing your perfect cup
u/user_1729 · 31 pointsr/Coffee

My (now) wife broke up with her keurig about 2 years ago. She went with the bonavita 5-cup. Immediately, just using pre-ground store bought coffee she was happier. She got the one with the timer, set it up at night and had 25oz (yeah 5 cups at 5oz is not a LOT of coffee) of hot, freshly brewed coffee when she woke up. Since she moved in, she's moved away from pre-ground and for a while I'd weigh out and grind the beans the night before. Then I left the country for a bit and she was going to just use up the rest of my beans but got used to weigh/grind and has stuck with that for about 9 months now.

I'd say, get something similar to that bonavita, maybe the 8-cup if you think you'll be making coffee for more than 2 people (EVER!) and just get peet's coffee from the store with the nearest "roasted on" date. They sell a variety of coffees blended from all regions and you can get a taste for different kinds of coffee if you want. If you just want coffee tasting coffee, get cafe domingo or major dickason blend are both really good traditional "coffee". If that's what you're happy with, stick with it. If you get into it, check out fancier bean selections, then an encore grinder, and a scale.

u/j1mdan1els · 29 pointsr/Coffee

Bottom line is: not really.

Even the moderately good super-automatics start at 4 times the top of your budget ... and they come with plenty of problems of their own which will mean you're going to end up being disappointed in them.

In your budget, you can get yourself a decent hand grinder; a moka pot and a milk frother ... team those up with some decent fresh roast beans and you can get yourself a very acceptable cappuccino. If you spend just a little more and get an electric burr grinder, then you're going to find it a lot easier and faster to grind your beans and you'll use the moka pot more.

For what you're saying, I'd recommend going with: an Encore; a bialetti; and, matching milk frother. All those links are pulled straight from Amazon, but by all means shop around and you might get it down to your budget. As it is, that comes to around $200 - most of which is the grinder. Once you have that grinder, though, you open up a whole world of good coffee in the home.

Edit for link

u/Up_Trumps_All_Around · 26 pointsr/The_Donald

Damn straight. If anyone here has not tried cold brew coffee, it's delicious; it tastes like coffee smells. I've been making it with this thing for years.

u/yeezypeasy · 20 pointsr/Coffee

Highly recommend the Bonavita BV1500TS. I use it every morning, and it's currently $63 on prime (from an original price of $140!!)

u/isthatyoujohnwayne_ · 20 pointsr/Coffee

Within that price range, you're better off buying a Moka Pot, which is a stove top espresso maker. Not quite the same as "real" espresso, but its close enough and makes great drinks when you get the hang of it. Buy a cheap $5 handheld milk frother and you can make latte/cappuccino at home. You can buy all kinds of flavored syrups to use as well. Lots of possibilities. Cuban coffee is another great recipe but way too sweet for me.

If you don't plan on buying/grinding your own beans, Cafe Bustelo, illy and Lavazza are great brands to buy for Moka pot usage.

https://www.amazon.com/Bialetti-6-Cup-Stovetop-Espresso-Maker/dp/B0000CF3Q6?th=1&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B018TCWL8O/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1481683917&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=milk+frother&dpPl=1&dpID=31GALNyqVzL&ref=plSrch

u/Pufflekun · 20 pointsr/trees

The best teapot for stoners is the Breville One-Touch Tea Maker, because you never have to worry about forgetting about your tea and over-brewing it. Just remembered you put on a pot 45 minutes later? No worries - it's been steeped for the ideal temperature and time for your particular type of tea, and is now in the kettle at the ideal serving temperature for your particular type of tea.

$250 seems like a steep investment (pun intended, haha), but I'd definitely pay $0.50 per pot ($0.10 per cup) for this kind of precision and insurance against bitter tea, and I've drank way more than 500 pots of tea from mine.

Green tea from this thing tastes way better than soda, even when it's unsweetened. And green tea has 0 calories unsweetened, and lots of things like L-theanine that enhance your cannabis high and make you happier and healthier in general. I highly recommend (pun, haha) this product to any ent.

u/melini · 19 pointsr/AskWomen

Oh she's so cute!! I already have a Manatea though! ;)

u/fazzoo42 · 18 pointsr/gifs
u/fruitblender · 16 pointsr/tea

I got the Mr Coffee Mug Warmer in a reddit exchange and I freaking love that thing. Keeps my tea warm, but not lava hot. I use it all day long.

u/craywolf · 16 pointsr/DepthHub

Not only that but, despite this incredibly long and detailed explanation, making your coffee better is really easy. Any one of these changes will make an improvement. Do all of them and you might never bother going out for coffee again.

  1. Use whole bean coffee and grind it yourself. A good grinder doesn't have to be expensive.
  2. Get a good drip maker. Cheap ones don't always hit the right temperature. I've had this one for years, and it gives me a great pot of coffee even from grocery store beans.
  3. Make sure you're using the correct amount of coffee. A coffee scoop is 2 tablespoons. Use one scoop per cup. If you like your coffee bold (like I do), use one slightly rounded scoop per cup, and if you're making more than 6 cups, toss in one more.
  4. If your tap water tastes funky, so will the coffee you make with it. Run it through a brita filter or something first.
  5. This sounds snobby but bear with me - buy your coffee from a local roaster. It's really not much more expensive. Dunkin Donuts wants $9/lb, my local roaster has some varieties for $10-11/lb. It will be fresher and taste better.

    For 1 and 2, I'll admit that buying $110 in equipment just for your coffee is a lot, but both the drip maker and the grinder will last you for years and years and will give you better coffee the whole time. If it saves you from buying just one cup of coffee per week, it pays itself off in a year.

    The others cost very little, and will make an improvement immediately.
u/OpenRoast · 16 pointsr/Coffee

this is one of 3 that SCAA has issued a Gold Cup Cert for home brewing. I'd recommend the Technivorm but its above your $ range.

http://www.amazon.com/Bonavita-BV1800TH-Coffee-Thermal-Carafe/dp/B005YQZNO8/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1376491713&sr=8-2&keywords=technivorm+coffee+maker

u/MikeTheBlueCow · 15 pointsr/Coffee

Hario Buono kettle and either the Hario Skerton or Porlex. Use the rest to buy a scale if you don't have one, or a pour over if you don't have one, or a bag of beans :)

u/cwcoleman · 15 pointsr/recipes

Yup, I got a cold brew bottle and it makes GREAT coffee. Just pour cold water over a pot's worth of grounds, let it sit for 8 hours, remove grounds, enjoy over ice with milk.

http://www.amazon.com/Hario-MCPN-14B-Water-Coffee-1000ml/dp/B001VPXEBU/

GOLD EDIT: wow - my first - THANKS!

u/Lightsandsheets · 14 pointsr/femalefashionadvice

To anyone looking to spend a few hundred on someone who enjoys food science or just fancy kitchen gadgets I own both of these and LOVE them:

Technivorm Moccamaster coffee maker. Silver color will drop to like $270 for BF likely. The best drip coffee money can buy. 5 year warranty but will likely last a lifetime. One of those "buy it for life" items. Spend $15 on a wifi outlet and it is also programmable/smart.

Breville Tea Maker. I found mine for $125 at Marshals last month, YMMV. Honestly worth full price though. Making tea becomes so easy and fun. I set it up before a shower and come out to perfectly brewed tea every time.

u/sfaticat · 14 pointsr/Coffee

For the best value, get a hand grinder. Electric you are paying for convience and the motor. Hand grinder usually has better quality to warrent the price. I recommend Lido 3 (best but a little expensive, $200), Porlex Mini, or Hario Skerton

https://prima-coffee.com/equipment/orphan-espresso/lido3

https://www.amazon.com/Porlex-Mini-Stainless-Coffee-Grinder/dp/B0044ZA066

https://www.amazon.com/Hario-Ceramic-Coffee-Mill-Skerton/dp/B001802PIQ

u/svenskt · 14 pointsr/Coffee

This question comes up all the time. You really can't get a proper espresso machine, and moreso a proper espresso setup (grinder) for under 200 dollars. I'll give you some easy and horrific recommendations though because it seems that's what you're looking for.

I highly recommend the mypressi. If that's not your thing then look up an espresso machine on amazon and choose it based on price, rating, how it looks. It's not going to make real espresso, but whatever. As for your grinder, I recommend anything cheap which will grind fine grounds. This might work.

This all goes against how I view and see espresso, but oh well. This may work for you.

u/Cythos · 13 pointsr/Coffee

Hario V60 Coffee Dripper - 8-10$ - Very cheap drip style coffee maker. You set the dripper on top of your cup, put a filter in, and pour hot water (of course that's only a brief synopsis of the process). Very fast and easy way to make excellent coffee.

u/Bell_Biv_WillemDafoe · 12 pointsr/Coffee

Beginner's Kit around here is pretty much going to be a grinder, scale, and Aeropress.

For a grinder, unless you want to jump into the depths of coffee, I'd probably suggest a Porlex, or either a Hario Mini Mill or Skerton.

For a beginner's scale, you can use whatever you have on hand, if you already own one. If you need one, American Weighs are highly recommended.

And the Aeropress! Despite all of the gear I've picked up, I still come back to this method. It's clean, simple, and fast.

But don't forget the fresh coffee. That's going to make the biggest difference.

u/thesper · 12 pointsr/Coffee
  1. Aeropress and metal filter
  2. Porlex Mini grinder -- Fits inside the Aeropress
  3. Small electric immersion heater to boil water
  4. Good whole-bean coffee

    I've traveled with this setup for years on the road and it has yet to let me down. It makes a better cup of coffee than you get in most speciality shops.
u/bob_mcbob · 12 pointsr/WTF

You're mixing serving temperature for espresso with brewing temperature for other methods. Almost all coffee is ideally brewed in a similar initial water temperature range. That would typically be around of 90-96°C, though it may be preferable to go a bit lower with some coffees. The INEI standard is 88°C ± 2°C, but very few decent cafes prepare espresso that way outside Italy.

A double espresso brewed with a group exit temperature of 93°C is in the low 70s once it's in a well-heated demitasse. Good commercial or home drip brewers like the Bonavita or Technivorm generally have brewed-in-carafe temperatures around 80-85°C, which drops further once the coffee is poured into a mug. There is a lot of heat loss from brewing to brew vessel to serving vessel.

The problem cafes have is that take-out customers often want their coffee unsafely hot in the cup so it will be the right temperature when they drink it 10-15 minutes later. This is particularly frustrating for milk drinks, because once you steam above 60°C it starts tasting scalded rathe than sweet. "Extra hot latte" would make a lot of third wave baristas cringe.

u/rtbear · 12 pointsr/Coffee

It looks like you are set on a grinder. Virtuoso and Encore are both great. It's up to you if the Virtuoso is worth the additional expense.

The Fellow Stagg Kettle looks sexy, but honestly the basic Bonavita gooseneck kettle is a workhorse and a great value. If you want a little more temperature control then you can go with the variable temp Bonavita gooseneck kettle. I have the basic Bonavita gooseneck kettle and honestly it does exactly what I need it to and I haven't missed having a temp control.

I recommend a stainless steel insulated french press, like this one from VonShef. It keeps the water temp from dropping during the brew process and it won't break like the glass body french press.

Good luck!!

u/jja619 · 12 pointsr/Coffee

The Encore by Baratza.

u/LellowPages · 11 pointsr/Coffee

If your husband likes coffee with milk and/or sugar, you just need a good coffee maker that doesn't make really bitter coffee. I've seen people recommend this Bonavita coffee maker.

Otherwise, good beans go a long way. You can get those from most coffee shops, so if there's one you like chances are they will sell you the same beans. They can grind it for you or if you want to step it up, you can get your own basic grinder for ~50$.

u/Saermegil · 11 pointsr/Coffee
u/drumofny · 11 pointsr/Coffee

I'd go for an Aeropress, a decent hand grinder and an electric kettle. You will have far superior coffee, you can use the kettle to make all sorts of food (boxed mac and cheese, ramen noodles, cous cous, etc.), you will save some money and you will be able to explore all sorts of amazing freshly roasted beans.

u/mattfromtelevision · 11 pointsr/BuyItForLife

Porlex Mini, no questions asked.

https://www.amazon.ca/Porlex-Mini-Hand-Coffee-Grinder/dp/B0044ZA066

I take it motorcycle camping, used with my aeropress.

u/georgetd · 11 pointsr/Coffee

You'll be in Seattle, what's the problem again? Oh, funds.

For dorm use a French Press and an electric kettle + a manual grinder should do you and not break the bank.

If espresso is more your thing, look into the aeropress, but the grinder and kettle recommendations stand.

u/Mymom429 · 10 pointsr/Coffee

Hario Skerton - $32
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01B2O5VOM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_LxDHzbJQNV9DR

Skerton ring upgrade - $11
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B012HDKKQ6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_IyDHzbJWM7A4G

Gooseneck kettle - $35
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000IGOXLS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_kADHzb5K0P63V

The kettle isn't nearly as necessary as the grinder upgrade but it would help with pourover. I would definitely recommend getting a burr grinder though, I had a similar setup to yours for a long time and the skerton totally blew my mind. I also haven't tried the ring upgrade personally but I have had issues with the skerton in coarser settings and that's exactly what it's for so I thought I'd mention it.

Edit: I just noticed you didn't have a scale there. I would definitely get a scale instead of the kettle, [this one] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008FSHPNO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_oDDHzb5FS147N) is $20 and works really well.

u/helicopterrun · 10 pointsr/Coffee

This is not a straightforward answer. Sorry.
It really depends on what you want to get out of the cup:

  • Do you want a full body? Kalita wave is more temperature stable than other brewers because the wavy filter keeps the coffee away from the brewer. The flat base allows more even extraction.

  • Do you want a really clean cup where you can taste all of the subtle notes? The Hario V60 is a Classic, brews a clean balanced cup. It has a thinner filter and is great for fruity floral coffees.

  • Do you want a clean cup for more people? Chemex has a thicker filter and brews a really clean cup. It also makes it easy to brew for multiple people at once.

  • Do you want the ability to do immersion and pour over? The Clever is really easy to use and is more forgiving than the other methods. You don't necessarily need a gooseneck kettle.

    I personally use a V60. The others are all fantastic, you really can't go wrong.
u/bruce656 · 10 pointsr/lifehacks

Look up coffee warmers on Amazon. You can get them for around $10.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000CO89T8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_SIysDbPXN6KDD

u/erulabs · 9 pointsr/personalfinance

I have both a latte / espresso machine at home and I prefer lattes to black coffee at the shops too, so I'll do that math:

I pay 4.50 and give a 1$ tip when I get a latte in the morning, so that comes out to 2007$ a year

Assuming I steam 6oz of milk, that makes a half gallon of good milk (clover, organic, etc) into about 10 lattes. So 10 lattes costs about $4.19 in milk or 0.41$ per latte or 150$ per year

I buy the expensive coffee, which is $17 for 12oz (blue bottle), and do double-shots, which is roughly 15g of beans, so the bag (340g) lasts about 22 lattes, or 0.77$ per latte or 280$ per year.

So a top of the line home-made latte (best milk, coffee) every single day will be roughly 430$ per year,
while going out to a nice cafe (La Boulangerie de San Francisco was my reference for 5$ lattes) will run you 2007$ per year, meaning I save roughly 1577$ a year by making lattes at home or 5.5$ versus 1.18$.

Thus, if you like fancy coffee, within less than half a year this baby pays for itself - also, steaming milk / pulling espresso in the morning has become as much of a wake-up ritual as the coffee itself, and I much prefer it to standing in a line - plus, now that my girlfriend lives with me, that savings number is roughly doubled.

u/unomar · 9 pointsr/Coffee

Aeropress - $25
Hario Mini - $25
Elec Kettle - $15

Total: $65 for a decent college budget brew station

u/HindleMcCrindleberry · 9 pointsr/Coffee

As far as drip coffee makers go, I really like my Bonavita 1900. It will make up to 40 ounces/~1200 ml.

u/poorconsumer · 9 pointsr/Coffee

I only know about this because I've seen it mentioned in other threads but the Bonavita 5 cup is at it's all time lowest price on Amazon. Only $64 compared to retail of $140.

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https://www.amazon.com/Bonavita-One-Touch-Featuring-Thermal-BV1500TS/dp/B00SK5IXPQ

u/electric_creamsicle · 9 pointsr/Coffee

To piggy-back on the Hario Skerton recommendation. Make sure to also buy this upgrade for it. It's an extra $13, but it's definitely worth it. Without it, you'll have trouble getting a consistent grind because the burrs will move too much relative to each other.

u/Robocob0 · 8 pointsr/rawdenim

Can i be a hater for a second. You're better off asking for an independent grinder like this baratza and this drip machine if you're set on a top quality drip

the SCAA has a list of approved drip machines theyre going to be the best of the best for what you need. The biggest issues with most drip machines is evenness of the brew and temperature variability. Unfortunately im not aware of any good all in one solutions but i can whole hardheartedly recommend the baratza and the brewer can be open season

u/michaelwentonweakes · 8 pointsr/Coffee

Ok. There's been some great advice in this thread and I don't want to step on anyone's toes. But I went through a similar process when I wanted to stop drinking shit coffee a couple years ago, and this is my current setup.

The Grinder. You want a conical burr grinder. You can do this without breaking the bank: I got a Breville for less than $100 and it kicks ass. Grinds like a boss, whisper quiet, and it looks like a robot.

But why, you ask, should you splurge on the grinder? You could get a little Krups grinder for $15. And that would be great -- if all you wanted, ever, was to drink french pressed or drip coffee. But if you ever want to make espresso, then you need a conical burr grinder. And it sounds like you are going to want to do some experimenting.

The Brewer. My personal thing is this: I don't brew coffee through anything that plugs in. There's just no reason to.

Get yourself a kettle for your stove - I like this one, because you can see that there's nothing growing inside. And you avoid the mineral-y crust that you would have to scrape off of an electric kettle.

Use filtered water. It makes a difference.

Get yourself a simple drip cone or, if you want to be a little fancier, a Chemex carafe. You put a filter in the top, you grind the beans, you put the beans in the filter, you pour hot water over the top of it. The beans get thoroughly steeped and you end up with an even, smooth coffee with little to no bitterness.

Because you've saved so much money on coffee makers, splurge a bit. Get yourself a French press for when you want something with more oomph. And get yourself a little Italian stovetop espresso maker. You put fine espresso grinds in the top, you put water in the bottom, you put the whole thing on the stove - voilà.

There. If you wanted all this shit to plug into the wall you would have spent $1000. But you can get all of this for less than $200.

The Beans. Here's the dirty little secret about coffee beans: freshness matters more than brand. You could get the finest quality beans shipped to you from halfway across the country if you like - but they're going to be stale by the time they get to you.

Here's what you do instead: find a cafe that roasts their own beans and buy from their cafe. They'll have been roasted within the last few weeks. The beans will have this great oily sheen to them - that's how you know they're good. Buy them one package at a time and keep them in an airtight canister. And for christ's sakes, never freeze coffee beans.

There you go! With this setup you can make almost any type of coffee drink available at your local Starbucks, for cheap. There'll be no gunk to clean out of the musty interiors of a complex drip coffee maker. And a lot of this stuff has a great aesthetic, so your kitchen will look fantastic.

Edited for spelling.

u/cassie-pants · 8 pointsr/blogsnark

Do you mean the Chemex?

Chemex 6-Cup Classic Series Glass Coffee Maker https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000YWF5E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_IcpLzbY22DTGN

u/SolarOrgasm · 8 pointsr/BuyItForLife

Porlex JP-30. I've had one for 3 years and it works perfectly.

https://www.amazon.com/Porlex-JP-30-Stainless-Coffee-Grinder/dp/B0002JZCF2

u/MattKosem · 8 pointsr/Coffee

Get a refurbished Vario with steel burrs, electric gooseneck kettle, and a V60 of your choice.

$324 - https://www.baratza.com/product/vario-refurb-with-steel-burr-set-installed/

$89 - https://www.amazon.com/Bonavita-BV382510V-Variable-Temperature-Gooseneck/dp/B005YR0F40

$7.99 - https://www.amazon.com/Hario-Plastic-Coffee-Dripper-Clear/dp/B001RBTSMM

Spend the remaining $80 on a scale, pack of filters, and some yummy coffee.

u/thrBladeRunner · 8 pointsr/Coffee

Look up Japanese coffee. Iced coffee ≠ cold brew. Maybe you need iced coffee, as /u/thecolbra stated.

What ratio of water to coffee are you using for cold brew? Some fines are normal, especially because the grounds you're buying are likely fine (the size of the grinds themselves). You can just filter it through a paper coffee filter if you wish to remove them.

Medium roast is between light and dark, essentially. Just the name for how long the coffee has been roasted.

I've had the Starbucks Iced Coffee you're talking about. I can't tell you exactly what to do to replicate it, but maybe try this:

Japanese iced coffee (essentially you brew coffee but use a mixture of ice and water to cool the coffee) + extra ice after it's done brewing + some heavy cream to taste + simple syrup (equal parts water/sugar) to taste.

I hate to tell you to buy another piece of gear if you aren't a big coffee drinker yet, but you can make Japanese iced coffee with a Hario V60-02 for cheap. Filters here.

This is just one idea--I'd see what others with more experience have to say first.

u/mlochr · 8 pointsr/Coffee

When buying new gear like this, I often find it worthwhile to buy the good stuff from the beginning. It'll cost more upfront, but in the long run you save money by not sinking it into gear that you're just going to upgrade away from. I know you're looking for a starter kit, so I'll outline some entry level stuff and then some recommended upgrades.

For a burr grinder, a decent entry level manual grinder is the Hario Skerton. One complaint with this is inconsistent coarse grind size, which is what you'll be using with a French Press. Orphan Espresso makes an upgrade kit that fixes this problem, but personally I feel that if you're going to spend $40 on the Skerton and $15 on the upgrade kit, you should just spend a few more bucks and get something like the Capresso Infinity. This grinder is going to be way more convenient, versatile, and consistent than the hand grinder. For one last option, there's the Baratza Encore. This is probably the best grinder you'd want for French Press, because anything better / more expensive would just be overkill as they're primarily aimed at espresso.

The Press itself isn't too important. Bodum is usually the recommended brand.

You'll also need a way to heat water. You could go with a stovetop kettle, but I think electric kettles are more convenient, and are roughly the same price anyway. You can get a pretty standard one for less than $25. But getting a gooseneck kettle is going to help control your pour better and ensure the coffee grounds are completely saturated. If you don't want to worry about getting the perfect temperature for brewing, a variable temperature kettle will take care of it for you.

Other than that, you might want a kitchen scale to get the right coffee-to-water ratio, and a thermometer to check your water temperature.

u/gingerding · 8 pointsr/AskWomen

A breville espresso machine. My husband and I just moved back to the US from Europe. We are keeping our place in Europe and we decided we just couldn't go without having one of these so now we have one in each location. It's so frivolous but SO worth it. I use it at least twice daily.

u/Ace4994 · 7 pointsr/Coffee

If you search the sub, you'll find a lot of office threads. Most people end up recommending the Bonavita maker, as it reaches proper temperature, yet is a conventional electric coffee maker.

Pods will be unacceptable.

u/dancetar · 7 pointsr/Coffee

The cheapest you could do to make "good" coffee would be to get a Bonavita BV1800. They are about 150 or so online and then get a Baratza encore refurbished for about 100.

that is the PC answer on this sub.

In my opinion if you want a good (not great) coffee. Get the Bonavita but then grind your beans fresh (even if that is a blade grinder). Burr grinders are really essential if you want a great cup of coffee but it seems that it isn't too essential to you.

ps. i think mcd's coffee is the best non-third wave coffee out there

Edit: http://www.amazon.com/Bonavita-BV1800TH-Coffee-Thermal-Carafe/dp/B005YQZNO8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1415508290&sr=8-1&keywords=bonavita
it's actually 130!

u/motsanciens · 7 pointsr/Coffee

I've been curious to try a Clever dripper, myself. You get full immersion like a French press and paper filter like an Aeropress (which is also full immersion). No matter how you slice it, you'll need a kettle to heat water. I used one of the cheapest ones on Amazon, and it worked just fine.

u/colinmhayes · 7 pointsr/Coffee

What about extending that budget by $30 and getting one of the ones on this list? I can personally vouch for Behmor's customer service, but not their brewer.

Moccamaster $309

Behmor $130

Kitchenaid $144

Kitchenaid $141

Bonavita $130

Bonavita $144

OXO $200

OXO $300

Wilfa $190

Bunn $130

Cuisinart $168

u/izalac · 7 pointsr/Coffee

You can't make espresso without equipment for it.

If you don't know whether he can use the pods, my suggestions is don't buy them.

If something like a moka pot would be in your budget, it's a cheap way to make some espresso-like coffee on stovetop.

You can find plenty of stuff online which can still deliver in time for Christmas.

u/ajfirecracker · 7 pointsr/Coffee

Bialetti Moka Pot - $30 (3-cup) - Stovetop brew system which does not make espresso. You can substitute off-brand units to save money but may not get as high a quality

u/arefromportland · 7 pointsr/femalefashionadvice

For those interested/curious, the coffee system I went with was the Bialetti espresso machine and the Epica milk heater/frother. I just make my espresso right on the stovetop, and once it starts boiling I start the milk frother which works extremely quickly. My latte art could stand some improvement, but I'm really happy with these purchases and how they work together.

The only bad thing about all of this is my milk intake is way higher than before, and I forgot to replenish my half-carton yesterday. Looks like I'll be making a morning trip to the grocery store any minute now.

u/MadnessG · 7 pointsr/Coffee

It's pretty sturdy glass, but regardless, it's glass and it's relatively tall. I'd wager that unless you guys are playing catch with it, you'll be fine, but if there's many rowdy nights, I'd steer clear of it and get something like a plastic V60 instead.

u/Brosie-Odonnel · 7 pointsr/Coffee

Plus, they are $7.39 on Amazon right now.

u/[deleted] · 7 pointsr/Coffee

One example configuration:

Ring Stand. $22

500 ml Separatory Funnel $31

500 ml flask $6

2xRing Support $10

Hario Dripper - $8

Which totals to $75 before shipping. Mine is slightly different. You can spend less money if you already have some sort of filter. You can buy a shorter ring stand for cheaper, just look closely at the measurements of the items you buy. Mine is only 18", but I wish I bought a longer one.

Edit: ok, so apparently there are similarly priced full setups on Ebay. Shop around!

u/standish_ · 7 pointsr/tea

Kind of similar, I got an automatic tea maker as a gift and love it: http://www.amazon.com/Breville-BTM800XL-One-Touch-Tea-Maker/dp/B003LNOPSG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1397080801&sr=8-1&keywords=automatic+tea+maker

Completely excessive, and probably not worth the cost, but it is a damn nice tea maker.

u/PM_ME_A_NEW_PHONE · 7 pointsr/LifeProTips

I wonder if they have this for tea?

Edit: Yup, they do. One example. And this is from its reviews: "You put in the water and tea, set the timer, go to bed and wake up to hot freshly brewed tea." :D

u/scottvs · 6 pointsr/Coffee

$50 means there doesn't need to be an "or"

3 cup Bialetti Moka Express $28.99

8 cup Bodum Brazil $19.99

u/AddictiveInterwebs · 6 pointsr/BGCCircleJerk

Followup idea: mug warmer. I had a coworker who kept one on her desk and her drinks were always hot, it was amazing

u/salamastre · 6 pointsr/electronic_cigarette

The setup is a $10 coffee mug warmer, a coffee mug and some water. I normally use another coffee mug with a lid, the Pyrex is so you could see it in the pictures. I liked seeing colors change, the Pyrex is now officially part of my kit, no more cooking in this house.

The temperature stays around 55 Celsius, which I think is either one trillion or one hundred and thirty Fahrenheit.
http://i.imgur.com/NxINR47h.jpg


This is my Unicorn Poop (I refuse to bow to trademark trolls) out of the mailbox two days ago.
http://i.imgur.com/Vr8YDhU.jpg


This is it after 8 hours of speed steeping.
http://i.imgur.com/urJPSzRh.jpg


I left it overnight, with a lid on because the mug warmer does not have a thermal shut off and I was afraid to start a fire if the water evaporated. DO NOT DO WHAT I DID, do this on your desk, at work, or where you can watch it at all times.

I still don't know if the results are identical to slow steeping in a dark drawer, but they are good enough for me. I do not have a super refined palate or a way to test this objectively.

Hope this helps other impatient people out there.

u/tekoyaki · 6 pointsr/CrazyIdeas
u/louisjms · 6 pointsr/Coffee

$150 is a good amount really, much more generous than other people who are like "I have $30, how do I make cafe-grade espresso at home???"

My list for you:

  • Baratza Encore grinder - this is a very capable grinder that will suit brew methods from French Press to Aeropress and Pourover. It won't work for Espresso however, although you're probably not going to be venturing that far just now. You'll want to grind your beans fresh for best results - if you buy your beans from Starbucks and have them ground there, they'll be very stale by the next day.
  • Aeropress - honestly it's a weird contraption, but in the views of most people here, the best bit of kit for brewing coffee at home. It's a cross between a French Press and a paper filter machine, in that you immerse the coffee in water, and then plunge it through a paper filter to separate the grounds and the liquid. I think the reason people recommend the Aeropress to many is that it's basically fool-proof. As long as you're using good coffee, you can't really make a bad cup.
  • Hario V60 - another brew device, this is a pourover, so very similar to drip coffee but you have far more control. You'll get best results using a gooseneck kettle, although if you have a normal kettle with a fine spout you might just about manage.

    I won't explain WHY these are really good kits for getting started with, you can just search on this sub and there will be hundreds of articles on that.

    And I should stress again, good beans are important. As a Starbucks Barista I am 100% coughing up to the fact that most of our coffee's are charcoal. Use them if you like them, but if you can get something better then you should really be doing so.
u/udafx · 6 pointsr/Coffee

Hario Mizudashi Cold Brewer is an amazing product for cold brew coffee. well worth the ~$25.

To brew I use 100g coffee for the full 1000ml and let sit in the fridge for 12-18 hours.

u/TheWayoftheFuture · 6 pointsr/Coffee

My best tips:

Fresh beans + fresh grind + good water = great coffee pretty much regardless of your brewing method.

The 4 ways you can increase the quality of your coffee is to focus on improving these things: beans, grind, water, brewing method.

This is my set-up:

Beans: I get whole beans sent to me in the mail every two weeks from Moustache Coffee Club. This ensures I always have fresh beans on hand.

Grind: I use this Porlex hand grinder and really like it. I used to use this Hario hand grinder, which was cheaper. I haven't yet splurged for an electric grinder. Maybe some day.

Water: I use a kitchen thermometer to make sure my water is between 195 and 205 degrees Fahrenheit. This is the optimal range for brewing. I also use this Bonavita kettle for heating the water.

Brewing method: I started off using a Melitta pour-over cone. I've since moved to the AeroPress. I also have a French press. The AeroPress is what I use almost exclusively. I also have a kitchen scale to measure out the water and beans. I use a 16:1 ratio of water to beans. For the AeroPress, 16g of beans and 256g of water fits perfectly. When I measure the water, I aim for between 256 and 260g. I'm not so obsessive that I make sure it's exactly 256 every time.

This sounds like a lot (and there's more, but this is a good start), but I built up to this over a period of a few years. Take your time. Keep learning and exploring and have fun.

u/RandomaccountB · 6 pointsr/Coffee

Porlex mini, it actually fits inside your Aeropress so you can really minimize on bulkiness. I can't see any other option, really. Quality of a Porlex, good price, good size.

http://www.amazon.com/Porlex-Mini-Stainless-Coffee-Grinder/dp/B0044ZA066

u/SnarkDolphin · 6 pointsr/Coffee

Well here's the thing about coffee, it's finicky stuff. Much moreso than most Americans would give it credit for. Automatic machines like you have can deliver quality coffee, but unless the one you have cost $200 or more, it won't really be up to the task of making cafe quality coffee. If you want coffee of the same quality (or even better) you'd find at a cafe, you're going to have to know a couple things. Don't worry, I'll tl;dr this with a few specifics at the end, but right now I'm going to go over the things that affect how coffee tastes:

Bean quality: probably the most esoteric and taste-dependent part of coffee, it's not much worth getting into grading, processing, etc, just suffice it to say that folger's is definitely not using top-rate beans and they're mixing robusta (high caffeine, very bitter) in with arabica (moderate caffeine, much better flavor), whereas a decent coffee shop is using 100% arabica

Freshness: Coffee goes stale quick and the flavors dull within about three weeks, a month tops after roasting. Those mass market beans are months old by the time you get them off the shelf. The good news is that there's almost definitely a roaster near you who sells decent beans that are nice and fresh roasted. The bad news is that the cheapest decent coffee you'll find is ~$10/lb most places.

Grind: piggybacking on my last point, coffee, even when sealed in those cans, goes stale VERY fast after being ground (like, within an hour), so buy whole bean and grind it yourself right before brewing

Grind consistency: if the grind isn't uniform, the coffee won't extract evenly and will taste off. The normal blade grinders you think of when you think "coffee grinder" won't work, you'll need a burr grinder, whether hand crank or electric. Doesn't have to be fancy but it does have to be a burr grinder

Brew ratio: coffee will optimally be brewed (for most methods) with 16 or 17g of water (a fat tablespoon) for each gram of coffee. You can guestimate it but digital kitchen scales that read in grams can be had for dirt cheap on amazon. IME people who don't know about brewing coffee tend to use way too little coffee for the amount they brew. This extracts too much from the grounds and makes it watery and bitter

Brew time: each method has its own ideal brew time but for most, like pourover or french press, ~4 minutes is optimal

Water temperature: Coffee should ideally be brewed between 195-205Fthis is where the vast majority of home drip machines fail, the reason that /r/coffee approved drip machines start off at like $200 is that they have big, heavy copper heaters that can reach ideal brew temp, most drip machines have crummy weak heating coils that end up brewing at lower temperatures and making the coffee taste flat and sour.

TL;DR

I know this seems overwhelming, so I'll give you a nice, easy starter kit and instructions how to use it to get you started. And I know you said your bank account was getting crushed, so I'll make this nice and wallet-friendly

For a grinder, go with either this manual one which has the advantage of being really cheap and producing decent grinds, but will take some effort to grind your coffee (2-3 minutes) and setting the grind size can be a pain, or if you want to spend a little bit more and get an electric, go for this one, it's not the greatest in the world but for a starting point it works ok and it's darn cheap.

You can either keep brewing with your auto drip or, if you're still not satisfied, get a french press. They're crazy easy to use (weigh coffee, put in press. Place press on scale and tare. Pour in water. wait four minutes. drink), and they can be had for damn cheap

Then find someone who roasts coffee near you, get some beans, and enjoy!

Anyway sorry to bombard you with the wall of text but coffee's a complicated thing and we're hobbyists (and snobs) around here. Hope that helps! Feel free to ask more questions

EDIT: forgot to add in Todd Carmichael's awesome instruction video for the french press.

u/pig_is_pigs · 6 pointsr/Coffee

Looks like one of Mr. Coffee's models, but rebranded. I've taken this thing apart before - it's a false burr grinder, and should be avoided. If you're tight on cash, give one of the Hario or Porlex hand grinders a shot.

u/tdeeez · 6 pointsr/Coffee
u/mezzotessitura · 6 pointsr/tea

At my college we could still have an electric kettle because the heating element is completely enclosed. Our school's regulations specifically say "the following types of electrical appliances are not permitted: any appliance with an open heating element […] unenclosed instant water heating elements" and other appliances that right now have nothing to do with tea. Therefore enclosed is allowed.

The one I have (it's also lasted all through college and still going) is pretty cheap by Proctor Silex.

Also make sure you plug your kettle (and everything else, really) into a power strip with a built-in fuse since most of the reason they don't want these appliances is so that they don't short out (which actually happened to me when I plugged my alarm clock into the power strip with a fuse, but I digress).

u/il1k3c3r34l · 6 pointsr/BuyItForLife

I subscribe to simpler is better on coffee makers. I use the Bonavita BV1900TS, it just has an on/off switch, it can be used with chemex pour overs, has a bloom option, it brews at the right temperature, and has a thermal carafe that keeps it hot for hours. It gets a lot of use and it tastes good every time, couldn’t be happier.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00O9FO1HK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_HpJCCb1EDG9X8

u/ayyyyyyyyyyy2yyylmao · 6 pointsr/Coffee

Dépends on your budget and how badly you want good grinds. Of course, a burr grinder is an absolute necessity in making coffee. See which of these questions apply to you:

> I like to slow down and enjoy the process, spending a few minutes of continuous hand grinding is a joy in the morning! However, I’m a student and my budget is $30.

The Hario Skerton with a couple modifications. Get this to decrease burr wobble and put a 1/4 inch split lock washer under the top nib.

> I like to slow down and enjoy the process, spending a few minutes of continuous hand grinding is a joy in the morning! I’m ok with spending up to $300 to get that perfect cup every morning.

Any of:

  • helor 101

  • kinum47

  • lido3

  • commandante C40

  • knock feld2

    > yeah, fuck that I’d rather press a button and get good consistent ground coffee in 12s or less,

    Get the Baratza encore and replace the burrs with a set from the virtuoso.



u/crxxx1 · 5 pointsr/Coffee

I have this Hario Cold Brew maker. I've had it for about a year. It works great. I recently ordered this mason jar brewer made by County Line Kitchen to make a larger quantity.

u/strawberry-tofu · 5 pointsr/gadgets

I can give suggestions for a kitchen since I remember what it was like shopping for a limited kitchen.

  1. [Electric Water Kettle]( Proctor Silex K2070YA Electric Kettle, 1-Liter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IWOJS9A/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_1oDtub1AP48CP) - nothing is more satisfying than having hot water for cup of noodles and tea on a cold day. It may seem simple, but you'll definitely get a huge use out of it. This one is a cheaper model, but if you want a sleek looking one I'd recommend the Hamilton Beach one.

  2. Crock Pot - it is a bit home body but the standard sleek silver or black finish is still very modern and beautiful in my opinion. You can find one of these ANYWHERE and will depend on how big you would like one. The size will determine the cost, but also how much food you can make in one sitting.

  3. Digital Kitchen Scale - unless you plan on doing a lot of cooking where the recipes are in grams, this is definitely a futuristic tool. It makes me feel like I'm back in my chemistry class each time I use one of these.

    Hope some of these help make your new flat into a home!
u/iamcave76 · 5 pointsr/zootopia

That's a good start, but there are a few things you need.

  • A poster for a band that's alt enough to make you seem edgy, but not so alt as to make you seem weird.

  • A guitar propped up in one corner that you must never play

  • A bean-bag chair, of course

  • An electric kettle.

    All joking aside, you should have an electric kettle, not a coffee-maker. If you're into coffee, get a french press to go with your electric kettle. They are both totally affordable.
u/someborderlinegirl · 5 pointsr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

YAY! :D let me think.... I'll add things to this post as I think of them.

Bed Caddy

Bed Risers

Hamper

This Book (my cousin got it for me when I started college way back when, and it really has a lot of good advice)

Storage

Dry Erase Calendar

Small Room Safe

Dorm Security

Command Strips

This amazing food/beverage station

A freaking PURPLE fridge

Brita

Make pooping in a shared bathroom less embarrassing

This photo display

An electric kettle

Also a planner! I like to make my own and use different colored pens to differentiate between my classes! If you want the template I use for my planner, I can send you a link to it! :D

u/luketabor · 5 pointsr/Coffee

Aeropress is great, and can be coaxed into making a very rough approximation of espresso (think strong, concentrated coffee) if you really want it. You can't make real espresso without investing $500 minimum on an espresso machine and grinder.

I'd recommend grabbing an Aeropress and a Hario Skerton grinder for like $50 total, unless you already have a decent burr grinder. Hang onto the rest of your budget for buying awesome coffee beans.

If you want real coffeehouse-type drinks without a significant investment, I'd recommend sticking to a coffeehouse.

Edit: If you want something more automatic, these are supposed to be great, but you'll still need a separate grinder: http://www.amazon.com/Bonavita-BV1900TS-Carafe-Coffee-Stainless/dp/B00O9FO1HK/

u/ILikeLeptons · 5 pointsr/chemistry

i have found this rudimentary steam distillation device to be somewhat effective at extracting caffeine. :)

u/duffbeerformeee · 5 pointsr/AskWomen

My guess is they are referring to a Bialetti. They can make good espresso but there is definitely a learning curve, and if you mess up you get burnt espresso.

https://www.amazon.com/Original-Bialetti-Stovetop-Espresso-Patented/dp/B0000CF3Q6

u/DeadHorse09 · 5 pointsr/Coffee

At that price point you're going to have to go with a hand-grinder. I made the jump from electric blade to hand-burr and I couldn't be more satisfied.

http://www.amazon.com/Porlex-JP-30-Stainless-Coffee-Grinder/dp/B0002JZCF2/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1373864074&sr=1-1&keywords=porlex+hand+grinder

I bought the Porlex at Intelligentsia, it was between that our the Hario. The reviews on both are favorable, I just liked how the Porlex felt and looked.

u/Dubhan · 5 pointsr/Coffee

Even cheaper than aeropress and just as good, but different, is a Hario V60. If you need a new grinder, I'd also recommend Hario.


Total outlay? $36 and change.

u/BigSerene · 5 pointsr/Coffee

What electric kettle do you have? Does it have variable temperature controls and/or a gooseneck spout?

The main ways to improve your setup are a better grinder, better coffee beans, and possibly a better kettle (I'd say, in that order). The other thing to think about is trying out some other brew methods, at least so you can learn about the differences and find out what your preferences are.

If I had your setup and up to $200 available to improve it, I think I'd look for a refurbished Baratza Encore ($99), a $10 - $15 electric scale accurate to within 0.1g, a clear plastic Hario V60 for $6 (along with filters for another $6). That's around $125, leaving extra to try out some nicer coffee beans. For example, Happy Mug has good quality coffee for $11 - $13 per pound plus $3 shipping.

u/xenonsupra · 5 pointsr/Coffee

I like my Hario Mizudashi a lot. Makes about 1000mL per batch. Really easy and delicious. I do a coarse grind, cold bloom, and 36 hours in the fridge. I've done 12/24 hours batches and they are very good too, I just prefer the 36.

https://www.amazon.com/Hario-Mizudashi-Coffee-Maker-1000ml/dp/B001VPXEBU

u/Cjisohsocool · 5 pointsr/Coffee

Check out the hario mizudashi, it's super simple and the filter is really fine so no sediment


http://www.amazon.com/Hario-MCPN-14B-Water-Coffee-1000ml/dp/B001VPXEBU

u/lawraa · 5 pointsr/tea

Was it a Breville Tea maker?

Edit: there are loads of tea makers, maybe a different brand?

u/cbeeman15 · 5 pointsr/Coffee

If you can spend a little more, try to get a burr grinder, it will make a huge difference, I got my first on used for $50, but I've seen them as low as $30. For the price I'd say either this or this these will be good enough unless you want to try espresso.

You can also get goodish beans at a grocery store. I recomend Peet's. Or you can order very good beans online from companies like stumptown, verve, or counterculture coffee.

Your next upgrade should probably be an aeropress, but if you've been on /r/coffee for more than 5 minutes you know that.

u/PeasPlz · 5 pointsr/Coffee

I was in the market a few months back as well.. ended up avoiding the Hario kettle because it supposedly has thick walls that makes boiling water take longer than normal.

I ended up going with the Bonavita electric kettle and will never boil water for coffee on the stovetop again.

u/spangg · 5 pointsr/Coffee

My college setup is going to be a Hario Skerton, Hario V60, and a Bonavita Electric Kettle. It may seem like a lot of money, but after that initial investment you'll spend about 90 cents per cup. Also, the V60 is much easier to clean than a french press.

u/mating_toe_nail · 5 pointsr/tea

It seems you will not be making tea for people other than yourself on a regular basis so you don't need a tea set.

I personally have never needed variable temperature kettles. Others love them. I personally don't own but have used this Bonavita. It's a tad pricey but I love the goose neck. One friend runs a teashop and uses those there. Cheaper electric kettles exist.

I would get a cheap porcelain pot, with a shallow brew basket. What happens is the tea brews and as soon as you pour out the first cup, the water level goes below the brew basket and can sit without overbrewing. The shallow brew baskets are 5 bucks and can be found at most large Chinese grocery stores.

u/uRabbit · 5 pointsr/Coffee

AeroPress, for sure. Here is probably the cheapest setup you can do, and still get the best flavour/experience.

Aerobie AeroPress + Able DISK Fine - $40 (I strongly suggest the DISK Fine over paper filters, but the AeroPress does come with a bunch of filters.)

Pocket Scale - $7

Carafe - $7 (so you press straight into this, and measure yield, as most mugs will not fit on the scale; also great for serving two)

Hario Slim burr grinder - $34 (if you'd rather go electric, the Bodum Bistro burr is a great buy and can be had for $120 new or under $100 used/refurbished)

Bonavita Gooseneck kettle - $50 (You do not need a gooseneck for the AeroPress, but you do for any type of pour over, so why not?)

Good luck, and have fun! Give my video a gander to see how to prepare with the AeroPress. It is fun! Almost as fun as an espresso machine. Ha! Yeah, right! But definitely worth the small coin.

u/ogunther · 5 pointsr/Coffee

The Bonavita Variable Temp Electric Kettle is arguably the best and while it's normally around $85, it did get down to $68 the other week (though this was by far the lowest it had ever been) on Amazon. I purchased mine then as I had been using their non-variable temp one for the past 2 years and had been lusting after this one. I highly recommend it but if you can't wait for the sale, the non-variable one is just as good, if not quite as convenient (and requires a separate thermometer if you want to ensure your temp is accurate).

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005YR0F40

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005YR0GDA

u/nusder05 · 5 pointsr/Coffee

I felt like this was a big enough price drop on Amazon to share it. I picked it up today so I can get a work setup going. Bonavita 1.0L Electric Kettle for $28.94US

u/nerudaspoems · 5 pointsr/espresso

Is this the BES870XL?

Unbelieveable deal at $450

u/LuckyBahamut · 5 pointsr/espresso

You'll get better-quality shots (and milk) out of a semi-automatic than a superautomatic. If you're set on an all-in-one solution, have a look at the Breville Barista BES870XL

u/rothan · 5 pointsr/Coffee

Check out Cold Brew. Everyone here will give you their favorite method, but this is what I ended up with.

I bought the Hario, and cannot compliment it enough in the short time I have owned it.

Cheap cheap cheap investment. I spend my money on whole beans, get them ground, and go. I recommend steeping beans with room temp water for 8-12hrs, then remove grounds and chill. I mix 1/3 cup coffee "concentrate" with 2/3 cup water, over ice. This produces a strong, but not bitter black cup for me, reliably.

u/cblace · 5 pointsr/blogsnark

my sister got me this coffee pot for christmas this year. you fill it with coffee grounds and let it steep over night then use that as a base and cut it with water when you make cups of coffee. it works super well and makes a lot of coffee. i'm obsessed with it!

u/onepoint21jiggawatts · 4 pointsr/Coffee

if you're looking at the slim for it's form factor during travel, i'd suggest the porlex mini instead. if you're doing any sort of travel with this grinder, the porlex mini is still significantly smaller than the hario slim.

if you do not plan on traveling with this grinder, i'd take the skerton over the slim. the slim will work for the aeropress, but the capacity is just too small for anything larger than single-cup; you'll have to dump the grounds to make room for more. while not necessarily difficult to adjust, the skerton isn't nearly as easy to dial in as the slim, though, so that's the trade-off.

u/Megatron_McLargeHuge · 4 pointsr/Coffee

I think you get the best home results with a pour over, which is just a cone that holds a filter over your cup while you pour water in slowly. You can get the whole setup for about $100. $45-55 for a hand grinder (Porlex or Hario), $20 for the cone (V60), plus V60 filters from Amazon and a kitchen scale that measures in grams. You'll need a kettle with a fine spout too but you don't truly need the special goose neck kettles they sell.

You can find youtube videos of how to do the brewing but basically you use a lot of beans per cup (25g), pre-wet them, then add water slowly in phases up to a full cup (360g).

As for beans, Stumptown is a good bet for premium beans if you're mail ordering.

Making espresso at home is much harder and takes expensive equipment to get right so stick with the shops for awhile.

u/NascentBehavior · 4 pointsr/Coffee

I strongly recommend a Porlex Mini hand grinder.

Porlex Mini Grinder

I cannot stress enough how great it is compared to every other grinder I have ever come across. The stainless steel construction and the compact size were key points for me. As a bonus, it works perfectly for camping and travelling too!

It is the ideal size for Aeropress and for 3 cup Moka pots.

u/a_ninja_mouse · 4 pointsr/Coffee

So, here's a consideration. A Keurig requires less than 10 seconds of effort. Anything else you hear in this sub will require from 4 minutes upward of manual effort or concentration, in order to prep and brew. Do you think he is willing to go through with that just for a cup of coffee, since it's quite new to him? If not, either stick with Keurig, or get into the hobby together and make the coffee together. You'll be the one driving for the first few days I'm sure - so then the question becomes are YOU willing to go through the motions, until he gets into it?

If you are I'd say a porlex mini hand grinder, a stainless steel simple French press, and some nice beans (plus some of those single serving chocolate flavoured creamer) would be a perfect starter kit for beginners. Aeropress and chemex can come later when you actually know how to taste the difference - not being snarky, just realistic :)

u/greggers89 · 4 pointsr/Coffee

This one is pretty good. It uses the larger K-cups called #4. It's an open top design, so it actually saves you one step, no lid necessary. Just put your coffee into the #4, turn it on, and you can get several cups.

u/JereHakala · 4 pointsr/Coffee

The Bonavita is pretty popular, next choise would probably be the Technivorm Moccamaster.

I live in Finland, nearly everyone has a Technivorm in here, yet everyone drinks pre-ground coffee, it's kinda funny :).

Also link for Coffeegeeks drip machine consumer reviews, for more choises.

u/kat_loves_tea · 4 pointsr/InfertilityBabies

So tired today. Stayed up late with Mr Tea doing our own little Christmas thing. I didn't expect anything for Christmas because of our income situation but he surprised me with some big gifts that he's been purchasing throughout the year and hiding at a friend's house. I got 4 new Le Crueset pans that I'd been lusting after, a Starbucks gift card (cause I'm a total addict), a DSW gift card (also a shoe addict), this hilariously adorable little guy, and a Sur la Table gift card. Little did Mr Tea know... I'd been doing the same thing and he had presents waiting for him that I'd bought months ago too. Lol! We're both thrifty but of course we like nice things so we pick things up on sale, with coupons, and any way we can maximize a discount we can find. We did the same thing for Tiny Tea (Clearance octonauts bath toys and $0.50 Lego duplo sets FTW!!)

Though this is a hard time for us, I'm truly fortunate and very grateful.

u/Tree_of_Whoa · 4 pointsr/Edmonton

Couple of options - you could go the cold brew route and buy something like this. That way you can keep cold brew in your fridge. Basically just take your coffee grounds, put them into the brewer for half a day or so and it's ready to go.

Secondly, you could always go the Vietnamese iced coffee route. My favourite way of doing iced coffee. That being said, I think the key is the evaporated milk. You can get a Vietnamese coffee filter on Amazon pretty easily.

u/Sarahadeline · 4 pointsr/AskWomen

This might change your life. We bought [this] (Hario Mizudashi Cold Brew Iced Coffee Pot/Maker (1000ml, Brown) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I7JKAQ0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_YbwzybVVE53NW) one on Amazon. It took a while to arrive (maybe two weeks?) but it's worth the wait. You just fill the filter with grounds, pour cold water in so it seeps through the grounds, and put it in the fridge overnight. Bam fresh iced coffee every morning.

We now have both iced and hot every day. We drink a lot of coffee...

u/ZeOppositeOfProgress · 4 pointsr/Coffee

I don't really understand your question: you want a hot cold brew? You want a cold brew but want it warmer than it currently is?

If you're looking for a solid cold brew, I have the 1000ml Hario Cold Brew pot and this recipe is golden:

Pour 108g of coffee into the filter then place the filter in the pot. Pour filtered water through this filter until it reaches about a quarter inch from the top. Let it sit for 12-18 hours in the fridge. Remove the filter and discard the coffee. You now have a good concentrated base for iced coffee.

I plop a square ice cube in a glass, pour the concentrate and filtered water into the glass at a ratio of 1:1. I drink mine black but if you add cream/milk/flavoring, then change up your water with a whatever mix you want. Add sugar in at the end. Since this is cold, I recommend syrups over crystal sugar as you may find the crystal sugar settling at the bottom.

Been doing this for a year and have settled on this recipe being my fav. Good luck!

u/flyingfresian · 4 pointsr/Wishlist

Hey /u/iamadudette, I've been teaching Americans about proper kettles again.

u/French_Mustache · 4 pointsr/EatCheapAndHealthy

Easy Ramen!

First, you'll need one of these.

Next, you need a brick of Ramen noodles. Fill the water to the top line, then place the brick in –it fits very nicely. Turn it on and wait for it to click off. Perfect Ramen!

While not the healthiest food, Ramen is extremely customizable with tons of different spices and ingredients that either don't need refrigeration, or come de-hydrated.

I soup my Ramen by adding soy sauce, sesame seed oil, broccoli, and sriracha on top. The broccoli can be added to the water while the Ramen is cooking in the kettle, and it will come out nicely.

u/joshp20 · 4 pointsr/financialindependence

brew at home, I am saving around $20 a week between my wife and I getting coffee every morning.

This coffee maker is going on 3 years now
https://www.amazon.com/Bonavita-BV1900TS-Carafe-Coffee-Stainless/dp/B00O9FO1HK/ref=sr_1_1?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1498833036&sr=1-1&keywords=bonavita

u/edsq · 4 pointsr/Coffee

The Bonavita drip brewer ($140) is one of the very few SCAA certified home brewers out there. It will make excellent coffee.

A good cheap burr grinder is the Hario Mini Mill ($20). It's a hand grinder and that entails a bunch of extra effort and time, but it's a fraction of the cost of comparable electric burr grinders. If you want a decent electric grinder, a good place to start would be a refurbished Baratza Encore ($99).

The Encore + Bonavita combination will make really good coffee and won't really be much more work than a combo grinder/brewer. However these things are obviously expensive, probably more than anyone who isn't looking to get seriously into coffee should consider. Find what works best for you.

u/thecolbra · 4 pointsr/Coffee

Honestly all the all-in-one makers are bad. I would recommend something like a bonavita 1900ts for $135 and a baratza encore for $130 or bodum bistro burr grinder from target for $50 (if you can find it).

If you increase your budget substantially a technivorm moccanaster grand plus the same grinder is perfect for a small office

u/jay3011 · 4 pointsr/Coffee

Grinder: Baratza Encore - you can get one at Happy Mug (free shipping and you get a free pound of beans with it).


Machine: Bonavita BV1500TS - you can find it on Amazon for less than $80 at the moment.

u/Woknblues · 4 pointsr/Coffee

https://www.baratza.com/product/encore-refurb/

Bonavita 5-Cup One-Touch Coffee Maker Featuring Thermal Carafe, BV1500TS https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SK5IXPQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_8E4OBbB4HEW78


Close enough.

u/chillin-and-grillin · 4 pointsr/BuyItForLife
u/sumfish · 4 pointsr/HelpMeFind

It doesn't get more vintage than Chemex. I have one that's over 50 years old and the coffee it makes tastes superior to pretty much everything.

It might not be the specific one you're looking for, but it's an option.

u/amaresnape · 4 pointsr/Frugal

buy a steamer since it shouldn't break ANY school dorm rules at all, (and maybe an electric kettle like this for things like tea or whatever.)

Then, just every few days, pick up healthy meals at a cheaper place, say Aldi. (Aldi has frequently been cheaper than Walmart or Costco per oz. Just figure out when they get their shipments, though, because produce is only good there like twice a week) and just steam your meals. Buy some spices to make it yummy, and if you get the electric kettle you can heat water or milk to makes sauces.

The only thing that is difficult to do with a steamer is red meat. Usually to cook meat via steam you need a pressure cooker. That said, though, if you cut it into small pieces it can work. That would take some messing around with. I'm assuming your dorm has a microwave somewhere too and maybe a community toaster?

You can make lots of things in the steamer, including some not-quite-so-healthy foods like many of the Asian style of appetizer (dumpling, pork bun, etc).

There's a chance you could get a mini fridge with a larger freezer portion, but unfortunately until that happens with my method you'd have to buy in small portions and go shopping once every 4 days or so too keep the food guaranteed fresh.

u/EnderWiggin07 · 4 pointsr/Showerthoughts

My fiance takes about 14 hours to drink a mug of tea, so I got her this little plug-in hot plate from Amazon. It was I think under $15 and it does a fine job keeping it fairly hot. Maybe not hot but quite warm anyway.

This is the one I ordered

u/stabilita · 3 pointsr/Coffee

The bad news is that with such a budget it's impossible to make espresso. The good one is that espresso is not the only way to make good tasting coffee!

So if you like lattes, my suggestion is to go to with a moka pot (like the classic bialetti: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000CF3Q6/) - it won't make real espresso but rather a quite strong, sirupy brew that can work as a substitute for it in a latte.
Then, to froth the milk, get one of these (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0001ZN48Y/) frothers, which can make a very good foam that approaches the one made with good steamers (although is dryier and the milk will possibly be not as sweet). Then I'd suggest to get the hario mini mill burr grinder (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01B2O5VS8/) because using freshly roasted coffe ground right before usage with a burr grinder is arguably the most important factor that impacts on making good coffee, and this is true for any brew methods. For a little more than 80$ you can buy all this equipment brand new and go make good and tasty fake lattes, and for each of these things there is a wealth of resources on the internet on how to best use them.

u/KnightoftheMoncatamu · 3 pointsr/Coffee

Interesting, I didn't know that it was classified as a "pod" brewer. We're talking about this right?

u/FakeWaiter · 3 pointsr/barstoolsports

Get a large Stovetop espresso maker and just use it for coffee

https://www.amazon.com/Original-Bialetti-Stovetop-Espresso-06799/dp/B0000CF3Q6

u/charlesgrodinfan · 3 pointsr/Cooking

Likely a stovetop model.

u/opineapple · 3 pointsr/business

Well, thank you for the correction. I actually am not a Starbucks coffee drinker, despite working here. I like my own espresso made at home in a percolator much better, and I use coffee-roasted beans that are preground. I don't know what that makes me. Hip? Ignorant? Whatever.

u/gbeier · 3 pointsr/Coffee

The clever is probably the next brew method I'll be adding to my kitchen. It doesn't quite taste like press (it's filtered) or like drip (it steeps).

You might also want to consider moka pot. Despite the name, it's not very much like espresso, but I like it.

u/user3928aKN · 3 pointsr/ECAHInCanada

My opinion is simple is best. No one I know with the expensive machines with timers etc. uses them. The coffee they make isn’t any better.

Over the years we have bought many fancy coffee makers. This one makes the best coffee https://www.amazon.com/Chemex-Classic-Pour-over-Glass-Coffeemaker/dp/B0000YWF5E

For espresso and cappuccino you want this https://www.amazon.ca/GROSCHE-Milano-Stovetop-Espresso-Maker/dp/B07KGCYBWH and this https://www.amazon.ca/Cremafacile-cappucino-frother-Biesse-assorted/dp/B002U7F00G

u/holyvinyl · 3 pointsr/minimalism

These are great, but I've recently moved onto the Chemex beaker because cleaning it is incredibly easy and it makes better iced coffee than any cold brew I've had.

u/rogue780 · 3 pointsr/Coffee

if this thing is tall enough for a chemex, then I'm all over it. Can you confirm it will fit this product?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000YWF5E/

u/EHendrix · 3 pointsr/Frugal

Maruchan Instant Lunch isn't a bad meal either, you can get them for 49 cents from Wal-Mart and other discount stores, they are super easy to make with an electric kettle and if you like hot tea you have a quick and easy meal right there.

u/luckykarma83 · 3 pointsr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon
  1. This is something I have not known I wanted before now. I was doing some research on something I could do to make my macro photography better and this is the most amazing product I have ever seen. If I don't win, I am going to buy this. It will really change how my images turn out! Plus, I want to start selling fine art images, and it would be easier to get really good images if I had this, rather then them being great macro images, but poorly lit. :)


  2. If I got this amazing electric kettle I know I would use it several times a day. I have been wanting this for almost a year now. C'mon...gimme.

    Lookin mighty splendiferous today, if I do say so mahself!
u/catchingExceptions · 3 pointsr/tea

There are also much, much cheaper electric kettles. Here's one for 15 dollars. It doesn't have all the various temperature options that the one greentea1985 linked to has, but it boils water.

u/zurkog · 3 pointsr/DIY

It's been 3 hours, so I assume you've gotten your coffee fix for today.

For tomorrow, get yourself a French Press and an Electric Kettle. The two together will run you about the same as a medium-quality drip coffee maker. Chances are you can even get them locally at a Walmart / Target for cheap.

  • Put water in electric kettle
  • Turn on electric kettle
  • Put coffee grounds in French press
  • When water boils, put water in French press
  • Set a timer for 4 minutes (I use my microwave's built-in timer)
  • After 4 minutes, push down the top of the French press
  • Pour coffee into cup, add cream/sugar/Irish whiskey if applicable
  • Enjoy
u/fts89 · 3 pointsr/AskReddit

In Indian colleges, students aren't allowed heaters etc. and the food almost always sucks.
So we hide electric kettles and use it to boil maggi noodles.
That has become the staple diet of all college students.

u/havensk · 3 pointsr/malefashionadvice

Which ones are you looking at? Have you looked into Porlex? They make (from all accounts I've read) one of the best hand grinders available.

Here's the most recommended model

Here's a smaller, more portable model

I got my baratza encore about a year ago and I love that thing. Though I've considered picking up the smaller porlex for camping trips and when I travel.

u/UCLAKoolman · 3 pointsr/Coffee

The Porlex JP-30 is a decent cheap hand grinder. I carry one with my aeropress when I'm travelling for work. It actually fits inside the aeropress, which is convenient.

https://www.amazon.com/Porlex-Jp-30-Stainless-Coffee-Grinder/dp/B0002JZCF2

u/TheBeardedMarxist · 3 pointsr/Coffee

What about for a hand grinder? I need on e to take to work. Any thoughts on this? http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002JZCF2/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A1679UAEKUZ50O

u/BurntPaper · 3 pointsr/Coffee

It's the JP-30. This is the one on amazon. It's a pretty decent grinder for the price. I wouldn't use it as my only grinder (Though I did for a few months.), as cranking gets old fast, but it's been nice for camping and situations like this.

The only complaint I have is that the grind adjustment notches aren't very distinct past the first five settings, which can make consistency a pain.

u/adamjackson1984 · 3 pointsr/Coffee

Totally! I love talking about gear.

Grinders:

  • Bodum Bistro (on the way out, needs new Burrs, but I really like it for course french press brews)
  • Mazzer Mini (probably the only coffee thing I have bought new...a splurge but my espresso has benefited immensely)
  • Baratza Virtuoso - Probably the best all around grinder. Can do course and fine grinds, has a timer, no-static grounds catcher. I like it a lot.
  • Porlex JP-30 Stainless Steel Coffee Grinder - My hand grinder, it's ceramic and does a consistently good pour-over grind..the only issue is it gets very hot when grinding and when grinding you want the beans to suffer no heat at all. It could be because I have to hold it with my hand when grinding and I'm transferring heat + the friction of the burrs? I really don't know how to improve it but I've started using this only on trips when I have to have a grinder and can't tote around my Baratza.

    Scale - Hario Drip Scale w/ Timer - It's black, measures to the tenth of a gram, the first one I bought is slow and it struggles to keep up with measuring my water grams...then I bought another a year later and it's much faster so I'd say if you get one that seems sluggish / slow, return it it's like they added a new CPU or something later in the life of the machine.

    Aeropress sometimes....it's the fastest way to make coffee with really easy clean-up. For the event I'm just gonna brew 2 batches on everything except espresso (since I don't want to tote that thing in the office). I hope it turns people on to better coffee.
u/noexcuses · 3 pointsr/TheGirlSurvivalGuide

I bought this one and this one because I wasn't sure which I would like better and I figured I could use whichever one I liked best at the office and the other one at home.

I've only received the one from Mr. Coffee and I've been pretty happy with it although it's not terribly attractive. I actually really liked the look of the other one because it's glass and metal and has a lower profile but I was worried about not really being able to find any reviews on it. I used to work with someone who had and loved the Mr. Coffee one for years so I feel pretty confident about at least recommending that one.

u/xbkingx · 3 pointsr/Coffee

My favorite mug, by far, is this wide based behemoth. You can knock it around accidentally and it won't tip. Preheat the ceramic with hot water and it holds the temp very well (nice thick walls). Only downside is that it doesn't fit in a standard cup holder. For those times, I use the Contigo Autoseal cup/thermos/mug. The lid cools the coffee slightly and automatically seals, so great for commuting. Not great for the hand warming aspect you said she liked, but then no stainless steel mugs will measure up to a ceramic for this quality.

Just remember that if it's warming her hands, it is losing heat. The only way to make sure your coffee and hands are warmed is with thick ceramic or stone. The better it is one way (hands <-> coffee heat), the worse it will be in the other. Otherwise, you can get a cup warmer to try and keep the temp up. I have the one I linked there, and while you don't want to leave the cup on there 8 hours, it will extend the drinkable time from 20-30 minutes to 2-ish hours. The warmer will get hot enough that you can touch the surface, but won't want to leave you finger on it more than a few seconds (I think it is the perfect temp compromise between useful and dangerous). Lastly, there will be folks in this subreddit horrified by the prospect of heating coffee after the initial brew. Realistically, the flavor is unaffected for about 45-60 minutes, and after that there is a very, very slight difference. As someone that hates cold coffee, that minor difference is nothing like choking down room temperature brew... ick!

tl;dr - 1st mug for home use and hand warming, 2nd mug for travel. Consider a cup warmer if she really nurses every cup or is using a thinner ceramic mug.

u/sneezing_sloth · 3 pointsr/javascript
u/bahdumtisss12341234 · 3 pointsr/Coffee

This should do the trick, just make sure to leave plenty of time to let it warm up. This unfortunately doesn't work well on thick mugs.

u/digit01 · 3 pointsr/LifeProTips

This can do the job as well without introducing springtime scents into your coffee.

u/omfgcoffee · 3 pointsr/promos

That's a shame. Would you like to try it again with the V60? We wouldn't be able to give it away for free as part of this offer if you've already signed up on another offer but if you'd like to have another go (perhaps with a coffee you haven't tried yet) we can send you the kit for £5 with your next order, which is what we're currently offering all our members.

If you're at all curious, try it, it's a good deal! Email [email protected] and the customer service peeps will be able to sort it out for you.

u/SCLuB7911 · 3 pointsr/Coffee

About a year and half ago I went from 0-60 with this setup:

http://www.amazon.com/Hario-VKB-120HSV-Buono-Drip-Kettle/dp/B000IGOXLS

http://www.amazon.com/Hario-Coffee-Dripper-V60-Clear/dp/B001RBTSMM/ref=pd_sim_k_6

http://www.amazon.com/Hario-Coffee-White-Filters-Brewer/dp/B001U7EOYA/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1349906139&sr=1-1&keywords=hario+v60+filters

http://www.amazon.com/Hario-MSS-1B-Mini-Coffee-Grinder/dp/B001804CLY/ref=sr_1_2?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1349906080&sr=1-2&keywords=hario+hand+grinder

http://www.amazon.com/Ozeri-Digital-Multifunction-Kitchen-Elegant/dp/B004164SRA/ref=sr_1_5?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1349906101&sr=1-5&keywords=kitchen+scale

Here is a video I found about how it all works:
http://vimeo.com/34182806

The big thing is to use FRESH roasted beans (we're talking ~3 weeks old or less). If you are buying beans that don't have a date on em, try again. Hopefully there is a coffee shop around you that will sell their own roast (usually comes in a 12oz package). If not you can try the grocery store or order online (http://ceremonycoffee.com/ is a good start), it really depends on the city you live in.

I had always liked the aroma and taste of coffee in other things (ice cream specifically) but it wasn't until I got into beer that I really started to appreciate it. Hopefully this finds you well, feel free to send a message my way if you have any specific questions!

u/papagayno · 3 pointsr/Coffee

You could buy a cheap pourover cone and some filters. The only other thing you need is something to heat water in.

u/ramenporn · 3 pointsr/Coffee

For sheer price and ease of brew consistency, the plastic v60 comes in three forms: dripper only ($7-8), the V60 Decanter ($24), or the V60 Starter Kit ($20).

Depending on gift budget, you may also want to consider a gooseneck kettle if your boyfriend doesn't already have one.

I like coffee gear for aesthetics in addition to their function, though, so I have a couple of special Hario v60 drippers - a sky blue ceramic, and a Mandarin orange ceramic one. Obviously way more breakable than the plastic/metal ones, but I liked the looks of them way more.

u/AFlockOfTySegalls · 3 pointsr/nfl

Obviously I don't know how you make your cold brew. But I recently purchased one of these Hario cold brew makers. 80G in, and a 24hr extraction (for me) and it lasts me the week.

No longer do I have to worry about making it every day with my baby french press. I do hate that my Bonavita drip isn't being used right now. But winter might come again.

u/jessalon · 3 pointsr/keto

Congrats. Dude I used string cheese for snacking. And I'd literally THINK I was hungry and go get a piece of cheese and then I'd bite into it and realize... I'm not really that hungry. And put half of it back.

How bad was your carb flu?

Here's a tip for breakfast. I just use this http://www.amazon.com/Hario-MCPN-14B-Water-Coffee-1000ml/dp/B001VPXEBU/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1396136831&sr=1-1&keywords=hario+cold+brew

To make my coffee over night. I pour it in a nalgene bottle with ice and dump in some heavy whipping cream. I use Kicking Horse's 454 horsepower dark roast. It's amazing.

u/Necrofridge · 3 pointsr/Coffee

Hario Iced Coffee Maker? You can be happy you don't have to grind 120gr of coffee by hand. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001VPXEBU/ref=psdc_367222011_t1_B008R4XMJ2?th=1
Incredible cheap and makes pretty good tasting iced coffee. No need to dilute it afterwards or anything. Only downside: You have to fill it every time you use it, otherwise the immersion filter isn't immersed.

u/nickbahhh · 3 pointsr/cafe

Not really, the way my pot is set up makes it super simple. Fill it up with water(1000ml), add coarse grind coffee to the top of the filter basket (~80g). Sit it on the counter or in the fridge for about a day.

http://www.amazon.com/Hario-MCPN-14B-Water-Coffee-1000ml/dp/B001VPXEBU

Best $23 I have spent on something coffee related.

I will also say that good cold brew can be made with less than premium beans. Sure good beans will yield a better cup, but $10/lb stuff will do just fine. Especially if you are like me and add a little cream or half and half with ice.

u/jackalopexs20 · 3 pointsr/EatCheapAndHealthy

Should do a fine job if you grind your beans pretty coarsely. If it didn't, you could always put a coffee filter over the jar and then put the strainer on over that.

Of course, you could skip the Mason jar component completely and get one of these fellas. They're great. But I live in the South where Mason jars flow freely from the mountains, so the jar method has always worked for me.

u/SarcasticCanadianFem · 3 pointsr/IDontWorkHereLady

My brother has a Breville loose leaf kettle and it's AMAZING. He can either put in the info manually, or in a lot of cases you choose which tea type and it will automatically fill in temperature and steep time. I always loved watching the little basket lower into the water and the colour infuse.

He bought his years ago, but this looks pretty similar: https://www.amazon.ca/Breville-BTM800XL-BREBTM800XL-Tea-Maker/dp/B003LNOPSG

u/Rashkh · 3 pointsr/tea

What do you mean by automatic? There's something like this that'll brew tea with a button press. I've heard good things about it but it's not worth the price tag in my opinion.

I'd recommend getting a variable temperature kettle (very expensive right now. It falls to $65 on occasion), a timer, and either a french press, steeper, or strainer. They work quite similarly so it depends on what method you find most practical.

If you're brewing tea bags then you'd only need the variable temp. kettle and timer.

u/TealGloves · 3 pointsr/tea

To do it all in one (heating water and brewing) you'll probably have to look at something like the Breville One Touch Tea Maker.

u/theycallmecrabclaws · 3 pointsr/santashelpers

What kind of tea is she into? If she likes anything besides just black tea, the Breville One Touch is the Cadillac of tea makers.

u/superpony123 · 3 pointsr/tea

definitely not the world's first of this kind. Quite a few tea makers that are exactly like this already exist (albeit, at high cost) .. for example, Breville One-touch. Now, if this product is actually going to be affordable to the general public, then it would indeed be of interest to many.

u/robotify · 3 pointsr/Coffee

The lightest weight approach I've found is a pour over and a mini grinder. I found many of the pourover setups to have stiff elements that make packing them difficult. I've also found that most grinders are actually quite bulky (in fact, I returned the GSI JavaGrinder as I found it to be HUGE). The best selection I found was:

u/d4mini0n · 3 pointsr/Coffee

If you're recommending mills to take with the aeropress, I highly recommend the Porlex Mini. It fits inside the aeropress.

u/PlebianSlayer · 3 pointsr/Coffee

I'd go with a porlex mini. It's a better grinder, smaller and if he happens to have an aeropress, it fits snugly inside it like this for super convenient travel.

u/iBeReese · 3 pointsr/Coffee
u/quuxman · 3 pointsr/BuyItForLife

I use a Porlex mini grinder

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0044ZA066

It's the only high quality single-serving size grinder I know of. I don't see the need for a glass reservoir as you can simply fill the top with beans and crank until there's no longer resistance and then you have just the right amount of grounds for 16-24oz of coffee. I've been using it for several years.

u/TheReviewNinja · 3 pointsr/Coffee

How good would either of these be for grinding coffee?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MD0HDKG/

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004T6EJS0/

u/ViceroyFizzlebottom · 3 pointsr/Coffee

That sounds a lot like my budget burr grinder: http://www.amazon.com/Mr-Coffee-BVMC-BMH23-Automatic-Grinder/dp/B004T6EJS0

It leaves fine particles on every setting, but does a pretty decent job for the price.

u/giggidywarlock · 3 pointsr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

Coffee grinder because I want to make the best cup possible.


C'mon... Gimme. I don't have anything specific. For RR.

You guys are awesome. Thank you for the contest.

u/Teamster · 3 pointsr/rawdenim

Oh hey, I'm doing WFH Friday too! My entire office fucking empties on Friday, last week I was literally one of the two people there.

Coffee talk? Coffee talk.

You need to get a chemex, for sure. It's probably the most forgiving pourover-style coffee maker. But if you're looking for outrageously easy tasty coffee, you could look into getting an automatic pourover machine, like the Bonavita coffee thingy.

u/Stooby · 3 pointsr/technology

I get a good coffee maker that uses cone shaped filters, keeps proper temperature for the water, and uses a shower head design rather than normal drip. The coffee comes out tasting great, and only requires grinding, wetting the filter, and turning on the machine.

If I am in the mood I use french press or my coffee maker can also function as a pour over if I am feeling extremely snooty.

EDIT: A good coffee maker isn't super expensive either. It is obviously more expensive than a Mr Coffee, but you pay for quality. http://www.amazon.com/Bonavita-BV1800TH-Coffee-Thermal-Carafe/dp/B005YQZNO8/

u/therocketman93 · 3 pointsr/Coffee

I don't own one, but the reviews are very poor. It's also very expensive. If you want something automatic I would look at a Technivorm or Bonavita.

u/Whiskyandtinder · 3 pointsr/Coffee

I imagine premeasuring your beans/water the night before isn't an issue for you. In the morning, you could toss the beans into a decent electric grinder, and throw them into a good automated brewer. I still rely on a hand-mill and v60 for my daily needs, so I can't comment on anything except what I've experienced vicariously through the folks here on /r/coffee, but I imagine that would be a near fool-proof way of getting damn good coffee in the morning with minimal effort.

Edit: links.

u/_Sigma · 3 pointsr/Coffee

>I thought about a pour over, but I don't really know what I'm getting myself into

Honestly, not that much. It's pretty straight forward. A Chemex produces a fantastic cup, and would only really require you get a gooseneck kettle. Ditto if you go the v60 route. Bonavita has a couple, either temperature controlled or not. Other wise Hario kettle would also work.

Regardless, take a look here at Brew Methods. It has summaries on a variety of brew methods, from chemex to other. May give you some ideas.

>I don't want to spend a ton of money,

Depends on what "a ton of money" is to you, but:

  • you may want to consider a new grinder, it will allow for expanding what you can do with the coffee. Potentially too much money, but a refurb Baratza might be worth saving for. Especially the Maestro/Virtuoso if you aren't doing espresso.
  • a scale to weight coffee and water to nail down variables
  • a gooseneck kettle for pourovers

    > would a chemex be a better investment?

    Yes, imho. Buy a cheap gram scale, a gooseneck kettle, and a chemex/v60. You'll be very pleased with the results.
u/Schmauf · 3 pointsr/Coffee

Gooseneck kettle is a must for pour overs if that's what you see in your future! I have the Bonavita 1L electric kettle. Looking back, I would have invested in the more expensive version that lets you vary temperature, but I've had great results with mine regardless.

I started out with a v60, then a Chemex, then the Aeropress. Of the 3, I use the Chemex the most often; it gives the best quality brew with the highest quantity (37g @ ~600mL of water). It took me quite a while master the pour, but it was definitely worth it!

Hope this helps and good luck on your coffee journey!

EDIT: For grinders, I have the Hario skerton. It takes a while to grind the beans, but was marvelous for my budget at the time. Once I have the money though, I'm going for the Baratza Encore. It's cheaper than the Virtuoso, but an old roommate had the Encore and I LOVED having all my beans ground in such a short amount of time.

Just some food for thought!

u/friedrichjesus · 3 pointsr/Coffee

Not OP but:

Grinder

Coffee

Brew_Method

Brewing_Gear

Edit: I should note that these beans are roasted. Roasting your own can be a whole new game. Also you will want to get a Water_kettle

u/radddchaddd · 3 pointsr/Coffee

I've been using the Bonavita one without the temp control, and it has worked well for my work set up with a V60.

http://www.amazon.com/Bonavita-1-0L-Electric-Kettle-BV3825B/dp/B005YR0GDA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1426096288&sr=8-1&keywords=bonavita+1+l+kettle

u/Disco_bisket · 3 pointsr/Coffee

I've had this one for almost a year now and I'm pretty pleased with it so far. I installed a probe thermometer in one of the vent holes.
http://amzn.com/B005YR0GDA

u/adragonisnoslave · 3 pointsr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

Oatmeal?

You should get this because it's adorable, useful for stress, and hello - CALMING MANATEE. You should get me this so I can stop stressing about never being able to see the back of my head.

deputydawg!

u/MakeToastNotWar · 3 pointsr/NatureIsFuckingLit
u/dizzyvonblue · 3 pointsr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

Today is a magical day because...Unicorns.. I was awoken suddenly by a gnome with a Travelocity business card. I rolled out of my sparkling bed and ended up in A drag show. I ate quinoa for breakfast with a magic wand in my left hand and a drop of honey on my...knee cap. On my way to The Maury Show. I ran into Norman Reedus. He said to me, "Be careful I got stitches ". I seductively replied, "You ARE the father", and we then decided to watch Star Wars and Trigun with a silicon animal cup. I really wished we had intercourse and intercourse with a little more intercourse instead. Something hit me on the back of my head. It was a hot dog. Can you believe that? I reached into my back pocket and pulled out a manatea.It really belonged to Steve Irwin.He gave it to me in exchange for immortility.
One day I will slay dragons with Norman. It will be smexy and a little bit sweaty. I hope tomorrow is filled with intercourse and is beautiful just like today.




u/MyCatsNameIsBernie · 3 pointsr/Coffee

Are you in the US? IF so, $450 for a used Barista Express is a rip-off. You can get it brand new with a warranty for $479.

I have a BE and the grinder is definitely it's weakest link. You can read more about my experience with it here. I eventually gave up on its grinder and got a Kinu M47.

If your budget allows it, I would recommend you get the Silvia (or Gaggie Classic or Breville Infuser) with a good grinder: Lido E or E-T/Feld2/Helor 101/Kinu M47 for a hand grinder or Sette 270 for an electric.

Edit: fix typo in price

u/SheldonvilleRoasters · 3 pointsr/Coffee

For twice your budget (just under $600) you can buy a Breville Barista Express. My brother-in-law has one and he won't shut up about how great it is. It produces nice espresso and is a fully automatic. I'm not sure how involved the maintenance schedule is, but if it's anything like their dual boiler, parts can be replaced and their tech support is actually helpful and very knowledgeable (I had to use them for my dual boiler).

you can check out the reviews on Amazon.

If you're willing up your budget, this might be what you're looking for.

u/BeingBumbleBree · 3 pointsr/starbucksbaristas

We got a nice one for our engagement gift, let me ask my fiancé the brand of it: Edit it’s a Breville Barista Express Espresso Machine, BES870XL https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CH9QWOU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_m31RDbK8GYJAR

u/eggbear · 3 pointsr/Coffee

Don't know if this helps but I see the stainless steel on sale for $459.99 on Amazon right now. https://www.amazon.com/Breville-BES870XL-Barista-Express-Espresso/dp/B00CH9QWOU

u/Itsprobablysarcasm · 3 pointsr/canada

Decided to check out thebay.com... did a quick/dirty search for a mid-end espresso machine, found a Breville BREBES870XL on their site and one on Amazon.ca

Thebay.com Regular $799, on sale for $680 + $30 express shipping.

Amazon.ca Regular price $799, on sale for $599, Free shipping for Amazon Prime members.

Since both The Bay and Amazon are owned by American companies, I feel no particular reason to spend and extra $111 with The Bay just because the US private equity fund that owns them is trying to squeeze my "national pride" for a few extra bucks.

u/Patchus · 3 pointsr/Coffee

Get a breville and grind the beans separately. Having a machine that does both is risky, because if any part breaks you are kind of screwed. That being said, http://www.amazon.com/Breville-BES870XL-Barista-Express-Espresso/dp/B00CH9QWOU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1427815454&sr=8-1&keywords=breville+espresso
is a work horse and I would suggest it to anyone.

u/Domje · 3 pointsr/Coffee

I use a Mizudashi and make cold brew every week, good for those hot mornings/aftys when you want a nice cold coffee. The other option is to brew espresso over ice then add your or water to it. Personally prefer a cold brew as I don't get any comedown from it, and it tastes great!

u/thegassypanda · 3 pointsr/Coffee

I love the porlex. Grinding 80 grams isn't terrible, I like the burn in my arm! and I really like this thing Hario Mizudashi it looks like they even have a 600ml model. I have the 1000mL and make a pot for the week and just leave it in the fridge.

u/Meximelty · 3 pointsr/AeroPress

I use a Hario cold brewer. Hario"Mizudashi" Cold Brew Coffee Pot, 1000ml, Brown https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I7JKAQ0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_-.76CbT1CK193

u/Amator · 3 pointsr/Coffee

This is correct. In the past I just used mason jars and filtered the resulting sludge through an automatic-drip filter. It works fine but cleanup is a bit of a pain. I paid $15 for this cold brew system and it was worth it to me as it is much easier to clean up so now, so I make cold brew once a week instead of once a month.

u/veni-veni-veni · 3 pointsr/asianamerican
  • Got a cold brew maker. First batch is weak. I'm set for the warmer days...Funny that it's cold and rainy today, heh.
  • Lakers seem to have hit their stride lately. I know they haven't played many strong teams lately, but it's something.
  • My youngest is getting a little stressed with Academic Pentathlon and regular schoolwork. We've suggested dropping the Pentathlon, but she wants to keep on with it. Hope she finds her rhythm with the balancing act.
u/Igotbillstopay · 3 pointsr/coldbrew

I have [this one] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00I7JKAQ0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1) and it has done well for me, I make it strong, and dilute the batch in a 3 liter jug

u/UtenosAlus · 3 pointsr/AskNYC

CVS stocks this one https://www.amazon.com/Proctor-Silex-K2070YA-Electric-1-Liter/dp/B00IWOJS9A

Had it for 3 years. Nothing fancy but boils water just fine

u/gammaStar · 3 pointsr/vandwellers

So let's take an elecric kettle like this one. We'll use it as our "average" kettle. It consumes 1000W at load, and takes 5 minutes to boil a liter of water while consuming that much energy. This translates to a little more than 83 watt hours, or about 7 amp hours on a 12V battery bank. Assuming you have at least a 100AH battery bank since you're going to be charging devices and running a fridge, this isn't a huge percentage of your energy storage capacity. It is, however, a large draw of energy, so you will need to make sure both your battery bank and inverter are rated for energy draws of at least 1500W.

u/InfernalWedgie · 3 pointsr/NoStupidQuestions

Even though we aren't huge on kettles here in the US, we do have kettles.

I've had this little guy for more than 10 years, and it heats up very quickly. My cousin has this incredibly fancy thing and it is fancy af.

Much cheaper and simpler than hiring an electrician to do all of that stuff.

u/mehunno · 3 pointsr/weddingplanning

We registered at Amazon for the selection and convenience. We could find just about anything on amazon, and could add anything else through the universal registry feature. Guests shipped most gifts to our home, which was great since we live across the country from where we were married. I'd heard the return policy was rough, but luckily we didn't have any duplicate purchases. Amazon's registry was perfect for our needs.

Some of the most-used items we received:

u/Fratm · 3 pointsr/Coffee

I have this grinder : Baratza Encore Conical Burr Coffee Grinder and love it, I have had it for about 5 years now and it has worked flawlessly. I recommend this. I do not weigh my beans, I know exactly how much by site, I've been pressing (aero press) my coffee now for 5+ years, it has become routine :)

u/xen0cide · 3 pointsr/Coffee

This looks perfect then! The usual recommended grinder in the price range, as it is consistent and can grind large amounts that Chemex brewing may require.

I myself want one, and wish you were my dad/mom ;p

u/Oendaril · 3 pointsr/smarthome

Not sure what your budget is, but the Bonavita is the best coffee maker you can get that's just an on-off maker and has what you described. I haven't seen any cheapo mechanical switch makers that have thermal carafes before, the vast majority of makers are digital programmable now. This is the closest for a cheapo without a carafe (edit: or this).

u/coocookuhchoo · 3 pointsr/Coffee

The cheapest reasonable set up for roommates who all drink lots of coffee would be something like this:

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  • An SCAA-certified machine (which mostly just means it gets the water hot enough), like this Bonavita 8-Cup machine ($100). That's about as cheap as you'll get for a larger SCAA-certified machine.
  • A burr grinder. If you want good coffee, you have to grind your beans fresh; there's no way around that. The most popular recommendation, with good reason, is the Baratza Encore, but this OXO grinder ($80) should be fine for your needs and is about $50 less.

    ​

    That puts you at 180 for your grinder and machine, which isn't bad.

    ​

    For beans, Happy Mug is as cheap as you'll get for super freshly-roasted. Based on what you're saying you'd probably be just fine with a blend. Order two or three different ones and figure out what you like! $9 per 12 oz bag. The beans are nearly always roasted the same day they ship.

    ​

    It sounds like you aren't interested in taking on coffee as a "hobby" and instead just are looking for a better cup. Something like I recommended would be the cheapest and least "enthusiast" route to drinking much, MUCH better coffee than you are now.
u/Wellwillulookatthat · 3 pointsr/HomeKit

I have this coffee maker, Bonavita BV1900TS 8-Cup Carafe Coffee Brewer, Stainless Steel https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00O9FO1HK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Jhwtyb0S7Z7AA hooked to a idevice switch.

u/mynamewaslola · 3 pointsr/breakingmom

Insulated thermos carafe. I make 8 cups at 6am and have several hot half mugs (and pour out the cold remainders and top up with hot) throughout the day.

Edit: my machine http://www.amazon.com/Bonavita-BV1900TS-Carafe-Coffee-Stainless/dp/B00O9FO1HK

u/johnlynx · 3 pointsr/Coffee

This guy has been a work horse for me. Bought it for the same reasons as you want to. Dial in the water to coffee ratio and the grind size and you have damn good coffee without much thought.

http://www.amazon.com/Bonavita-BV1900TS-Carafe-Coffee-Stainless/dp/B00O9FO1HK

u/Gypped_Again · 3 pointsr/BuyItForLife

When you say you both have 4-5 mugs a morning, is that together or each? And are you having what coffee makers call a cup of coffee (5-6 oz), or are you having something like a 12-20 oz mug?

I have this coffee maker but if you're both drinking 60 oz of coffee, it's not going to make enough. It's not programmable, but there's only 1 button. It takes about 5-6 minutes to make a full pot, which is 40 oz. I like the coffee from this considerably more than from standard drip machines.

On the weekend, I'll make french press or use an aeropress, but this is much easier and faster for during the week.

Here is the Wirecutter's list of "best" coffee makers.

u/stephenharrington712 · 3 pointsr/Coffee

Checkout the Bonavita 1500TS
. Brews like 25 oz or less.
https://www.amazon.com/Bonavita-One-Touch-Featuring-Thermal-BV1500TS/dp/B00SK5IXPQ

u/Kilgoretrout321 · 3 pointsr/Coffee

Bonavita 5-Cup One-Touch Coffee Maker Featuring Thermal Carafe, BV1500TS https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SK5IXPQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_zUo8BbK77VP79

I believe it's approved by the Specialty Coffee Association. Meaning that it fulfills all the basic requirements to brew an excellent cup of coffee. And if the cup doesn't taste good you won't need to investigate the brewer!

u/CEBS13 · 3 pointsr/Coffee

$750 is alot of money to spend if they only drink coffee out of tradition than for taste. For that kind of reasoning i wouldnt spend all the budget!

I agree with the comments about buying baratza encore grinder. Those are reliable and well in the budget. For the coffee machine i would recommend the [bonavita dripper]
(https://www.amazon.ca/Bonavita-BV1500TS-Carafe-Coffee-Stainless/dp/B00SK5IXPQ/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=bonavita&qid=1559008848&s=gateway&sr=8-4) easy to use, realiable, beautiful chrome. Not bad,not the best,but better than the average coffe brewers. See it in action And buy some good coffee with the rest of the money.

u/cellequisaittout · 3 pointsr/Coffee

Thank you. I started experimenting a couple years ago before school started, thinking I’d be all about the hands-on method because I’m a tea snob and am picky about proper looseleaf tea quality, brewing methods, and temperature. However, I didn’t realize that (for me, at least) making good coffee is way more complicated than making good tea. Now, with the demands of school, I need caffeine more than ever, but have no time to figure it out.

I live in the US, and my max budget is probably $500ish. I already have a Baratza Encore. I would also be interested in automatic regular coffee makers if you have a recommendation (budget $75ish), because a $500 espresso machine would be a Christmas present for me and I’d love to start making coffee again sooner than that. I think I’ve seen this one recommended on here, and might get it if it seems okay: Bonavita 5-Cup One-Touch Coffee Maker Featuring Thermal Carafe, BV1500TS https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SK5IXPQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_RVoMDb5R0G098

u/givemeyournews · 3 pointsr/Coffee

I think to best answer this request, we'll need a bit more info. Are you ok with a manual grinder, or do you prefer an electric grinder? Do you want a drip brewer or a pour over set up? Are you looking to get into espresso? And, what is your actual budget in your local currency?

And now for a guess at what might work for you...

A [Melitta Plastic Pour Over Dripper](https://www.amazon.com/Melitta-Ready-Single-Coffee-Brewer/dp/B0014CVEH6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1527536804&sr=8-1&keywords=mellita) $5 to $6 (a lot of grocery stores carry these in stock)

A box of #2 Cone filters at your local grocery store $2

If you want an automatic drip brewer, and you are making smaller amounts for just you, the [Bonavita 5 cup](https://www.amazon.com/Bonavita-BV1500TS-Carafe-Coffee-Stainless/dp/B00SK5IXPQ/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1527537674&sr=8-4&keywords=bonavita+brewer) is wroth a look. it runs about $66. I have the 8 cup for the wife and I and we love it.

Filters can be purchased, again, at your local grocery store for about $2.

[Brewista SmartPour Kettle w. Thermometer](https://www.amazon.com/Brewista-Variable-Temperature-Kettle-BKV12S02NA/dp/B01CFBBUVY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1527537033&sr=8-1&keywords=brewista%2Bsmart%2Bpour&th=1) $40. There are cheaper ones, but I personally have this one and have loved it.

[Scale](https://www.amazon.com/Jennings-CJ-4000-Compact-Digital-Adapter/dp/B004C3CAB8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1527537139&sr=8-1&keywords=Jennings+CJ4000) This is a must. $30

[Bratza Encore](https://www.amazon.com/Baratza-Encore-Conical-Coffee-Grinder/dp/B007F183LK/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1527537371&sr=1-1-spons&keywords=baratza+encore&psc=1&smid=A302OQK4GZWXCC) Grinder is the default recommendation around here, and for good reason. It's high quality, and easily serviceable. New they run $139, but you can save $40 and pick up a [refurb](https://www.baratza.com/product/encore-refurb/) (still with the 1 year warrantee) for $99 direct from Baratza.

If you want a cheaper option, and don't mind a manual hand grinder, there are a few options, but the [Hario Skerton Pro](https://www.amazon.com/Hario-Skerton-Ceramic-Grinder-MMCS-2B/dp/B01MXJI90S/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1527537536&sr=8-1&keywords=hario+skerton+pro) is about the lowest cost / still decent quality grinders, grinder that most would recommend. It runs about $60, and personally, I'd spend the extra $30 on an Encore refurb.

Happy Mug Beans are a pretty great option. I really enjoy the Big Foot Espresso blend (despite it's name) as a pour over, and even like it in my drip brewer. The Inspirational Artist Blend is a great option too. But really just try them out and see what you like. Their bags (for 1lbs of whole beans) run $11 - $13

Hope that helps.

u/coffeehawaii · 3 pointsr/Coffee

I'd argue that it is an issue with the aeropress, it's just less noticeable due to the brewing method. Because you apply pressure to press out the coffee you dont notice the fines clogging up the brew the way you will with a gravity fed pourover. The fines are still there, and you will notice a difference in flavor in your aeropress once you upgrade your grinder. The uneven grind causes an uneven extraction in any brewing method. Some are just more noticeable.

The Skerton Pro is an upgrade from the original skerton (and the knockoff/ kyocera) but how much of a difference, I couldnt say. I havent seen any side by side comparisons on the two.
SCG has a video that will give you an idea about how the Skerton Pro functions.
It's going to be better than the bistro, but IMO you're better off saving up for an encore or better.

There is a bearing stabilizer for the skerton that might fit your knockoff version (assuming you have the Kyocera cm-50) that only costs around $10 and might hold you over for a bit while you look for a more permanent solution.

u/superduckysam · 3 pointsr/Coffee

Not a kettle suggestion but I recommend getting the Hario Skerton Upgrade for french press grinding. Otherwise your coarse grind will be very inconsistent.

u/saXman6 · 3 pointsr/Coffee

College student here!
I personally use a French press in my room with a hot water kettle (I live in a dorm). For my grinder I use a Khaw-Fee HG1B Manual Coffee Grinder with a Blue Horse upgrade kit. As far as beans go, I recommend going around to local rosters and try one bag at a time; the only way to find out what you like is to try as much as you can.
When I have a little extra time I use my Rok Espresso press, which I have found to work great in the dorm. It's easy to use and clean, pulls a decent shot, and is nearly indestructible.

Grinder: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01A6CP1HI/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1517663256&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=khawfee+grinder&dpPl=1&dpID=41-m2sv1nxL&ref=plSrch
Blue Horse Upgrade Kit: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B012HDKKQ6/ref=ya_aw_oh_bia_dp?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Rok Espresso Press: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00AV1E0GI/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1517663717&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=rok+espresso&dpPl=1&dpID=41J1GlEZmpL&ref=plSrch

(Sorry for like/lack of hyperlinks, I'm on mobile)

u/twelvis · 2 pointsr/personalfinance

Cold brew coffee is stupid cheap to make. Get one of these (NOT an affiliate link) and a giant tin of ground coffee.

You are totally overthinking the cooking thing.

u/Frankshungry · 2 pointsr/philadelphia

That’s an interesting way to do it and makes sense.

If you want to do essentially the same thing, with easy cleanup and more consistent quality, get a Hario pot.

Grind 80-100grams medium or medium corse.

if you want to be lazy, dump that all into the filter and just drop it into the pitcher already filled with filtered water. Let it sit for about 24 hours on the counter. It won’t fully extract all the coffee, but it is technically a cold brew. It just won’t be as concentrated as you might hope. Don’t put it in the fridge if you use this lazy approach. It will slow down the extraction even more and taste really weak. I did it like this for a while, then I learned.

A better way is to add about 25-30g at a time into the filter, slowly pouring water over it until it’s drained through, add more coffee and repeat to desired dose (80-100g). The pitcher should be nearly full after doing this—takes about 5 minutes—the water drips through slowly. You can mix it a little bit if you want, but you don’t really need to end it just makes a mess. Leave it sit on the counter for 12 to 24 hours. Remove the filter and dump it. You’ll have about 1 L of “concentrated” cold brew. Some people dilute it, these people are not to be trusted.

Experiment with different types of coffee until you find one you like. Try a light or medium roast. It shouldn’t be bitter since most of the bitterness in coffee comes from (over extracting with) heat—I think. But some dark roasts can be bitter. I use a light or medium roast, freshly ground, and the cold brew brings out the usually subtle chocolate notes, strong fruits, and just smooth coffee.

With this recipe, you’ll get three to four 1 Liter pitchers per 12oz bag of coffee. It’s not much more expensive to make when you remove the brew time and counter/fridge space it takes up.

Sorry in advance because if you do this. All other coffee shop cold brew soon become disappointing,

If you really want to be tweaking, use the cold brew to make ice cubes.

u/Wolf_Craft · 2 pointsr/Coffee

This is not the exact one I ordered as Amazon no longer has the one I bought listed. However this is close enough. The filter is smaller but honestly sometimes I think my coffee is REALLY strong and I wish the filter was smaller. I do wonder if I'm going through beans unnecessary quickly in exchange for super effective coffee. So there's that.

The one I purchased came with an extra filter and was only $16. I see nice looking ones for $30 but like... Why? I dunno. You leave coffee soaking in the fridge. Does the container make a difference if you're achieving a good extraction? Maybe someone will tell me.

As always, filtered water. Really notice a difference in my cold brew with sink water. Not happy.



https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00I7JKAQ0/ref=mp_s_a_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1510139098&sr=8-9&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=cold+brew+coffee+pitcher&dpPl=1&dpID=41TaCy70X-L&ref=plSrch

u/dangerpigeon2 · 2 pointsr/DIY

It does take a long time but you aren't actually doing anything, it just sits on your counter. I typically make it at night and then its ready in the morning. Plus you're making 1-2 liters of coffee which should last you 3 or 4 days minimum unless you're a serious addict.

You can buy something like this and it makes the "work" part of it take like 2-3 minutes. I have the one i linked to you and it's great.

u/MonocleCats · 2 pointsr/tea

I like this one. It doesn't have an adjustable temperature but it works well, holds a lot, and boils quickly. The price is also pretty good, especially if you shop around.

http://www.amazon.com/Proctor-Silex-K2070YA-Electric-1-Liter/dp/B00IWOJS9A

u/blaaaaaargh · 2 pointsr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

Plants! They're great to have, I have some bamboo right now. I love it. Here's a really pretty bonsai tree!

And you definitely need a crock pot! They're super handy to have, just throw some food in in the morning and come home to a super easy meal, plus leftovers!

An electric kettle is another essential! Especially if you love tea.

Cheap, cute end tables! I turned the top of mine into a chessboard! Fancy-s up my room a lot.

Here and here are some really nice shelves!

You definitely need a set of knives too!

A really awesome bottle opener!

Here are some really cool glasses.

Aaand the cutest sake set ever.

Okay I'll stop linking now. I just really love household-y things! :D

Thank you for the contest and I hope this list helps!

u/Iwannayoyo · 2 pointsr/Coffee

A gooseneck for a college aeropress? Seriously?
this should do just fine for now; it makes hot water, and it works. I use a similar one for myself in my dorm room. That being said, it's quite cheap, and if you can swing the extra money for variable temp, go for it. If you can spend more than that, I would recommend upgrading your grinder next, then maybe you could think about a gooseneck (though I really don't see the point unless you decide to get into pour over.)

Edit: Also, when it comes to money, remember that these are all one time investments, but you will also be consistently spending a decent amount of money on beans, and that should be factored into your budget.

u/The-Ringmistress · 2 pointsr/WaltDisneyWorld

First, I'd call the resort and see if it's an option. If not, I'd order one off Amazon and have it delivered. If that poses a problem, I'll order it for you in exchange for some real tea :P

This tiny 1L model is only $12: https://www.amazon.com/Proctor-Silex-K2070YA-Electric-1-Liter/dp/B00IWOJS9A/ref=sr_1_3?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1502127089&sr=1-3&keywords=electric+kettle

u/minivillainhugger · 2 pointsr/Wishlist

So, why can't I heat the water in the microwave??? I don't mean to offend anyone but that's how I make my tea sometimes, especially if I'm in a hurry! :s and that's because I drink tea every morning!

I found this amazing [kettle] (http://www.amazon.com/Proctor-Silex-K2070YA-Electric-1-Liter/dp/B00IWOJS9A/ref=sr_1_2?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1449093355&sr=1-2&keywords=kettle&refinements=p_36%3A-2000) which will come in very handy! :D

u/CaponeFroyo · 2 pointsr/Coffee

Hmm I see. It looks nice.. But would it be any better than this, or this? I agree, the variable direct temp control is nice, but in terms of cost.. I dunno.

u/gingysnap · 2 pointsr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

Definitely an electric kettle!

I have this one at my office and this one at home. I'd recommend either one, although I prefer the pink one a bit more. It's a little bigger and easier to pour from :)

u/RelativityCoffee · 2 pointsr/Coffee

Is all you want to make coffee-wise cold brew? Forever? If so, then you can get away with a grinder that I'd never recommend for hot coffee because of its uneven particle distribution -- this one (use an always-available 20% off coupon). For cold brew, you don't have to worry so much about overextraction.

Then get the Filtron, and you're all set.

If you might want to someday do hot coffee, I'd get a better grinder -- this one. And a kettle and a kitchen scale.

u/fatangaboo · 2 pointsr/ECE

I solved this problem by purchasing a Buratza Encore (amazon link)

u/westcoastroasting · 2 pointsr/Coffee

I'd recommend buying a clever dripper ($22):

https://www.amazon.com/Clever-Coffee-Dripper-Large-Ounces/dp/B00EOM5RN0

An Encore grinder ($130):

https://www.amazon.com/Baratza-Encore-Conical-Coffee-Grinder/dp/B00LW8122Y/ref=sr_1_1?s=office-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1466017902&sr=8-1&keywords=encore+grinder

And a hot water urn ($114):

https://www.amazon.com/Zojirushi-CD-WBC40-TS-4-Liter-Boiler-Warmer/dp/B00M0GOI78/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1466017943&sr=8-5&keywords=hot+water+dispenser

Total: $266. You can grind a day's worth in the morning. Any time you want, put a filter in the Clever, pour the always-hot water over from the urn, stir, wait 3-4 minutes, set on your cup, it drains, enjoy. It brews a world class cup at a time, the urn keeps you from having to heat water each time, and great coffee really doesn't get easier!

u/brandoneil · 2 pointsr/Coffee

It's been said already but I have few other thoughts. Purchase an Encore. I've had mine for 6 years now with zero problems and it's still performing. Think of it as an investment.

The only thing I would suggest is make a scale a priority as well. It's secondary to the grinder but eliminates much of the guess work and allows you to make repeatable brews.

If you're open to it, consider getting a clever dripper. It's how I started because I couldn't afford to buy a gooseneck kettle at the time.

If what you have above is within your budget I would stretch it a little bit more to get a proper grinder.

To sum up I would suggest:

u/mal1291 · 2 pointsr/Coffee

The answer to your question is really dependent on budget. A quick perusal through the sub will show you that the Aeropress is a popular option because it is one of the least expensive ways to get a solid cup of coffee.

If you have some cash to part with, it might be worth looking at setting yourself up with a pourover setup - I'd probably suggest the v60. You would need the v60, the hario buono, and you'd probably want a scale to weigh coffee (there are a LOT of options, many cheaper than what I've linked). You would also need to get a reasonably good grinder - check out the sidebar for a list of grinders. Yes, it's a lot of capital to get started, but the coffee is fantastic and the equipment is very durable. This equipment, properly cared for, could potentially outlast you in many cases.

There's also the standard drip coffee maker, but from my experience if you go that route you ought to just invest in the cheapest one. The quality coffee from most drip machines is pretty similar. A better question is what grinder to get - that will improve your brew quality across all methods. Again, sidebar has great advice, but a really popular grinder here is the[ Baratza Encore] (http://www.amazon.com/Baratza-Encore-Conical-Coffee-Grinder/dp/B00LW8122Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1459250167&sr=8-1&keywords=baratza+encore+coffee+grinder) which you can sometimes find on their refurb page for discounted prices.

No matter what you choose - good luck and happy caffienation

u/Ramachandrann · 2 pointsr/rawdenim

I have a Hario Mini Mill which I like and it gets the job done, but I'm really looking for something electric. If you're doing french press, it doesnt take much time to grind beans but if you're doing anything finer than that it probably takes me 5 minutes to grind 45-50g of beans which just isn't what I wanna do right after I wake up. I've heard good things about the Hario Skerton as well.

For electric grinders, I've heard that the Baratza Encore is the best bang for your buck. Also, I would get an adjustable temperature kettle (people perfer goosenecks but I just have a regular one) and a kitchen scale! The scale is super useful for cooking in general and I think they're good to have, especially for coffee.

Also, I have a Chemex and love it. I don't think I could live without it.

u/segasean · 2 pointsr/Coffee

To answer your question, the strength of your coffee is mostly influenced by how much coffee you're using versus how much water. For a strong cup with your Keurig, go with the setting with the smallest amount of water. The Keurig is by no means the "best" method to make coffee, but it will make coffee. If you decide to get a manual brewer (French press, Aeropress, Kalita Wave, etc.) the brew time has some leeway, but I'd recommend just using more coffee than trying to push the recommended brew time too far. Coffee can/should be strong without being bitter, and keeping the water and coffee together too long will create bitterness.


What follows is everything you need to know about making great coffee. Warning, this may be overwhelming:

  1. Freshly ground coffee is going to taste better. Consider coffee like bread. A loaf left on the counter will get stale faster if you slice it up. Freshly roasted is better, but it might be more expensive/harder for you to find and you might not want to dive that deep yet.
  2. Conical burr grinders are better than blade grinders. The problem is that a decent automatic burr grinder is going to be ~$100 and that's a steep price for someone just getting into coffee. Many people will recommend the mini mill, Skerton, or something along those lines that is hand-crank. (Good non-name brand options: 1 and 2) Those are your best bet. Although I wouldn't necessarily recommend it, you can get an automatic blade grinder if you might have an issue with manual grinding/don't want to drop a lot of money. I will mention that darker roasts are easier to grind manually so there's less worry for your wrist. The problem with blade grinders is you get a bunch of differently sized bits, which makes it more difficult to get consistency and figure out a grind size/brew time you like.
  3. Each method of brewing calls for a differently sized grind. This is pretty important. If it's too small, you'll get a bitter cup. If it's too big, you'll get a sour cup. The same goes for brew time. Too long will make a bitter cup, and too short will make a sour cup. However, there's some leeway on both of these to your taste.
  4. There are a bunch of ways to make coffee that change how it tastes. Methods that involve filtering through paper make a cleaner cup, but you lose most of the oils in the coffee. Metal filters leave in these oils, but can also leave a lot of sediment/mud in the bottom of your cup. You might drink this if you drink that last sip, and it isn't really nice.
  5. Weighing your coffee is much more accurate if you want to make a consistent cup. A tablespoon of a darker roast might be 5 grams while a tablespoon of a lighter roast might be 7 grams.
  6. You'll need something to boil water in. If you have a kettle, great. If you don't, you can use a pan or you can buy a kettle. It doesn't need to be a fancy/expensive gooseneck-style one (1 and 2), but you might want one of those if you get into pourover methods.

    I would recommend a French press (1 2 3 4) or Aeropress for someone just getting into coffee. They're much more forgiving than pour-over methods, meaning you're less likely to make a bitter cup. They each have their own drawbacks, too. An Aeropress is easier to clean up, but can only make one cup at a time. A French press takes more time to clean, but can make about 3 cups at a time. (By cups I mean a standard 12-ounce mug.) Definitely get a grinder, too (see above). A scale (1 and 2) is optional but recommended. For beans, seek out a local roaster/coffee shop, but there are tons of online options available, too.

    Welcome to the wonderful (and sometimes crazy) world of coffee!
u/BenisNIXON · 2 pointsr/Coffee

The Wave is good. Other easy methods for beginners would be the Aeropress or the French Press.

More importantly I would find a local roaster from which to get fresh beans. Quality beans will be a huge difference in flavor for you regardless of brewing method (though drip maker is still not recommended over other methods mentioned). I know you said you are frugal, as am I, but I found myself drinking LESS coffee when I was spending more on quality not because it was more expensive but because the flavor was so much more intense and fulfilling. I savored it more and instead of drinking 1200mL of store bought drip I was enjoying 700mL of Chemex (similar pour over method) tremendously more.

If you are anything like me you will take your time to build your equipment and slowly buy more. I enjoyed doing it this way because I could move as my tastes evolved. As you mentioned, investing in a good burr grinder should probably be the most important thing. I think my Baratza Encore is worth its weight in gold. After that I slowly added more brewing methods and this Hario scale. The weighing of your water and coffee is so much simpler when it comes to make a consistently great cup of coffee.

I know this is a long reply and a list of stuff but it is three years worth of accumulation, mostly thanks to Amazon gift cards at Christmas time! Most importantly, just enjoy yourself and your coffee! If you like a method others don't or don't like weighing things then don't. Your taste is yours, enjoy it.

u/UncleTouchUBad · 2 pointsr/Coffee

Yeah, what these guys said. Grinder, I'm 99% sure is a blade grinder which are terrible. ESPECIALLY for espresso. Next up that espresso machine looks very bottom of the barrel quality. and if that's what you're looking for you can probably get a better deal buying separate.
Here this for example is an awful machine I own and was extremely disappointed with but as a set with the milk pitcher $99. Now you can spend $100 on a good grinder (1, 2, 3) and buy 2 espresso cups for $10 or so.

And with this solution at least you will have a decent coffee grinder, two nice espresso cups, and a frustrating yet functional very low quality espresso machine. Much better than being ripped off with the link you offered.

u/writer__ · 2 pointsr/Coffee

Wow! With a $500 budget you can actually do so much, and to be honest I don't think that kind of investment is really necessary, especially since overlooking your choices, you seem to be spending way too much for things you can get for a lower price. My setup is only ~$100, and I can get a great brew (though I use a hand grinder). I use a Kalita Wave 155 (this is the smallest size, but feel free to opt for the 185 size if you brew 2+ cups in one sitting). $22.50. The filters are quite pricey at $10.95, but worth it in the long run (for a one cup drinker a-day like me, it will last 3 months+ per pack). A French press from Bodum will only set you back $27 - double walled doesn't really do much because I find temperature loss isn't really a problem. The size I recommend for this one is only suited again for a 1-cup drinker, because my personal experience is using a 1L size for a single or even 2 cup drinker in one sitting will result in extremely sludgey cups. As others have suggested, if looking for a nice electric grinder, spring for the Encore. A good scale is this one for $39. I don't even use a true dedicated gooseneck kettle for this setup, just an adequate tea kettle but I do advocate the variable temp Bonavita you're thinking of. So this all amounts to $313.20. Happy drinking.

u/mralecthomas · 2 pointsr/Coffee

I would suggest spending what money you have on a decent grinder. I believe you will see the biggest improvement in your coffee game there. If you do not mind a manual style, I would recommend the Lido 3 / Lido ET. If you prefer an automatic, then a Baratza Encore.

https://prima-coffee.com/equipment/orphan-espresso/lido3

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00LW8122Y/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1492734903&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=Baratza&dpPl=1&dpID=41g1KqxBoRL&ref=plSrch

u/chahahc · 2 pointsr/Coffee

It doesn't have a timer but the bonavita 1900ts is about as cheap as its ever been on amazon right now.. It's pretty consistently rated as the best tasting auto drip out there by a number of reviews. It's still over your budget but, just something to think about.

edit: one of the independent sellers in ny has it for $109. The lowest I've seen it go was that 10% off sears promo in december for $108...:/

u/MapsMapsEverywhere · 2 pointsr/Coffee

Pros: Beautiful. Heats water hot enough to significantly extract quality coffee.

Cons: Not programable. Water dispersion is really uneven. Heating pad keeps coffee too hot, tastes baked after ~20 minutes. Water disperses too quickly (if I coarsen my grind to match the water flow brew ends up underextracted).

I recommend against the Ottomatic. It doesn't really solve an issue (having to hold your kettle and manually pour). I would recommend the Bonavita Brewer which has more features, an insulated carafe, and I would say brews better coffee (level brew bed versus the Chemex's cone shaped brew bed).

u/chipernator · 2 pointsr/Coffee

Here's the list of SCAA approved brewers.

I'd go for those if you can.

Edit: I don't own any of these, but I've heard good things about the bonavita models. The BV1900ts is only $150 on Amazon, and I've seen it recommended a couple of times. Plus, it won't break the bank and is about the price of a Keurig.

u/beesknees-trees · 2 pointsr/Coffee

Don't know anything about coffee machines honestly, but I see people recommend this often.
https://www.amazon.com/Bonavita-BV1900TS-Carafe-Coffee-Stainless/dp/B00O9FO1HK

u/paulvgmip · 2 pointsr/Coffee

Bonavita BV1900TS 8-Cup Carafe Coffee Brewer, Stainless Steel https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00O9FO1HK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_DQQazbYJ9S1TX + Fresh coffee

u/DoctorQuinlan · 2 pointsr/Coffee

Would you mind linking which one you have? Or are they all safe bets? I was looking at these two mainly:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00SK5IXPQ/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_11?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00O9FO1HK/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_12?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER


Are they like significantly better than other drip coffe machines? Or about the same?

u/spam20 · 2 pointsr/Coffee

I'm not super informed about super automatics but from what I know generally about automatics is they are expensive and repairs could get costly. My friend has a Jura and he swears by it. Personally doesn't seem to me like he proper cleans it so the shots tasted too nasty. Well I guess that and he uses Starbucks beans from Costco. I have had an espresso from a Saeco and that was pretty good, smooth, fruity. I'll assume better beans (since they weren't burnt to hell) and it was a new machine (at the time). I had it months later and same beans but seems like people at the office didn't care to clean it.

Range. I would not expect an automatic to do drip coffee well. But why would you need to? Just make yourself an Americano. What does everyone actually drink at the office? If it is more towards drip then you could just get a better drip maker like the Hario or BonaVita

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B009JWH5YE/ref=mp_s_a_1_19?ie=UTF8&qid=1506320219&sr=8-19&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=hario+machine&dpPl=1&dpID=51mJZKoZUbL&ref=plSrch

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00O9FO1HK/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1506320609&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=bonavita+coffee+maker&dpPl=1&dpID=41CK31RprXL&ref=plSrch

Super autos ... yeah I don't have any exact model suggestion minus someone should make sure to descale and make sure the machine is clean on a weekly basis. For beans, I would just go to a local coffee shop. Range usually $13-20 but not sure what your budget would be like. Plus, you haven't given us current info on the coffee situation at the office now ie. any general preferences (like for milky drinks), how many cups per day, etc.

u/ctjameson · 2 pointsr/Coffee

If you want to get a pot that will last a while and make excellent coffee, pick up a Bonavita brewer. You can get the 5 cup model for $60 right now on amazon.

As far as reusable filter, do understand that it will not give you as clean of a cup as a Keurig did. Keurigs use a paper filter in the pod which produces no silt, fines, or sludge at the bottom of the brew.

If you must get a reusable, this one will be compatible with most all "cone filter" based models.

u/70mmArabica · 2 pointsr/Coffee

I’d pick the Bonavita 5cup

Edit: I’d also pick up a Baratza Encore (can get one refurbished from Baratza for about $100) if you don’t already have a grinder.

u/ineverpayretail · 2 pointsr/Coffee

The drip machine that gets recommended frequently here is the https://www.amazon.com/Bonavita-BV1500TS-Carafe-Coffee-Stainless/dp/B00SK5IXPQ/ref=sr_1_2?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1487909882&sr=1-2&keywords=bonavita+bv1900ts

This has a pre-infusion, meaning it will bloom your grinds for 30 seconds, to release the CO2 left in your beans. This helps to get rid of the more acidic sour tastes. It uses a thermal carafe rather than a glass with a burner, so once it is done brewing, there won't be any burning of the coffee due to a hotplate.
I guess for the BV1500TS it is normally around 80. I was thinking of the 8 cup version which is closer to 130, but can be had for cheaper through Kohls, using coupons, and kohls cash and what not.

u/major_works · 2 pointsr/Coffee

Bonavita 5-Cup One-Touch Coffee Maker Featuring Thermal Carafe, BV1500TS https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SK5IXPQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_3eAQBbTW7RYZQ

Seems to fit your budget...

u/dnommahwerd · 2 pointsr/Coffee

Getting a burr grinder, a decent brewer, and freshly roasted (within two weeks) coffee is a great place to start.

This is a quality brewer. There are cheaper brewers, but if you want a solid investment in a brewer I recommend this. They also offer an 8 cup model. Bonavita 5 Cup brewer

Capresso makes great grinders. Most of their “infinity” models are very efficient and won’t completely break your bank.

Messenger Coffee from Kansas City offers a wide variety of coffees from many origin countries. This coffee is expertly roasted to bring out the best in each coffee. If you want to try a variety of different ones, they have a subscription plan where the roaster selects a different coffee every week. You also get 10% for subscribing. Messenger Coffee Roaster Choice Subscription

u/manofsteele12 · 2 pointsr/Coffee

Not to hijack your thing here, but I found this one on Amazon as well. Not sure what the difference between this one and the others are aside from the fact that the 3D print is cheaper.

u/MisterMan101 · 2 pointsr/Coffee

Is something like this good? Skerton Upgrade Kit
Not in the US, and a 3d printer is far away.

u/eamonnmorris · 2 pointsr/Coffee

Do you have the skeleton upgrade kit? It's about $11 dollars on amazon and it help the consistency a lot!

https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Horse-Products-KI-100-Skerton/dp/B012HDKKQ6

u/bigsagebrush · 2 pointsr/Coffee

You could also consider buying a regular skerton and some sort of upgrade kit like this one if you want to save a bit more £ and are slightly handy:


https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Horse-Products-KI-100-Skerton/dp/B012HDKKQ6/

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I installed one a while ago and found it helped out a bit with consistency on the larger grind sizes.

u/RFishstick · 2 pointsr/Coffee

I installed an upgrade kit.

u/robeaux · 2 pointsr/Coffee

Yeah, the skerton is known for having poor performance when trying to grind coarse, but I'm pretty happy with how it performs when doing a finer grind. There's a mod you can get for it, i got this one: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B012HDKKQ6/. I've actually not installed the mod yet, because I'm still trying out the finer ground coffees. Aeropress is my goto coffee method, but I'm still mostly an espresso drinker (I don't use the skerton for espresso, I have a dedicated espresso grinder)

On another note, I'm used to seeing aeropress coffee ground much finer, usually in between drip and espresso. That's what I've always done, so it's interesting to see different methods. I may have to try that some day to compare.

u/vypre_ · 2 pointsr/Coffee

Get the upgrade kit for your Hario. It’s still not perfect, but it’s worth the additional $13.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B012HDKKQ6/ref=pd_aw_fbt_79_img_2/144-8189983-3317244?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=N7BKNA8T3NRY3SWM412Q

u/ajpayne4 · 2 pointsr/Coffee

What you may be referring to is a moka pot and some of the most common ones are from Bialetti. It isn't exactly espresso however.

If a french press is what you're looking for, I would recommend one from Bodum. The one I have is this one and I am very pleased with it.

u/peeviewonder · 2 pointsr/BuyItForLife

I have one of these . I like it a lot. It is not the same as espresso from a high pressure super fancy espresso maker but it is durable as all get out and I think the coffee it makes is strong and delicious. Very viscous and arrrg drool I want coffee now.

u/pitastrudl · 2 pointsr/Coffee

I found a 3 cup moka pot in one of the online shops here, i have an amazon link, right here since I was looking at a non-english website. They have a 2 and 6 cup moka too. I am the only person that will have that coffee 90% of the time. So getting a 6 cup might be too much? Other times i make coffee is when my gf or friends are over.

u/jumpedoutoftheboat2 · 2 pointsr/exmormon

Try out a moka pot - it's technically not "true" espresso, but the spirit tells me otherwise. Get a milk frother and you're all set! I buy the big tubs of cheap Yuban brand coffee and it's delicious.

u/Bageese · 2 pointsr/Coffee

I owned this, and no. The idea of a cheap espresso maker is exactly that. CHEAP. You get what you pay for. At one point mine broke and I couldn't even open it. If cost is an issue, you should save up for a nicer machine.

Edit: http://www.amazon.com/Bialetti-Express-3-Cup-Stovetop-Espresso/dp/B0000CF3Q6/ref=sr_1_4?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1347641742&sr=1-4&keywords=espresso+machine
Did a quick search, and this looks promising, so promising I might give this a try.

u/bwalbs · 2 pointsr/macsetups

It's a Chemex.

u/sehrgut · 2 pointsr/Coffee

What I did in your situation was get a Bonavita kettle, used Zassenhaus, and Chemex. There's no way to make good coffee for an office without hiring a barista.

u/ShadySkins · 2 pointsr/daddit

The one in OP's pic looks like a Hario Skerton

There is lots of info at /r/coffee ..... my recommendation based on my research and my use is the Hario Mini. The Skerton has some downsides as compared to the mini which swayed me to the mini. It's been almost 2 years since I researched so I don't remember exactly the differences.

As for the Aeropress in OP's picture, it is a very fine coffee maker and I highly recommend it. I also highly recommend a Chemex. I use my Chemex daily and the Aeropress frequently.

/r/coffee should have all the info you need.

u/ElDochart · 2 pointsr/CasualConversation

I like dark roasts, and prefer African coffee beans if I get a choice in it, they have a nice deep and spicy flavor. I get them as whole roasted beans from a coffee shop in town, which roasts them fresh every couple of days. If you are looking to get into it, you can just search for coffee roasters in your area, and if there really aren't any I'd look for roasters who sell single origin beans online. In a pinch, Starbuck's single origin beans are good too, just really expensive for what they are.

I use a hand mill grinder, a gooseneck kettle, and a Chemex coffee maker and filters. It sounds like a lot, but all that together is still cheaper than a decent drip machine. You grind the beans with the grinder (I use 3 heaping tbps of grounds), bring the water to a boil and then let it sit for a minute (letting it come down just a little in temp keeps the coffee from being acidic, the gooseneck also helps with that). Pour a little on the grounds in the filter, and let it sit for about 30 seconds wet to bloom. Then pour the rest and just let it drip through.

The chemex makes the smoothest, best tasting coffee I've ever had, and I've tried quite a few different methods. If you like it stronger, a french press might be better for you.

Stuff:

Chemex Coffee Maker

Filters

Hand Mill Grinder

Goose Neck Kettle

u/mixmastakooz · 2 pointsr/Coffee

It's not that important to have a .1g scale if you already have a 1g scale for just starting out: especially with the three coffee making setups (aeropress, clever, and mocha) I mentioned. A 1 gram scale is fine. Instead of a scale and Clever, you could spring for a Chemex and the chemex filters. Chemex's are beautiful pieces and make very clean coffee since the filters are thicker than normal.

u/brokenantler · 2 pointsr/AskReddit

Starbucks is shit. Buy her a Chemex, some filters, a cheap yet decent burr grinder and a nice bag of freshly roasted beans. You'll be out about $100, but your mom will thank you and will stop wasting her money on burnt swill.

u/ihaveplansthatday · 2 pointsr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

If you don't have one, you need an electric kettle! It is so much more convenient to make tea/coffee with it!

u/Organic_Mechanic · 2 pointsr/DIY

I have an electric kettle. Greatest thing ever. It might not boil as quickly as it does in Europe, but a couple liters of water will still boil faster than on the burner.

For those who are mildly confused about what an electric kettle is referring to:

If you have the money to fork out, this one is great.

Budget Kettle.

u/cmorris5 · 2 pointsr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

Honestly I'm truly grateful for the presences of my friends in my life. This summer I have been having a lot of financial issues which resulting in my depression worsening to the point I was suicidal..if it wasnt for my best friend Logan I wouldn't be typing this. If you ever read this dude thank you for all the 4am calls to comfort me, and never quitting on me. Your the bestest friend in the world.

This kettle would be cool dorms suck!
or well anything!

u/Mirrinias · 2 pointsr/tea

These are not stupid questions! I grew up with poor quality tea bags, when we had them at all, and now I drink almost exclusively loose-leaf tea. We didn't have a kettle or teapot in the house and now I can't live without them. So I had to learn this stuff, too.


> Can anyone recommend what type/brand of equipment to get and where to get it or is it all just based on personal style and preference?

It is based on personal style and preference as far as teapots and kettles go. Basically you have two types of kettles: one that is stovetop, that you place directly on the burner, and an electric kettle, which is very convenient and fast. Something like This would be just fine. As for teapots, have fun shopping around. I found mine at a thrift store for $2.50. You don't have to have the fanciest of teapots; if you like it and it's functional, buy it!


Never use a teapot as a kettle, even if it is cast iron. There is too much risk of breaking the teapot and hurting yourself. A teapot should only be used to steep tea and serve tea. Kettles should only be used to boil water, and use new water every time.

> Strainer question

You can buy strainers that fit one cup or a pot. Sometimes one strainer can work for both. You may also be able to find disposable tea bags to put your loose leaf in; I am guilty of using these sometimes, though it is bad for the environment and I've also heard there's some risk of chemicals you don't really want to ingest seeping into the tea. Not sure how true that is. Another person linked examples so I'll let you read that one.

> How do you determine how much tea do you put in the pot? Is there a specific amount or is this just something that just my a preference based on tea strength?

Another person here made a pretty good table of amounts/steep times, but when I started making loose leaf tea, I didn't know anything about how much to use. I just experimented, and now I just eyeball it. It does depend on personal preferences; I like very strong teas, so I might use more than some people here, or steep for longer.



I hope that helps. What kind of tea do you like so far? I could give you some recommendations and tell you my favorite places to buy. I always recommend trying a tea without sugar and milk first, too. Some people might hate me for this but I think most people put too much sugar in their tea and it ruins the flavor (I don't take any sugar at all, myself).

I don't recommend buying tea from Teavana, if you have them in the area. While the tea itself isn't bad (in fact, one of the best black teas I ever tried came from them on their 75% off sale), their sales tactics and prices ARE bad. You can get tea just as good or better for a lot less. I can't help but want some of their teapots, though.

u/Zoobles88 · 2 pointsr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

I don't need double talk, I need a phone charger.

And I nominate /u/IguanaGrrl because I think she could use some cheering up in the form of an electric kettle

Thanks for the contest! :D

u/IguanaGrrl · 2 pointsr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

It will be Autumn soon, and I'll be drinking a lot of hot tea. This electric kettle is $14.99 with free shipping and would be AMAZING for all of my tea making. :D

Home Sweet Home is where I wish I could stay today, but I have stuff to do and work to attend. :/

u/decatron · 2 pointsr/tea

If I were you, I'd invest in something like this. I found one for cheap at a thrift store. Or can't you have one of these in your dorm either?

u/Avuja · 2 pointsr/tea

One of these and one of these and a tin of tea.

u/DrJiveNelson · 2 pointsr/Coffee

I use a (hand grinder)[https://www.amazon.com/Porlex-JP-30-Stainless-Coffee-Grinder/dp/B0002JZCF2] in the break room, never felt like a jackass. Good conversation piece too.

u/InnerChutzpah · 2 pointsr/Coffee

Here is what I would get

u/bv1013 · 2 pointsr/Coffee

I think you answered your own question. If you have been using and enjoying a french press then stick with it there is a whole range of size and price options and even places like Target sell them. As far as other inexpensive options there are a variety of pour over devices that use paper filters which may be easier to clean up. I have a Cilio #4 that I use at work with a Hario Skerton grinder and a cheap electric kettle. The Cilio is porcelain and has held up well but there are some stainless ones. There is also the Aeropress which is a fun little gizmo and makes great coffee. The Porlex grinder nests nicely inside the Aeropress plunger so it takes up very little space in a bag.

u/canekicker · 2 pointsr/Coffee

Not sure about availability and pricing in Germany so everything here is in US dollars. If pricing over there is a straight conversion from dollars to euros ( $100 = 105€) you'll be pretty close to 100€.

In terms of grinders, you'll be in the manual grinding arena with Hario Skerton, Hario Mini or the Porlex JP-3 if you want to spend a bit more. Just be aware these are good enough for a single person but if you're doing more, be prepared to grind in batches.

Since you're doing a pour over, you're going to need a gooseneck kettle to help control your pour. You're out of the range for electric kettles with temperature control, however you may be able to find electric goosenecks without temperature controls. Again, Hario is a popular option but I've heard mixed reviews about them, namely poor heat retention and debate over whether to use it directly on a stove top. The Stagg Kettle is well regarded and can fit into your budget if you choose a less expensive grinder.


u/TheMonsterVotary · 2 pointsr/Coffee

I'd recommend a Porlex grinder, it fits right in the Aeropress and is super portable, or if you want something cheaper but still very good I'd recommend the Hario Mini Mill, it's what I personally use.

u/RushAndRelaxx · 2 pointsr/Coffee

I got recommended the porlex mini and the porlex JP-30. Both are the same expect for size and use burr grinders. Got the JP-30 and I think its great. Also heard the Hario Skerton and Hario Mini are pretty good.

u/Kay1000RR · 2 pointsr/Coffee

I ceramic hand grinder works well. This seems like a popular one. I have this one and it works pretty well. If you drink coffee pretty regularly, then you should probably go with an electric one. This Baratza is considered really good for the price.

u/boydean · 2 pointsr/Coffee

You are certainly on the right path - Blue Bottle, french press, freshly grind beans. It only gets better from here!

The next best step you can make is getting a burr grinder. You'll be surprised how big of a difference it'll make to have consistent grind and you'll be able to finely adjust the grind. The Porlex hand grinder is a good start. http://www.amazon.com/Porlex-JP-30-Stainless-Coffee-Grinder/dp/B0002JZCF2

u/daddywombat · 2 pointsr/Coffee

Yes, I have the Porlex mini. It's not cheap at $42, but be glad you're not paying CDN prices - for me it was $60. The Porlex JP-30 Stainless Steel Coffee Grinder is larger, It says 30g capacity. I thought it held more. My mini holds 25g easily, which is a common dose for a single pourover.

The Hario Ceramic Coffee Mill Skerton is often recommended here and is slightly cheaper at $37, but I don't have any experience with it. I like that the porlex seems more durable as there is no glass. the Porlex mini also fits inside an aeropress. But you're going for the pourover first right?! ;)

The Lido is another option but maybe beyond your current budget. You can see what /r/coffee thinks about it here

u/medes24 · 2 pointsr/tea

They're pretty safe to use, basically a stylized hot plate. For me it is not the ideal solution but honestly a good old Mr. Coffee warmer will do the trick.

My tips and tricks for mug warming

  1. Preheat your ceramic - splash some hot water from your kettle into your cup or mug to warm it up

  2. Thermal vessel - if you plan to bring the drink with you or otherwise won't be drinking right away, get something insulated. I use a Contigo Travel Mug for single servings

  3. Splash in water - tea to cold? Put in a splash of boiling water from the kettle. It will warm everything up and not damage the tea

    But my biggest? Enjoy the tea as it cools and different flavors emerge or become obvious. If your mug is cooling to fast, prepare less tea in one go. Switch from a big old mug to a smaller cup.
u/SparklingLimeade · 2 pointsr/funny

You all need to invest in a mug warmer. With this remarkable technology I can drink hot beverages at any rate I choose.

u/Semyonov · 2 pointsr/buildapc

Even better than just a coaster, one of these to keep your drink hot!

u/charliegriefer · 2 pointsr/ADHD

I bought a coffee warmer. $10 and it works a treat.

https://smile.amazon.com/Mr-Coffee-Warmer-Office-MWBLKPDQ-RB/dp/B000CO89T8/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=coffee+warmer&qid=1564181532&s=gateway&sr=8-5

But I sort of end up with the reverse issue. I forget to turn it off and the little bit of coffee left in the mug burns to a crisp :)

--

Edit to say holy crap I just saw u/GobyGopher's comment about the Ember Mug. That thing looks sweet. Might have to start saving up for one. In the meantime, the $10 coffee warmer does the job ;)

u/awkwardsoul · 2 pointsr/tea

There are these USB/plugin hot plate cup warmers out there, but i haven't tried them myself. https://www.amazon.com/Mr-Coffee-Warmer-Office-MWBLK/dp/B000CO89T8/

There are also immersion heaters designed to heat contents of a cup. I also haven't tried it myself, but always tempted to buy https://www.amazon.com/Portable-Water-Heater-Aluminum-GCG/dp/B00PFZFK78/

I'd use a vacuum stainless steel flask. That would be less work and less energy used as you'd only have to fill it once.

u/Shenaniganz08 · 2 pointsr/BuyItForLife

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

u/Kurimu · 2 pointsr/Fitness

Try an insulated/double walled mug (I have several), and you could also invest in a mug warmer to keep it warm.

I also just started using a cast iron tea kettle that is heated underneath by a tea candle, and use small tea cups such as these. So the amount you pour is less, but the amount you drink will always be at that sweet spot and you just refill.

Hope this helps!

u/Drunk_In_The_Odyssey · 2 pointsr/electronic_cigarette
u/greet_the_sun · 2 pointsr/marijuanaconcentrates

I picked up a coffee warmer and I feel like its really convenient. Pretty much anytime I want to heat something up with a torch I put it on the warmer for a couple seconds instead. Makes shatter pliable, makes budder sticky, I've been using it to heat razor blades for scraping as well.

u/stelos · 2 pointsr/Coffee

I also bought a clear plastic Hario V60. I grind the beans before I leave home and just bring a couple paper filters. So much better than Starbucks instant coffee. With the Hario you can also use it at home while I would never use one of those GSI deals other than in the back country.

http://www.amazon.com/Hario-VD-02T-Coffee-Dripper-Clear/dp/B001RBTSMM

u/THANAT0PS1S · 2 pointsr/Coffee

I started getting into coffee nearly a year and a half ago, and here is what I did to start:

I bought

  • A Hario V60 02 Pour-Over Dripper ~$20, with filters, ~$30

  • A Hario Buono Gooseneck Kettle ~$50

  • A Bodum Bistro Burr Grinder ~$150

  • A scale ~$25

  • Freshly, locally roasted whole beans ~$10/lb. Dark roasts tend to be less acidic, sweeter, and have less caffeine (when brewed correctly); light roasts are the opposite: acidic, fruity, and more caffeine.

    Now, bear in mind that I knew that I loved coffee before I invested all this money into it; you should obviously really consider your situation and really get into "good" coffee before splurging on all of this equipment. I now have a French press, a moka pot, and am going to invest in an Aeropress soon, but I still prefer the pour-over method to any other coffee that I've had, thus why I recommend you go that route. It can take some definite getting used to and has a bit of a learning curve, but it is easily worth the effort (tutorial videos will help immensely.

    Keep in mind, you needn't buy exactly what I did. Shop around, see what you like and what is in your price range. I will say this, however: if you do go the pour-over method, go for the V60 or the Chemex, they are both easily the best on the market, and the same goes for the Buono kettle, though if necessary you can purchase a different kettle, just so long as it is a gooseneck (which is required to finely control the flow of water).

    Many other people will tell you to go with a French press. This is good advice as it has a very slight learning curve in comparison to pretty much every other method (besides maybe the Aeropress, depending on who you talk to): it is literally grinding the coffee coarsely and letting it sit in water for X-amount of time. It also does not take filters, is easy to clean, and is a relatively cheap initial investment (~$20). I like the Brazil model that Bodum makes.

    No matter which method you choose to brew with, there are three things that you should not underestimate the importance of (and thus should not skimp on):

  • Freshly ground and roasted beans are a must. The fresher, the better.
  • A blade grinder will always do a worse job of grinding than a burr grinder. It is worth it to spend the extra cash for a burr grinder right off the bat, as, if you get at all serious about coffee, you will eventually purchase one anyway, rendering your blade grinder useless and a waste of money in hindsight. Blade grinders make it nigh impossible to control how fine or coarse the grind is, which is one of the biggest variables in coffee brewing. There are absolutely cheaper models out there than the one that I linked to, especially if you get a manual one rather than the electric one that I own.

  • A scale is essential. Coffee brewing is very much an exact science. Making sure the ratio of water to coffee is exact and being able to fine tune down to the gram/milliliter can create some of the biggest deviances between batches next to grind size. This cannot be overstated.

    Best of luck. There's a lot of good knowledge on this sub, on this sub's How to Coffee: A Primer, and on the Internet in general. Check it all out, pick your path, and enjoy the ride!
u/GaltsGulchCoffee · 2 pointsr/Coffee

I would definitely go with a larger Chemex. But don't be afraid to buy an $8 Hario V60 on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/Hario-Plastic-Coffee-Dripper-Clear/dp/B001RBTSMM) to experiment with a smaller size and different brew ratios/beans.

u/WaltonGogginsTeeth · 2 pointsr/Coffee

I just looked and the brown plastic 01 one on amazon was $7.75. That was just the cone, not the carafe. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003HJY4SU/ref=twister_B07F2JQ7GL?th=1

and $7.30 for the clear plastic 02 cone: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001RBTSMM/ref=twister_B07F2JQ7GL?th=1

u/swroasting · 2 pointsr/Coffee

New non-electric gooseneck for $27, pair this with an $8 plastic V60 and get free shipping, or New (in damaged packaging) electric gooseneck, Delivered for $39. I'm not sure you can ask for much cheaper unless you hunt thrift stores for used stuff.

u/wattafuh · 2 pointsr/Coffee

I vote pour over.

I have a French Press, Aeropress and $200 espresso machine, but for my everyday morning cup I go for my pour over. Actually, I just ordered a Hario V60 which has a bigger hole than others (like the Melitta). I find it gives a richer cup and the cost is about the same if you get the plastic kind.

u/timoseewho · 2 pointsr/Coffee

the V60 is perfectly fine, some may suggest the Chemex, others Kalita, just pick one and stick to it. i personally recommend a V60 clear plastic server for several reasons:

  1. it's cheaper
  2. it won't break when you drop it (to some extent)
  3. it retains less heat
  4. the clearness helps you see if you have grounds stuck to the sides
    some other things to pick up are a scale and a kettle (gooseneck if you're slightly more serious about the game). picking the right grinder will depend on your budget and whether or not you'd like to work out those arms of yours (auto or manual). i'd recommend watching this to get a good idea on the whole brewing process

    good luck!
u/Plyngntrffc · 2 pointsr/Frugal

I just started making cold brew coffee, which when made is basically a concentrate. It is amazingly strong, and does not have the acid/bitterness of hot brew. I am planning to purchase this cold brew to make things easier for me. I usually make my coffee strong, 1oz coffee to 1/2 oz water or milk with a dash of cream and sugar.

u/BRC_Haus · 2 pointsr/xxketo4u2

THIS is the cold brew pot I bought and loved 4 years ago - it's now at my old office.

I bought something else later that I didn't like as much - then broke that one 2 years ago. While the method I'm using now works like a charm - in part since I have a metal filter very similar to the one they're using here - I wouldn't mind one of these as well one of these days.

u/jamie_byron_dean · 2 pointsr/gadgets

Thanks! Folks are ragging on me for not knowing any better, I guess I came off as offensive or something. I was gifted one of these, and wondering if an aeropress would produce a better cup of coffee or not.

A key advantage between these two seems to be the speed component, but you can make a larger batch with what I have (if you are willing to wait 8 hours).

u/gypsywhisperer · 2 pointsr/weddingplanning

This cold brew jug. We love coffee, and we pour some in a carafe and we immediately make more.

u/kevin_church · 2 pointsr/Coffee

I use the Hario Mizudashi pitcher but you can buy these pretty neat socks from places like HappyMug that are perfect for occasional drinkers of the deep, cold black. As /u/Shoeshiner_boy pointed out, you can just dial back the brewing time to compensate for the smaller grind.

(I'm sure others here can offer up solutions that use cheesecloth or something similar.)

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u/cjeby3 · 2 pointsr/Coffee
u/ginzasamba · 2 pointsr/MealPrepSunday

You can totally use a French press/ pitcher/ giant mason jars to make cold brew at home, but I really love my Hario Cold Brewer. Check out the Japanese iced coffee brew method if you want to get fancy.

u/bucsfan914 · 2 pointsr/Coffee

For the price, this may be a better option for cold brew at home.

Hario Cold Brew

u/ErantyInt · 2 pointsr/recipes

I do cold brew for my weekend coffee, and it's wonderful. Less acidic, smooth, and rich. I use a Hario 1000ml pot and use a coffee mill to medium grind my beans (~100g). Espresso blends are a good place to start, flavor-wise. Slowly pour filtered cold water over your grounds. Refrigerate for 18-24 hours. Discard the grounds and enjoy.

My typical cold toddy is:

u/Shenwoo · 2 pointsr/tea

Get yourself one of these and never look back Breville BTM800XL One-Touch Tea Maker https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003LNOPSG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_LGgeAb8PBJ68F

u/bdreamer642 · 2 pointsr/BuyItForLife

Might not be exactly what you're looking for, and it's expensive, but this one is awesome. I bought it for myself for christmas a few years ago and 2 of our friends followed suit. I think it's worth the money. Boils water in no time as well.

http://www.amazon.com/Breville-BTM800XL-One-Touch-Tea-Maker/dp/B003LNOPSG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1370179097&sr=8-1&keywords=breville+tea

u/Account4Keto · 2 pointsr/keto

Buy an iced tea maker. Maker 2 quarts of tea. Drink it cold or zap a cup in the microwave in the AM.

or you can get one of these and set it up the night before like a coffee maker and wake up to warm tea.

http://www.amazon.com/Breville-BTM800XL-One-Touch-Tea-Maker/dp/B003LNOPSG

u/Red12343 · 2 pointsr/tea

Have you considered Breville’s One Touch Tea Maker? The one I linked is the large, they have a smaller one that’s about $20 less (the large is $218) and a variable tea infuser for $161 (for the large, the smaller is $13 less) along with a couple different variable temperature kettles (ranging from just over $100 to just under $200).

I take the large One Touch on family vacations as well as using it at home (it travels fully boxed up) so I can heartily recommend it. I haven’t used any of the others so can’t speak to them though the reviews on Amazon look good.

u/XGaSpAcHo · 2 pointsr/AskReddit
u/neilbryson · 2 pointsr/Coffee

Grinders are easy to travel with. You can even fit a Porlex Mini inside an Aeropress!

I have a Hario Skerton though which I always bring with me, along with a V60 and paper filters, coffee beans, and a weighing scale, inside my backpack.

u/h7rk · 2 pointsr/Coffee

Can you order from any other places? If so, I'd get a porlex mini and an aeropress. Aeropress produces a clean cup and is super quick to clean up.

u/PleasantInsanity · 2 pointsr/Coffee

I think it's awesome, but let's price it out...

Porlex Mini Grinder: $45.00

Bonmac Dripper: $20-ish

50 unbleached flters: $4ish

2 Falcon Enamelware Tumblers: $24ish

Custom Felt Zarfs (X2): No freaking clue

Bag: No idea.

So the stuff priced out to around $93 bucks (probably $100 with the Zarfs), so that makes the bag worth about $75ish? Not bad- Timbuk2 makes high quality stuff.

However, I don't know if I have any use for it...

EDIT: Like others mentioned... Where's the kettle? Hm. Odd.

u/Continuities · 2 pointsr/Coffee

The Porlex Mini stows beautifully inside an Aeropress.

When camping, I usually bring pre-ground beans and an ultralight pour-over.

u/nodolra · 2 pointsr/cafe

Porlex Mini. It's supposed to fit inside the plunger of the Aeropress but I've found it doesn't fit as well as I'd like: it still sticks out the top, and if you push it down too far the grind hopper gets stuck in the plunger and is really hard to get out. Also you need to remove the rubber ring which leaves you with nowhere to put the grinder handle. It's still a very nice and compact grinder.

u/pluckyou2 · 2 pointsr/Coffee

I recently purchased this metal filter. The best I've seen out of these metal filters so far. Also, this grinder lets me get the most consistent grind for my money. I can't afford a fancy grinder and with this one, my aeropress, and a cheap scale, I can consistently make a fantastic cup of coffee no matter where I go.

u/TheCryptic · 2 pointsr/cafe

If you're looking to brew a single cup at a time then you might consider getting an Aeropress. They run like $30 on Amazon. They work kind of like a French press, but they're much easier to clean and maintain. They make excellent coffee, and you can get a steel filter if you don't like the disposable paper ones.

Being to cheap for $100+ for a grinder, I picked up a hand grinder. It does well enough for me, and I got the grinder, Aeropress, and steel filter for under a bill.

u/potatochan · 2 pointsr/Coffee

I can totally relate.

Back when I had my Mr. Coffee Automatic Grinder, I used some rice to clean the innards. It got most of the old clumpy coffee out, but little did I know that a crap ton of rice still remained hidden within the grinder. Unknowingly, I used the grinder for a fresh cup of coffee... and holy balls did it taste nasty.

u/myownsavior · 2 pointsr/Coffee

I have one of these: http://www.amazon.com/Mr-Coffee-BVMC-BMH23-Automatic-Grinder/dp/B004T6EJS0 and it works pretty well. It can be a bit messy, but the grind is good.

u/atrustyfarmer · 2 pointsr/Coffee

I would advise you to stay clear of any blade grinders because of their lack of consistency. With your budget in mind I would say look at the low end burr grinders like cuisinart or [mr.coffee](http://www.amazon.com/Mr-Coffee-BVMC-BMH23-Automatic- Grinder/dp/B004T6EJS0/ref=sr_1_3?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1393740073&sr=1-3), they may not be ideal but ideal doesn't seem like what you are looking for. I can't speak for either of these products because I have never used them, but I would say that spending a little extra will be worth it in the long run incase you decide to further your coffee arsenal in the future. Hope this helps!

u/Cyclone87 · 2 pointsr/Coffee

"After water boils, leave alone to cool for indeterminate amount of time, based on patience (no more than 3 minutes)."

I believe target brewing temperature is ~195-200 F (depending on the roast). Boiling temperature is 212 F, so allowing the water to cool for 3 minutes is going to result is a temperature much less than ideal. From a boil, I usually let the water cool 30 seconds then pour over grounds in my French Press. I would recommend a burr grinder as well :)

Here is the grinder I use and don't have any gripes whatsoever with it: http://www.amazon.com/Mr-Coffee-BVMC-BMH23-Automatic-Grinder/dp/B004T6EJS0

edit: clarification

u/mustcoffee · 2 pointsr/starbucks

I have this grinder and I really like it: Mr. Coffee Automatic Burr Mill Grinder with 18 Custom Grinds, Silver, BMH23-RB-1 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004T6EJS0?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

It’s a little pricey, but I never could get a good grind from my cheaper blade grinders.

I have been making small batches of cold brew with my french press overnight. I like being able to prep it around dinner and just wake up to coffee.

u/4-n-out · 2 pointsr/Coffee

Thanks! That kettle is exactly what I'm looking for. Now, would something like this Mr Coffee Burr Grinder be a decent option (I'm totally ignorant on this, so it's an honest question)?

u/SlipperyRoo · 2 pointsr/Coffee

> Don't shop on price alone. There are some bad $80 - $100 grinders out there

Of course! We know that we should use review sites before purchasing our coffee gear :)
coffeegeek.com, consumersearch.com, amazon, home-barista. Post if you have any other favorite review sites.

So regarding the price of grinders, when I was researching mine I found a number of VERY affordable ones like, Mr. Coffee Automatic Burr Mill, for about $40. This is roughly half the price of Capresso Infinity Conical Burr Grinder at $85.

WHY are these models half as much? A number of reviews mentioned the plastic burrs which give lower quality grinds (less consistent sized grounds) then the more expensive models. Some other downsides were: plastic wears out faster and that these cheaper models have a shorter lifespan or at least seem to break way sooner than they should. Obviously with any manufactured product, YMMV.

My point in recommending a price range for a grinder was that if the price is too good to be true, it probably is!

u/MrYellows · 2 pointsr/Coffee

Do you own a burr coffee grinder? The grind is a key factor in the espresso. If you don't have a good grinder there are a few cheap grinders that I would personally recommend putting some of your budget into.

~40$ burr grinder on amazon Amazon also as a few decent espresso makers around 100 bucks as well which would fit into your budget perfectly.

u/Shercock_Holmes · 2 pointsr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

I thought I was lazy too, but it isn't too bad pressing the button and dumping the grinds in the filter. I think we have this one.

u/pdoherty926 · 2 pointsr/Coffee

The cone/funnel of my Mr. Coffee BVMC-BMH23 Automatic Burr Mill Grinder split in half this morning when I went to move it and dumped beans all over my counter, stove and floor.

Has anyone else had trouble with Mr. Coffee products? Is it worth the hassle of trying to get them to replace it (it's only ~2 years old)? I had a Cuisinart grinder break ~5 years ago and trying to get them to replace it ended up being more trouble than it was worth.

u/Salsa_Z5 · 2 pointsr/rawdenim

I love my Chemex, I usually make it on the weekends when I have some more time. Otherwise I use this Bonavita

u/Pure_Politics · 2 pointsr/Coffee

My coffee maker isn't designed to use something like that; at least I think not.

[I have the glass carafe $116.00 version of the Bonavita BV1800] (http://www.amazon.com/Bonavita-BV1800TH-Coffee-Thermal-Carafe/dp/B005YQZNO8/)

u/Vox_Phasmatis · 2 pointsr/AskReddit

Exactly. This machine is one that does that. I have one and am extremely pleased with it. I got it for exactly the reasons you mention.

u/freakydrew · 2 pointsr/Coffee

so I spend A LOT of time researching stuff before I buy...I am fortunate to be able to do this at work and consider it a hobby. I started roasting my own coffee and realized my Cuisinart grind and brew was just not cutting it. Bought a decent burr grinder and started researching coffee makers (after pitching the Cuisinart and switching to french press)
I lusted after the Technivorm but wifey-pooh said no way. so we settled on the Bonavita http://www.amazon.com/Bonavita-BV1800TH-Coffee-Thermal-Carafe/dp/B005YQZNO8
I have never had an easier coffee maker and it simply makes coffee great and makes great coffee.
6 minutes total brew time. no gadgets, no clocks, just add water, and press on.
We use Melita #4 bamboo filters.
check out the reviews on the Bonavita. If you have the money and space for the technivorm - get it, but at $150 you can't beat the Bonavita. Make sure you get the stainless steel model

EDIT TL/DR: get the Bonavita

u/732rile · 2 pointsr/Coffee

Were you thinking of buying a filter coffee machine or an espresso machine?

If your GF is as knowledgable as you think, she will know that there isn't a viable option for espresso machines in that price range.

Good news, coffee machines (certified by the SCAA) are well within that price range!

My friend recently bought this guy:

http://www.amazon.com/Bonavita-BV1800TH-Coffee-Thermal-Carafe/dp/B005YQZNO8/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1380671500&sr=1-1&keywords=bonavita+coffee+maker

It's pretty nice and simple. Also, it is a thermal carafe so there is no heating plate destroying your coffee. If you want to go that route, that machine will be fantastic.

Other options: $200 could get you a pretty serious coffee subscription to some damn good roasters!

Check out: Intelligentsia
Counter Culture Coffee
Verve Coffee Roasters
SightGlass Coffee Roasters
Heart Coffee Roasters
Madcap Coffee Roasters
Handsome Coffee Roasters

All are very well known and produce consistently delicious coffee. ( I should say roast consistently high quality coffee). But really, if my SO got me a subscription to one of those roasters....lets just say I'd be a pretty happy fellow!

Hope that helps!!

u/ConstipatedNinja · 2 pointsr/Coffee

$130 used. This is a technivorm, which gives you all of the ease of use of a drip coffee maker but without all of the issues present in a drip coffee maker. Basically the best you can go for here without completely wrecking your budget and everything it loves.

That said, you could convince her to use an easier method of coffee procurement like The Coffee Fool. It's not awfully expensive, they'll send it to you pre-ground if you're into it, and it's a shit-load better than you'll get at a supermarket unless your mother happens to live in Portland.

u/0274619937389 · 2 pointsr/Coffee

Will that base work with the non-temp controlled gooseneck? I have the $40 ones without temp control.

http://www.amazon.com/Bonavita-1-0L-Electric-Kettle-BV3825B/dp/B005YR0GDA/ref=pd_sbs_hg_6?ie=UTF8&refRID=00MAPWRXP7EP1NZ0HM07

u/Soupses · 2 pointsr/Coffee

Bonavita 1.0L Electric Kettle BV3825B https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005YR0GDA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_X8IBzbKG2GP85

Hand grinder- I'm using a java presse, a Hario will work well too

Scale-American Weigh Scales AMW-SC-2KG Digital Pocket Scale https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001RF3XJ2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_lOKBzbRWNCTD5

Choose what you want for a brewing device. V60/Kalita wave or a French press are your best bets in my opinion. If you are new to coffee I would suggest holding off on an aero press.

u/dloe48 · 2 pointsr/Coffee

You absolutely need the following to enjoy coffee out of a chemex:

  • Burr Grinder: I suggest, to start, the Hario Mill Grinder

  • Gooseneck Kettle: I suggest the Bonavita Electric Kettle

  • Scale: I suggest the AWS Pocket Scale


    The scale is the least necessary, but the other two are absolutely essential to make decent coffee out of the chemex.

    Once you have those, watch a couple demonstration videos and mess around to find what you like! Below is the video I watched when I first started using this method:

  • Buddy Brew Chemex Tutorial

    Overall, it's a bit of an investment, but it's so worth it! The chemex is a great method, and I use it often! Good luck!
u/27timeworldchamp · 2 pointsr/Coffee

Grinder is the NUMBER ONE PRIORITY. Seriously do not skimp here. I'd almost maximize your $125 budget and get baratza encore. It doesn't seem like grind quality can make a difference but after experience better grind consistency I will ALWAYS recommend that.

Get the barazta encore for $100 (refurbished) - $130 shipped prime

THen save up for a bonavita kettle - http://www.amazon.com/Bonavita-1-0L-Electric-Kettle-BV3825B/dp/B005YR0GDA/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1420866671&sr=8-2&keywords=bonavita+kettle

That one has been GREAT for me.


Any scale will work.

u/Dill-Ag13 · 2 pointsr/Coffee

Can you recommend a scale?

Is it worth it to get a temp-controllable gooseneck vs a standard gooseneck?

u/zhypoh · 2 pointsr/Coffee

You are definitely using too little coffee. Normal ratio is usually around 2 tbs per 8 oz of brewed coffee, or 6 oz if you like it on the stronger side. Coffee Ratio Chart

You generally want to shoot for a 3-4 minute extraction. If your filter cone is draining in less than two minutes, it's going to be under extracted. Adding more coffee will increase the water transit time, as will grinding finer. Start by increasing the coffee amount, and then time your brew and adjust the grind accordingly.

Here are a few other suggestions that will help you get the most out of your dripper:

Add a small amount of the water at the beginning of the brew, and let the coffee "bloom". Then give it a good stir to make a slurry, and then add the rest of your water. This will ensure the CO2 from the coffee doesn't prevent the water from reaching it, leaving much of the coffee under extracted.

If you are using a paper filter, always rinse it out with hot water before brewing. This will open up the paper a little, and wash out some of the "paper-filter" taste.

If you're having trouble getting into the 3-4 minute mark, try pouring the water over the filter slowly, and in small batches. Having a kettle with a goose-neck really helps with this.

Hope you can find some useful info in all of that. Happy brewing :)

u/sli · 2 pointsr/Coffee

Honestly, the easiest way to start is probably an Aeropress and a decent kettle. Get a gooseneck early, then you won't have to buy a second kettle later if you decide to start playing with pour-overs. If you want to make boiling water a little more passive, get an electric one. I have this one and it works like a charm.

Another cheap starter option for brewing is the V60 and its various clones. The original is plastic, but this one is ceramic and only $20. It takes some practice to get pour-overs just right, but it's worth it. And for $20, it's not a bad way to give it a shot or just to have in your collection.

Grinders are a whole discussion. I have a Baratza Encore that I really like. It's easy to maintain and Baratza's support was pretty good to me when I needed them. If you want to go a little cheaper, you might consider a Skerton or Mini Mill.

For beans, have fun. There are a ton of places to get decent beans, and part of the fun is finding new places. There are a number of redditors that roast and will probably sell beans to you if you like. (Including me!) I would suggest some, but I actually skipped this part and went straight to roasting.

EDIT: Oh, and good luck. You're opening a door to a rabbit hole, now.

u/cache4gold · 2 pointsr/Coffee

So I was in a similar position to you at one point.

I found someone on a reddit community I frequented who sold me his Baratza Preciso for $100. It’s basically a retired version of the Virtuoso with micro adjustments on top of the regular macro. It’s served me very well. I had a friend who I got into coffee who just picked up an Encore and he’s delighted with it. For the bang for the buck it’s hard to go wrong with Baratza really in the sub $200 range. Especially considering you can find their refurbs which are updated (on Thursdays I think?) regularly and can get an encore for sub $100.

I find the Chemex to be far more forgiving than a V60. Some people say it’s expensive ($35ish) but considering you can get away with not using a gooseneck it’s cheaper in the long run in my opinion. If you don’t use a gooseneck with a V60, you’re going to have a bad time. V60s are finicky until you get a good feel for them. Don’t get me wrong, they can make a fantastic cup, but you have to put in the work. You can also look at the Kalita Wave which I think you can find the 185 on amazon for like $25 instead of $45 which is typical. It also takes funky filters that are hard to find (similar to v60).

As others have said the body is going to naturally be a little softer and more nuanced with a chemex. If you like big juicy Kenyans like me that may not be your preference, whereas if you like more floral, delicate Ethiopians then you’re golden. As time has gone on I’ve learned to appreciate my chemex more. It’s easy to dial in and brew correctly. Very forgiving of pour and what not and the body issue (less oils from the thicker filter) is more or less non-existent now that I have a little more developed palate (although I’m far from a connoisseur or q-grade taster).

Also a scale is super important if you aren’t using one. It’s ridiculous how easy it is to think you’re measuring correctly and you are totally off without a scale.

TL;DR Buy an encore or virtuoso and a chemex if you don’t have a gooseneck. Maybe a Kalita Wave if body is a huge deal for you. Get the V60 if you’re obsessive compulsive and want to really nerd out and probably brew shittily extracted coffee until you get it down. Any extra money invest in a good kettle and SCALE.

Cheap ass Shopping List:

u/Felixer86 · 2 pointsr/vegan

I got mine from Amazon, here is the product page, I’m pretty sure I also saw some at my local Target!

u/suckinonmytitties · 2 pointsr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

yay 90s! here is my item. thanks!

u/IceCage42 · 2 pointsr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

that is awesome, have you seen the Manatea

u/acciocorinne · 2 pointsr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

Wooooo okay! Here's 1-20, and I will give the bonus ones a go in just a few minutes! fear cuts deeper than swords

1.) Something that is grey. How about a knife set?!

2.) Something reminiscent of rain. Cinema Paradiso! The cover of it is two people in the rain :) (Movies wishlist)

3.) Something food related that is unusual. This Manatea infuser is unusual! (Default wishlist)

4.) Something on your list that is for someone other than yourself. Tell me who it's for and why. (Yes, pets count!) I have a pet wishlist and a wishlist for my best friend! This traveling litter box is the perfect combination--it's so I can take my kitty on trips to my best friend's place! (Kitty wishlist)

5.) A book I should read! I am an avid reader, so take your best shot and tell me why I need to read it! Why have just one book when you could have 3000?! This little usb is loaded with over 3000 classic novels. Yes, almost all of these novels are free on Project Gutenberg, but having them all in one spot ready for you to peruse is amazing. You're almost guaranteed to find a book worth reading that you haven't read yet! (Books wishlist)

6.) An item that is less than a dollar, including shipping... that is not jewelry, nail polish, and or hair related! Well, not a physical item, but I have an mp3! (Music wishlist)

7.) Something related to cats. I love cats! (keep this SFW, you know who you are...) Kitty nail caps! I have a sphynx, so I have to clip her nails roughly every week (otherwise when she scratches herself, she cuts herself up D:). Nail caps are a cute and more hassle-free way of dealing with her claws! (Kitty wishlist)

8.) Something that is not useful, but so beautiful you must have it. This one is pretty tough for me, actually--I love purposeful items! However, I already have a cheese grater, so this hedgehog shaped one isn't actually something I NEED--it's just so cool!! (Default wishlist)

9.) A movie everyone should watch at least once in their life. Why? Life is Beautiful. It's a sweet, touching, and heartbreaking story of a Jewish father trying to keep the joy in life in a concentration camp. It's laugh-out-loud funny, and so sad you'll cry. Definitely worth watching. (Movies wishlist)

10.) Something that would be useful when the zombies attack. Explain. Packaged, high-cal foods will be really helpful! You have to keep your energy up while you're on the run, and you need a portable snack! These cookies are sure to give you the extra boost you need to escape the zombies. (Default wishlist)

11.) Something that would have a profound impact on your life and help you to achieve your current goals. Hmmm this is a toss-up for me. I need a laptop for life. I have a little chromebook, but when I need to update my resumes and write cover letters, I need to go to the library to use an actual computer to make sure the formatting is right. A laptop would help with the job hunt and (hopefully) help land me a job! (Expensive things wishlist) My other goal, to become healthier, would be helped by wrist weights to wear during my runs! No, it's not a huge amount of weight, but it will make my runs that much more difficult and help tone my arms! It's a small change with a big impact :) (Default wishlist)

12.) One of those pesky Add-On items. Oh gosh, take your pick. Cat snuggie (kitty wishlist), sriracha (who doesn't love hot sauce?! Under $6 wishlist), a pumice stone (Under $6 wishlist), or a kitty laser toy! (kitty wishlist)

13.) The most expensive thing on your list. Your dream item. Why? A $500 keyboard. I love playing piano, but I'm a young and flighty thing--I fully expect to be moving around a lot for the next 5-10 years, and I can neither afford an actual piano, nor can I imagine transporting one in and out of various apartments. This keyboard will give me the chance to practice and enjoy playing, but it's a much more compact and liveable way of doing so. (Expensive things wishlist)

14.) Something bigger than a bread box. A relatively cheap and yet still nice vacuum cleaner! Nice, easy to use, and practical :) (Expensive things)

15.) Something smaller than a golf ball. A storm trooper USB! Cute and practical! (Default wishlist)

16.) Something that smells wonderful. Lavender chamomile bubble bath! I don't know about you, but few things smell more relaxing to me than lavender and chamomile, so a combo bubble bath just sounds like bliss to me. (Default wishlist)

17.) A (SFW) toy. Here's a whole bag of toys! And less than $10 too! My kitty would have a field day with all those toys :) (Kitty wishlist!)

18.) Something that would be helpful for going back to school. A lunch box! I always brought my lunch to school, so every year I got a cool new lunch box for that year :) These ones are super cute, and insulated! (Default wishlist)

19.) Something related to your current obsession, whatever that may be. I've had a life-long Disney obsession! (Movies wishlist) My whole bathroom is Mickey themed (default wishlist), and I'm always looking for cool new Disney items to add to my wishlist! I seriously love Disney.

20.) Something that is just so amazing and awe-inspiring that I simply must see it. Explain why it is so grand. You too can own the Sword of Gryffindor! (Expensive things wishlist) Not only do you get to wield the weapon that destroyed three pieces of Voldemort's soul, it's also pretty practical! It's a letter opener that you can proudly display resting in the hands of a lion :) (Expensive things wishlist)

u/DreamOfKittehs · 2 pointsr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

Fear cuts deeper than swords

OOH I LOVE SCAVENGER HUNTS. Placeholder. I'm working on this. Goodbye sunday night productivity.

EDIT Aug 11, 11:44pm PST

1.) something that is gray.

2.) Something reminiscent of rain. It rains so much in my city and on those days I like to have my tea and soup and all the yummy hot homecooked food at school in the library while I study. I already have a great thermos for my tea and hot cocoa but not for my soups/food.

3.) Something food related that is unusual. I don't know if this is necessarily food related but WOOOO TEA. MANA-TEA. Seriously this is awesome.

4.) Something on your list that is for someone other than yourself. A wii for my mom because she has been wanting a wii or ipad for a long time. My bro and i think the wii would be better because at least we could all play it together when we go home to visit.

5.) I will recommend this book to anyone and everyone. It's the book I just finished reading and I feel like it has helped me a lot. I am so much more motivated and driven and it is helping me make some tough choices in my life. I am a senior in college but this book can help anyone who is at any place in their life I think. I currently have this on my wishlist which is like a supplement to the book. Seriously though, read it, share it with everyone you know. Let's make the world a happier place.

6.) An item that is less than a dollar. Awww yeee. They always seem to have one of these on the coffee table at my brother's house. Wherever he lives. Even though it's never his. But yeah, they're cool but I don't actually want one.

7.) Something related to cats. THIS IS SO AWESOME. I have another mug with the disappearing thing on my wishlist too. But yeah, I love cats, I just don't have much cat stuff on my wishlist. I do need a real cat though... hint hint nudge nudge

EDIT Aug 12, 12:15am PST

8.) Something that is not useful, but so beautiful you must have it. Okay it's not Amazon but it is beautiful and I have had my eye on it for a year. Despite that fact that I do not plan on having children for at least 8 years. Dem hormones are a'ragin.

9.) I know it's not REALLY a movie but... A movie everyone should watch at least once in their life. Why? Because it is so beautiful and awe inspiring. It really brings me a sense of peace every time I watch it.

10.) Something that would be useful when the zombies attack. Explain. I can put on my holy strainer hat and pray to The Flying Spaghetti Monster to save me from the zombies.

11.) Something that would have a profound impact on your life and help you to achieve your current goals. I know I used this for another one but really, I think doing these exercises would help me in all areas of life.

12.) One of those pesky Add-On items. These beauties, even though I doubt I can grow them without a yard...

13.) The most expensive thing on your list. Your dream item. Why? My little acer hand me down freezes a lot, can't do multiple things at once, doesn't have a cd drive, has a screen too tiny to edit photos or edit my website. Basically everything is frustrating. And I'm a college student. So I use the computer for basically everything... and everything the little laptop CAN do takes forever.

EDIT Aug 12, 1:51am PST

14.) Something bigger than a bread box. If you don't think that is big enough, then here, but it's newly added.

15.) Something smaller than a golf ball. Well, I'm pretty sure this is smaller than a golf ball. If it wasn't, I'd be disappointed.

16.) Something that smells wonderful. Mmm imagine the ginger lemon grass!

17.) A (SFW) toy. And here's another one because I couldn't decide which one looks more fun...

18.) Something that would be helpful for going back to school.

19.) Something related to your current obsession, whatever that may be. Currently obsessed with learning all kinds of new jewelry techniques! Also obsessed with tea because it's the one thing my boyfriend and I developed an interest in together. It didn't start out as either of our interests.

20.) Something that is just so amazing and awe-inspiring that I simply must see it. Explain why it is so grand. THIS IS SO PRETTY AND USEFUL AT THE SAME TIME. Seriously so cute, has lovely details, 8gb, and you can wear it as a pendant. Whaaaat!

EDIT: this lovely is made in oregon!

u/jamievlong · 2 pointsr/Coffee

I know you're looking for something under $500, but if you could save a little more, this would be an a great espresso machine to get. The steam wand would be stronger, which would allow you to get micro foam for latte art. Also, it has a decent grinder for espresso, which is SUPER important. You don't just want a "decent grinder", you need a grinder that will grind good for espresso.

https://www.amazon.com/Breville-BES870XL-Barista-Express-Espresso/dp/B00CH9QWOU/ref=sr_1_2?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1524237611&sr=1-2&keywords=brewville

u/AndrewJackedson · 2 pointsr/Coffee

I've been using the Breville 870 for about 14 months now and I do not regret the purchase. It is currently $570.

u/joelanator0492 · 2 pointsr/Coffee

You've got a few options. But first, you need to figure out if you like specifically iced americanos or if you're just looking for some really good iced coffee.

If you're just looking for really good iced coffee, I'd buy a Toddy. I know, it doesn't do espresso, but you can brew large batches of concentrated coffee and water it down and add ice and you've got some really great iced coffee. It's worth a shot if all you're wanting to make are iced americanos.

There are also a ton of other ways to make iced coffee but I find the Toddy is my favorite.

If you really want specifically iced americanos, I'd look into a Breville machine. They are cheaply priced and can give you a ton of options if you ever want to try doing lattes and stuff at home. There are better machines but I'm not sure what your budget is. This one has a grinder and a steaming wand as well and it's only $600. It's a good machine for home use especially if you've got a tighter budget.

u/neatbeard · 2 pointsr/Coffee

I got this one a week ago and am pretty happy with it:
http://www.amazon.com/Breville-BES870XL-Barista-Express-Espresso/dp/B00CH9QWOU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1449843032&sr=8-1&keywords=breville+870xl

The restaurant I run has a La Marzocco Linea that I'm used to, so that somewhat qualifies me as a fancy coffee asshole.

u/daveb25 · 2 pointsr/Coffee

I really can't think of a single machine for both. I'm not sure of your budget, but a more affordable semi-automatic setup would be the new KitchenAid pour-over machine, Breville Barista Express, and Smart Grinder Pro. You can get all three for around $800 (with 20% BBB coupons for example) and have great espresso and coffee using your own freshly-ground beans.

u/texh89 · 2 pointsr/Coffee

Bro if you can spend 1500CAN rancilio isnt worth it.. its great build but alot of wait between each action..

here is a few options i gathered for you.. browsed alot to get best rates and sale prices for you.. all prices in CAD

Espresso

u/nofunallowed98765 · 2 pointsr/italy

Mi sento sempre in dovere di fare il diverso, quindi:
quando ero in Italia principalmente Aeropress oppure Cold Brew (preparata una-due volte a settimana con https://www.amazon.it/Hario-Mizudashi-caffettiera-Estrazione-Freddo/dp/B00I7JKAQ0/), comprando il caffè da una torrefazione vicino a dove lavoravo.
Al lavoro invece o caffè al bar vicino all'ufficio (espresso o americano) oppure cialde compatibili Nespresso comprate alla stessa torrefazione del caffè in polvere.

Adesso che sono all'estero invece non bevo caffè a casa (anche se sto pensando di tornare a farmi la Cold Brew), in ufficio cialde Nespresso visto che sono gratis.

u/the-innernette · 2 pointsr/Coffee

I bought a similar hario cold brewer: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I7JKAQ0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_rzWHxbYAD741C
a few months ago and while it's convenient with no mess, I couldn't make as strong of a concentrate as I prefer. The filter just isn't big enough to hold all the grounds for 1000ml of water. The water also doesn't touch the very top of the filter, so I felt I had a crummy extraction. It's still a good product overall but unfortunately not for me.

u/SlightlyControversal · 2 pointsr/MealPrepSunday

24 hours, room temp in one of these guys.
Not gonna lie, it may have been dark roast. My husband picks it up and also brews the coffee, so I haven’t looked closely at the packaging. It’s definitely the tacky orange Dunkin bag though.

Whats your favorite coffee for cold brew?

We don’t tend to like sour or green flavored beans, but prefer deeper notes and darker roasts. I’d love to hear your suggestions, fellow cold brewers!

u/Rabid-Duck-King · 2 pointsr/politics

If you're looking for another machine I found this to work pretty great for my day to day coffee drinking.

If you don't mind/prefer cold brew I also found this to work for me.

u/drbhrb · 2 pointsr/personalfinance

You don't need to go all in like I did. Check out Happy Mug for pounds of roasted coffee around $10-12. Buy a grinder and drip machine and you'll still be saving tons over going to a cafe.

For ice coffee you can make strong drip coffee and pour it over ice or make cold brew concentrate with something like this:

https://www.amazon.com/Hario-Water-Coffee-1000ml-Brown/dp/B00I7JKAQ0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1475170781&sr=8-1&keywords=mizudashi

u/OneLegAtATime · 1 pointr/TheVeneration
  • Wake up at 6:30, an hour later than usual. I fell asleep in my jeans last night after half a bottle of wine, but it made this morning more convenient.
  • Hand grind a Burundi Mwaro Rusama I roasted last week. Grinder = porlex mini but saving up for the baratza encore. Stopped the roasting too early, so it's a bit too light for my tastes (fairly acidic as well), but live and learn, I guess.
  • chuck bicycle and leftover mac/cheese in the work van so I can bicycle home. Getting ready for a brutal week after some pretty bad screwups last week.
  • Writing all this out just made me realize I forgot my breakfast. Usually oatmeal with PB, golden raisins, walnuts, local honey, and cinnamon, but it can also be some sort of leftovers with fried eggs on top.
u/whatthepoop · 1 pointr/BuyItForLife

I've been using an older version of this Porlex mini, daily, for probably 6+ years now. The version I have has a hex shape at top (rather than the flat), and its wear over the years means the lever occasionally slips off if I'm not careful, but I've used the hell out of it without any other complaints.

I've used it hiking, camping, traveling, and at home, and the best part is that it fits snuggly inside an Aeropress cylinder, so it packs really compact and can be brought with you wherever you go.

u/thejoshnunez · 1 pointr/Coffee

Although the best deal would be the Hario Mini Mill, I've heard great things about the Porlex Mini.

u/MonkeyCrumpets · 1 pointr/Coffee

These are apparently quite well-regarded (and are much cheaper than the Zassenhaus), though I've never personally used one.

Though if you were thinking of spending that much on a hand grinder but don't really need portability, I'd be tempted to stretch the budget a tiny bit and get a lower-end electric burr grinder.

u/CameronMV · 1 pointr/Coffee

This is the cheapest and best coffee (burr) grinder you can get for your money. By best I mean most consistent grind size, especially at extremely fine espresso settings. The problem with hand grinders is that the time it takes you to grind the beans can affect the flavor.
http://www.amazon.com/Porlex-Mini-Stainless-Coffee-Grinder/dp/B0044ZA066

u/michaelmikeymike · 1 pointr/Coffee

I use this

Porlex Mini Stainless Steel Coffee Grinder https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0044ZA066/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_77IbBbDV12QPF

u/hughmonstah · 1 pointr/Wetshaving

No problem! You can always get the Hario mini mill for ~$22 if you want a cheaper option; that's what I'm using right now until my LIDO 3 comes.. which will hopefully be sometime soon.
A step up from that would be a Porlex grinder for $52. From what I've read, the mini actually fits inside the Aeropress which will be good for travel. I think it has better grind consistency than the mini mill, but there are pretty cheap mods you can do to the Hario Mini Mill (tape and rubber band) and the Skerton (someone sells a 3d printed mod attachment). The Porlex is made of metal, though. Which may be worth the extra, if that's your thing.

If you're looking for an electric grinder that's good for everything but espresso, you can look for a Baratza Encore, which is widely recommended on /r/coffee. It's ~$120, but can last you a long time. Baratza also sells them on their site refurbished for ~$90 from time to time. Though, shipping costs will kill you and make getting a new one almost more worth it. I was thinking about getting one for myself but I opted for the more expensive LIDO since I anticipate living with roommates for a few years and electric grinders are loud. If I were older and settled down, I probably would've opted for this or a Virtuoso. I'm planning to get myself a Baratza Sette 270W when I actually make money, though :p

u/StopStealingMyShit · 1 pointr/Coffee

I am talking about this one:

https://www.amazon.com/Mr-Coffee-Automatic-Grinder-Custom/dp/B004T6EJS0

It's definitely not the best, but for $40, it does a pretty decent job and doesn't burn the grounds, which is the most important IMO

u/fuser-invent · 1 pointr/Coffee

Settle down, /r/coffee is a place for civil discussion. Menschmaschine5 was just pointing out that burr grinders aren't the same. I read your post the same way, that the OP could just go out and buy anything labeled as a burr grinder to replace his blade grinder. Menschmaschine5 is not trying to instigate an argument, he's trying to get a discussion going, which is what we are here for.

Sure the OP will get something better than his blade grinder with any burr grinder but I never would recommend to just go out and buy anything sold as a burr grinder. Not all burr grinders are created equal and I'm sure the OP would be end up disappointed if they went out and bought a cheap Mr. Coffee burr grinder.

u/Kn0wmad1c · 1 pointr/Coffee

I have this one:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004T6EJS0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_-JeuDb8J64F0B

I got it at Target, on sale for $22. It's great for the price.

u/utopianfiat · 1 pointr/funny

3-Cup Chemex // Aerobie Aeropress

Mini Ceramic Conical Burr Mill // Electric Burr Grinder (Faster than manual, but inferior grind quality and life)

Immersion Water Boiler // 1 Liter Gooseneck Kettle

/r/Coffee — Join Us.

u/WienerCheney · 1 pointr/Coffee

Cheap Burr Grinder:

I usually buy my coffee beans from Sprouts and use their grinder, except a while ago it's been grinding way too uneven and coarse and they haven't replaced it.

I don't have the money for expensive burr grinder.

These are some i've been looking at

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https://www.amazon.com/KRUPS-Professional-Electric-Grinder-Selection/dp/B0161Q2RUM

(I can get the Cuisine art one for $35 from a local store new) https://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-DBM-8-Supreme-Grind-Automatic/dp/B00018RRRK


https://www.amazon.com/Mr-Coffee-Automatic-Grinder-BMH23-RB-1/dp/B004T6EJS0

u/BrendenOTK · 1 pointr/Coffee

I just got a french press as a gift. I decided I want to give grinding my own beans a try. When we moved into my house the old owners left behind [this cheap blade grinder] (https://www.amazon.com/Mr-Coffee-Electric-Settings-IDS77/dp/B000BRLXUI/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1498241629&sr=8-2&keywords=mr.+coffee+grinder). I used it this morning and was not impressed. I'm not looking to spend a lot on a burr grinder.

My question is: For someone who is only going to be doing a coarse grind for a french press will this Mr. Coffee Burr Grinder be good enough? I know a lot of the aficionados will shoot it down (I've done enough googling and reddit searching to know that). However, I'm just a guy with a french press that wants a nice cup of coffee. A lot of the reviews I read focus on its struggles with a fine grind, but I don't need that right now. I just want something that will grind better than a blade and will help make a good cup of coffee (better than pre-ground in a drip for example). I know there are cheap mechanical options, but my problem with those is most only seem to hold one or two cups at a time. I'd rather be able to grind the full 4 cups my press can make at once.

EDIT: Or if someone has tips on to make better use of the blade grinder until I can save up for one of the ~$100 grinders people recommend.

u/nolonger_superman · 1 pointr/Coffee

I'll probably get downvoted to oblivion for this, but I got this 5 years when I first started to REALLY get in to coffee. Now, it's far from the best, but for the price, it performs well. That said, I want to upgrade, but it just won't die. I've started to submerge it in water to clean it hoping I kill it, but nope, it still lives. My only complaint is that it can be static-y and grinds can cling to it making it somewhat messy at times.

u/ycmd · 1 pointr/Coffee

I had an Aeropress and wasn't a big fan of it. I returned it 2 or 3 days after buying it.

Right now i'm using a [Moka Pot] (https://www.amazon.com/Bialetti-6-Cup-Stovetop-Espresso-Maker/dp/B000CNY6UK) + Ikea Milk Frother + Mr. Coffee Burr Grinder

I would just buy pre-ground espresso (Lavazza/Bustelo/Illy) but I had the grinder already. Anyway, for the ~$50 i spent on all of this i feel like i get a pretty good latte out of it. If you do get a moka pot be aware that the "cups" refers to demitasse cups as in shots. So a 6 cup would be for 2 people and a 3 cup would be for 1 person

u/imail724 · 1 pointr/Coffee

Honestly, I don't see myself ever spending $100 on a grinder, even if I have money to blow, because I'm just not that much of an enthusiast (clearly). I had a cup of black, aeropress brewed coffee yesterday at my friend's house that was ground in this, and it was delicious in my opinion, so I guess my taste just isn't that refined. So really I've already decided on getting something cheap, even if it's crappy and won't last forever, I'm just looking for some tips on whats the best cheapo unit I can get. Like I've seen Hario thrown around a lot on this sub, so I'm wondering if that's the way to go or if there is a decent electric one for cheap.

u/Arsenault185 · 1 pointr/Coffee

Wallmart. Seriously, I got mine there. Otherwise, there's this.

For 35 bucks, it performs really well. I haven't tried it for a super fine grind, as I don't do espressos or anything, but I guess if you have espresso maker money, you have nice burr grinder money.

EDIT: Oh, forewarning, its LOUD. but thats what happens when you buy a cheap grinder, I guess.

u/superfunc · 1 pointr/Coffee

I'm learning to use my new v60. I was wondering if r/coffee could tell me how inconsistent this grind is and whether it's too small or too large.

edit: now that I'm at my computer. The grinder is a mr coffee, I believe its this one(http://www.amazon.com/Mr-Coffee-BVMC-BMH23-Automatic-Grinder/dp/B004T6EJS0).

u/elementality22 · 1 pointr/rawdenim

Ok I'm looking into getting an electric grinder, what's the difference with a burr grinder specifically? I was thinking of cheaping out and getting this Krups one but I could extend that budget for this Mr. Coffee burr grinder if the quality is going to be much better.

u/JaehaerysConciliator · 1 pointr/Coffee

There is a Mr Coffee that’s $40 that I’ve had pretty decent results with. The noise is awful though. Probably not great for superior control of fines for espresso.

u/mrbrentoz · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

Well, I've got a pretty nice set up at the house. I've got this burr grinder that can hold an entire bag of beans. I set it on coarse at the 6 cup mark for my french press. That's the typical way I make coffee. Sometimes, I will pour it over ice and add sweetened condensed milk for a modified vietnamese coffee. I found that /r/coffee has some good insites too.

u/philadendr0n · 1 pointr/Coffee

If you're not doing espresso, have a look at this automatic burr: https://www.amazon.com/Mr-Coffee-Automatic-Grinder-Custom/dp/B004T6EJS0

Yes, there are issues, but it's an automatic burr for $30. Also, Mr. Coffee's warranty service is pretty good. Mine failed in the first couple months, and they sent me out a brand new one that has been fine ever since.

u/nobody2008 · 1 pointr/Coffee

For me, fine grind and good beans made all the difference. As for espresso machine, I have been using older version of this machine for years. As for the grinder, I had to hack this Mr Coffee burr grinder to make it finer (a hack similar to this). If you don't want to mess with the machine, better to get a good grinder. As for the beans, I have tried a lot of things form Starbucks brand to 100% Kona coffee beans. So far, the best tasting ones were freshly roasted beans from a local coffee company (roasted 1-2 weeks before I purchase). If you have good fresh beans, finely ground, then I wouldn't worry about getting an expensive machine too much because they won't magically enhance the taste.

u/thymewizard · 1 pointr/Coffee

I'll keep that in mind. I ordered a cheap one with good reviews, can't remember the name now. I can edit when it arrives. It's not top of the line by any means, but it beats grinding by hand for 45 minutes to pull a shot.

EDIT: It's this one. An inexpensive one, not fantastic, but it has decent reviews. It's not a typical conical grinder, and some of the construction is plastic and seems less than sturdy. I'll have to see how it performs. Maybe when I get my next paycheck I can grab a refurb Maestro. Thanks for the tip!

u/lichtmlm · 1 pointr/Coffee

Thanks for the advice! I noticed those hand-operated grinders, are they consistent, and can you control how fine the grind is? I know Hario is a good brand, but I was looking at something like this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004T6EJS0/ref=s9_simh_gw_p79_d0_i3?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=1574GEEZ1DWV7PH860SD&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1688200382&pf_rd_i=507846

Do you think this would be any good?

And yes, maybe I'll take some of it to the coffee shop to have them grind it.

As for coffee:water ratio, I'm still trying it out. There's a shop I went to that I liked a lot, and their ratio was 380/25. Not having a scale though, I'm just going with trial and error. The scoop I have is approx. 7g each scoop, so I'm just doing 3 of those, grinding it, and brewing it in a standard mug, which I fill to almost the top.

The more I'm looking into it though, the more I'm thinking it's gotta be the grind.

u/try_another4 · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

My very favorite panda tea mug that I got at World Market last year. I use it for all my tea, and I am taking it to college with me, yay tea :)

The Burr Grinder I want to get when I have money to spend on that. For now, my coffee beans will be used in a spice grinder-pseudo coffee grinder. I hope the pepper taste gets drowned out by coffee essence...

Of all the silly nonsense, this is the stupidest tea party I've ever been to in all my life.

EDIT: Ginger Peach Tea

u/thed0000d · 1 pointr/Coffee

I got one of these and have been very happy with it.

u/NeonGreenTiger · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon
u/chevro1et · 1 pointr/Coffee

If you're going to break your budget and Dad is all about convenience, start him off with some good quality coffee and this.
http://www.amazon.com/Bonavita-BV1800TH-Coffee-Thermal-Carafe/dp/B005YQZNO8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1406947772&sr=8-1&keywords=bona+vita+coffee+maker

u/je-june · 1 pointr/Coffee

It's 134.99 on Amazon in the US right now.

Bonavita BV1800TH 8-Cup Coffee Maker with Thermal Carafe https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005YQZNO8/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_obX7tb0XHQ3DP

u/ToadLord · 1 pointr/ATKGear

From America's Test Kitchen Season 14: Oatmeal Muffins and Granola

NOTE: I originally posted a slightly less detailed review of these coffee makers in March or April 2013 but they have been re-tested so I am posting this more detailed review, the old post has been deleted. The youtube video review is not the same as the (updated) one on the ATK website, but the Winning and Best Buy models are the same. ~OP

  • Youtube Video Review

  • Very Detailed Testing Notes with updated video review
    **

    WINNER
    Rated as HIGHLY RECOMMENDED:

    Technivorm Moccamaster 10-Cup Coffee Maker with Thermal Carafe - $229.00

    > Certified by the SCAA, the updated version of our old favorite (the KBT 741, now also $299) meets time and temperature guidelines with utter consistency. As a result, it produces a “smooth,” “velvety” brew. It’s also intuitive to use. The carafe lost some heat after 2 hours but still kept the coffee above 150 degrees.

  • Amazon link

    **

    BEST BUY
    Rated as HIGHLY RECOMMENDED:

    Bonavita 8-Cup Coffee Maker with Thermal Carafe - $149.00

    > Simple to use and SCAA-certified, this brewer spends most of the cycle in the ideal temperature range. Its coffee had “bright,” “full” flavor that was a bit more “acidic” than the Technivorm’s. The widemouthed carafe is easy to clean, but there’s no brew-through lid; you must remove the brew basket and screw on a separate lid to keep coffee hot.

  • Amazon link

    **

    Rated as RECOMMENDED:

    Bunn HT Phase Brew 8-Cup Thermal Carafe Coffee Maker - $139.99

    > This SCAA-certified pot heats the water completely before releasing it over the grounds. That explained its impressive temperature accuracy, though the coffee was somewhat “acidic.” (Note: Early versions of this model shorted out when home voltage fluctuated; Bunn states that it has solved this problem, and our machine worked fine.)

  • Amazon link

    **

    Five others were NOT RECOMMENDED:

  • Capresso MT600 PLUS 10-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker with Thermal Carafe
  • Bodum Bistro b. over Coffee Machine
  • Breville YouBrew Drip Coffee Maker with Built-In Grinder
  • Cuisinart Perfec Temp 12-Cup Thermal Coffeemaker

    --

  • Mr. Coffee Optimal Brew Thermal Coffeemaker, 10 Cup

    > By prescribing far less than the SCAA-recommended amount of grounds, this machine brewed “dishwater.” Adding the right amount of coffee for a full pot caused the grounds to overflow the filter and gunk up the brew basket. Other design flaws: The basket’s side drawer must be pulled out completely to fill—annoying if your counter is crowded—and its reservoir acquired a musty smell we couldn’t eradicate.
u/rodion_kjd · 1 pointr/AskWomen

Agreed. What do you brew with at home? I recently semi-retired my french press in favor of one of these drip machines: http://www.amazon.com/Bonavita-BV1800TH-Coffee-Thermal-Carafe/dp/B005YQZNO8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1398877808&sr=8-1&keywords=bonavita

I LOVE it and I never thought I could love drip coffee again.

u/Crimms · 1 pointr/Coffee

I was curious about this, so I did a little research in looking for the best drip brewer.

Eventually, I found my to this site, which seems to list brewers that pass a certain standard of coffee volume, brew time, brew temperature, etc.

In addition, I found this video, which I also found interesting, as their top 3 machines were also on the SCAA list.

Those three are:

  • Bunn Phase Brew 8 Cup currently at $103.96.

  • Bonavita BV1800 currently at $149.99. The video rated this as the "best value".

  • And the top rated is the Technivorm Mochamaster, the most expensive and consistent with different models and prices. I think the video was referring to the KBT-741 model which retails at $299.

    I hope this helps.
u/pasaroanth · 1 pointr/todayilearned

The National Coffee Association says:

>Your brewer should maintain a water temperature between 195 - 205 degrees Fahrenheit for optimal extraction. Colder water will result in flat, underextracted coffee while water that is too hot will also cause a loss of quality in the taste of the coffee.

Further,

>If it will be a few minutes before it will be served, the temperature should be maintained at 180 - 185 degrees Fahrenheit.

Just because most home brewers don't have the capability to do this doesn't mean it's correct. The Technivorm Moccamaster and Bonavita BV1800 both have capabilities to brew at optimum temperature, as well as two other home models which are certified by the Specialty Coffee Association of America.

I think I'll trust their judgment and advice over Cracked.

u/Zachlisted · 1 pointr/Coffee

Second what /u/oleander725 said. The /r/coffee wiki has a gear by price section that lists the three SCAA certified drip machines. The 2 that pop up here the most are the

u/StarshipPoopers · 1 pointr/ImSavingUpForThis

My two cents if you're saving up for quality:

For $100-200 you can buy a proper coffee maker, such as a Bonavita BVA1800TH which should run you roughly $125-150 and will actually get the water hot enough and spread it with a shower head to make properly extracted coffee, and it comes with a thermal carafe.

If you aren't going to drink all of the coffee that you're putting into it right away, avoid the carafe heater and get something thermal. It's best to stay away from glass carafes and carafe heaters.

If you don't care about any of that, this looks like a good deal.

u/m-a-t-t_ · 1 pointr/Coffee

There are some great auto drips that make great coffee easily, if you are willing to pay $100-$200 for the privilege. This one http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00472MMS0 is quite well regarded; and this one http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005YQZNO8 is seen as about as good as you can get below a $$$ Technivorm

u/oosickness · 1 pointr/Coffee

I don't know the 1900 but I have the 1800 specifically this model

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005YQZNO8/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1421038774&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SY200_QL40&dpPl=1&dpID=41rroX5%2B3fL&ref=plSrch

The inside of the carafe is glass and the lid is plastic, I never get any off taste. It makes damn good coffee for a drip. Not quite a Technivorm, but still awesome.

u/General_Maoo · 1 pointr/Coffee

Hmmm I see, would you recommend the hario buono or the non temp adjustable bonavita electric kettle?

Yeah, I made my first cup today with a standard kettle and it was just too hard to pour due to lack of accuracy and consistency of the stream.

u/brunelleschi0 · 1 pointr/tea

The Bonavita's are by far the best. Having that kind of control when pouring is awesome. They have a model for 90USD with temperature control. as well as a model for 60USD without.

u/misadventurist · 1 pointr/BuyItForLife

The Bonavita Variable Temperature Kettle is as good as it gets. Especially if you make tea or coffee. You can set it to keep the water at a particular temperature, and the gooseneck helps pour the water.

u/Powry · 1 pointr/Coffee

It's basically the same kettle without the digital control.
Bonavita 1.0L Electric Kettle BV3825B https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005YR0GDA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fuV2xb1GA1SZK

u/rockydbull · 1 pointr/Coffee

> Electric Kettle: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005YR0GDA/

It is amazing how much these have dropped in price. I remember when $50 was a deal.

> Scale: https://www.amazon.com/American-Weigh-Scale-Ac-100-Digital/dp/B003O5K3JQ/

That scale is small and designed for low weights.

u/rufus1029 · 1 pointr/Coffee

A pour over set up can be had for quite cheap.

Hario V60 Plastic Coffee Dripper, Size 02, Clear https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001RBTSMM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_WcZ5AbRMPN9JG

Bonavita 1.0L Electric Kettle BV3825B https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005YR0GDA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_TeZ5AbY1C3CZG

Hario V60 Paper Coffee Filters, Size 02, 100 Count, Natural https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001O0R46I/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_yfZ5Ab8GY8NBT

$5.67 + $6.21 + $29.34 = $41.16

I realize you’re using euros so it will be slightly different. And honestly if you got a different kettle you could cut out 10 or more dollars to get you into the ~30 USD range which from what I can tell would be saving you money. Just make sure it’s a gooseneck and keep in mind the fewer times you have to rebuy something the likely less cost efficient it is.




u/puerh_lover · 1 pointr/tea
u/emacna1 · 1 pointr/Coffee

Getting a goose neck does seem like a good idea. Next paycheck I'll probably get this one: Bonavita 1.0L Electric Kettle BV3825B.

u/willis03 · 1 pointr/tea

I've had the Bonavita for about half a year to a year and I'd give it a 5/5 any day. Heats very fast and pours tremendously. All metal interior and any thermometer fits in the steam release holes so I can get it to any temperature I want with ease.

http://www.amazon.com/Bonavita-1-0L-Electric-Kettle-BV3825B/dp/B005YR0GDA/ref=sr_1_3?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1376203945&sr=1-3&keywords=Bonavita

u/meeme109 · 1 pointr/tea

I might recommend this kettle, mostly just cause it's cheaper than the one you chose. The one you linked to will work well, I'm sure. If you're looking to splurge, this is the kettle I'd like the most, but I'm gonna get this kettle soon.

The pour is actually very important in making good tea, and most people don't realize that. Gooseneck kettles have a great, easily controllable pour. You might not notice it for a while, so that's why the first kettle is good for beginners.

u/wagerhope · 1 pointr/Coffee

I use this and a thermometer but there's also a temperature regulated version. Both get high marks from most people, both online and irl.

u/Mrpoodlekins · 1 pointr/Coffee

I didn't get the variable but I got this cheaper version instead. The water leaks through the lever on the side.

u/doubleme · 1 pointr/Coffee

Right, I'm not knocking electric goosenecks in general, specifically variable temperature kettles as opposed to non-temperature-controlled ones. BonaVita has a standard electric version, and it's $20 cheaper.

u/cknap · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

A manatee tea infuser is definitely 10 or under!

OR gift cards can be anything! (And will help me save up for an ice cream maker or tv!)

u/sandhouse · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

Manatea is the best tea! I would give this to my tea drinking sister. I think it would really cheer her up. Quick link for you.

u/YoshiSparkle · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

I'd like to see anyone try to beat these socks!! Oh, the hue-manateeeee!

Also: this mana-tea tea infuser!!

u/martinibini · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

Oh I take it back. This guy is the best.

u/St3phiroth · 1 pointr/BabyBumps

I read this as "Tea Manatee" and was all excited that someone else had one of these Manatea infusers.

u/DoubtingLight · 1 pointr/tea

I'm not sure how low you're looking to go, but some are available on amazon in the $7-10 range.

ex: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B5EE0A6

u/bunnysoup · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

Here

Thanks.

Cool.

u/Allizabeth · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

I am 90% sure that you haven't gifted me before. I would LOVE this! I am a tea person, obviously! :D

u/Ask_Seek_Knock · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

Okay based on that I'm going to suggest a few things you could add to your wish list. I promise I won't be offended if you don't like them, but you might find something you're interested in. :)

Tea things:

First for cute tea things, I highly recommend the flowering tea pot I received it as an Arbitrary Day gift and it's awesome. The teas are delicious and most importantly, to me, the tea pot is sooo cute.

Mana Tea infuser a lot of people have this on their wish lists. I should add it to mine too.

Tea Sampler There are several samplers with different types of tea from this company and a bunch of others. You should look around for sure.

Hello Kitty Stuff:

Add on Hello Kitty alarm clock

This Hello Kitty toy It's adorable.

Mug

Ceramic travel mug

History related:

Hitler Youth This looks like it would be a fascinating read.

The Roads of the Roma: A PEN Anthology of Gypsy Writers

Gypsies Under the Swastika

The Rape Of Nanking: The Forgotten Holocaust Of World War II


Slavery by Another Name: The Re-Enslavement of Black Americans from the Civil War to World War II

u/manateebee · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

Intros are cool!

Manatees say meow

Sexy Rexy!

Thanks so much for the contest!

u/windurr · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

did you check other sellers?

Manatea is the best tea

u/SheWasMyShane · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

I don't know about you, but when in the office I like having something around that will make laugh, so I suggest this MANATEA Infuser it sure will be a source for some smiles!

As for me you don't have to worry cause I live in the middle east and shipping alone will be 10$ i think.. so focus on yourself and celebrate the awesomeness you've achieved! Seriously, 60 pounds and 3.95 GPA!

Looks & brains, you got it all gurrrl!

u/archersbeagle · 1 pointr/Coffee

I’ve never used a bean to cup machine, but Breville makes one that is pretty popular and has good ratings. Plus, it has a steam wand! It’s called the Breville BES879XL (amazon link: Breville BES870XL Barista Express Espresso Machine https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CH9QWOU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Wph4AbW65HSPC)

u/MadamFartSparkles · 1 pointr/LesbianActually

Semi snob here. After a trip to Europe, I couldn't drink regular pre ground instant coffee anymore.

Initially I invested in one of these and would grind the beans and brew my coffee in the morning.

After my right arm started to resemble Popeye's, I splurged on one of these babies which I've been using ever since. Grinds the right amount of beans for you, makes the steamed milk, and has a filter for the water. Had it for over two years, no complaints.

u/dvatranslate · 1 pointr/Coffee

I'm agree with the coments. Breville it's good option. I found Breville BES870XL Barista Express Espresso Machine interesting however the cost is about 590. But at Amazon now for 529 https://www.amazon.com/Breville-BES870XL-Barista-Express-Espresso/dp/B00CH9QWOU
At this article few more reviews including Breville http://jonsguide.org/best-home-espresso-machine-reviews/

u/UndergroundPhoenix · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

I LIKE RARE. The juices better be pooling out as soon as I stick a fork in it. Medium rare is also delicious! If my steak is well-done, then No soup for you!

Kitchen Related

u/smewthies · 1 pointr/Coffee

So I have been looking on Amazon. Nespresso makes you buy their capsules? Is this only for that brand? What do you think of this?

https://www.amazon.com/Breville-BES870XL-Barista-Express-Espresso/dp/B00CH9QWOU/ref=sr_1_6?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1511490052&sr=1-6&keywords=espresso+machine

It looks like "super automatic," what are the pros and cons of that?

u/caffitulate · 1 pointr/espresso

Oh my gosh the Ninja is terrible. Classic example of "tries to do everything, succeeds at nothing".

Breville machines are a pain in the butt to deal with repair-wise (it's like a cell phone, ship everything back to headquarters) but while they are working they have a lot of features for a pretty good price. Unfortunately still above your price range though. This is the Breville grinder-integrated unit (still requires the user to do manual tamp and portafilter extraction):

https://www.amazon.com/Breville-BES870XL-Barista-Express-Espresso/dp/B00CH9QWOU/

Super automatics aren't necessarily pricey-pricey, but obviously the nice ones are. However, even the cheaper ones (Saeco XSmall, Gaggia Brera) are unfortunately above your $300 limit. Whole Latte Love has a refurb XSmall super-automatic for $199:

https://www.wholelattelove.com/refurbished-saeco-x-small-v2-espresso-machine

So that grinds, makes espresso, but the frothing isn't automatic, so they'd have to get their own milk pitcher in there.

u/ashwinmudigonda · 1 pointr/india

Wait! A lakh? What type of coffee are you specifically looking for? Look, I am an addict myself. I buy my beans, roast them grind them and make a single cup of espresso each time, but I didn't have to spend a lakh for that.

Do you want to just show off in your pad that you've got this Italian espresso machine? Then you can start with something like this.

u/The_UnApologist · 1 pointr/canada

I gave up going to Tim Hortons because 99% of the time, THEY CAN'T EVEN GET A SIMPLE DOUBLE-DOUBLE RIGHT.

How unprecedented is that I can go to the same Tim's every morning and they fuck a medium double-double up EVERY TIME?!

Enough of that shit. Their coffee already tastes like shit and I was giving them the benefit of the doubt because they were so close and I needed caffeine every morning. Now we just make it at home, where I can count on it being done properly.

For everyone here who's still stuck in a rut, buying coffee from Tim Hortons every morning on the way to work, here's some advice buy this thing:

https://www.amazon.ca/Breville-BES870XL-Barista-Express-Espresso/dp/B00CH9QWOU/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=breville+espresso+machine&qid=1550088476&s=gateway&sr=8-2

Yes, it's expensive but it pays for itself pretty quick when you're not spending that money at fuckin Tim's every morning.

u/uhplifted · 1 pointr/Coffee

Not sure if it was clear - but I already have the Encore. It's served me well for the last ~2 years. I'm only needing to buy the espresso machine currently. Would it still not be worth it to try for a bit with the encore? My girlfriend's tryin to put me on a budget, so at least if I buy the espresso machine first, and I can't pull good shots from it, I could then convince her I have to buy a new grinder. She drinks and enjoys coffee as well so I'm sure I could make that purchase easily.

edit: how are the incorporated grinders in machines? i.e. Breville BES870XL Barista Express Espresso Machine While being slightly above budget for new, I wouldn't have to buy a grinder for it potentially.

u/qawsedrf12 · 1 pointr/Music

Lasting impression= every morning when I fire up the coffee maker

Do I like coffee - yes

u/daIaiIIama · 1 pointr/Coffee

https://www.amazon.ca/Breville-BES870XL-Barista-Express-Espresso/dp/B00CH9QWOU/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=breville&qid=1559003342&s=gateway&sr=8-3

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Has a built in grinder, is in your budget, can make good americanos if espresso is not their thing, decent cappuchinos. Its not the greatest machine in the world, but it may do the trick.

u/fjonk · 1 pointr/todayilearned

A good espressomachine is not cheap, but you can get some decent ones from around $300 and up. If you have the money I'd suggest something from the Breville Barista Express series.

However, if you only want to get better coffee than from a Keurig there are several alternatives for around $100. Check out the De'Longhi EC155 as an example.

If you really want good coffee you also have to invest in a grinder. The Breville BES870XL Barista Express is a good machine with a built in grinder and despite the price(which is to consider very low for such a machine) it will blow your mind.

u/legransterPR · 1 pointr/bingingwithbabish

Thank you! I have a Breville Barista Express and typically try to go for a more microfoamy texture using whole milk. I aim for 140-145 Freedom Degrees and not too much bubbling on top. I have found that, while the milk does come out nice and glossy, it is missing the thickness that allows me to do stuff like latte art. Do you have any advice on that? In theory the wand on that machine should be able to do it but I have also been told otherwise.

u/xntrc_prism · 1 pointr/starbucksbaristas

Thanks for the suggestion! From what I gather these look pretty much hands-off, and he really enjoys the whole process. I think I’ve decided on this Breville.
Breville the Barista Express Espresso Machine, BES870XL https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CH9QWOU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_y3ZSDb8BSXDCB

u/skittles15 · 1 pointr/Coffee

How much are you looking to spend? If he doesn't currently have an espresso machine this is a great starter:

https://www.amazon.com/Breville-BES870XL-Barista-Express-Espresso/dp/B00CH9QWOU

I picked one up and it gets daily use. Nothing too fancy but it gets the job done. My wife and I are very happy with it.

u/mszkoda · 1 pointr/espresso

If you look around for a bit on Amazon and wait for a warehouse deal to pop up, you can find a Barista Express for around $325 in "Used - Acceptable" condition (which normally just means it has no box and some scratches). Here is the page to look at.

I got one a while ago for that price. It has a grinder built in and is a good machine. The grinder isn't the best and the machine is just entry level, but for the price I don't think you can find anything that can get an OK shot for that price.

Amazon has a 4 year extended warranty through Assurion for like $30 as well if you care about those things.

u/SmirnOffTheSauce · 1 pointr/1200isplenty

Oh nice!

My buddy has one of these which I’ve been able to use several times. The cleaning procedure is extremely simple too. I’m thinking about getting one...

u/GuyoFromOhio · 1 pointr/Coffee

I use this brewer:
Hario Mizudashi Cold Brew Iced Coffee Pot/Maker (1000ml, Brown) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I7JKAQ0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Ri9BybSC24YXV

It's pretty easy to use, just put about 100 grams of coffee in the filter, fill it up with water, stir, and put it in the fridge for 12-24 hours. To make my iced coffee I use a cup of cold brew, a cup of whole milk, and two tablespoons of either chocolate or caramel syrup. I've also mixed honey and caramel, it's pretty awesome.

u/dmizer · 1 pointr/japanlife

I know this is asking about store bought ice coffee, but this is ridiculously easy and cheap.

Just buy one of these. All you have to do is fill the steeper to the top of the filter screen with ground coffee of your choice, pour enough cold water so it comes to the top of your ground coffee and put it in the fridge to brew overnight. It takes about 8 to 10 hours. Wake up, pull the filter out, and pour yourself the absolute best glass of ice coffee you've ever had.

u/lightcolorsound · 1 pointr/Coffee

Google some recipes or YouTube videos, everything's there.

Or you could get something like the cold brew makers below. I have the Hario, which I pretty much just fill to capacity and it's good to go the next day.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I7JKAQ0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_ZogzzbXCM0A41

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FFLY64U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_qpgzzbAZFSCKE

u/Piness · 1 pointr/funny

Doesn't have to be. Just get something like this to make inexpensive cold brew and keep the other ingredients at home. And you're set.

u/ncook06 · 1 pointr/EatCheapAndHealthy

I'm all about the Hario Mizudashi cold brew maker It's the price of one of the "large glass jars" and so much easier.

u/MattyMac27 · 1 pointr/boston

Hario Mizudashi Cold Brew Iced Coffee Pot/Maker (1000ml, Brown) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I7JKAQ0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_MqjFzbS4MSHR7

Advice to others: Don't be afraid to look around until you find beans you like. The selection out there is overwhelming. Also, you WILL save money, but it might take a while longer because you'll probably purchase a bean grinder when you want to try buying whole beans instead of ground, and then you'll want to try a few well reviewed expensive bags of beans instead of your usual. You may also become a coffee snob and get into arguments about pour over vs french press vs this process. Enjoy.

u/squeeowl · 1 pointr/Cooking

I use a manual grinder and a Hario cold brew pot, following the exact directions it calls for (80 grams of coarsely ground coffee, 8 hours).

The fun part is using different beans, the change in flavour profile from bean to bean is so much more noticeable than your standard hot brewed coffee.

u/lame_sauce9 · 1 pointr/Coffee

Got a Hario Mizudashi! Pretty excited to it out later this week.

u/avecfrites · 1 pointr/Coffee

Pre-ground is fine.

I think the Toddy is a bit of a kludge. I use this cheap brewer, which is easier: http://www.amazon.com/Hario-Water-Coffee-1000ml-Brown/dp/B00I7JKAQ0


u/ojeele · 1 pointr/Coffee

I've made a batch of cold brew with this recently and it came out pretty good. The concentrate was a little more bitter than the cold brew that I've bought at coffee shops but it's worth the price.

u/Jason_SYD · 1 pointr/Coffee

https://www.amazon.com/Hario-Mizudashi-Coffee-1000ml-Brown/dp/B00I7JKAQ0/ref=sr_1_2?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1525784850&sr=1-2&keywords=hario+1000ml

Cheaper, known brand plus good build quality. I use the Hario at home, 60 micron mesh filter screens out all the coffee grinds. Has held up extremely well with more than four years of use.

u/Dr_Aw3some · 1 pointr/Coffee

Making cold brew using This Cold Brew Pitcher. We are currently using fine ground coffee and I think I am wasting coffee and not getting the full flavor, because the grounds are floating. Should I switch to coarse grounded coffee?

u/ExpertExpert · 1 pointr/roasting

I've made it in the past with coffee from the local coffee roaster using their "house blend" with this guy from amazon, with pretty good results

u/Roach_Coach_Bangbus · 1 pointr/starterpacks

Just use this thing. Way better than the cold brew swill at Starbucks.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00I7JKAQ0/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

u/jangell · 1 pointr/Coffee

I'm using one of these, leaving it for about fourteen hours or longer. It feels like tea gives me more energy than my coffee :(

What's your recipe?

u/overweightandstress · 1 pointr/fatlogic

Actually I do exactly that! I have a Nespresso machine and putting it in the fridge makes it taste perfect to me, but you can definitely get one of those at home machines people buy which don't seem too expensive: https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/Teapots-Coffee-Servers/Hario-1000-Mizudashi-Cold-Coffee/B00I7JKAQ0

Also, if you're in the US at least there are so many store-bought cold brew concentrates from Trader Joe's to Chameleon.

u/sendaiben · 1 pointr/japanlife

I got one of these Hario 1l bottles from Amazon for under 1,000 yen: https://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/product/B00I7JKAQ0/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=thejetlounge-22&creative=1211&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00I7JKAQ0&linkId=0980b4a3d7b52acf2b32d3ac62a7352f

Just grind some beans, fill with cold water, and stick in the fridge the night before :)

u/xBrodysseus · 1 pointr/Coffee

I just ordered a Takeya cold brewer. There's also the Hario.

Both are Japanese companies, but they make a submerged cold brew, rather than a drip. Submerged is stronger and more robust, while a cold drip is "brighter" with enhanced flavor clarity.

u/djdawson · 1 pointr/Coffee

I've been using a cheap Proctor Silex kettle very similar to this one for a few years now at work, also with an AeroPress, and it's been working perfectly. I use it at least once and usually two or three times a day and it's still good as new. After a while you can recognize the sound it makes as the water heats up so if you want water cooler than boiling you can stop it early with pretty consistent results (though I also have a cheap thermometer just in case I get distracted, which happens a lot at work).

Good luck!

u/ClosetYandere · 1 pointr/tea

So I went over to a neighbor's for tea and she had the Breville One-Touch Tea Maker...and the teas she brewed came out exceptional.

I was wondering if people feel that I should invest in this particular piece, or instead go for the slightly cheaper Breville BKE820XL, which also has tea-specific temperature controls.

Either would be a massive upgrade from what I'm currently using and wonder if I need the timing and flavor profile-specific settings if I use an old-fashioned timer since I'd be baby-sitting the tea.

Thoughts? Thanks everyone! ♥ May your day be filled with the perfect-temperature cup!

u/Mickey_Lee · 1 pointr/wicked_edge

This may be considered to be more of a luxury item but adding an electric kettle to the mix has done wonders for my shave.

I use something similar to this:
Proctor Electric Kettle
Its a quick and easy way to boil water. I use it for soaking my brushes, filling my ghetto scuttle and I dump the leftovers on a towel for my prep.

u/11b1p · 1 pointr/army

Buy a cheap water kettle. I have one like this Then you can do ramen, tea or whatever.

u/Creationship · 1 pointr/tea

When I was new to tea I bought this and it still works. Probably not the best or what people here would suggest, but for someone getting started, it works just fine.

u/VoidByte · 1 pointr/AskUK

You can pick up a litre kettle on Amazon for around 1, or grab one in a store for under 20£.

A nice kettle will be more expensive. My kettle at work was around 100£ but it is a full automatic tea brewer that sadly sucks at brewing tea but is a great kettle.

As for the speed the issue is a limitation of our electricity. The standard outlets on this side of the pond provide less than half the voltage you get over there. Which means water takes twice as long to boil.

u/ScribbleMeNot · 1 pointr/tea

I chose this guy.

Proctor Silex K2070YA Electric Kettle, 1-Liter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IWOJS9A/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_FUUOub05DAEA1

I like it so far, but I want to upgrade to something that holds more water and allows me to change temps.

u/bbobeckyj · 1 pointr/Coffee

Get the Encore. Ideally a cheap $10 scale but I've found with experience that I can consistently eyeball it well enough with the scoop which came with something I bought. $12 kettle. $15.50 Clever dripper if it's cheap enough and some $6 papers (or off brand instore somewhere cheaper) or a $11.50 french press.

If you can get the Encore at 70, and just the kettle and brewer (no scale) that's just under 100.

Edit. I forgot you'd need to weigh the water to get the proportions correct and consistent, and would need a scale for that but, because water has many special magic properties you can just measure it 500ml=500g etc, so a cheap $1 plastic jug could also work.

u/3111696 · 1 pointr/tea

If price is the most important factor for you, and you don't really care about temperature control then this one works great.

I have it and it heats to boiling super quickly. It's nothing special, but it gets the job done and the price is unbeatable. If you are looking for something with temperature control then you probably can't find anything below $35 unfortunately.

u/grim853 · 1 pointr/Coffee

you can get a very cheap kettle online to keep at work. www.amazon.com/Proctor-Silex-K2070YA-Electric-1-Liter/dp/B00IWOJS9A/ref=sr_1_5?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1482987336&sr=1-5&refinements=p_36%3A1253523011 If someone breaks it it's no big loss. Better than a microwave.

u/frud · 1 pointr/Coffee

I got great results from this $15 kettle. I boiled the water then mixed cold water in until I got the temperature I wanted.

I'd still be using it, but my thermometer broke and I just got a temperature-controlled kettle instead.

u/YourStinkyPete · 1 pointr/explainlikeimfive

First one on an Amazon search is rated at 1000W... and that's a small/cheap model.

Time to upgrade your imagination... water heater have a huge current consumption.

u/6745408 · 1 pointr/Coffee

For the money, why not get a Baratza Encore or another electric grinder? Manual grinders aren't bad --- but if you're a morning coffee person, it might not start you off on the right foot.

u/SingularityParadigm · 1 pointr/Coffee

For grinding, either get this ideally, or one of these two if the first is too expensive (this) or (this). Those really are the only options if you want a reasonably consistent grind without spending much money, or spending five minutes grinding by hand. Whatever you do, do not get a blade grinder or Krups "burr grinder" or the Cuisinart DBM-8 "burr grinder". All of those will just bash the beans apart with blunt instruments, they don't actually grind with burrs.

u/anteedum · 1 pointr/personalfinance

Invest in a good grinder like a Baratza Encore and start brewing at home. I'll usually order my beans from a roaster buts recently I've been brewing Starbucks Pike Roast (same coffee they have on uni.) and its actually a good cup.


edit: Also forgot, check out /r/coffee to find out more on brewing and everything.

u/adunedarkguard · 1 pointr/Coffee

Baratza Encore: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LW8122Y

Hario scale/Timer: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009GPJMOU

Bonavita temp control gooseneck: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005YR0F40

Then add a V60 or Chemex & Filters. $306 amazon cart.

If you don't mind spending more on the grinder, http://www.amazon.com/Baratza-Virtuoso-Conical-Coffee-Grinder/dp/B006MLQHRG the Virtuoso is an upgrade from the Encore with better burrs, and a more solid build.

u/dcorrigan50 · 1 pointr/Coffee
u/usaussie · 1 pointr/Coffee

Just to be sure, you're talking about these, right:

Encore: https://www.amazon.com/Baratza-Encore-Conical-Coffee-Grinder/dp/B00LW8122Y

Virtuoso: https://www.amazon.com/Baratza-Virtuoso-Conical-Coffee-Grinder/dp/B006MLQHRG

Right (ie: if i was to purchase today)?

u/Wintersun__ · 1 pointr/Coffee

Is an Encore (https://www.amazon.com/Baratza-Encore-Conical-Coffee-Grinder/dp/B00LW8122Y) enough for an Aeropress? I never do anything else except really coarse for cold brew during the summer. Otherwise, I use the aeropress 360 days of the year, probably. I say that a Virtuoso was a step-up, but it seems like it might be over-kill for my needs?

u/bputano · 1 pointr/Coffee

It sounds like you're busy, but willing to spend a little bit of time and money to feed your new addiction. This is a good place to start!

To consistently brew good strong coffee, follow these steps:

  1. Buy fresh coffee. Good roasters will put the roast date on the bag. Look for bags roasted within 1-2 weeks.
  2. If possible, purchase an electric burr grinder like the Baratza Encore or Bodum Bistro because fresh ground coffee is always going to taste better. If not, just ask the coffee shop to grind it for you.
  3. Buy a coffee maker certified by the SCAA (Specialty Coffee Association of America) like the Bonavita or Wilfa. These machines make sure you'll get a consistent brew.
  4. To make strong coffee, simply use more coffee per pot. The SCAA Golden Ratio is 55g of coffee (just over 3.5 tablespoons) for every liter of water. I would start with this ratio and adjust to your liking.
  5. That's it! Enjoy
u/Picrophile · 1 pointr/cigars

Well this is gonna get kinda long and will only scratch the surface but I'll break down the pros and cons of some of the most popular entry-level gear in as un-confusing of a way as I can. First up, let's look at grinders.

First off, you want a burr grinder, particularly a conical burr grinder because those blender-y blade grinders they sell at wal-mart for $5 don't get any kind of a consistent grind. Varying sizes in a grind means varying levels of extraction in the cup and that means off flavors. Because burr grinders are more expensive, hand crank conical burr grinders are commonly recommended to beginners because of their lower price point compared to similar quality electrics. They're cheap and work well but do have some drawbacks beyond the extra effort involved in grinding. First, most of them don't have actual grind settings and you adjust the grind size by twisting a wheel until it looks as fine/coarse as you want it to. If you use different brew methods and switch grind size a lot, this can be a bit of a pain. Second, most hand grinders aren't ideal for french press because of the way the burrs are stabilized; they'll give fantastic fine/medium grinds but the coarse grind is a tad inconsistent. That said, I use a hand grinder for french press all the time and am relatively happy with the results. A few common ones are:

The Hario Skerton. I personally have one and love it. As I said, not perfect for french press but it's a durable daily driver that never lets me down and can do an espresso grind damn near as well as a $300 baratza

The hario mini is essentially the same grinder in a different, smaller package. Perfect for travel

The porlex JP-30 is a tad more expensive but has grind settings that, while unmarked, do "click" into place making adjusting grind coarseness a bit easier


If you wanted to go the electric route, I've seen refurbished Baratza encore grinders for around $100. This will give you a mediocre espresso grind but a perfect and much easier drip and french press grind


Next up: preparation methods

French presses use a metal mesh filter, which gives you all of the oils in the cup and lets a tiny bit of really fine coffee solids through, which gives the cup a rich, full-bodied, velvety character They're also very easy to use as there's pretty much one accepted way to brew in them. And here's Philly's own Todd Carmichael demonstrating it. As far as which one to buy, they're all pretty much the same: a glass tube with a stick in it and some mesh on the end of the stick. I like my sterlingpro a lot but the bodum chambord is hugely popular and looks just as nice. Even a cheapo will do the job just as well, though, even if it doesn't look as nice.

pourovers do essentially the same thing as a drip coffee machine just with a lot more input from you, which is good because all but the most ludicrously expensive drip machines are very inconsistent and don't work as well as just doing it your own damn self. With a pourover, you're going to use a kettle or measuring cup with a spout to pour the water over the grounds in a set amount of time (3-4 minutes depending on the grind size) and usually in a very specific manner. Because these use a paper filter, there are no oils or insoluble solids in the cup so the coffee is clearer, tastes cleaner and usually a bit brighter than french press coffee. Popular models include the Hario v60 which is one of the more finicky models. If you decide on one of these, be sure to use a gooseneck kettle like Mr. Carmichael was using in the french press video above. Slightly more forgiving are the kalita wave and the melitta both of which would work fine with a normal kettle so long as it has some type of pour spout. If you want something with very thick filters, so as to produce a very clear cup, and also looks very nice, the chemex is a beautiful thing that produces great coffee, has a built-in carafe, and can make more than one cup at a time. Really more of a replacement for a large-volume drip machine than most pourovers.

The Aeropress is an absurdly popular, extremely versatile, and very well priced coffee brewer which is essentially a huge syringe with a paper filter instead of a needle. There's a thousand recipes online with different ways to use it, all of which produce a different cup.



Also worth noting is that you may want a kettle with temperature control, coffee should be brewed at 195-205F, so knowing what temp your water is helps reduce a lot of the headaches of cooling off boiled water for a vague amount of time. This bonavita is a little on the pricey side but has temp control and a gooseneck, which is always useful

u/hxntr · 1 pointr/Coffee

That's a really great deal. Purchase that and if you're not on a super tight budget grab a grinder like the Baratza Encore or something similar. If you are on a tight budget then grinder wise you could pick up a Hario Skerton for cheap and most people will recommend you this scale as it's very affordable and very accurate. Also has the option to plug into the wall so you're not burning through batteries all the time but I would recommend just picking up a set of rechargeable batteries.

u/reallifejerk · 1 pointr/Coffee

I've had an Encore for 2 years now and I love it.

There is a pretty good Bodum grinder that i've heard some great things about.

We stock Hario v60 grinders at work to sell retail, so i back those pretty hard as well!


Just take good care of your grinder, clean it regularly and it should last for years!

u/spankymuffin · 1 pointr/Coffee

There are some very affordable burr grinders out there, and it's worth the investment. You'll use it pretty much everyday. Hand grinders can be very cheap, and work great. Hario Skerton is a popular choice (I've seen it around for cheaper, but this is at least what's on amazon). Plenty of options, all varying in price. There's a pretty decent burr grinder from Kona I've used before, which I got for like $20.

But manual grinding can take some time. And if you're like me, and you want some quick coffee in the morning, then it's worth investing in an electric. There are some pretty decent electric burr grinders out there. You really don't have to pay a fortune. Here are a few cheap options:

Capresso Infinity

Bodum Bistro

Baratza Encore

But you can get far snobbier than just grind...

What kind of water are you using? Hopefully filtered, not tap. And definitely not distilled, since you want some of those minerals for flavor. Now, if you want to get even fancier, try using these mineral packets. I think each packet mixes in with 1 gallon of distilled water. I haven't tried it myself (I just use a brita) but I've heard good things. The quality of water makes a huge difference. This was the first "eureka" moment for me, when I moved from tap to filtered.

Next, how are you making your coffee? There are some great, cheap equipment out there. In this sub, here are some pretty cheap and popular choices:

Aeropress

Chemex

Pour-over

French press

We're getting pretty deep in the rabbit hole, right? Not yet! How about measuring the weight of the coffee? Consistency is important. You need the same, proper coffee-to-water ratio for the best cup. You can find people debating over the best scales, some costing hundreds. I'd just get a cheap one if I were you. You can find some decent cheap ones from like $10 to $30. If you want the best bang for your buck, look into American Weigh Scales.

I guess I can mention temperature of water as well. You can get thermometers or even electric kettles with built-in thermometers (like this). I think temperature matters so much more for tea than coffee, but it's something you need to keep in mind for coffee as well.

Here's probably the most important thing, in my opinion: where are you getting your coffee? What is the roast date? Unless you're buying your coffee directly from the roaster, you're probably not buying freshly roasted beans. It makes a world of difference. Try finding a local roaster and getting your beans from them, freshly roasted.

I'm sure there's plenty of other ways you can splurge money on coffee, but I'll let you figure it out!

(edited to fix the links)

u/james_strange · 1 pointr/BuyItForLife

You can't wash it in the sink, but cleaning it with the brush it comes with once w week is all you need, and takes may be 5 minutes. It grinds fine and coarse well, is built to last, and is built to be serviceable. Best entry level electric bur grinder for the money.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00LW8122Y/ref=mp_s_a_1_sc_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1473532494&sr=8-1-spell&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=bariza+encore

u/Playcate25 · 1 pointr/Coffee

You could probably get both if you get the BV1900TS . I just ordered that and the Baratza Encore for about $300 total, shipped!

After extensive research and posting, it came down to the Behmor Brazen Plus or the BV. The BV, seems to have a slight edge. Its probably the best home auto-drip coffee maker out there, right now, and its on the cheaper side of the SCA Certified Home Brewers

Take a look at this review listed under the Brazen, but its a comparison of both


On a side-note, this is probably the best review of anything I have ever seen, hands-down, ever. Also, if you live up in the moutains where boiling water is an issue, the Brazen is probably better.

u/vjack11 · 1 pointr/Coffee

I'm not familiar with that machine but it looks like just a regular drip coffee maker?

If you are making multiple cups of coffee I would recommend one of the popular drip machines. I like the Bonavita models, e.g. the Bonavita BV1900TS. (They also make a smaller model but I don't have any experience with it.)

u/9MillimeterPeter · 1 pointr/goodyearwelt

I've already got a Zojirushi on the way! The one with a lid that doubles as a cup because I've heard the normal one keeps the coffee too warm to drink directly from the spout! That way I can pour it out, wait to cool for a bit and sip on it. Also better to pace my coffee drinking for the day.

I'm pretty resigned to ordering this coffee maker for now as I'm no expert. I've read that it's got the proper certifications to make a good cup and I honestly don't want to spend the time each day to make a cup of coffee by hand, especially if I want a big thermos full!

u/Whaaaooo · 1 pointr/Coffee

Nothing of great quality does, keeping water at a constant high temperature makes the coffee taste far worse. If you want to try it yourself, let water boil for awhile, say a couple hours, let it cool down and try it.

Furthermore, why do you love how fast it brews, for the novelty of it or for some reason do you need that twelve cups in three minutes? What about five minutes? Sorry, this is something that has genuinely confused me for awhile, is there that much of a rush?

If you're fine not having your coffee in three minutes, but rather, say, six or seven, I'd look at this: https://www.amazon.com/Bonavita-BV1900TS-Carafe-Coffee-Stainless/dp/B00O9FO1HK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1466631363&sr=8-1&keywords=bonavita+1900 . While I haven't personally tried it, I've done extensive research and ended up getting the more expensive Technivorm Moccamaster, but that's beside the point.

u/cblood86 · 1 pointr/Coffee

I use an aeropress at work, but there's really only two fresh coffee drinkers at my office and the other gent uses a french press.

When I make coffee for friends or family in larger quantities at home, I have a Bonavita 1900ts It's extremely consistent and has a bloom feature as well. If the 5 of you are cool splitting the cost, that's a great option.

The 1800ts is a little less expensive, doesn't have a bloom feature or a thermal carafe. Still a great option.


Just my .2c.

u/lord_dumbello · 1 pointr/Coffee

So something like the Bonavita BV1900TS 8-Cup might be our best bet?

What I meant by "outdated" is that they don't do testing especially quickly and a lot of the models that came out in the last six months to a year haven't been tested yet.

u/Canadauni1 · 1 pointr/cafe

This http://www.amazon.com/Bonavita-BV1900TS-Carafe-Coffee-Stainless/dp/B00O9FO1HK machine is in the same price range and is well known/trusted in many coffee communities. Big issue in coffee machines is that the don't reach the proper temp for extraction. The bonavita definitely does while I'm not sure about the one you linked.

u/SCMSuperSterling · 1 pointr/Coffee

If you want ease of use, consistency, and great tasting coffee with little room for error, the bonavita brewer is a pretty good start. A little on the expensive side but its fully automatic, and can make more coffee at a time than a french press, or other brewing system.

u/hack_everything · 1 pointr/Coffee

The tank says each cup is 5 oz. This is the brewer here.

u/traveler19395 · 1 pointr/Coffee

I don't know anything about that grinder, but it is a burr grinder, so it's should be half-decent.

I'd say upgrade his brewing machine and buy him some really good beans. A $50 Mr. Coffee very likely doesn't even get the water up to a proper brewing temperature. This Bonavita would be a great step up.

Then there's tons of great coffee you could buy, whether a few single bags or a subscription. Blue Bottle is extremely well known and respected, but a little searching on this board will get you many other good recommendations also.

u/ieatfrosties · 1 pointr/Coffee

I'd honestly go for this instead of a French press after a grinder upgrade. Bonavita BV1900TS 8-Cup Carafe Coffee Brewer, Stainless Steel https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00O9FO1HK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_2yHlyb5ENRWVV

It's a suped up me coffee and honestly probably just as good as a pour over set up.

u/timmy6591 · 1 pointr/Coffee

Just FYI - that link/site recommends the OXO 12 cup coffee brewer. I purchased that brewer about a year ago and it was AWFUL! It was an awesome design, and made great coffee; but the electronics within the machine sucked. After about a half dozen brews it wouldn't brew properly. And this didn't just happen with one machine. OXO replaced this brewer THREE TIMES - and each machine ended up doing the same thing. DO NOT BUY THIS MACHINE!. I have a Bonavita coffee maker now (also recommended by the SCAA) and it works great.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00O9FO1HK/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

u/AlabamaAviator · 1 pointr/Coffee

I would spend $100 and get the 8 cup. It will make great coffee, I love mine. https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00O9FO1HK/ref=dp_olp_all_mbc?ie=UTF8&condition=all

u/Pgoman · 1 pointr/Coffee
u/PipBoy2011 · 1 pointr/Coffee

An espresso machine is not a simple thing to use, get her a good coffee machine like a bonavita

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SK5IXPQ/ref=twister_B01D48R82C?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

u/Shepards_Conscience · 1 pointr/Coffee

I have a Chemex, BonaVita variable temp kettle, Breville burr grinder, and kitchen scale. I'd been using that for years but recently got a BonaVita 5 cup coffee maker. 5 cups is 20oz which is the size of my Contigo travel mug at work. Makes just the right amount of coffee. I still measure 34g of whole bean and grind it right before I brew.

Here is my setup

u/Drunk_Panda_456 · 1 pointr/Coffee

I would reccomend a Bodum Travel Mug and a Bonavita BV1500TS coffee maker. I use a discontinued Bonavita coffee maker which is really good. Bonavita makes high quality products that are not crazy expensive.

Bonavita BV1500TS Review

Review 2

u/wskv · 1 pointr/Coffee

Look into the Bonavita 5-Cup. It is built in the same way as the 1900 that was already recommended, but it's within your price range. Some people have issues with the carafe, and it likely isn't SCAA certified because of the smaller brewing capacity.

u/gooneyleader · 1 pointr/Coffee

Stumptown, Coava, and Water Avenue are all award winning roasters out of Portland. A good burr grinder will run you about $120. For my brewer I have been using this powerhouse for the past 5 years. Excellent brewer.

u/Reddimick · 1 pointr/Coffee

Any specific reason why? Why do you suspect it has such a relatively low average review score on Amazon?


Also, if Bonavita, is the 5-cup size of equal brewing quality? It wasn't the specific model recommended by America's Test Kitchen and it doesn't appear on the SCA Certified list, either:
($59) Amazon: Bonavita 5-Cup One-Touch Coffee Maker Featuring Thermal Carafe, BV1500TS

25oz. batches is sufficient quantity for me.

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u/hihik · 1 pointr/Coffee

how is this for us? Bonavita 5-cup

u/FrozenClear · 1 pointr/Coffee

If you watch the campaign video for the even grind there is a point where the guy connects a lower stabilizer and they go on to say that it is that part which makes the even grind better than a skerton. Basically, the 3D mod prevents the inner burr from wobbling inside the outer burr. As the distance between the burrs increase the amount of wobble does too. So at larger distances (i.e. coarse grinds) the difference allows large pieces (boulders) to drop through. The example you have linked there will work fine. If you want another option there is a metal one on amazon (http://www.amazon.com/Blue-Horse-Products-KI-100-Skerton/dp/B012HDKKQ6) that some people claim is more foodsafe.

FWIW it would probably be better for you to get a used Encore on craigslist for $70-80 rather than try and mess around with mods.

u/HighSilence · 1 pointr/Coffee

Yep. Did you get the little insert that supposedly makes for a more consistent grind? Many recommended it here on /r/coffee especially for use with a French Press.

here it is

It's such a simple piece. I wonder if there is a cheaper way to achieve the same results.

u/FezFernando · 1 pointr/Coffee

Here's a picture of the final product.

Here's post about it. I was surprised at the number of fines. But it's an improvement.

That was made from a can lid. If you want to buy one, here's one.

u/Biflindi · 1 pointr/Coffee

You can fix some of the Hario's inconsitencies with a simple mod.

u/cdeuel84 · 1 pointr/Coffee

Blue Horse makes the upgrade kit for it. I've purchased it a while ago and it works alright.

Hario Skerton Upgrade Kit https://www.amazon.com/dp/B012HDKKQ6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_mwA0CbS0X71P7

u/InsomniacVegan · 1 pointr/Coffee

I'd recommend weighting your spending towards your grinder if you're planning to brew press, it's a really forgiving method and you can get away with not spending too much.

Most here would suggest the Hario Skerton as a first manual grinder, but this might not actually be so good for press because it struggles to achieve a consistent grind at coarser settings. There are upgrade kits, that cost ~$10, aimed at improving consistency.

u/rutreh · 1 pointr/Coffee

Dang. What about ordering one of these? I've heard it makes the grind much, much more consistent and it's within my price-range.

Otherwise if I want to use my V60 I suppose I could ask the place where I buy my beans to grind them for me, and then just buy small 100g batches at a time or something - at least they definitely have a proper grinder. Or would I be losing a lot of freshness still?

I do think I'll still experiment with some coarses grinds still for the time being. But yeah, if it doesn't work, it doesn't work of course :/

u/Sokaron · 1 pointr/Coffee

Yeah it's this guy:

https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Horse-Products-KI-100-Skerton/dp/B012HDKKQ6

That's pretty cool though if they started including them with the Skerton, mine didn't come with it.

u/AffinityForLepers · 1 pointr/Coffee

Here's the OE one. There's a link to an installation video on that page too. Basically I had to grind down a socket to fit in the burr and getting the burrs aligned takes a while.

Amazon has an upgrade kit that looks like it might be the same, but I don't know anything about it.

EDIT: I eventually bought a lido 3. If I was going to do it all over I'd just buy the lido to start. If you don't have/don't want to spend the money and are mechanically inclined, skerton + upgrade kit is pretty good bang for your buck.

u/incestuousCookies · 1 pointr/CampingandHiking

There's an insert for the Hario that improves consistency from Blue Horse

u/gabeasorus · 1 pointr/Coffee

Yup, you can add a bearing kit to the Hario which is supposed to help keep course grinds more consistent. The trade off is that once installed you lose the ability to adjust down to a super fine grind. That said, it can be removed if at some point in the future you find yourself needing to grind for espresso but tbh it's a bit of a chore to install/uninstall. For a Chemex, I'd say go for it!

u/laserlemons · 1 pointr/Coffee

Very informative, thanks. Is there a better manual grinder than that Skerton that isn't as expensive as a good automatic, or is that going to be as good as I'd need?

Edit: I just noticed an upgrade kit for it, would I want that too?

u/Bdee · 1 pointr/surfing

Seconding the leafy greens to munch on - I do the same thing and find it helps alot w/ stamina.

I use this Moka Pot for a super simple cup of espresso in the morning. It's alot cheaper than buying from a coffee shop (especially if you roast your own beans) and super fast. Takes 3-4 minutes to heat up and you just put grounds in the top and water in the bottom and throw it on the stove.

https://www.amazon.com/Bialetti-6-Cup-Stovetop-Espresso-Maker/dp/B0000CF3Q6?th=1

Works great on the road too if you have a little camping stove (and a hand grinder!)

u/jenilynTX · 1 pointr/Austin

because people don't like simple. get one of these, makes great espresso!

https://www.amazon.com/Original-Bialetti-Stovetop-Espresso-Patented/dp/B0000CF3Q6

u/Techno_Stu · 1 pointr/minimalism

For me, no, it's not. I use this and drink this coffee. I used to have an espresso machine and a grinder, but I much prefer what I currently have. Yes, freshly ground coffee tastes better, but I could never get the fine grind needed to make a truly strong coffee.

u/rocktonic · 1 pointr/backpacking

i carry a little 3 cup bialetti espresso maker and some espresso. world class coffee right on top of your backpacking stove. some would probably argue it's a bit heavy, but for me it's worth it to avoid those god awful instant coffee products. they also last forever, i use mine on a daily basis (not just backpacking) and have had it for 5-6 years. replace the gaskets every few years and you're good to go. the 3 cup makes enough for 2 and weighs about a pound, the 1 cup makes enough for (you guessed it) one and weights about half of that at half a pound.

http://www.amazon.com/Original-Bialetti-Stovetop-Espresso-Patented/dp/B0000CF3Q6

cheers!

u/debacol · 1 pointr/pics

First, Southerners will take their time with anything ;)

This is a very popular coffee kettle used in Italy (not in coffee shops, but for home use):
https://www.amazon.com/Original-Bialetti-Moka-Express-Stovetop/dp/B0000CF3Q6

u/samcbar · 1 pointr/BuyItForLife

You are referring to a Mokapot?

u/jingo123 · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

Yeah right? It definitely falls into the "services we love" category hehe. Thanks for sharing your list, I just added the bigger 6-cup version of this item (Bialetti 3-Cup Stovetop Espresso Maker) to my list. I never thought of trying a stovetop espresso maker before (in fact, as silly as it is, I never thought it existed before I looked at your list!).

u/mkuhl · 1 pointr/keto

This! I love's me some Starbucks, but most days I make espresso with a Mocha pot and froth the HWC (with KG Butter and Coconut Oil!) in an electric frother. Much cheaper in the long run.

u/sleepwizard · 1 pointr/malelivingspace

French Press is how I started down the rabbit hole. But coffee is ritual with that I take great pride and joy in making an excellent cup of coffee. I purchase coffee from Counter Culture Coffee and they ship me 2 x 12oz bags every month. I freeze one while working my way through the first bag, I defrost the second bag from the freezer in the refrigerator 48 hours ahead of time then move to storage.

Now I own:

Baratza Encore Grinder which I purchased refurbished from Baratza Link

Chemex link A really beautiful pour over, looks great in your kitchen.

Kalita Wave Link IMHO the best pour over money can buy.

Aeropress link My ride along for any trip and work.

Hario Gooseneck Kettle for Precision Pouring link

Storage; I own two different types This and This

A cheap electric kettle, A kitchen scale, and all my mugs.
I have a Bakers Rack in my kitchen that most of these are displayed. When I make a cold brew after the brew process I store it in a glass milk carton from a Straus Family Milk purchase. (I think the deposit is $3?)

Not all of this is necessary but I love my coffee and I am not afraid to show it. I say for every beginner you owe it to yourself to at least purchase an aeropress, it makes fantastic coffee thats almost foolproof.

u/smoothcam72 · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

This plus this plus this

u/smellmyface686 · 1 pointr/santashelpers

Chemex coffee maker? That's what I'm giving my mom this xmas. All glass, no BPA or plastic stuff she's paranoid about, and supposed to be a really tasty cup of coffee.

Chemex 6-Cup Classic Series Glass Coffee Maker https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000YWF5E/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_S-tyub0Y1PGDW

u/AMW1011 · 1 pointr/Coffee

For Chistmas I would like to upgrade my Father's coffee game. Currently he uses a cheap electric bean grinder and old french press (I think).

I know he is interested in a Chemex, and I've read that a good burl grinder is a big upgrade over electric grinders. Here is what I'm considering buying:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007F183LK

https://www.amazon.com/Chemex-Classic-Pour-over-Glass-Coffeemaker/dp/B0000YWF5E

I assume I'm on the right path. My issue is that I do not know what type of beans to buy him. That part I'm completely lost on. He currently buys 8 o'clock beans, but I've no clue what to buy to expand his horizons.

u/mohojo · 1 pointr/AskAnAmerican

I use a chemex everyday. Its a pour over, I wanted to suggest it. Love that thing. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000YWF5E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_vXuUBbP6BBMRH

u/LiquidColors · 1 pointr/minimalism

Ah, gotcha—it's a good question.

A few thoughts:

They exist but they're insanely expensive. Which is obviously prohibitive for most small shops. If I had to guess, I'd assume they're so expensive because they're essentially speciality products and because they need to be as good as a human, which isn't the easier thing in the world.

Pour over brewers are pretty affordable, which is part of the appeal for a lot of folks.

One of the benefits of pour over coffee is that you have a few minutes to chat with the barista as she brews the cup. You lose that with the machine.

I think I mentioned this someone above, but more expensive beans are used for pour over coffee than drip roast, so the savings from a machine would only be the time in labor and probably wouldn't make things at all that much cheaper.

One of the major benefits of pour over is that it's not prepared ahead of time, so there's only so much a machine could speed up the process.

And, finally, people tend to order pour over when they're planning to stay in the cafe for a bit and drip roast to go. There's not really a point to speeding up the process because people order pour over when they're already sticking around.

u/Azattyq · 1 pointr/Coffee

Yep, it's exactly that. It's what you call a "pour-over". I use a Chemex like this one myself, but it's a bit more expensive. The filters are also a bit pricey.

u/throwinshapes · 1 pointr/Coffee

Chemex Classic+Kettle+Hand Grinder+Scale = ~$120

The benefit of this setup is that you get two multi-tasking tools (kettle and scale) for other culinary uses, and that you can scale up over one cup of coffee if you need to.

Here is an overview of how to make pour over coffee.

u/jollylar · 1 pointr/Coffee

This is Chemex. They come in a few different sizes but most of them brew quite a few cups. It's basically for drip coffee but the special part is how the it's designed as well as it's filters.

u/DaltonG · 1 pointr/Coffee

For the price of that baratza encore you can get a porlex hand grinder, which is wonderfully durable and extremely consistent for a hand grinder, a Chemex, and this scale. I apologize in advance for the ugly links - I'm on my phone. This is the setup I use at work and I love it.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0002JZCF2/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1404223324&sr=8-1
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0000YWF5E?cache=9ada7d74e8bb83d5e4a86ca38f89940c&pi=SY200_QL40&qid=1404223352&sr=8-1#ref=mp_s_a_1_1
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001RF3XJ2/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1404223399&sr=8-1

u/wakawakamoose · 1 pointr/Coffee

Props for not immediately supporting drinking all the coffee. It's tasty, but sleep is too.

Also, I would recommend a chemex and an electric kettle.

u/EraserGirl · 1 pointr/Frugal

there are some cookbooks on amazon for frugal student cooking
used copies plus shipping is about $5. and some have great reviews.

Obviously there some awesome websites for recipes http://studentrecipes.com/ http://www.budgetbytes.com/


What i found useful were recipes you could make from raw ingredients you could get easily cheaply and store well. this is why pasta, rice and noodles are popular. the base is always handy and all you have to do is add dressings. Cans of beans and nuts are also great ways to add a protein to your meal without having to worry about it going bad before you eat it.

Find about 12 recipes you like and can make easily and then just rotate them. That's enough to keep you from being bored, save MEAT centered recipes for once a week, such as in a crockpot and the rest of the week eat meat free. Because meat is the most expensive ingredient and the easiest to screw up and let it go bad before you remember to cook it. Essentially you buy the meat on the same day you cook it and the leftovers go in the fridge and have to be eaten before the next time you cook meat, so the leftover won't go blue and fuzzy.



Indeed a crockpot is essentia Proctor 1.5 slow cooker $13 but i'd get the biggest one you can afford. ...actually when i moved in this apartment i had no serious money and no stove. I started off with all the inexpensive items from Proctor Silex - usually sold in walgreens, cvs, and other cheap appliance stores... Proctor 1 liter electric kettle $14 Proctor Toaster Oven $22 Proctor Hot Plate $14 which does have a draw back for boiling large pots of anyting, it's really a more egg frying/ grilled cheesy thing. Black and Decker has a 3 cup rice cooker for $12

It is easy for your dorm room to get unkempt if you start cooking in it for real, so a dedicated foot locker perhaps upright with shelves banged in. Put everything away clean when you don't use it. Put a dishpan in the locker, 1st thing you take out put your dirty items in it as you cook and eat, then take it to the bathroom and wash everything and then bring it all back and put it in the footlocker and then put everything in on top.

One of my favorite books was Cooking in a Bedsitter by Whitehorn..an English cookery book, but the ideas worked. A bedsitter is a dorm room with no running water, no fridge and nothing but a gas ring/hot plate to cook on. So basically you have to really think out what you are going to make and plan ahead. My solution was to cook small amounts very often so i didn't have to store a lot of food or leftovers.


u/5picy · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

The only thing I know about lorises is that they are REALLY FREAKING CUTE.

Wishlisting!

u/georgiamax · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

Electric Kettle Mine broke. Aaaand I haven't had tea in a while as a result. I don't know how much shipping is as all it shows is Prime for me. But used seems to have cheap options...Thanks for the contest!

u/ketovin · 1 pointr/tea

Well, there are always these options:
this or this

The only problem is the lack of temperature control, it's basically hit boil and it stops. If you care about temperature control, then I recommend buying an instant thermometer(I recommend this one because it will beep when it reaches the desired temperature, make sure to set it to like 180 if you want 185) along with those kettles.

So if you purchase the the cheapest electric kettle and the thermometer, then you don't even break $30.

Alternatively you can always buy a normal kettle and microwave the water but control management would be more difficult.

u/Noink · 1 pointr/energy

There are definitely cheaper ones:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00023XCWS/

And even cheaper is an immersion heater for a single cup:

http://www.amazon.com/NORPRO-559-Immersion-Warming-Liquids/dp/B000I8VE68/

What really makes it worth it, though, is the time saved.

u/rabbischmooleyishot · 1 pointr/funny

Back in the day when I was in college we used a hot pot to make our Ramen's. I guess they call it an electric kettle. But we managed not to burn things down with it :-)

http://www.amazon.com/Proctor-Silex-K2070Y-Electric-Kettle/dp/B00023XCWS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1375905666&sr=8-1&keywords=hot+pot

u/czere · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

i feel loved when people think of me. when they reach out and get in touch or just let me know that they're thinking of me. it's generic but to be on someones mind is great.

affirmation

prime item and add on

u/jojewels92 · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

My top 5 likes are makeup (nail polish included), games (mainly board games), warm beverages (tea, coffee, cocoa), reading, and my favorite color is teal!

I'd love this

I want to win because I love surprises!!

Moon Knight. :)

u/Googoom · 1 pointr/declutter

Get rid of the microwave and get an electric kettle that makes boiling water in seconds to heat up your cups of tea. To reheat food, use the stove top--using your hands and taking a few moments to get in touch with your food may prove to be more satisfying than pressing buttons.

For coffee--make single servings. Each cup will be fresh and since you have the electric kettle you will have boiled water right there in seconds.

As for the toaster and dish drainer--I have no suggestions.

u/salziger · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

Very exciting! I suggest getting your own electric tea kettle. Tea is so good for you and being able to have hot, fresh tea at your whim might be good for stress. Plus steeping a cut of herbal tea will make your office smell good.

From my $10 or Less list: bobbins!

u/aseycay4815162342 · 1 pointr/Kombucha

Been using this one for... 7 years (went into my order history to find it).

It works great, no problems, still looks the same inside and out as the day I bought it. Never had any issues with weird smells.

Proctor-Silex K2070Y Electric Kettle, 1 Liter Cordless Water Boiler, White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00023XCWS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_DD86Ab0NHFGNE

u/flynnguy · 1 pointr/tea

Really I'd recommend getting a filter like this one and an electric kettle. They have some cheap ones (like ~$15) that you should be able to use in your dorm room. Just put water in and hit the button, it shuts off when it's done. There are more expensive ones that allow you to set the temperature which is nice for some of the more delicate green and white teas but in a dorm setting, I'd just go for something like this.

As for tea, I highly recommend anything from adagio. They also have some kettles but they are Stainless Steel and more expensive. They are also the makers of the IngenuiTea which you can get from them or elsewhere. My coworker has one and it's nice. I prefer the strainer I originally linked to because I can just store it in my mug and it doesn't take up that much space.

u/hugemuffin · 1 pointr/tea

this one for home and this one lives at work. Both work fine.

u/PaddyBrophy · 1 pointr/Coffee
  • How big a difference would a gooseneck kettle make over a normal kettle?

  • I currently use a Porlex hand grinder (like this). I'm spotting inconsistencies in the grind at times, but seeing as I usually brew with an Aeropress is it that big a deal?
u/Jaxx2112 · 1 pointr/Coffee

I'd suggest scrounging together some cash (maybe sell a few tins from the cellar?) and grab a Porlex. It'll save you frustration and effort down the line.

You doing presspot/french press?

u/i_have_a_gub · 1 pointr/Coffee

Start here. A burr grinder, like this one, is a good idea.

u/Bob-Sacamano_ · 1 pointr/Coffee

Grab a Porlex

This is what I use in my travel kit. Pretty straight forward. Works great for me.

u/Beznet · 1 pointr/Coffee

This video is a quick & dirty breakdown of the popular Porlex hand grinder vs a cheaper knockoff version. I go over the exterior and interior showcasing the main differences you get when spending $50 on a grinder as opposed to $10.

u/aisle-is-closed · 1 pointr/Charcuterie

I have [this](Porlex Jp-30 Stainless Steel Coffee Grinder https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002JZCF2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_9CcKAb2TWMB9B) exact model (though I didn’t pay that price). I don’t use it for spices, but can testify that it will make the finest espresso grind powder. It would definitely make short work of peppercorns or fennel or even leafy spices like rosemary or thyme.

u/bobertf · 1 pointr/Coffee

Before I start, I should note that one of the things that probably attracted you to the Bialetti is the fact that you can just put the coffee in and press a button and your coffee will be ready. I tend to geek out, as do a lot of us on /r/coffee, about coffee and spend a lot of time on the process, but that isn't for everybody. So I don't have any good time-saver recommendations, sorry to say. That said...

I'm not familiar with that De'Longhi but I do have some other ideas in the price range you're looking at.

I've actually never used an Aeropress (I know, I know... sorry everyone), but they're very popular here, not to mention inexpensive. A lot of people get mini hand coffee grinders that can actually fit in the Aeropress for storage. Again I'm not too familiar with those, but I think this is supposed to be a good one. So you should be able to get the Aeropress and a hand grinder for less than $90. Then all you need is a source of hot water.

Pourover is another option, and there's all sorts of different types, some of which have their own proprietary filters. It can be overwhelming. But again the equipment is generally cheap. Prima Coffee has a nice breakdown of some of the more popular cones. A lot of these can also be found on Amazon. The thing with pourovers though, is that for better control, you'd want a gooseneck kettle. But again, I think you can get a cone, some filters, a kettle and a hand grinder for around the $90.

u/drinkboi · 1 pointr/Coffee

If you’re looking to get a hand grinder I highly recommend going for a porlex or rhinowares instead. They’re not that much more expensive than a hario and imo the porlex the best grinder for the Budget price range by far, followed by the rhinowares.
I’ve tried my uncle’s hario mill and the axle wobbles like crazy when I try to brew a filter, giving huge pieces. Even brand new ones I tried at the store feel flimsy and wobble badly, and they’re not exactly cheap here. Many specialty cafes/websites carry the porlex so try your local ones.
Looks like this: https://www.amazon.com/Porlex-Jp-30-Stainless-Coffee-Grinder/dp/B0002JZCF2
There’s a smaller and a larger model, but unless you’re brewing for multiple people the small should suffice. I know this doesn’t exactly answer your question regarding the differences between the different hario models but if you’re getting a grinder I think this would be relevant.

u/te_anau · 1 pointr/Coffee

I just picked one up for $200 today.
the only other grinder experience i have is the Porlex hand grinder.
Its undeniably overkill, and i mean that as a compliment.
I wont be upgrading again in my lifetime.
First thing i did was dismantle the whole thing clean it and put it back together, it was all straight forward, solid and intelligently designed.
the grind adjustment is effortless, cleaning is effortless, functionality basic but bulletproof.
I may do what this fellow did to make it a little less physically imposing.
Then maybe do this to make it more attractive.
then if im still in the modification mood, i might make it doserless and add a carbon fiber shute and little timer trigger.

u/SwedishColumns · 1 pointr/Coffee

I really appreciate what you're trying to do here, but unless this or something like it gets stickied (and even then) newcomers will still probably just post whatever inane, redundant question they came to ask in the first place without bothering to look. Serious props for the effort, though.

That being said, add in a link for the porlex, a list of local roasters, and maybe drop the sections where you give your own recommendations, as some of them are slightly contentious within the community.

Some of your text content here is not really as simple as it should be to be accessible to newcomers, such as when you say "gooseneck is best" they're not going to have a clue what you're talking about.

Your section on pourovers is woefully lacking. I would move the discussion of a gooseneck kettle to this section-especially with regards to the v60, as it's really not going to help nearly as much with other brew methods.

Wherever you mention espresso, there should be a strong disclaimer to not expect excellence (or even good/very good results) until you invest >$600 in your setup (cheapest good/decent grinder and machine combo I can think of is Gaggia Classic+Preciso).

I would also leave out the suggestion for "no cream or sugar". Coffee is really a deeply personal experience. If you are trying to tell people what (not) to put in it, or how to enjoy it, they won't listen. In my eyes, the main purpose of this sub and the coffee enthusiast's prerogative in general is to offer help and advice to those who seek it, ie those striving for improvement, aka DADT.

Definitely a good start, though. I'll revisit this when I have more time to see what else I come up with.

u/zombimuncha · 1 pointr/Coffee

Even a cheap lightweight hand-cranked grinder like a Hario or Porlex would be a decent upgrade over a blade grinder. Since it only has to last 6 months, you might as well get a knock-off

u/doctor_ogg · 1 pointr/BuyItForLife

lol, we already know..... never will get good coffee out of it, however this is what I use for my portable coffee kit, https://www.amazon.com/Porlex-JP-30-Stainless-Coffee-Grinder/dp/B0002JZCF2

u/Dyeballer499 · 1 pointr/Coffee

If you want a pretty good hand grinder I use the Porlex JP-30
https://www.amazon.com/Porlex-JP-30-Stainless-Coffee-Grinder/dp/B0002JZCF2
Been using it for a year and just replaced the burrs. I love the thing if you're down for a little manual labor prior to your cup.

u/andrewkunesh · 1 pointr/Coffee

If I was in your situation, I'd purchase:

  • Aerobie Aeropress - $25
  • Prolex Grinder - $50
  • Hario Buono - $50
  • Thermometer - $10
  • Kitchen scale - $15

    Remember, good beans are vital to a good cup, so make sure to stop by your local artisan roaster for a pound of fresh coffee beans. Once you become more invested in coffee, you'll probably want to try more brew methods like Chemex, V60 (pourover), french press, and maybe even espresso. Best of luck!
u/accountnumber3 · 1 pointr/Coffee

Does the Porlex have the same wobble issue that the Hario has?

edit: Probably. Looks like the same burrs, and even the stock grind photos look horribly inconsistent.

u/roadkill6 · 1 pointr/BuyItForLife

I've been using a Porlex grinder every day for about three years now. I love it and it still looks brand new.

u/a_cat_strikes_back · 1 pointr/Coffee

I have a porlex grinder which produces a consistent grind and conveniently fits into the back part of the aeropress - great for traveling.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0002JZCF2/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1419531863&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SY200_QL40

u/RyanMcGowan · 1 pointr/Coffee

I've been using a Porlex JP-30.

I've been happy with it. It can hit a wide range of grinds too.

u/chicken_slaad · 1 pointr/Homebrewing
u/7yearlurkernowposter · 1 pointr/NoStupidQuestions

Try a coffee mug warmer I have never used one but it seems like it would fit your purpose.

u/_lazerface_ · 1 pointr/DIY_eJuice

Something like this?

Do you put a glass bottle directly on top?

u/Aerys1 · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

omfg candroth hai i dont know you but congrats on the house hope you get it!! Hope you're all stocked up on cleaning supplies and all that random stuff a house needs XD hug!

my coffe and tea get cold :(

u/dudical_dude · 1 pointr/funny
u/Aberu1337 · 1 pointr/sysadmin

sit-stand-desk converter or just the desk itself. This is what I use at work at least.

http://ergotron.com/

Good headphones...

http://v-moda.com/crossfade-wireless/ - These are what I got for reference when they were on sale for cheap. These are closed headphones so if you work from home, you'll hear less noises which could be a good thing.

https://www.amazon.com/Mr-Coffee-Warmer-Office-MWBLKPDQ-RB/dp/B000CO89T8 - Works great for me.

Personally I'm a big peripherals guy, so... Ergonomic high-end mouse (Logitech Performance MX Master for me at work), mechanical keyboard with easy to push down switches so less wear and tear on my joints to use the keyboard, wrist rests for mouse and keyboard, footrest situation handled, heat pad for bad back.

But all this stuff depends on what you do really.

As for the monitor setup... I would say get an ultrawide and pair it with a vertical regular size monitor on the side.

u/oldish_lady · 1 pointr/mildlyinfuriating

I used to do that! Last year for Christmas, my daughter got me one of these mug warmers. It's one of those things that you wouldn't really buy for yourself, but it really makes a difference for the hot beverages. Now I think of all the years of wasted coffee and tea....

u/S0noPritch · 1 pointr/Warhammer

Painting question. I've always preferred dipping my brush in hot water while painting. It seems to remove paint more efficiently and keep the bristles supple. I'm considering getting a mug warmer like this to heat my water cup. Has anyone ever tried this?

u/erpascal · 1 pointr/santashelpers

Coffee warmer. This is less funny and more useful. Keep coffee hot at your desk all the time!

Awkward Family Photos

Nuns Having Fun Calendar

u/alisoni · 1 pointr/AskReddit

Taaadaaa!
I'm sure there are ones out the powered by USB as well.

u/aquaticsnipes · 1 pointr/lifehacks

Try this instead. It a mug warmer, actually meant for drinks.

u/mowgliart · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

Don't ask questions

You need this coffee warmer

u/MirrorLake · 1 pointr/pics

I remember my dad had one of these .... 20 years ago. These have been around for a while.

u/spoonraker · 1 pointr/MechanicalKeyboards

YES. A million times yes. This little $10 coffee warmer is life-changing. Seriously.

It's not powerful enough to take a mug of cold coffee and heat it through, but it's excellent at keeping a hot cup of coffee hot all day. The best part is, normally the last little bit of coffee is the coldest so you either have to quickly power through the bottom third of your cup of coffee, or throw it out after a few sips if you don't drink it quickly, but with the mug warmer it actually gets hotter as you reach the bottom of the mug. You finish on a good note instead of a bad one.

P.S. It's super efficient if you have the right coffee mug. The mug I'm using in the photo is a match made in heaven for that particular coffee warmer. The base of that particular mug is wider than most coffee mugs and fits the warmer perfectly. Also the mug is a little bit thinner and flatter than most so it conducts the heat from the warmer really well. And finally, having a lid just makes it much better at trapping heat in the liquid. Unfortunately I have absolutely no idea where the mug is from. All I know is it's from Shenzhen China. It was given to me as a gift and just happens to be perfect for my mug warmer that I bought separately. I wouldn't scour the earth looking for the perfect coffee mug, but if you happen to have a mug that has a nice wide base and a lid it's more efficient. I've definitely used a "normal" mug plenty of times though and it works fine.

Amazon link

u/ZedFreakinPanda · 1 pointr/Coffee

Here's an oddball idea: Bring a well-insulated thermos of hot coffee prepared at home, and use a heating pad (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000CO89T8/) or heated mug (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0773WG6NK/) to keep it hot once you've poured it. Would that work? Kind of nuts but wouldn't involve a kettle at all.

u/obvioustricycle · 1 pointr/WildernessBackpacking

You can clip this pourover to the outside of your bag and bring as many filters as you need. Also, if your coffee is preground at a coffee shop you don't need to bother with a grinder. Not ideal, but still beats instant. There are collapsible versions of pourovers like this but they're not as cheap. The only issue is that the pourover "technique" is tricky without a proper kettle, but this setup will do it for the backcountry, I think.

u/Im_getting_to_it · 1 pointr/Coffee

Hario v60 has a plastic model that's my go to brew method. Very similar flavor profile to a chemex, since it's a pour over that uses paper filters, but you can play around with techniques, times, and temperatures a little more than with a Chemex. They're pretty cheap on Amazon, especially with Prime, and they don't break when you drop them.

Another option would be a Clever Coffee Dripper, which is somewhere between a pour over and a french press. It has a lot of the flavors you'd get out of a pour over, with more body, like you'd expect from a french press. Also plastic, also hard to break.

u/Purplewalrus101 · 1 pointr/Coffee

V60 (amazon): https://www.amazon.com/Hario-Plastic-Coffee-Dripper-Clear/dp/B001RBTSMM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1541449217&sr=8-1&keywords=hario+v60+plastic

Grinder (amazon): https://www.amazon.com/Hario-MSS-1DTB-Ceramic-Coffee-Mini-Slim/dp/B01GPMH590/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1541449268&sr=8-7&keywords=hario+skerton

With a v60, one of these kettles would help a lot too (something similar is perfectly okay too, but pay attention to the skinny spout: https://www.amazon.com/Bonavita-BV382510V-Variable-Temperature-Gooseneck/dp/B005YR0F40/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1541449338&sr=8-3&keywords=bonavita+variable+kettle

And coffee all depends on local roasters in your area, but they put the regions on the bags, so just find some ones from africa, or focus on tasting notes they list.

Hope this helps!

u/TerranceN · 1 pointr/uwaterloo

I got hooked on them last time I was in SF. Basically a slower way to make coffee by manually pouring water from a kettle onto grounds with a filter. It's a pretty simple process but it obviously takes more time to do than the coffee you get at Tims, and for some reason it's "hipster" right now, so it's like $4-5 a cup at most places in SF.

If you're willing to do it yourself though, it's actually really cheap. I have one of these. It's under $10, which is probably one of the cheapest ways to brew coffee.

I've found it has a more intense taste than regular drip coffee, but usually along with the extra time/attention to brew it comes extra time/attention in picking better, and fresher beans, so the improved taste could just be the beans.

u/jixie007 · 1 pointr/keto

Coffee has a lot of interesting natural flavors, and you can easily and inexpensively step up your coffee game for even better coffee that has it's own nutty or caramel notes, that will be even tastier than Starbucks or Duncan Donuts. :)

  • Brewing: There are a couple easy, inexpensive brewing options. I think the most universally favored for beginners and pro's alike is a weird device called an Aeropress. Another option is a pour-over coffee cone, like this Hario V6. Or what I use: a French Press. What I like about the French Press is that you can almost always find one at a thrift store or yard sale for like $2.

  • Grinding: Coffee starts to get stale once it's ground. Ideally you can grind it before you make it. A quality inexpensive grinder is the Hario Skerton But here's what I do: I get my coffee ground in the store and put it in an air-tight container. I put 1 weeks worth in a separate bag.

  • Grind size is important too, if you use a French Press you want "course" grind. Which you can get in pre-ground coffee.

  • Water: use filtered water.

  • The coffee itself: Starbucks heavily roasts their coffee, but would still be better quality than Dunkin Donuts. Entry-level good coffee can be had at Costco or Trader Joes. Even better coffee comes from 3rd wave coffee shops, or ordering online. Those are higher priced but you get what you pay for.

    Honestly though the great thing is you can pick ONE of these things and have better coffee, and each thing you do will improve your cup. And then you can go to /r/coffee and go down the rabbit hole of "the perfect cup". I'm kind of a coffee-snob poser: I get my beans from Trader Joe's and don't own a grinder. But what I get from my French Press is miles ahead of what I used to drink, it allowed me to cut out sugar or sweeteners.
u/KarateRobot · 1 pointr/keto

You are absolutely correct that coffee shouldn't be bitter. Generally, he shouldn't buy French roast, but anything in the light or even medium roast range should not be noticeably bitter. If it's too strong, he should just change the water to coffee ratio until it works for him. A good cup of coffee should be mellow and somewhat sweet even without cream and sugar.

Obviously everything tastes better if you add fat and a sweetener of some sort, though. I like heavy cream and ez-sweets, but before Keto I just drank it straight and was perfectly happy.

Cold brew is delicious, but expensive to brew in sufficient quantities to replace a 2-3 cup a day coffee habit, since you have to use something like 1:3 water/coffee. If you drink 24oz of coffee a day, that's a 12oz bag of beans every day and a half.

A lot of people like Aeropress, I find it cumbersome. Same with Chemex. I would ignore these, unless you want to deep dive into coffee purism.

Last year I switched from a french press to a Hario dripper and I'm very happy with it. I would say the quality is slightly preferable to me, though they're in the same ballpark. The process is slightly easier, and the cleanup is trivial (since you have a paper filter). A Hario is like $9, 100 filters are like $5.

u/original_4degrees · 1 pointr/needadvice

something simple like this or this?

you can make a casual cup with the syphon. I have never tried folgers or anything with mine, but i do use the pre-ground dunkin donuts coffee for a quick 'i just want some coffee'. the key to the syphon is how long you leave it brewing before removing it from the heat.

u/LazyG · 1 pointr/Coffee

The bonavita gooseneck variable.... again (sorry :) )

I woudl say either use your basic kettle and a thermometer (cheap one like this Weber instant read) for minimal money or get the gooseneck variable.

The variability will be great for your aeropress and pourover is super cheap and fun to try (the plastic hario v60 02 is under $8) for which the gooseneck is key. No point spending $50 on the variable normal then spending another $100 later on the gooseneck. Likewise gooseneck metal kettles are also $50. The $100 one really is the best upgrade, better to save longer for it than buy an interim and end up spending more.

The Bonavita is also on massdrop a lot (bookmark this) as while it ended for now it comes up all the time.

u/ScottAllyn · 1 pointr/Coffee

I recommend this instead of the glass one:

https://www.amazon.ca/Hario-VD-02T-Coffee-Dripper-Clear/dp/B001RBTSMM/

You'll save some cash and it works just as well.

The stand isn't necessary; you can just place the V60 on top of the server and brew directly into it. You will need a scale, tho!

u/BostonBrahmin · 1 pointr/The_Donald

Nope, never tried cold brews. Prefer having it hot. What equipment do you use ? coffee makers like these ?

u/mastersalmon · 1 pointr/Coffee

Doing a cold brew with a Hario Cold Brew Pot using beans from Caffe D'arte (Seattle). I picked up their Parioli Expresso Blend and so far it makes one smooth cup of iced coffee.

u/puredemo · 1 pointr/Fitness
u/sappyscurry · 1 pointr/Coffee

Just curious: what's the real difference between the Filtron and the Hario cold-brew pitcher that I can frequently for half the price? I've been using the Hario pitcher for the last couple of years and have been really happy with the product, but if Filtron does it better, I'll wanna give it a whirl.

u/cocquyt · 1 pointr/Aquariums

I have one of these that broke so I'm using the filter from it.

https://www.amazon.com/Hario-MCPN-14B-Water-Coffee-1000ml/dp/B001VPXEBU

u/Hashtagburn · 1 pointr/Coffee

I have the Hario Mizudashi and I love it! Recipe is pretty simple too, I just add 80g of coffee and brew. Once I remove the filter basket with grounds, I just add water until I hit the black plastic to dilute and it's drinking strength (roughly 1:2 water:concentrate).

u/Spammage · 1 pointr/crossfit

No idea what this has to do with CrossFit, but I much prefer Cold Brewing coffee anyway. I've got a Cold Brew jug that makes awesome coffee.

u/SH4D0WS1N · 1 pointr/cafe

What about something like https://www.amazon.com/Hario-MCPN-14B-Water-Coffee-1000ml/dp/B001VPXEBU ?

And honestly if I can get a cheap version of a blended drink without tasting much if any coffee I'd be happy. Or at least the bitter stuff I associate with black coffee.

What if I used Xanthan Gum instead of a frappe powder and solely used my own ingredients for the rest of it?

u/abdaw · 1 pointr/Coffee

Easiest way is to get one of these babies:

http://www.amazon.com/Hario-MCPN-14B-Water-Coffee-1000ml/dp/B001VPXEBU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1408957614&sr=8-1&keywords=hario+cold+brew

there is absolutely no hassle with filtering and its fast, clean and tidy

u/PandorNZ · 1 pointr/newzealand

Espresoo Workshop in Britomart does a pretty great cold brew - was up there recently from Christchurch (where our options are pretty much brew-your-own) and was very impressed. I'd recommend you give them a go if you're in the CBD.

In terms of devices - I haven't heard of the Bruer but we use the Hario brew pot and it does the trick, was cheap(ish) to ship to NZ as well...

u/mikesam37 · 1 pointr/Coffee

I just use this and have no complaints.

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https://www.amazon.com/Hario-Mizudashi-Coffee-1000ml-Black/dp/B001VPXEBU

u/Klein_TK · 1 pointr/Coffee

Theres a specific pitcher/filter combo you can get in order to make cold brew. I have one, but ill have to go find it before I can give you a specific brand name or something. You just put the grinds in the filter, pour filtered water in the pitcher, and let it extract overnight in the fridge. Be sure to allow at least 12 hrs of time for the water to extract the coffee.

EDIT: This is what I have https://www.amazon.com/Hario-Mizudashi-Coffee-Maker-1000ml/dp/B001VPXEBU. Anything similar will have the capabilities of making some good cold brew.

u/lostPixels · 1 pointr/Coffee

I recommend this thing. Way cheaper than the Toddy and consistently makes amazing cold brew: https://www.amazon.com/Hario-Mizudashi-Coffee-Maker-1000ml/dp/B001VPXEBU

u/testdex · 1 pointr/Coffee

Are these not available stateside?

http://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/switch-language/product/B001VPXEBU/ref=dp_change_lang?ie=UTF8&language=en_JP

It's just a Hario pitcher with a nice filter, but it makes pretty darn good iced coffee from cold water. (I'd guess it's lower caffeine as well, which may be a good thing in summer, or not.)

u/chthonist · 1 pointr/Coffee

It definitely looks to be a V60 + carafe + ice container as you say. Hario also makes a similar cold-brew pitcher that I recommend if you'd like to try that method.

u/Everune · 1 pointr/tea

I don't know an awful lot about the ikettle, but I can tell you that my Breville 1 touch has served me well for the years I have had it.

Take a look on amazon, hopefully it's not out of your price range. https://www.amazon.com/Breville-BTM800XL-One-Touch-Tea-Maker/dp/B003LNOPSG

u/chrisalvares · 1 pointr/Cooking

If you are looking for the "perfect tea kettle" and do not have a budget, the Brewville Tea Maker is kinda awesome. I got it due to having a clock where I can schedule my tea to be done brewing at 7:30am and I can just grab and go.
https://www.amazon.com/Breville-BTM800XL-One-Touch-Tea-Maker/dp/B003LNOPSG

u/xiaodown · 1 pointr/TopGear

Sure there is - this one is awesome - you put your tea leaves in the dish the night before, set the time to start, the temperature of the water, and the steep time, and when it's time, it'll heat the water, submerge the tea, let it steep for the right amount of time, then remove the leaves.

u/shutupbatface · 1 pointr/tea

My boyfriend bought this for me: http://www.amazon.com/The-Breville-One-Touch-Tea-Maker/dp/B003LNOPSG

I love loose leaf but I'm always running around. I didn't think I would benefit from a cast iron kettle or anything because I couldn't see myself devoting the time for it. So this has a programmable timer and a bunch of other really cool features. Every cup tastes amazing and it's super easy to take care of.

u/-tutu- · 1 pointr/AskWomen

There were a few tea shop in San Francisco where I used to live in California that I would go to. My mother also ships me tea from Israel (which is probably my favorite). Here is a link to /r/tea's list of online tea shops! Also visit the subreddit. It's full of really great tips for beginners. That should help you get started.

Also, never buy tea bags. If you're using tea bags you are doing it wrong. I have an electric kettle, a few infusion cups, and a tea maker. I have a tea maker similar to this, but you can get them much cheaper! The great thing is that you don't really need much for good tea!

u/Tremblay814 · 1 pointr/tea

You can find that kind of tea kettle or that or this machine (sorry, I did not find it in English). Or course, you got also k-cup ou Tassismo cup, but the taste will never beat a real loose leaf tea.

u/sirblastalot · 1 pointr/technology

We have lots of devices that can make Tea. Earl Grey. Hot. The tricky part is getting them to make anything else.

u/jaketehpwner · 1 pointr/tea

Breville makes a good electric glass one I've been eyeing. It's expensive though.

https://www.amazon.com/Breville-BTM800XL-One-Touch-Tea-Maker/dp/B003LNOPSG

u/aleyp58 · 1 pointr/Cooking

Look up the Breville one touch tea maker: http://www.amazon.com/Breville-BTM800XL-One-Touch-Tea-Maker/dp/B003LNOPSG I got it for Christmas and it is truly amazing.

u/xx99 · 1 pointr/shortcuts

They’re not cheap, but they exist.

u/nschirmer · 1 pointr/pics

Of course, this Breville One-Touch Tea Maker is what I really want someday...

u/dreiter · 1 pointr/tea

If you want to be ritzy AF then I can recommend the Breville One-Touch. I have had it for ~3 years now and it's doing great but (full disclaimer) I usually just use it for water boiling for my morning coffee.

u/DrStabby1993 · 1 pointr/tea
u/miss_lulu · 1 pointr/AskReddit

oh absolutely. I love it. I don't think I can drink tea without it now. I get my tea from Teavana so I brew it myself. it's not worth buying it if you like using teabags.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003LNOPSG/ref=mp_s_a_11?pi=SL75&qid=1347004108&sr=8-11

u/Jakemaf · 0 pointsr/Coffee

Chemex, Bonavita kettle, skerton grinder, knock off scale

So you def pay a little bit for the Chemex aesthetic, but I think it makes a pretty smooth cup and is somewhat forgiving to beginners.

The skerton pro is an excellent hand grinder, when my electric broke I used the hand grinder every day for a semester and had absolutely no problem (I honestly enjoyed the process for a while).

The scale will feel like a knockoff because it is, I got a very similar one (but payed extra for a reseller to put a fancy label on it because I’m not the brightest) and while it works, you’ll def want to invest in something more if you catch the coffee bug

https://www.amazon.com/-/es/gp/aw/d/B074TB9L2D/ref=cm_cr_arp_mb_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8

https://www.amazon.com/Chemex-Classic-Pour-over-Glass-Coffeemaker/dp/B0000YWF5E?th=1&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/Hario-Skerton-Manual-Grinder-Ceramic/dp/B01MXJI90S

https://www.amazon.com/Bonavita-BV382510V-Variable-Temperature-Gooseneck/dp/B005YR0F40

u/ajacksified · 0 pointsr/DIY

My coffee maker is $6.33, on prime.

It's all about the beans, and to a reasonable extent, the grinder.

u/skippy17 · 0 pointsr/tea

Breville tea maker. It has a little basket that goes up and down on a magnetic elevator.
Amazon link
Edit: Looking again it might not be a breville.

u/joe_sausage · 0 pointsr/Coffee

Grinders: Others have given good advice, but here are links:

Hario Skerton: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001802PIQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_D3I0BbDTAYZ8M

Porlex Mini: Porlex Mini Stainless Steel Coffee Grinder https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0044ZA066/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_P4I0BbAWT6K97

u/djplummer · 0 pointsr/Coffee

What about these two?
1 2

u/Dollymixx · 0 pointsr/Coffee

I have the Oster Burr Grinder and it's not life changing but it's better than a blade grinder :) http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004T6EJS0/ref=mp_s_a_1_fkmr1_1?qid=1416160938&sr=8-1-fkmr1&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70

u/shanrath · 0 pointsr/Coffee

Buy a Bonavita. They're expensive, sure, but they look like a standard coffee maker and they'll make pour-over standard cups. They're excellent, and they won't intimidate the unitinitaed among you.

http://www.amazon.com/Bonavita-BV1800TH-Coffee-Thermal-Carafe/dp/B005YQZNO8/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1408090393&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=Bonavita

u/Grodd · 0 pointsr/Coffee

It's going to be hard to get recommendations for that here. Our answer to most things is "fresh roasted and fresh ground".

This guy is the cheapest drip I can recommend : http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005YQZNO8/ref=pd_aw_sbs_1?pi=SY115

It doesn't have a timer but you can get a timer you plug it into for $10 or so that will work fine.

u/pyro_sporks · 0 pointsr/LifeProTips

Just buy your own damn kettle, rather than act like little children

http://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00IWOJS9A

u/crowcawer · 0 pointsr/Coffee

/u/phawtnawsty:

To me, the important parts of pourover with manual grinding is more in the experience for the user compared to the exactness of everything.

Get whatever products you feel good about getting, and be sure they fit budget--ya gotta be able to buy coffee to make coffee.

I saw that the hario VKB 1.2 liter was on sale through amazon link

A higher end model is the Bonavita, but that is really just because it comes with an electric, less than exact, heating base. link to amazon

In reality, you can find fanboys of both, and there are benefits to "dialing in" your temperature; however, using a manual grinder, and doing stove top until the water boils is all that is really necessary, and electric heating pads are almost never very accurate.

Eventually, ie 2 years, you'll need to replace the 6 USD v60. I recommend using the 20 USD ceramic amazon.

Similarly, I have heard very few complaints about the Hario Skerton Mills amazon and you can get an official upgrade kit that stabilizes lower burr to produce a more consistent coarse grind amazon link.

A price breakdown would lend itself to the following for this setup:

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
Grinder | Hario Skerton | $39.37 @ Amazon
Kettle | Hario VKB-120HSVV60 Buono Pouring Kettle, 1.2 litre | $33.89 @Amazon Saving 49%
Coffee Dripper | Hario V60 Ceramic Coffee Dripper (size 02, white) | $19.46 @ Amazon
Grinder Upgrade | Blue Horse Products Hario Skerton Upgrade Kit | $10.99 @ Amazon
| Total | $103.71


You'd have about a hundred dollars left in budget, so you could buy an encore refurb from Baratza.


I hope my table worked :D
edit: fixed my table

u/WayOutWest · -1 pointsr/Coffee

The regular is in stock @ $60: Bonavita Pouring Kettle

edit: sorry. I'm dumb. fixed.

side note: the 1.7L non-pouring Variable Temp is on sale @ $35. 58% off. I have it and like it. I haven't had any of the issues that the bad reviews mention. Plus, bonavita's support is typically pretty good.

u/Icecursor · -2 pointsr/Coffee

A good hario v60 pour-over (https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B001RBTSMM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_6VZiDb1CNSQBY or similar) and a kettle ( or if this is for work, they may have a hot water dispenser) will work. My buddy bought a hand grinder ( Hario Ceramic Coffee Mill Mini-Slim https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B001804CLY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_XXZiDbK27Q3N2) and that pourover for work and that works well for him.

u/cebi92 · -3 pointsr/Coffee

120 g of coffee + 963.884 g(34oz) of Water.

Find any container add the coffee and room temperature water or cold water. Pop it in the fridge for 24 hrs and strain the coffee once you are done.

https://www.stumptowncoffee.com/brew-guides/filtron

https://www.amazon.com/Hario-Mizudashi-Coffee-Maker-1000ml/dp/B00I7JKAQ0/ref=sr_1_6?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1485243839&sr=1-6&keywords=cold+brew+coffee+maker


u/rebelbaserec · -5 pointsr/Coffee

Mr. Coffee Automatic Burr Mill Grinder - $40 This is a decent burr grinder. I would use this if you want to freshly grind your coffee and use a typical drip machine. I have no experience with it as an espresso grinder and I would not recommend using it with a french press.