(Part 2) Best dining drinkware according to redditors

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drinking from tampons is a fav

Found! Not Jameson though.

Or it's a flask.

https://www.amazon.com/GoPong-Hidden-Lotion-Alcohol-Anywhere/dp/B00LK0OQFE/ref=pd_sim_79_4?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00LK0OQFE&pd_rd_r=5TNYD5J3JKPA0BBRHHJP&pd_rd_w=aXIuo&pd_rd_wg=410rB&psc=1&refRID=5TNYD5J3JKPA0BBRHHJP

Glass bottle in the underwear, buy a large Pepsi as soon as I get in the gate and then head to the bathroom to mix it.
I also have these: GoPong Hidden Lotion Flask, Sneak Alcohol Anywhere, 3-Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LK0OQFE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_FX48yb8J1EYQP

Try running cheap vodka through a water filter (I've used something like this). For college students who can't tell the difference between grey goose and absolut, it would make the shitty stuff mixed with OJ taste like the expensive stuff mixed with OJ.

Here is a generic one, not the Jameson brand like the one in the gif.

Room temp is good for whiskey. Don't worry about special ice or water. Maybe also have a small bottle of water on hand in case she wants to add a splash.

If you're not sure if she likes ice or not then I'd go with Canadian Glencairn Glasses. They've got the tulip shape which helps enhance the nose but they're wide enough to accommodate ice unlike other tulip-shaped glasses.

I have one. Currently has peanut butter M&Ms in it. Amazon, Fred & Friends is the brand. I bought it 2.5 years ago and it's held up great. here is the link

I CAN BE SO USEFUL TODAY!!!

The Libre Tea Mug has the exact same design as the mug you describe, but has glass on the inside, and plastic on the outside. Here's a video. There's a 10 oz version and a 14 oz version, and a 9.5 oz handled version.

However, I bought one of these and decided it's not the best thing in the universe. There were plenty of good things about it, but it had some flaws:

1. It won't keep drinks hot for very long, because plastic & glass apparently don't keep things as warm as stainless steel (not sure if this is totally accurate), but you also have to remove the lid every time you drink, and it's all the way open, as opposed to a sippy lid or other designs that have small holes or whatever, and lots of heat escapes. It also means that you get a face full of steam every time you try to drink.
   
   
2. When brewing black tea, you stick the leaves in between the two top lids (see video) and brew upside down. However, when you turn it upside down, the surface tension of the water actually retains the ENTIRE volume of water that was in the lid. Seriously. I don't know what the deal is. This happens even with zero tea leaves. This means that when you remove the two lids to drink (you need to remove both lids simultaneously if it's black tea, since the leaves are between the two lids), there's still lots of boiling hot water in the lid, and if you tap it, or bump it, or angle it, all that water falls out. You really have to tap the lid to dump this excess water before you drink; if you don't, you run the risk of spilling lots of hot water all over yourself. Someday you'll forget, and probably burn yourself.
   
   Aesthetic problems:
   
   
3. You can hear the plastic creaking against the glass, and it makes it seem cheap. Purely psychological, but it probably could be fixed.
   
   
4. The larger size and the handled mug version have the company's website printed address on the side of the lid. Pretty ugly in my opinion.
   
   
5. The lid has a picture, but it's a physical object (a tiny carving or something) and it actually moves. It's somehow not secured in place, and it moves off center and looks awkward and cheap. Plus, I can see a couple parts of it bent the wrong way.
   
   I can't really recommend it, but if you've used the Activitea and found it usable, you might be happy with the Libre. The design looks pretty much the same from the photos, as far as I can tell. But I have continued searching for the perfect tea mug.
   
   Contenders thus far:
   
   
6. JoeMoXL: Entirely stainless steel, with a removable infuser basket, a push-button seal, 360 degree drinking, sipping that doesn't require removing the entire lid and draining heat away, leak proof, etc etc. Good stuff.
   
   
7. Timolino infuser mug: Theoretically similar to the JoeMoXL, but no push-button seal, and the infuser basket has some plastic. Oh well though. Adds a hidden compartment in the very top lid where you can store sugar. Smaller than most travel mugs (12 oz instead of the usual 16), so I think it's more practical to fill up, drink, then fill again and get a 2nd steeping out of the tea, as opposed to 16 oz over the course of the day and then getting home or whatever and not making use of the leaves until the next day maybe. There's also a carabiner version. Note that Timolino makes 2 tea mugs; this one, plus another that is ONLY good for green tea, with the leaves steeping inside the main chamber, with no removable infuser basket.
   
   I've been shopping around for quite some time. These are the two winners as far as I am concerned, though they skip out on being see-through and hiding the tea in the lid, but I can't see any well-designed options out there with those traits (although this Thermos mug has the infuser in the lid, but I wasn't so excited about it), so I'm giving my seal of approval to these. There are other contenders I think, but these are equal or better compared to anything I can find. I might also just go with a Contigo and brew in a teapot and just deal with the fact that the mug has no internal tea infuser.
   
   OCD FTW!

It’s called Unzipped. You can try amazon (24.59USD, prime eligible) or Uncommon Goods (16.50USD, $4.95 economy shipping)

If you are outside the US... I am less helpful.

It was originally made by Fred & Friends, though. If that type of quirky household item is appealing to you, they should be your go-to.

I think you'll get a lot of waste from an eyedropper. When I made my lip tar lipsticks, I mixed lip tar and a tube of Burt's Bees in a microwavable pinch bowl (which I already had in my kitchen because they're so damn useful!), nuked it for a few seconds, mixed with a chopstick and then poured directly back into the Burt's Bees tube. The pinchiness of the bowl made pouring easy with almost no waste (I scraped up a little with the chopstick).

Also, I think all of The Winos need this on their WL

I was shopping for coffee mugs on Amazon yesterday and came across a fuckload of "coffee humor": example. It really makes me angry for something, can't quite put my finger on it.

Similar to "coffee humor" is "wine humor", which is basically coffee humor but trashier: example.

I got one of those rice washing bowls from amazon a couple years ago and it really was a game changer for me. I just put the rice in and rinse it for 30 seconds or so, drain out the excess water and dump it in a rice cooker. So easy and the rice comes out amazing every time. I could never go back to instant rice at this point

Not the exact Jameson one but this is the top one on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Original-Shot-Flask-Built-Collapsible/dp/B0091LXV64

Literally this
GoPong Hidden Lotion Flask, Sneak Alcohol Anywhere, 3-Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LK0OQFE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_hPkMAbNRNHPJZ

I got this as a candy jar for work. Decided against it since it actually somehow made the candy look unappetizing.
Link for anyone interested:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001XSLEN0/

I use these for sneaking booze all the time:
GoPong Hidden Lotion Flask, Sneak Alcohol Anywhere, 3-Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LK0OQFE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_igIgyb2Q6CAA0

Feel free to judge, but some of us can't afford $12 drinks...or even $6 drinks. I always buy 1 to be fair, but after that, it's purse booze for the win.

I cook so much rice I got a like this

Definitely go loose leaf.

For the tea brewing
This teapot is nice. I also like this style of in-cup infuser - both give the tea a reasonable amount of room to expand.

I would recommend starting with samples - What-Cha do two sample sets - one for a range of blacks, greens and oolongs; and the other just for Taiwan oolongs. They are in the UK and ship quickly. Linky if you're interested

I would probably recommend starting with oolong - iirc roasted have a lower caffeine content, but you'd need to check. Based on what you've said I think there are quite a few oolongs you will enjoy.

Adagio do some flavoured teas which might be worth looking into, too.

My understanding re caffeine in tea is that per-cup it has less than coffee, and one of the other compounds in it (l-theanine?) makes it less buzzy. I've also read - but am not sure how true it is - that if you re-brew with the same leaves each subsequent brew has a bit less caffeine than the previous one.

Beyond that I can't comment on the caffeine content, as caffeine doesn't much affect me (something which I'm incredibly pleased about, as I do have periods of suffering from anxiety and tea helps calm me).

This should be higher up. Jim's creations are excellent and the plastic squeeze bottle makes this LPT much more convenient. You can get three of them for $6.

Like this? I've seen them in several stores now. Although I do live in the south so I shouldn't be surprised.

$6 for a novelty plastic cocktail cup? Fuck that.

I'd rather keep it classy.

Both of those statements amuse me! =)

Drunk me has done online shopping for people before. One of my friends randomly received The Shot Flask from me for no reason. Well, there was kind of a reason. I was gifted one for Secret Santa and was drinking out of it and thought it was the greatest thing ever and that everyone needed one!

Just go out and buy a cheap kettle ($10 or so) and keep it in your room/kitchen. I used to fill mine up from the bathroom sink I had in my room. Makes tea at breakfast time, and makes the water for instant noodles at lunchtime. And then at dinnertime it makes the water for instant noodles again.

Ninja edit: This was with simple tea bags but you can get thermos cups with loose leaf mesh things that fit inside. You can take your thermos of tea to your 8am class that way (I've put mine on my bike and ridden 25 mins to uni and the tea was still hot)

For example: http://www.amazon.com/Thermos-12-Ounce-Stainless-Steel-Tumbler-Infuser/dp/B00004S1CV

Or $15 (+ occasional filter refills) for a water filter pitcher.

You could filter the vodka several times to cut down on the 'bite' I've done this with some real cheap vodka, and after 7 or so passes through a filter, it's much better.

All you need is a Britta pitcher style water filter, a regular pitcher, and a funnel (optional).

• Pour your rot-gut into the Britta water filter.
  
• Go do something for a few minutes while it works its way though the filter.
  
• Pour the filtered vodka into the regular picture, and then back into the Britta.
  
• Repeat at least 5 times.
  
• Once you're done filtering use the funnel to pour the now primo vodka back into the bottle.
  
  You may want to set aside a little bit before starting to do a before and after comparison.
  

For Eldritch Horror, it's been a great pleasure to swap the sanity/stamina counters for red and blue d8s. It was also great to upgrade the d6s to 16mm dice - they roll better and feel heftier than the 12mms the game came with.

I also like these pinch bowls for miscellaneous components: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00080FPZM


Also: foam core inserts are great for making the experience better organized and help make the set up faster!

For the sweet tooth (like my dad, these are all things he likes):

• A candy jar or bowl filled with her favorite candy.
  
  
• An artisan ice cream scoop.
  
  
• An ice cream maker. You could get an ice cream recipe book as well.
  
  
• One of my dad's favorite gifts was a sugar dispenser... I think that shows his level of sugar commitment.
  
  
• Some artisan marshmallows.
  
  
• A milk frother that doubles as a hot chocolate maker.
  
  For the executive (like my mom, these are all things she likes):
  
  
• A high quality thermos for coffee on the way to work.
  
  
• A smart home setup, maybe an echo and some smart outlets or the google home. Really good for turning lights on/off, asking for the weather and news, listening to music, etc.
  
  
• A FitBit to help her keep healthy even working long hours.
  
  
• A popcorn maker that allows you to make non-microwaved popcorn in the microwave.
  
  
• A white noise machine. If she has any trouble sleeping this thing is AMAZING.
  
  
• A Roku or Chromecast that makes it easier to watch Netflix on the TV.
  
  
• Wine tasting or cooking class that you can do together. Really my mom loves doing stuff with her family.

They make mason jar wine glasses

Rinse the rice first, that will help with the brown. You can buy a strainer bowl that helps with this, I'll find a link.

Try using 2/3 rice to 1 water. (More water) that should help with coming out dry.

Best of luck.

edit link:

https://www.amazon.com/Inomata-Japanese-Washing-Bottom-Drainers/dp/B004QZAAS2?ref_=fsclp_pl_dp_1

You could do both with an ounce of frugality. My oxygenation "kit"

You can't go wrong with a flask, then. Or maybe a few of these.

I love my Nissan Thermos and post it all the time.

You want a soda siphon. I have an ISI, and it is fantastic.

http://www.amazon.com/iSi-Siphon-Brushed-Aluminum-Liter/dp/B00007JXR7

Can't afford a brita...just tough it out and drink water 10 times instead of having soda and BAM, delayed gratification:

http://www.amazon.com/Brita-Slim-Water-Filter-Pitcher/dp/B0000AP7NV/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1398448463&sr=8-3&keywords=brita

My favourite western-style teapot is the Hario Maru. The Ikea Riklig mentioned earlier also looks nice. IMHO the most important thing about glass pots, if you go for one, is that they are easy to clean: No bamboo parts, and no curvy spouts.

Buy it in a squeezy bottle

Or pour it into your own

The Reddit Gifts Store used to sell it.

It is a Sandblasted version of this Glencairn:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005LSA4GQ/

A BIG glass, you say?

Which can totally be found here.

Ask and you shall receive. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00BCQ4D9A/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1494631212&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=big+wine+glass&dpPl=1&dpID=31hF5CHANcL&ref=plSrch

I have made a few sodas so far. Most commonly, (and my personal favorite,) I make a ginger beer. If you have a juicer, that's the way to go to make good home-crafted sodas. You can create all kinds of flavors with just the juice of fruits and vegetables, then sweeten with simple syrups, add water and carbonate. Keep in mind that using fresh juices puts a certain shelf life on your drinks. (Still working on how to preserve one's sodas for bottling, etc.)

I personally use a soda siphon for carbonation (http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00007JXR7). This has its perks and downfalls. On the one hand, forced carbonation produces zero alcohol content (which is why I go with that,) and forgoes the possibility of accidentally blowing up your bottles of soda due to over-fermentation (I've actually seen this happen.)On the other hand, it fizzes out and goes flat faster and more easily than fermenting. This has been an issue when I've tried to make a bottle of carbonated ginger beer (or any other soda I've made) and then attempted to drink from the bottle. By the time you're doing so, there isn't much carbonation left.

My next venture is Sarsaparilla, or maybe an actual root beer. Either way, creating and perfecting your recipes is fun and delicious. I really enjoy it as a casual hobby. Good luck in your attempts!

Get a Hario teapot instead.

https://www.amazon.com/Hario-Cha-Kyusu-Maru-700ml/dp/B0006HINDI?th=1&psc=1

Hario's pots are my favorite. This 700ml pot is great, and so is this 450ml version if you prefer. They have some even smaller pots as well.

This is not a recipe suggestion as much as a tip. Get squeezy bottles for:

• Oil, peanut or some high temp oil
  
• Broth
  
• Soy sauce
  
• Fish sauce [edit: just saw the seafood]
  
• Sesame Oil
  
• Sriracha
  
  Also the little Soy Sauce Dishes for:
  
  
• Ginger paste
  
• Garlic
  
• green onion tops
  
• green onion bottoms
  
• sugar
  
• msg (or broth powder or ignore if you hate msg)
  
• cornstarch
  
• touchi
  
• XO sauce [contains seafood]
  
  Finally, do not buy the products I mentioned through the links I supplied. Go to your local chinatown. It will have all these products and cost less.
  
  Other accessories: a gas burner, you can get a portable one at 10$. A wok ladle. and a spider.
  
  As for recipes... er... popcorn? ;)
  
  Stir fries are great, but once you start making your own fried rice you'll look forward to converting ALL leftovers into carby goodness.
  
  Enjoy and don't hesitate to ask us questions!

>What kind of cooking oil should I use? I'm leaning towards extra virgin olive oil.

EVOO has a lower "smoke point", making it bad for certain types of cooking/temp ranges. Basically, it depends on how you're using it. I have a squirt bottle of Olive Oil and one of EVOO, and I generally only use the EVOO in salads, and use the OO to do most of my cooking.

Not entering but isn't this the coolest mug?

http://www.amazon.com/The-Original-RedNek-Wine-Glass/dp/B004HZR94O

Yup, there are mason wine glasses.

There's also the fancier [Mason jar] (https://www.amazon.com/Original-RedNek-Wine-Glass-16/dp/B004HZR94O) version.

https://www.amazon.com/Original-RedNek-Wine-Glass-16/dp/B004HZR94O

Not quite the same, but wasn't that the beginning of the whole mason jar fad?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004QZAAS2/ref=pd_aw_sim_hi_2?refRID=12QSGQ829GSG87HRN937

I use this, super cheap and great for rice and quinoa.

i bought a degasser drill attachment on amazon, it works well for 1 gallon carboys

note - do not run drill at full speed

On amazon UK for £27, but a generic one. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Original-Shot-Flask-Built-Collapsible/dp/B0091LXV64

Coolest Flasks Ever
Amazon Link

LOL! You need this! http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BCQ4D9A/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3L6RMET7M3L57&coliid=I1780Z0QVR0CAL&psc=1

I got these during black Friday. Still a good deal Epica 18-Oz. Glass Beverage Bottles, Set of 6 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I0YNYSI/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_XwfDwb89J01JB

Browsing for disguisable flasks and came across this convincing review.

Old habits apparently don't have to die.

It’s not perfect, but this has been one of my favorite tumblers:

Thermos 12-Ounce Stainless-Steel Tea Tumbler with Infuser (Discontinued by Manufacturer) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00004S1CV/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_bE6uDbCD2RPSA

It keeps the water at scalding and has two inner lids to choose from. The strainer lid is for me too small to do a regular steep, so I will either pre-steep, pour in, and use the standard drink lid, or add the leaf directly to the tumbler and drink using the strainer lid.

I use this one and like it a lot.

I was planning on getting one of these. For me its easier than being stuck with an entire bottle all at once, and its easy to spritz into fruit juice or something like that.

I recently cut back on my soda intake and got a Brita water pitcher after getting sick of hoisting big bricks of bottled water in to the house. Get one or some other filter if your tap water tastes like shit.. It helped me make the switch for sure.

One of these,

http://www.amazon.com/Brita-42629-Slim-Pitcher/dp/B0000AP7NV/ref=sr_1_sc_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1343830954&sr=8-3-spell&keywords=brita+filtert

Unless you've got a suite, unlikely for a freshman, you will not have a tap in your room. Stick it in your tiny fridge, and this will be the messiah for your parched mouth on many hungover mornings. Also save you from amassing huge quantities of empty bottles or cans.

Hario Mini Mill

Kettle

Scale

Brita Filter

Aeropress

Thermometer. The one I have is from a Culinary Arts class I took, but this looks to be the same. It's very useful, and to calibrate it, which you'll need to do every once in a while, fill a cup full of ice and then water and put the blue thing on so you can move it (I'm not sure how to explain it, but I'm sure you'll get it), and make sure the dimple is in the water and move it to 32 degrees.

Edit: Also, the mug was from the reddit Secret Santa exchange! It's a really fantastic mug.

I actually really need a Brita Filter. I know it's not a necessity as you suggested, so please glaze over it if someone needs food/pet stuff/hygiene products/etc. We need one because we go through a TON of bottled watter, and it drives me insane. I hate using all of that plastic when I could just filter it myself. I used to have one, but I didn't take care of it, and ended up having to throw it away.

If you feel so inclined, it is on my kitchen wishlist.

Thanks for the contest!

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0000AP7NV/ref=aw_ls_1_7?colid=3U8TYHP04XIKC&coliid=I3JUUKV3XJP5I1&vs=1

I'm on mobile so I can only copy/paste. The water quality in my rinky dink town is less than stellar so this would be nice. I used to just drink the filtered water from the fridge but now I don't have a fancy filtered dispencer on my fridge so the amount of water I drink has gone down. It's no longer my choicr beverage and my body hates that.

You should try one of the many mug strainers. They sell them all over the place. You said you were in Canada so you could try DavidsTea, Teavana/Starbucks, or even Chapters has some. They allow for more room than a tea ball (which I also hate) but allow for less than a pot.

You could also try just getting a smaller pot. I use this teapot as one of my smaller ones. The Hario pots are pretty amazing plus it's nice to see your tea brew in the glass. Some people don't like glass teapots though.

Is something like [this Hario kyusu] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0006HINDI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_AvJgVokcDe4Tk) what you're looking for? I recently bought one and absolutely love it. The infuser is removable so I just use it as a strainer to avoid that metallic taste. Works wonderfully and at $14 it's a steal.

I use electric and a traditional teapot or gaiwan. The only problem I can see you running into with the kettle being your teapot is that getting the leaves out might be hard (no basket filter) or that the left over flavoring might seep into the water for your next brew. Unless the kettle is dishwasher safe that might present an issue.

this teapot might be ideal for you. It's high quality, inexpensive and small. Good for reseeping tea.

Not quite sure if this is what you meant, but I have this teapot (around the size you mentioned, 450ml is ~15.5oz) which has a removable mesh strainer and it's pretty sweet: https://www.amazon.com/Hario-Chacha-Kyusu-Maru-450ml/dp/B0006HINDI/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1493529901&sr=8-2&keywords=kyusu+teapot

Pretty sure that pot has been recommended here before. Not sure as far as a plain old infuser, but anything you can get that gives more room for the tea leaves to expand would be best!

Hario. I own this particular size (450 ml), and it's perfect for 1 big cup or 2 smaller cups. The glass will get hot where the tea contacts it, but the handle has never gotten hot on me. It pours really well and is easy to clean too -- always a plus at work.

Yeah, the process is fun. :) I have one of these teapots, which is the perfect size for 3-4 servings, along with some simple Japanese ceramic teacups. Nothing fancy (maybe $25 all told) but Asian green teas aren't meant to be drunk in huge American mugs. If you have a decent digital thermometer then that helps to dial in your temps/timings.

“Anyone who can only think of one way to spell a word obviously lacks imagination.”
― Mark Twain

here is an item but to be honest I don't mind if you pick anything from my wish list :-D

Thanks for the contest

6.03!

EDIT: ARRRGGH The cost is correct!

I ordered these small bowls and I think they work really well. I just throw them in my game bag in case we need them.
http://www.amazon.com/Norpro-Silicone-Pinch-Bowls-Piece/dp/B00080FPZM

here's what i do... i find a dish that's low enough and wide enough for me to fill mostly with glitter w/o overflowing when i stick my finger in it. for reference, i usually use these little silicone mise en place dishes i got for christmas. :)

then i dip my basecoated fingernail in glitter and instantly brush off any that's on my skin back into the dish; after waiting a few minutes for the polish to set w/ the glitter, i brush the excess from the nail back into the dish, too. a few gentle pats with the flat of my brush nixes standing pieces and also helps settle the glitter firmly. after it's dried really well, i brush it again more vigorously -- i HATE when i get glitter in my topcoat lol -- to make sure every loose piece is off. then i put a thick layer of glitter food followed by a thick layer of topcoat.

Here is something from my wish list. I just want to be able to seperate all of my small ingredients into these pinch bowls so that when I can cooking I can be, How easy was that?!

For my first bento, I made a sandwich, haha. I also filled in the gaps with baby carrots, saltine crackers, and a little bit of cream cheese to eat with the crackers.

I don't know if it's a concern to you, but rather than using disposable cupcake liners, you could go green (and save money) with silicone containers. :) I used these for my cream cheese and other little side dishes, but I also use silicone cupcake liners, which come in different shapes and colors (you could get the round ones, but there are ones of other shapes, like squares and hearts).

Your little fruit cup looks appetizing. :)

Get a reliable pourer if you're spilling. Chances are your bottle sucks. For oil, you could use a squeeze bottle or an oil bottle to reduce spilling. If your container is unwieldy, you're more likely to spill.

As you know with is his videos, it seems like some squeeze bottles and a bit of food coloring can go a long way for really cool 2d pancakes. I'm definitely going to try it one day.

Some say that a squeezable plastic condiment bottle - as is commonly used for ketchup and mustard, and which is available for just a dollar or two in the grocery store - makes a viable and low-budet alternative to the rocket blower.

And it doesn't look like a bomb.

Just a few tips I've found. Don't be afraid to experiment. Ive made some juice that sounded good in my head but was disgusting and I've made some that sounded bad on paper but was delicious.

Keep up with what you mix. I use a small notebook for this but the worst thing you can do is make an amazing mixed berry cheesecake with just the right amounts of yogurt to make it Tangy and you forget. Sounds a tad specific huh?

And if throat irritating is a problem I would suggest not adding pg outside of your flavors. Most of them are pg from my understanding. Just be careful with some tanks not wicking well with high vg blends.

Finally mix. Mix... MIX. You literally cannot shake it enough. It's important to get a good mixture going for it to steep properly.

Some tools I use that aren't usually advertised in kits and things of the like include

Empty commercial sauce bottle for your vg something like [this] (https://www.amazon.com/OrangeTag-Squeeze-Bottles-pack-Clear/dp/B000QJBNII)

LOTS OF PAPER TOWELS

And labels. I use Avery 1"x3" ones. They are 250 for I think 8 bucks at my office store.

Squeeze bottles are my choice. My syrups are generally made 2:1 so it takes forever to use a regular bottle with a speed pourer, and squeeze bottles are great to cut the flow exactly when you want to.

Here you go

Half Pint Creamer Glass Mini Milk Carton, $10.11 on Amazon... http://www.amazon.com/Half-Pint-Creamer-Glass-Carton/dp/B0029SXDO6

there is also a glass Ziplock bag... http://www.amazon.com/Fred-Friends-UNZIPPED-Hand-Blown-Glass/dp/B001XSLEN0/

You could always get special luggage for checking bottles:
http://www.winecruzer.com/
http://www.thewinecheck.com/

Or I've heard good things about things like these:
http://www.amazon.com/Wine-Skin-WineSkin-Bag-2-Pack/dp/B0033C6FOM

I have a stash of Wineskin bags for transporting bottles of alcohol. Maybe overkill, but better safe than sorry.

https://www.amazon.com/Wine-Skin-WineSkin-Bag-2-Pack/dp/B0033C6FOM

Get some Wineskins. They're bubble-wrapped bottle-shaped bags that seal on the bottom. The seal would supposedly prevent leaks but I've never in all my travels (with a lot of bottles) lost a bottle in a Wineskin, though I'm sure it can happen... I have lost bottles wrapped in clothes since clothes shift and bottles smack against each other and break. At like $2 per Wineskin, it's well worth the money. I've had 4 or 5 bottles in a suitcase that way. At the very least, if you do decide to wrap them in clothes, I'd tape them in so they're not gonna slip out of the padding.

I second this! I have used this product many times! I put the bottles in the skin and seal them up then wrap them in clothes for an extra layer of protection. I flew across the United States and Europe using them and haven't had a problem yet.

Here is a link to them on Amazon.

Try Wine Skin.

Shark attack!, one fun mug: Time & Space, Click!, and Awesome. My favorite drink is hot green tea...I love it so much-made at home, made at a tea shop, it's amazing! Tea is always a good idea!

Green tea I love

I bought a tardis mug on amazon but it took a while to arrive
http://www.amazon.com/Doctor-Who-Tardis-Figural-Mug/dp/B00422MU6Y/ref=sr_1_1?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1343074988&sr=1-1&keywords=doctor+who

1. Buy Tardis Mug (http://www.amazon.com/Doctor-Who-Tardis-Figural-Mug/dp/B00422MU6Y)
   
   
2. Make soothing herbal tea
   
   
3. Sob as you slowly transition to watching episodes of Sherlock, Breaking Bad and other great series.

Yes, for many, many years now. Bust this thing out in front of your friend:

http://www.amazon.com/The-Original-RedNek-Wine-Glass/dp/B004HZR94O

For your drinking pleasure

The trick to sticky rice, not sushi rice, is to wash it really well, until the water runs clear. I use a big bowl and a rice strainer since in my sink it's hard to tell when it's clear enough. Then let it soak in water for 30 minutes. After that dump the water and put it in a pot. Add about 1/2 inch more water than rice to the pot. Then turn the burner on high with a lid covering the pot. Cook on high for about 15-20 minutes. You will most likely burn it on the bottom the first few times but you'll get the hang of it and your stove/pots. Be sure to use a wooden/ soft plastic spoon to scoop the rice so it doesn't break.

Sushi rice is the same but with more steps/ingredients after the rice is done.

As discussed in the manual for this rice cooker, you only need to wash unpolished white rice. This is because the dehusking process that removes the husk and the bran leaves behind some of both and washing removes these. Polished white rice is already washed for you, and brown, black or wild rice do not need it because their husk and bran have not been removed.

That said, I recommend this washing bowl.

Inomata Japanese Rice Washing Bowl with Side and Bottom Drainers, Clear https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004QZAAS2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_V5MHsU84CKRea

https://www.amazon.com/Inomata-Japanese-Washing-Bottom-Drainers/dp/B004QZAAS2

I know it's kind of a specialized tool but they make strainers specifically for rice. They drain slow so you can see how clear the water is. The holes are small so no rice gets through. And it has a strainer/spout to pour off excess water.

You can use it as a normal colander too so it's not just sitting there for nothing.

Tenta Kitchen Micro-perforated Stainless Steel Pasta Basket Mesh Spider Food Dumpling Noodle Strainer,Fine Mesh Skimmer Kitchen Fine Sieve Mesh Strainer With Wooden Handle (Strainer, 9 Ounces) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B4Z3H72/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_wuMPBbS1HKYRD

Inomata Japanese Rice Washing Bowl with Side and Bottom Drainers, Clear https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004QZAAS2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_vvMPBb803FVVD

Canadian Folder Small Cents Vol. 1 (Official Whitman Coin Folder) https://www.amazon.com/dp/079482479X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_dwMPBbP0X5QJ8

Small Cent Canadian Volume 2 (Official Whitman Coin Folder) https://www.amazon.com/dp/0794824803/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_zwMPBbX6ACN1H

I picked up one of these "Japanese Washing Bottom Drainers" rice strainers on the cheap and it is DEFINITELY worth the coin to strain rice and quinoa. It's not metal so you won't run the risk of chipping away at the hulls of the grain if you get playful with the washing.

No affiliate link above, just good vibes for good grains :)

Ive gotten perfect rice every time with this. Another thing that helped out was getting a rice washing bowl super cheap and doubles as a vessel to defrost things under running water since it drains slowly.

• This one represents me before/after my morning coffee.
  
• Lovely Trekkie mug! :)
  
• For unsuspecting Selachophobes
  
• Continuing the Harry Potter theme
  
  My favorite drink was the rootbeer milkshake from a local restaurant that closed quite a few years ago. :(
  
  I love tea and coffee so tea is always a good idea!

1. mug that changes colors
   
2. my favorite drink is roasted green tea, also known as Hojicha
   
3. "tea is always a good idea" - me everyday
   
4. a tea storage container for the many loose leaf teas i have
   
   ENJOY MORE TEA also check out /r/tea

OMG penguins. placeholer link

Heat changing mugs! With different levels of geek!

If he doesn't have a nice whiskey glass

http://smile.amazon.com/Glencairn-Crystal-Canadian-Whisky-Glass/dp/B005LSA4GQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1511816876&sr=8-1&keywords=canadian+glencairn

I even find Glencairns opening is too small. I really love the Canadian Whiskey glasses made by the same company as Glencairns....

I got these http://www.amazon.com/Glencairn-Crystal-Whiskey-Tasting-Glass/dp/B005LR3P1I/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1419988901&sr=8-1&keywords=glencairn

but you can get a 6 pack of the same for $37, I would do that if I were to do it again. Or get a couple of the Canadian Glencairins as well to see which you like better.

http://www.amazon.com/Glencairn-Crystal-Canadian-Whisky-Glass/dp/B005LSA4GQ/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1419988901&sr=8-8&keywords=glencairn

Its technically a canadian whiskey glass, but its an awesome glass for some high gravity beers and is actually what the Bruery's black tuesday glasses are.

Tough to say as there are so many little hacks. I like these three the most though:

1. Probe thermometer with temperature alarm. I don't have to babysit my strike or sparge water, and I can set it at 205F with a cover on the kettle to speed up the initial wort boil without fear of boil-over.
   
   
2. Power drill wisk makes aeration a snap. I run it 2 minutes immediately after chilling & transfer to primary, then 2 more minutes ~15-30 minutes later post cleanup and right before pitching.
   
   
3. Nylon paint strainer bag for use as a hop/trub filter and as a racking filter. Post chilling, I transfer my wort into a sanitized bucket through a sanitized nylon paint strainer. It makes removing the hops a cinch without having to fiddle with a hop spider or hop bags. I also place a sanitized nylon paint strainer over my racking cane when I'm transferring to secondary and/or to my bottling bucket.

this
Works as well as what others posted but half the price. Otherwise, you could probably make your own for even cheaper if you're not the last type.

I have this thing:
http://www.amazon.com/Clean-Bottle-Express-Wine-DeGasser/dp/B007RT8U1S/ref=pd_sbs_k_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=0C5Y1WX765AG6J2B3W1E

Works good enough for me, and it takes a lot less energy than picking up a full 6 gallon carboy!

fear cuts deeper than swords

1.) Something that is grey. probably the best thing invented.


2.) Something reminiscent of rain. who doesn't like doggy rain jackets? :3


3.) Something food related that is unusual. BACON


4.) Something on your list that is for someone other than yourself. Tell me who it's for and why. this item is something i would like to give to my boyfriend as a gift. he finally got his dream car on the road and we both love Judas priest.


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! this book is a classic. if you have seen the movie then the book is even better. along with my grandparents being back round actors in the original movie. look the book, love the movies.


6.) An item that is less than a dollar, including shipping... that is not jewelry, nail polish, and or hair related! cause its "cheap stuff"


7.) Something related to cats. I love cats! i would never get bored with this. or tiss on my wishlist :3


8.) Something that is not useful, but so beautiful you must have it. it's useless to me because i don't drink, but it's cool as fuck. (on wishlist, for my sister)


9.) A movie everyone should watch at least once in their life. Why? I loved this movie when i first watched it. it's interesting, keeps you watching and it doesnt start out boring like most "scary movies" do. it's a movie i would suggest to all. (on wishlist)


10.) Something that would be useful when the zombies attack. it explains itself.. but you can hold a lot of stuff while out hunting zombies!


11.) Something that would have a profound impact on your life and help you to achieve your current goals. my mother is a nail tech and i want to go to school as one so i can become one as well. this would help me become better at doing nails while i 'practice' on people.


12.) One of those pesky Add-On items. do you want a stinky toilet?


13.) The most expensive thing on your list. Your dream item. Why? i've always been a huge fan of sugar skulls and i would love this in my room. it's not a dream item but it is the highest priced item on my wishlist. i think it's beautiful.


14.) Something bigger than a bread box. on my wishlist. isn't it pretty? :)


15.) Something smaller than a golf ball. on my wishlist. " a golf ball weighs no more than 1.620 oz (45.93 grams), has a diameter not less than 1.680 in (42.67 mm)" my item is 1.25 in.


16.) Something that smells wonderful. i'm native american so i enjoy burning incense and sage. don't know about you, but it's a wonderful thing to me.


17.) A (SFW) toy. who doesn't like laser pointers? dog people. thats who.


18.) Something that would be helpful for going back to school. fuck, i'm 17 and i'd buy this for myself!


19.) Something related to your current obsession, whatever that may be. i'm obsessed with Judas Priest, as well as my boyfriend. i need to knew sweatshirt and i've been trying to convince my parents to get me this one. Turbo Love by Judas Priest is my boyfriend and I's song to each other, he just got his car on the road so his license plate is dedicated to that song. (wishlist item)


20.) Something that is just so amazing and awe-inspiring that I simply must see it. Explain why it is so grand. you may not think this is so amazing, but holy shit who wouldn't want to fucking float on a donut? i mean paint yourself yellow and just call yourself mothafuckinnn homer simpson! or this you'd have the best skinny dip of your life!

this was really fun! thank you :)

you need this

Maybe it was two of these glasses?

1. My life motto.
   
   
2. I'm not a fan of bitter tasting things-root beer, licorice, most all beers, and sadly a lot of wines :( - so, I need to go for the dessert wines. I'm sure you're going to cringe, but I'm the queen of Arbor Mist :P
   
   
3. Trust Betty
   
   
4. I like the funky names.
   
   
5. Hm... is it wine? Works for me :P Corks make me feel sophisticated for some reason.
   
   
6. It's only Monday!
   
   My spirit animal
   
   THE BEST WINE GLASS EVER
   

It's actually one of these!

I just bought this for our white elephant at work.

I got this for my girlfriend last year but, as far as I'm aware, she still hasn't used it yet. Probably because she's not a pisshead like I am.

This depends primarily on how much you want to brew and what style (batch vs continuous). The easiest first step would be to go with a glass gallon jug. If you want to go a little bigger, get a 2 gallon with a non metal spigot (plastic and stainless steel are ok). Spigots make it way easier to pour for 2F. Not sure it’s worth it for a 1 gallon jug but for sure for 2+ G.

Pakkon Wide Mouth Glass Mason Jar with PlasticLid/Ferment & Store Kombucha Tea or Kefir/Use for Canning, Storing, Pickling & Preserving Dishwasher Safe, Airtight Liner Seal, 1 gallon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B012BAWVU8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_sjiIAbZAY63RN

Anchor Hocking Heritage Hill Glass Beverage Dispenser with Spigot, 2 Gallon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BWC0E42?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

I just started making it myself. I got a SCOBY from Amazon and here's my general recipe:

1. 1 Gallon brewed tea (black is the easiest/cheapest to use, but I've used Roobios too)
   
2. 1 Cup sugar (I used refined white sugar - while technically not Paleo, it is the easiest for the SCOBY to digest)
   
3. 1 SCOBY
   
4. 1 Cup distilled white vinegar/previously brewed tea
   
   Boil the water. Once the water is boiling, add in the sugar and stir until dissolved. Add the tea bags (I usually use 12 tea bags/Gallon) and brew to desired strength. I like mine strong, so I leave the tea bags in the pot until the tea is to room temperature. You can put it in the refrigerator if you want to cool it off quicker. This is very important since hot tea will kill your SCOBY.
   
   
   
   Sterilize your brew container by swishing some vinegar around or running it through the dishwasher on the hot cycle. I bought one of these to use as my brew container since it makes bottling into these bad boys easier. This is also very important since you don't want any "bad" bacteria to get into your controlled fermentation environment. Pour the tea into your brew container, add the vinegar/starter liquid, and add the SCOBY. From this point on, do not let the kombucha touch anything metal or any non-sterilized equipment. Cover your brew vessel with a clean dish cloth/coffee filter/paper towels and let sit 7-10 days, depending on how vinegar-y you like it.
   
   
   
   That's pretty much it. Just make sure everything is clean and sterile when handling the SCOBY and you will be fine. There are a bunch of recipes and how-to's out there as well, I've just summed them up in this post. Happy Brewing!
   
   
   
   Edit: spelling

This spigot (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BWC0E42/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1) seems to be popular in this subreddit.

Here's the hardware I ended up with for a simple continuous brew setup. For me, two gallons is a lot for a batch brew mostly just handling the vessel. Good luck! You're mostly limited by your imagination here.

Beverage dispenser Target is supposed to carry it also, but I never found one in the store.

Stainless spigot

Rubber bands

Heater

Temp controller outlet

Adhesive thermometer

I'd go with Etsy but the shipping is probably too far out.

Amazon is probably your best bet now! They have some great stuff like this [coffee mug](Doctor Who - Disappearing TARDIS Coffee Mug - Add Hot Liquid and Watch The TARDIS Move From London to the Stars - Comes in a Fun Gift Box - by The Unemployed Philosophers Guild https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ESHMQ8K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_wYgwybT4WQV0D) that changes when hot. Or this [jewelry box](Doctor Who Tardis Wooden Jewelry Box with Drawers, Hooks and Ring Inserts https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LZZ9CZG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_DZgwybD198VQ2)

Also Hot Topic is full of fun doctor who stuff. Their stuff is unique and they have more than just clothes. They have some really fun necklaces and drink wear.

Good luck I am sure she will appreciate anything with how much thought you are putting into it.

This mug is pretty damn awesome

I would love this to give to a friend who I know would cherish it!

Last year when my SO and I were temporarily long distance, he came to visit me and we spent hours one night by a lake cuddled up in blankets, drinking homemade chai lattes and talking about everything and anything while looking up at the beautiful sky. A little while into our evening, a group of drummers came into the park and started a crazy drum circle! So we snuggled up, sipped our tea, looked at the stars and listened to the impromptu drum session!

In 900 years of time and space, I've never met anyone who wasn't important

I use these: https://www.amazon.com/Epica-18-Oz-Glass-Beverage-Bottles/dp/B00I0YNYSI/

I usually split a pitcher into five servings (roughly 450 calories each with my add-ins). I just make sure to rinse them out thoroughly after use and they pretty much stay fresh.

We've had really good luck with these ones. Beautiful booch by the way!
Epica 18-Oz. Glass Beverage Bottles, Set of 6 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I0YNYSI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_YbtzDbYTHT6FZ

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I0YNYSI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_IiRhDb5MY2V43

I bought these on Amazon they look pretty legit

GoPong Sport Bottle Sunscreen Flask 2 Pack, Includes Funnel and Liquor Bottle Pour Spout https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DF6VVLM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_wC.Wzb592K819

GoPong Hidden Lotion Flask, Sneak Alcohol Anywhere, 3-Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LK0OQFE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_HD.Wzb6R7VT87

wow, that aladdin page is terrible marketing
no photo where the tea basket goes, water fills, etc.
it just looks like a double insulated plastic cup with lid.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10_xRQPFKYE
BTW this demo person lies about a 2 hour warm time,
that duration is simply not possible with 2 wall plastic.
2 wall is to protect your hand, not keep the tea warm.

http://www.amazon.com/Thermos-12-Ounce-Stainless-Steel-Tumbler-Infuser/dp/B00004S1CV
to keep tea hot 2hrs you need a "travel mug" which is
basically a heat sink metal surrounded by insulation.
i don't like this product either, because combining
seeping and travel mug is a bad idea. you should
make your tea, then carry it in an insulated tube,
two steps two vessels.

This is the one I have that I really like http://www.amazon.com/Thermos-12-Ounce-Stainless-Steel-Tumbler-Infuser/dp/B00004S1CV. The lid isn't meant to be a strainer lid but it can totally be used that way!

I use this one and completely love it. I've tried others and nothing has worked so well. It has two separate pieces, one infuser and one sipping top, so you just swap them out when your tea is done brewing.

Nissan travel mugs are the best. THE BEST. I've used two different ones, and they have both astounded me. My coffee will sit in a cold winter car for 24 hours, and still be warm. Not even close to hot, mind you, but warm to the tongue. It literally defies reason.

GET A NISSAN TRAVEL MUG and never go back.

Edit: Apparently they are owned by Thermos? These are the two I've used...

http://www.amazon.com/Thermos-12-Ounce-Stainless-Steel-Tumbler-Infuser/dp/B00004S1CV/ref=sr_1_6?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1419011141&sr=1-6&keywords=nissan+thermos+stainless+steel

http://www.amazon.com/Thermos-16-Ounce-Stainless-Steel-Backpack-Bottle/dp/B000K604P0/ref=sr_1_2?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1419011141&sr=1-2&keywords=nissan+thermos+stainless+steel

My wife has the Nissan Thermos 12-oz tea tumbler amazon link. It does have an infuser basket which is why we got it, as we usually drink loose tea. It has very efficient gaskets in the lid & infuser and will never leak (if the lid's on correctly, which can be tricky). The only drawback is that the volume is a bit small.

I've had this one for a few years. It does. Not. Leak. It's wonderful! Keeps my tea hot for hours, super durable.

Edit: damn amazon links get me every time.

I got mine at Teavana. Amazon carries the same one here http://www.amazon.com/Thermos-12-Ounce-Stainless-Steel-Discontinued-Manufacturer/dp/B00004S1CV/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1449560546&sr=8-3&keywords=thermos+tea+tumbler

The cup as a lid isn't hard to find in the least, nor is one with a strainer. It's just finding them both in one package that's tough.

http://www.amazon.com/Thermos-Nissan-12-Ounce-Stainless-Steel-Tumbler/dp/B00004S1CV/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1376626848&sr=8-1&keywords=thermos+strainer

http://www.amazon.com/Thermos-Stainless-40-Ounce-Beverage-Midnight/dp/B0017IHRNM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1376626753&sr=8-1&keywords=thermos

I like my tea the temperature of the sun and ceramic can never hold heat long enough. A double-walled stainless steel thermos is where it's at.

I use this one.
http://smile.amazon.com/Thermos-12-Ounce-Stainless-Steel-Tumbler-Infuser/dp/B00004S1CV/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1426206900&sr=8-2&keywords=thermos+tea+infuser

It is the same one that they sell at Teavanna, but isn't as nice a color. However, it is much cheaper, so there is that.

Some that I know of:

Number One - Good price, great insulation (Thermos brand), but the basket is pretty tiny

Number Two - I've heard good things in general about Davids Tea's selection, lots of options

Number Three - Heard a lot of praise for these, but not sure if /u/puerh_lover will be getting any more in stock

Number Four - These are also nice pieces, only one here that I have had experience with personally. Basket on this one is on the smaller end to, but its not too tiny

Hope this helps!

http://amzn.com/B00004S1CV

I have that one. It's great, and keeps liquid so warm that I usually have to let it sit open for a while to even make it drinkable. The only problem for me is that the filter is a separate piece and if you want to keep your leaves for a second resteep then that means finding a place to store it in your bag/backpack when its hot and wet. Thats why I'm considering buying the below one.

http://amzn.com/B001Q3L9P0

I've started to use an iSi Soda Siphon.

I bought a pound of this about six weeks ago. There's nothing wrong with it, but I hugely overestimated how much of it I could drink. On the upside, it makes great iced tea, and is wonderful carbonated.

At the end of the day, I like a lot more variety. The additional cost of buying 100g at a time is worth it.

It doesn't exactly break the bank to just buy one of these, especially if you have to go out and buy the parts for the DIY version anyhow.

I got one of these to make fancy drinks for my wife when she was pregnant. Carbonated juices are awesome.
http://www.amazon.com/iSi-2248-Siphon-Brushed-Aluminum/dp/B00007JXR7/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1313090721&sr=8-1

If you want something for life, get a standard old-school soda bottle from iSi. There are plastic parts on the inside of the metal bottle but they can all be replaced if they wear out. I have been using one for about 7 years now when I make summer cocktails. http://www.amazon.com/iSi-2248-Siphon-Brushed-Aluminum/dp/B00007JXR7

I've went to a soda maker. Taste really depends on the water you use. You local restaurant supply store should be able to get you one, or you can get them online amazon. Charges are cheep, running you around $0.50 per liter of water.

I bought one of these, love it and use it daily. http://www.amazon.com/iSi-2248-Siphon-Brushed-Aluminum/dp/B00007JXR7/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1343706808&sr=8-2&keywords=seltzer+maker cartridges are about $1/piece.

An iSi Soda siphon.

LPT: Slice up an apple and put it in a soda charger. Exact same effect.

Wow. Or you could buy one of these, and no blow you're hand off.

I've seen dry ice explode in a plastic bottle before, I wouldn't even think about attempting this.

20 bones not that bad really considering you would have to be preparing enough booze for an apartment complex of Texans before you would have to replace the filter (and the filter is only like 5 bucks).

I did this once with an HEB brand knock off when it was getting close to replacement time, and it worked pretty well. Not a hangover was found in the bottle.

Hoping this will help us drink more water this summer!

10 or under

Thank you!! <3

I go to BU and MIT for biomedical engineering or course 20. I'm going into my sorta senior year. I probably need to take an extra semester so I'm in an odd situation right now. My senior project yearly class thingy needs to be delayed cause I haven't taken thermodynamics yet.

I'll be moving into a nice off campus studio and let's see...

This Brita pitcher is really nice for dorms. It's right above $10, but quite useful cause dorm water sucks.

I personally need these ice-cube trays cause it's bloody hot in Boston and I realize I haven't been making ice! XD

http://www.amazon.com/Brita-42629-Slim-Pitcher/dp/B0000AP7NV/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1331319016&sr=8-3

$13. Same price as a few day's worth of bottled water.

This is just stupid. A Brita pitcher is only $10-40 depending on size. You can get this one for less than ten bucks on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Brita-42629-Slim-Pitcher/dp/B0000AP7NV/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1300634245&sr=8-1

found it in Amazon Canada for 14$

https://www.amazon.ca/Brita-Water-Filter-Pitcher-Replacement/dp/B0000AP7NV/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1549518097&sr=8-13&keywords=brita+filters

Water is free since it's included in my utilities, however, it tastes awful. I would love to be able to purify it up a bit with this pitcher. Rockstar!

I have a few things that I actually need, but I can't link anything right now(I'll come edit with links when I get to a computer).

Not for me, but my bird would appreciate a couple new perches. Getting his nails trimmed is expensive and it's uncomfortable for him. I'd like to make it easier for him to trim them on his own so he doesn't have to go through the stress and pain of the vet visit.

I could really use a water filter. I don't like the taste of tap water, and bottled water is too expensive. I could filter the tap and try to be a little healthier and drink it instead of sweet tea or soda.

What would make my life slightly better would be maybe a vacuum cleaner. My mom gave me her old one when she moved away, but it doesn't really work. I've tried everything I could do to fix it, but no go. Since we have a lot of animals, vacuuming is a weekly if not more often, chore. A working vacuum would be awesome!

On the more expensive side, a mattress would definitely improve my quality of life. I've never had a new one, they've all been hand me downs or bought used. The one I have now could have been super nice, but the previous owners left dents where they slept in it. So there really isn't any support for my body. Having fibromyalgia makes me have a hard time sleeping, so it would be nice to enjoy the sleep I do get. It also makes me overheat really easy, so I often wake up in the middle if the night burning up even when it's 68 degrees.

Sorry for the wall! I just wanted to put the things I actually needed and give a variety :)

This is an awesome contest and I hope everyone's lives get a little better if they need it! <3

So I currently have 2 teapots; one is about 450ml and was a second-hand gift, but sadly it's too small to fit my infuser basket in. The other one is a fancier porcelain one, but the issue is that it's a litre. My infuser basket fits great, but unless I fill it rather full (900 or 1000ml of water), it doesn't work amazingly because it's one of those taller, thinner ones.

After browsing the sub I found http://www.amazon.co.uk/Hario-Stainless-Glass-Teapot-Infuser/dp/B0006HINDI/ (which is 450ml) and it seems to have a much bigger infuser basket than I currently have. I really want to try gongfu, too...blah, I'm going to end up with far too many teapots at this rate.

It depends what you are interested in. Loose leaf is definitely the way to go, all you need is a teapot like this and something to heat the water in. For the teas themselves, r/tea has a list of vendors that covers many different areas. r/tea can be a great resource in general, there are tons of super knowledgeable people for each kind of tea and there are multiple people in the industry there. What-Cha is very well liked and has a variety of teas from all over, they are definitely a good place to order from for the first time. They have an intro to tea collection, though I feel that a white tea like this one should be included in it.

[This] (http://www.happymugcoffee.com/darktea/213-pu-erh-bird-nest-china.html?ps_full_site=1) tea. I ordered their gyokuro, keemun Mao feng, Jasmine pearls, gf oolong, and Taiwan high mountain as well if you have any input on those.

Also ordered [this] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0006HINDI/ref=ox_sc_act_image_2?smid=A3TCNCNGLOHBSA&psc=1) and [these] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00IM42AZ4/ref=pd_aw_fbt_79_img_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=BRN3K6M22VSK4D1DXZ8E). Any good as far as you know? I mostly drink and roast coffee but wanted to branch out.

I love the silicone ones. I have a set: https://www.amazon.com/Norpro-Silicone-Mini-Pinch-Bowls/dp/B00080FPZM/ref=sr_1_8?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1549316963&sr=1-8&keywords=pinch+bowl

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I also have a set of glass dishes like these: https://www.amazon.com/Maredash-Kitchen-Stackable-Dishware-Combination/dp/B07DVHDBMX/ref=sr_1_25?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1549316963&sr=1-25&keywords=pinch+bowl

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And some crockery ones like these that are really nice and opaque (when that is important): https://www.amazon.com/Now-Designs-Terracotta-Pinch-Bowls/dp/B06XS1B6SS/ref=sr_1_5?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1549316963&sr=1-5&keywords=pinch+bowl

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You can also do those in plastic: https://www.amazon.com/Oggi-Melamine-6-Piece-Assorted-Colors/dp/B001U24ESQ/ref=sr_1_7?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1549316963&sr=1-7&keywords=pinch+bowl

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I'd recommend the silicone ones, but only if you can get big enough ones. Otherwise it can get frustrating not having enough. I think for the bang for the buck, the glass ones above are the best balance of cost, size, ease of use (and non-game utility), cleanup (if needed), and stackability. :) If silicone were cheaper and larger, they'd be my fave.

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Here is one more thing that can help clean up and setup. Silicone condiment cups. These are great for keeping things tidy during a game. When finished with game just pick up the cup and pour into the ziplock bag.


https://www.amazon.com/Norpro-Silicone-Pinch-Bowls-Piece/dp/B00080FPZM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1487348874&sr=8-1&keywords=silicone+condiment+cups

These are cute as heck: http://smile.amazon.com/Norpro-Silicone-Pinch-Bowls-Piece/dp/B00080FPZM/ref=sr_1_3?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1417470032&sr=1-3&keywords=miniature+kitchen+decor

These are called ornaments but I would totally display them in my kitchen year round: http://smile.amazon.com/Set-5-Kitchen-Utensil-Ornaments/dp/B00G973AY6/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1417470135&sr=1-1&keywords=miniature+kitchen+utensils

I put my SSS in these little rubber bowls then just put my whole ear in it. I got mine at Publix but you can probably find them anywhere. They do a better job at suctioning to my ear than dixie cups!

Yeah I actually like the green one!

NINJA EDIT: Actually I am gonna buy bought these because Amazon. :)

Store-bought mayo is definitely unhealthy; companies like Hellman's use refined soybean oil, low quality eggs and everything is pasteurized. Make your own mayo with healthy, cold-pressed oils and fresh eggs, and don't be afraid of fat from good sources. Here's the mayo I always make:

• Combine 2 raw egg yolks, 1 whole egg, 1 Tbsp mustard, 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp fresh ground pepper.
  
  
• Combine 1/2 cup olive oil and 1/2 cup coconut oil. If you have a bottle like this, use it. Anything that allows you to control the stream of the oil will do.
  
  
• If you have a high speed blender, add everything but the oils to the carafe and blend on a moderate speed. Add a slow stream of oil to the blender, starting at a few drops and increasing the flow until the oil is completely combined. Be careful not to overheat it.
  
  
• If you do not have a suitable blender, you're going to be whisking with one hand and pouring oil with the other. The process is the same, albeit slower.

Happy Birthday, mang!

I too bought the Sterile Siphon Starter racking cane & hood after reading u/brulosopher's write-up (Cheers, bro). It's much simpler than a clunky auto-siphon (which I've been using for almost 2 years now).

Because I don't have a utility sink, and our kitchen sink is small (and the stainless cane is quite tall) - to rinse and clean, I just use food service squeeze bottles like these and run hot water, and/or PBW/Oxy solution, and then with Star San. Not sure if this is of any value, but otherwise - Cheers!

Here you go

There ya go.

I live in Southern California so it's definitely not as hot as AZ but I think it's doable. With no poo I think a lot of people don't really wash their hair that much (2 times a week maybe?) but for you that number just might be 3 or 4. For the hard water, what I do is boil the water, let it cool a bit, and then put the baking soda in. I have an old Thayer's witch hazel toner bottle that I pour the mixture in so I don't have to boil water ALL THE TIME and a full bottle of the mixture lasts me about a month.

EDIT: You could even try a squirt bottle like this: 12 oz squirt bottle I just checked and the Thayer's witch hazel bottles contain 12 oz! I just squirt the mixture at my roots.

Link: https://www.amazon.com/Fred-UNZIPPED-Hand-Blown-Glass-Bowl/dp/B001XSLEN0

$25

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001XSLEN0/

I just bought that for my wife for Christmas! I also got her this bowl that looks like an open ziplock bag.

> glass bag jar

Yep

Man, this contest made me realize how share-able my wishlist items are!

As for one specific item... I have two candy dishes at work, one for normal candy and another for sugar-free candy (for the diet-conscious and diabetic). Everyone gives me compliments on the glass fishbowl, but no one seems to share the same affection for the (boring?) basket. I think this unique glass ziplock bag candy dish would catch more eyes and make the clear candies more attractive! These sugar-free Jolly Ranchers and Crystal Light candies are really yummy! Plus, it would go nicely with the other glass bowl.

I'd go for the cooler with ice packs...plus put the bottles in these: http://www.amazon.com/Wine-Skin-WineSkin-Bag-2-Pack/dp/B0033C6FOM - they seal at bottom with two-way tape and that should keep any moisture out. It'll also stop them from rolling and banging together.

These things have done wonders for me to bring beer or wine from the US back to Europe. Just put them in a checked luggage.

Wineskins work well too but aren't reusable.

The wine travel bags that I use are called Wine Skin. I included the Amazon link.

https://www.amazon.com/Wine-Skin-WineSkin-Bag-2-Pack/dp/B0033C6FOM/ref=sr_1_29_sspa?keywords=WINE+SKIN&qid=1556749399&s=gateway&sr=8-29-spons&psc=1&smid=A1B7M9EQGNCLQA

I'm a big fan of these for traveling with bottles, since I can be a little anal. Bubble wrap is always super effective as well.

http://www.amazon.com/Wine-Skin-WineSkin-Bag-2-Pack/dp/B0033C6FOM#

These are a little more expensive but these are the ones I use... they also sells reusable ones. If you look at your local wine shop they may sell them too. I know total wine in va sells them.

Oh man, there's a lot of stuff you can get him that fits the bill.

Maybe the Pac-Man shot glasses, Nun Bowling!, Gloom boardgame (dark humor and very fun), the Man Cave Laws poster, a Doctor Who mug, or a mighty wallet with prints he'd like. I could go on!

This is not war...this is pest control!

Yahtzee!

My favorite Doctor's screwdriver. I don't know his favorite, but... yeah

TARDIS mug

I want the TARDIS bookmark that talks about books being bigger on the inside... If I were to win haha

Thanks for the contest! I love Doctor Who :)

Link

This is not war...this is pest control!

Of course one must go with the Baker Owl

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Not quite Christmas, but my sister got me a Tardis mug (like this one ) for our birthday, which was last Saturday. Christmas-wise I didn't get anything too flashy: a beautiful scarf made by my mother, a robe, gloves, a mini/travel umbrella, and a little money from my aunt and uncle.

Book on chainmail

Dr.Who mug

Christmas Dr.Who ornament

What if? Book

hi contests are fun! this tardis would be amazing but eating with chopsticks is also cool.

JAYNE HAT! JAYNE HAT! JAYNE HAT! JAYNE HAT! JAYNE HAT!

JAYNE HAT! JAYNE HAT! JAYNE HAT! JAYNE HAT! JAYNE HAT!

JAYNE HAT! JAYNE HAT! JAYNE HAT! JAYNE HAT! JAYNE HAT!

JAYNE HAT! JAYNE HAT! JAYNE HAT! JAYNE HAT! JAYNE HAT!

JAYNE HAT! JAYNE HAT! JAYNE HAT! JAYNE HAT! JAYNE HAT!

I want Jessica to make me a hat!

CAN YOU TELL I LIKE FIREFLY!?! I got really mad when I heard the news about the cease-and-desist over the Jayne Hats on Etsy, all because Fox wanted to sell them themselves and make some money. Did you read about it?

YOU SHOULD WISH FOR this awesome Tardis mug, because I see it lacking on your nerd list!

Thanks for the contest! ♥!

You need/ would love to have/ will think this is neat


for me


don't worry be happy

Ok my favorite 2 are probably the tardis mug and the GoT board game. As cool as the game looks, I couldn't let the tardis fall into a black hole of awfulness.

Gotta make sure they're classy, at least.

http://www.amazon.com/The-Original-RedNek-Wine-Glass/dp/B004HZR94O

Mischief Managed!

So I decided to order my school supplies from a "reputable" magical supply store. I can not believe what happened. So you order by answering riddles and I thought that would ensure that everyone's orders are correct, I guess not....

Riddle the First-Wine or Wine Goblet

Either way, I wonder if this is even considered to be appropriate [drink wear] (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004HZR94O/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=25MSIGOHKX8AU&coliid=I1GX53XQYP0JML&psc=1) in the Great Hall of the RAOA school of magic, merriment and Mischief.

Riddle the Second- Broom

I don't know what they were thinking, I asked for a Firebolt, I will never be able to fly with these. I thought maybe they were just tiny for shipping purposes, but I've tried to use Engorgio to make them bigger, but nothing happens.

Riddle the Third- Hat

I swear I ordered a standard witch's hat. I am not sure how they heard wicker hat.

Riddle the Fourth- Book

They told me that this is one of the most important books of knowledge of our times and I wouldn't be able to pass my muggle studies with out it

Riddle the Fifth- Trunk

I don't even know what to say about this. How am I suppose to get all my supplies/clothes to school in these? I mean sure if I was a guy I am sure they would be pretty comfortable. Note to self, next time use the word Luggage Trunk.

Bonus Riddle- Cape

And last but not least, I just wanted a simple black cape. It's black alright, but unless I am going to be giving haircuts in my common room, I have no idea what to do with this.

That is the last time I order anything from Mundungus Fletcher's Magic Emporium.

I would cry for that cheap of wine and hopefully become the Town Drunk. :P

So I can be a proper small town drinker.

You want a nice glass like this?

I don't always drink wine, but when I do, I drink with the glass of my people.

Take a crystal candlestick holder, neatly epoxy it to the base of the mason jar giving it a stem. WA-LA - redneck wine glass cheaper than in the store too! You can then fill it with a bottle opener, cork screw opener and some other randoms.

http://www.amazon.com/The-Original-RedNek-Wine-Glass/dp/B004HZR94O

1. these are so funny and as a Texan, totally my thing haha.
   
   
2. Town Drunk ;D

Check this out at Amazon.com
Inomata Japanese Rice Washing Bowl with Side and Bottom Drainers, Clear https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004QZAAS2/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_8G0EAb794WET3.

I am wanting to make sushi and to make good sticky rice i guess you need to wash and rinse the rice..

I have this one it is awesome and cheap I highly recommend

Inomata Japanese Rice Washing Bowl with Side and Bottom Drainers, Clear

The holes are small enough that it will fill up without using a second bowl and let you swirl then it drains.

I use the IP to make short-grain rice and I did it fine on the first try. Note that if you must eat very fresh tasting rice it still won't be good enough but if you can deal with Asian restaurant rice (the ones that are at last halfway genuine anyway) it should be comparable.

The problem is that i'm using specialized equipment so honestly I don't know how the results would be otherwise.

Scoop 2 cups of rice with the rice cup (if you don't know what this is use a teacup I guess...) and then place it in a bowl to wash it. Run water from the tap on your rice and mix it up with your hands for five to ten seconds, drain the water, then repeat this washing process three to five times.

If we were in my kitchen at this point we would move the rice to the additional stainless pot I linked above but if you don't have one either use any stainless steel bowl large enough to contain the rice or an oven-safe glass bowl. Place 2 cups of purified water specifically from the same cup you used to scoop the rice.

Then after covering that bowl with a lid safe for the IP or with aluminum foil, place the minimum amount of water inside the main pot, a trivet inside of the same pot (if using items not designed for the IP bring the trivet that came with the appliance) and then put the pot/bowl that contains the rice inside of the main stainless pot that comes with every Instant Pot.

This is the Pot-in-Pot method which I use for most situations I use the IP. Essentially because the water that is necessary for the pot to come to pressure is separate from the water used for the rice they will not interfere with each other, the rice won't absorb the water meant to be for keeping the pot under pressure nor will you have to add more water than necessary in order to retain enough of it to keep the IP functioning properly.

Close the IP and then use the rice setting for 12 minutes (assuming quantities are the same, I unfortunately don't know what to tell you for larger or smaller ones) and after it's done let it natural release for at least 10 minutes before releasing the rest of the pressure. This is important because if you do it too soon the rice won't have absorbed enough of the water. Once you take the bowl out it should be ready to serve and can be refrigerated and reheated without losing too much quality.

I think the IP has some kind of automatic sensor for how long it's supposed to cook your rice but honestly I have no clue as to when it wants to or doesn't nor do I know how it even guesses. I only know the necessary steps for making how much rice I personally eat in one day unfortunately as a result.

Like, I would write one paragraph and then move to another paragraph without reading what I had already written. And I think I got distracted a few times too.

Anyways, lul, yes, you do need water. It really makes it foolproof though. You get a measuring cup, and then there is a ruler on the inside of the cooking container which shows exactly how much water you need to add for X cups of uncooked rice of various types. You are expected to wash the rice thoroughly too. I use this.

I haven't had mine for long, but I wouldn't be surprised given its relative simplicity and apparent high build quality for it to last a decade. I imagine this brand is as well-known as it is because it is extremely reliable.

i use this https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004QZAAS2/

hey guys..names TJ...i'm a wildland firefighter here in California...one thing that makes me smile is the intro music to the Harry Potter movies...they got me through some really tough times growing up..HARRY POTTER IS LIFE!!!!!! this would me an awesome thing to wake up to

Something cute

Happy Birthday! Hope it is a great one and anustart ;)

I gotta say, I would have to describe a color-changing mug as "cool."

This This This This!!!!

Boomerang for THE BEST coffee cup ever!

Some sort of lantern

This would be a fun prize!

This mug is like six dollars and it would be great for my morning coffee.

Love that you're going for training and good luck to you. I hope you get lots of letters and support while you're there.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY HDATZ! Stay sober, my friend~

Something fun

I. Love. Mugs.

If you like calligraphy, this mg is cool, as well as this one.
If you're a morning coffee drinker, this mug is cool.
Since you like writing, this is cool, as well as this one.

:( my favorite mug broke today too!! http://amzn.com/B005BR7JJM- best mug

I have a few dram glasses, glencairns, and Canadian whisky glasses (came with the Jack Single Barrel Christmas set last year) that I prefer. Feel sturdy enough to me. I also brought back a Yamazaki rocks glass and a tasting glass from the distillery. I have enough options at reasonable price points for nosing, cocktails, rocks, or neat that I don't feel the need to pay a bundle for these pretty glasses that might break if I look askance at them.

I've seen these Brumate BN8G Nos'R glasses a few times that are pretty (except that they're opaque) and nigh indestructible for $24.95 each on Amazon.

That's what I've been using lately and I love it (these ones).

And to the OP: I recently ordered a bourbon neat at a bar and it ended up being served chilled in a martini glass ಠ_ಠ. Whatever you do, do not do that.

I like the Canadian whiskey Glencairns too. I use them for bourbon mostly, but they are significantly more stable.

Does he have nice whisky drinking glasses? A glencairn is a must for any whisky lover, and the canadian glencairn is a very comfortable glass to drink out of.

I believe it's this one. It's a Glencairn glass but it's the larger one.

Those are a very good price, and they look pretty good...my only concern is that the base seems both a little lighter and a little narrower than the pricier Glencairns. But they have great reviews, so I'd probably go for it if I needed any!

I also like whisky tots (sometimes called whisky bowl glasses or Canadian whisky glasses), like these, but it's harder to find bargains on these (which is why I didn't even mention them at first): http://www.amazon.com/Glencairn-Crystal-Canadian-Whisky-Glass/dp/B005LSA4GQ

Yeah, those are great for tasting whisk(e)y - this style can also be good and is a bit bigger if one should ever like to make a cocktail or use ice: "Canadian Glencairn". http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005LSA4GQ?pc_redir=1414501324&robot_redir=1

Tasting - as in really thinking about the smells flavors writing down notes - ice will only dull your tongue and not help, and the regular Glencairns might be too small to fit ice cubes. If you ever like to make cocktails (more common with bourbon/rye than scotch for sure) like Manhattans, old Fashioneds, or just have some booze over a few ice cubes, the Canadian may be a bit better and they are still very nice for "tasting" neat. Just my 2 cents - I have both styles and even just bought a "NEAT" glass but haven't tried it yet. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00IK4I9RE/ref=mlt_B005LSA4GQ_B00IK4I9RE

IDK but i got some a while back..

just found it in my amazon history paid ~$13 for this. its a lot more now...
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005LSA4GQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

OK well I'll give you my recipe, here's what you'll need:

1 large stock pot 30-32 quarts is what you're shooting for. I got mine at Walmart for much less than this.

Yeast nutrient I prefer fermaid K but you can use Fermax, avoid DAP for a while it's kinda rough to dial in for a novice and can cause funky stuff to happen.

Campden Tablets

Wine Tannin

Some form of CO2, you can use Wine Preservation spray or if you paintball like me, fill your tanks up at the local place, and just use a regulator to dispense it.

WLP-099 for yeast. You can also use Wyeast 4347 if you want it to finish a bit sweeter.

You need a bathtub full of apples (not kidding) this is about ~100-150 pounds. I live in New England and buy cider apples for cheap money when they're in season from an orchard.

18-21 pounds of honey depending on which yeast you're using and if you want it to finish sweet or dry, I like to use orange blossom honey for this recipe, but anything light such as clover or some wildflower honeys will work. If you go with the Wyeast stuff stick with 18 pounds, if you're using the White Labs stuff and you still want some residual sweetness, go for 21 pounds.

A juicer to crush your apples. You could do this manually, but you will hate your life.

A Carboy stirrer or a Wine Whip You could use a super long stainless steel spoon, but in all honesty these do a much better job.

A big ass primary bucket this is what I use now, but if you've got a pair of 6.5 gallon buckets you're good too. I drilled a hole in the top for my "dry airlock" These open at 0.25 PSI, and they're both indestructible and cheap, plus you'll never have to worry about forgetting to fill your airlocks.

2 6.5 gallon glass carboys (these will be MUCH cheaper locally due to shipping costs)

1 All in One Wine Pump with a 10" house filter setup You can get the 1 and 5 micron filters cheaper on Amazon then the site they link there, and for the 0.5 micron finishing filter you get that HERE


Start with a bathtub full of apples with the stopper in, after the tub is full, fill around the apples with hot water. let that soak overnight to loosen up the dirt and hydrate the apples as well as you can. All hot water, no cold for this. Stir up the apples gently.
Wash the apples in bunches the next day, I have my kids help me with this, any ones with bad spots they put aside so I can either reject them outright or just cut the bad spots off. Cut the apples into quarters, only remove the stem and any leaves don't worry about the core or seeds or anything else. Any bad spots or worm eaten apples throw into the garbage.

Run all of the cleaned apples through a juicer. Put the pulp into your big primary bucket & put the juice into your big ass pot.

Heat the juice to 200 degrees, add 3 to 3.5 pounds of honey per gallon of juice (depends on what yeast you're using) and stir until well mixed (and still at 200 degrees.) This is to pasteurize the apple juice and kill any wild yeast or other microbes. Don't boil it, 200 degrees is fine. You should have about 7-7.5 gallons of juice from a full bathtub of apples plus a crapload of solids.

Add 1 teaspoon of Fermaid K nutrient, 1/2 teaspoon wine tannin, and 2 crushed campden tablets, stir that bitch up good.

Pour that on to the apple solids in each bucket. Mix it quickly, and make sure it's still at least 185 degrees F. This will pasteurize your apple solids. If it is under 185 degrees, then either pour in some boiling water and get it back to temperature OR siphon some juice out, reheat that stuff and pour it back. This is the ONLY time you can add ANY water, and if you're quick with the apple juice you won't need boiling water and it will turn out MUCH better.

Wait 24 hours.

Pitch your yeast. For this brew I make a big ass starter of the WLP-099 or the Wyeast 4347. With 3.5 pounds of honey per gallon plus the 100% apple juice liquids, I end up with around 35-37 Brix, giving me a high potential alcohol. The WLP-099 typically eats it nicely if step fed and aerated daily for the first week to give around 22-23% ABV while still finishing sweet with 3 pounds per gallon of honey and the Wyeast 4347 it will finish slightly sweet at around 20-21% ABV.


Let it sit on the apple mash for 30 days, for the first week use the Carboy stirrer to mix it up good, every 3 days add 1/3 teaspoon yeast nutrient for the first 9 days (so initial addition during creation of the must, and an additional 1/3 teaspoon on days 3, 6 and 9 so 2 teaspoons total fermaid K.)

Let the mash sit unmolested from day 12 to day 30.

Siphon that off into glass carboys for secondary.

For this step I normally pull the mead through a 5 micron and then a 1 micron filter (both in a single pass with my filtration setup) this doesn't remove the yeast, but it makes sure no apple particulate is transferred into your secondary. It will still be very cloudy though, to the point where it is opaque, that's fine.

Hit the carboys with some CO2, either from wine preservation spray or the paintball canister setup like I said.

This is where I add spices and any other flavor. I have made a number of differently spiced Cysers, but my typical secondary includes 1/16 teaspoon of ground cloves, 1/8 teaspoon cardamom, 1/4 teaspoon of freshly ground nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon of freshly ground cinnamon.
After 30 more days I rack it off that, passing it once again through the 5 and 1 micron filters.

Then I hit it with CO2 to prevent oxidation and bulk age it. It doesn't move for at least 6 months, 12 if I can leave the carboys full for that long. After 2-3 months aging you can swap to a solid bung as you don't need the airlock anymore.

The mead will clear during aging. When it's transparent, it is ready to bottle. I do one more pass from my carboy through a 0.5 micron filter into another carboy, then siphon into my bottling bucket. I don't like bottling with my vacuum pump I suck at it and just make a big ass mess.

Yea it's a lot of work, but it's some of the best Cyser you'll ever have, and it's got one helluva kick so take care when you drink it.

I use this thing. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007RT8U1S?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Transfer wort to fermenter stick this thing in attached to a drill and let it rip.

Edit: Just realized NZ. Have you checked AliExpress, you might be able to get something drop shipped reasonably? Other options are to use a pond pump and infusion stone, or to get an oxygen welding tank. Whirlpooling really doesn't need to be done with a drill FWIW. It's more about getting all the break/trub in one spot so you don't clog pumps. Hop utilization will be just find in a hop stand with some gentle stirring.

Finally, the counterpoint to oxygenation is hitting with a well sized starter. Even if you don't have a stir plate, if you can source a 1G / 4L jug, you can do the "shaken not stirred" starter method, which will minimize the need for additional oxygen prior to yeast pitch.

Still wouldn't recommend a paint mixer. These can be made with not-acid-safe metals and coatings, and who knows what kind of crap may leach out of the plastics and adhesives that hold them together. Sure you can get away with it and it won't kill you immediately, but given the risk, and the fact that it will be used every brew, I'd be a little more selective about my equipment.

There's actually a bunch of these available as "Wine Whip" or "Wine Degasser" on amazon, such as this. NorCal Brewing makes a really nice stainless one that isn't too expensive.

Having made mead before, the only reason to stir/agitate is to remove carbon dioxide, or "degas" as it's called.

Are you doing staggered nutrient additions? If yes, then I advise stirring for 5 minutes or so with a degasser like this one which is what I used for my first few batches with great success, but any type of degassing wand from your LHBS will work for this purpose.

If not, I do not recommend daily stirring at all until primary fermentation is completed. Doing so does add risk of contamination and oxidation without any real benefit. The reason you'd want to do it when adding nutrients is because doing so without degassing will cause a huge foam-over. Ask me how I know.

In either case, I do not suggest shaking, or you're going to have a huge mess on your hands. Go to your local supplier and spend the $10-$15 for the proper tool.

I now use a vacuum pump to degas my wine/mead which is more expensive but easier, faster, and less risk of contamination.

Seriously though if you shake an active fermentation it's going to explode on you.

I use one of these in buckets and a 1 gallon test jug. Seems to work pretty well.
Clean Bottle Express Wine/Beer DeGasser https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007RT8U1S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_mpp8ybF1RJC5Z

There are a bunch of different styles of degassers that would probably all work.

I've had pretty good results with this one. It's basically just weed trimmer cord on the end of a plastic dowel rod, but it gets the job done.

Two options: wine whip (you can use other things on hand with the same effect like some stiff wire that's been sanitized) and Fermcap-S.

Not really sure how effective Fermcap is when degassing (never tried it) - it's mainly just to prevent excessive foam during fermentation, not while actively mixing it up. Very, very careful use of a wine whip is probably your best bet. However, it's really not the end of the world if you don't degas at all.

I'm using this beer/wine degasser with a drill to mix/stir/degas in a carboy. Search for "wine whip" or "wine degasser" to see similar tools.

I use my wine whip to mix must, aerate and of course degas. One of the best tools you can get.

similar, but $300.

8oz flask with shot glass!

I was expecting this - saw one at my local shop

Lol this one should be good for you :D Big Mouth Ultimate Wine Bottle Glass :D Why settle for less when you can gulp down more? :D

10 Practical Speed Skating Secrets From Julia Roberts is the book she wrote after she got drunk drinking from that "wine bottle glass" hehe :D

First thing's first...[Wine bottle glass] (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BCQ4D9A/?tag=buzz0f-20) to handle all the stress. ;)

[A spice dispenser] (http://www.amazon.com/KitchenArt-Auto-Measure-Spice-Carousel-Stainless/dp/B0000VLQTS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1453404116&sr=8-1&keywords=spice+dispenser)

[A peeler] (http://www.amazon.com/Chefn-102-040-011-PalmPeeler-Arugula/dp/B001R5JADA/ref=dp_ob_title_kitchen)

Adulting So Hard

Wine bottle glass

Stainless Steel lunchbox

Water infuser

Food scale

Filtered water bottle. I have this and love it!

Thanks for the contest!!

Anchor Hocking Heritage Hill Glass Beverage Dispenser with Spigot, 2 Gallon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BWC0E42/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_f4uhAbF8X8STT

1 X Organic Kombucha Scoby - Live Culture by Scoby Kombucha https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009ZW8RP4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_.5uhAb83TMN5D

Unbleached Cheesecloth 9 Sq ft 100% Cotton Reusable-Great Filter or Strainer for Cheese/Kombucha scoby/Glass jar/Wine making https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M612PJU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_j7uhAbFHCHX7S

Adhesive Temperature Strip https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0079JZLP4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i9uhAbJBGF75D

Red Baron Bottle Capper https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001D6KGTK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_xbvhAbFY4CJN3

Beer Bottle Crown Caps - Oxygen Absorbing for Homebrew (Gold) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ZSEH8VW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_YcvhAbCE0836F

Bottles Free: Just start saving old beer bottles (not the twist on style bottle) submerge them in hot water for 5 min, labels peel right off.

Sanitizer: White Vinegar, I prefer Star san.

Prince of Peace Tea, Black, 100 Count https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AP70BKC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_divhAbY9D73AP

With these products, you will be good to go and your volume is 2 gallons, so by the time your upgrading after your first batch. For me a 1 gallon container never cut it. With the capper you don’t have to worry about giving your friends a bottle of your Kombucha and never seeing your $4 swing cap bottle again. Just save old beer bottles or ask your friends for them.

To answer your question, the temps you listed are to low. For all brewing temperatures are very important. You want to keep your fermentation in the 70s. Here’s how you fix the problem without keeping your home heater on 24/7.

Round Kombucha Heater Kit for Continuous Brew Crocks & Dispensers. 10" Brewing & Fermentation Heat Mat, Works with any Ceramic, Glass, Stone or Porcelain Containers (10"-120VAC 7-Watts) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072S6XBQJ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_1tvhAb04PYXBK

Enjoy... In the long run you will spend less by starting off with the right equipment.

Anchor Hocking Heritage Hill Glass Beverage Dispenser with Spigot, 2 Gallon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BWC0E42/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_siO5AbTBD97N9

I replaced the spigot with this guy:
Beverage Dispenser Replacement Spigot,Oak Leaf Stainless Steel Polished Finished, Dispenser Replacement Faucet https://www.amazon.com/dp/B013FWX4HA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_OjO5AbW7CJM7M

No, it had a plastic spigot I changed out for a stainless steel spigot. Got both items on Amazon.

Glass Beverage Dispenser

Spigot

Regarding the tea, maybe get big beverage containers like this (http://www.amazon.com/Anchor-Hocking-Beverage-Dispenser-Heritage/dp/B00BWC0E42/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1420985567&sr=8-2&keywords=glass+beverage+dispenser) and brew a whole bunch at once? You can probably just stick it in your fridge so it doesn't go bad and only have to brew it once every few days.

Get two of [these(https://www.amazon.com/Anchor-Hocking-Heritage-Beverage-Dispenser/dp/B00BWC0E42/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1505181882&sr=8-3&keywords=2+gallon+glass+jar+with+spigot)] jars.

Get two gallon stock pot to brew your tea with sugar. Fill a jar with the sweet tea almost full leaving room for the gallon you are adding.
Wait about 7-10 days and then brew another two gallons of sweet tea. Pour half of the first ferment jar into the second empty glass jar and then split the two gallons of sweet tea between the two glass jars..
The first jar is your continuous brew jar. The second jar you may sweeten with whatever juices. I been doing Honeydew Jalapeño with great results. Bottle the second jar for a few days. I use growlers and honey jars and recycled beer bottles with a bottle capper.
In another 7-10 days you can repeat the process.

Amazon! There are plenty of options but this is the one I purchased: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BWC0E42/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_awd_rIJxwbSZFN1VY



Very happy with it so far

Also, can I do the second ferment in the same container as the first? https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00BWC0E42/ref=ya_aw_oh_bia_dp?ie=UTF8&psc=1 this is what I bought, per the advice of some kombucha website online.

Here's another for the Dr. Who fans.

How about a mug with the Tardis. Put hot water in the mug and the Tardis disappears:
https://www.amazon.com/Doctor-Whos-Disappearing-Tardis-Mug/dp/B00ESHMQ8K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1467135957&sr=8-1&keywords=dr+who+mug

Hot topic. They have a lot of doctor who based things.

Edit: For example my S/O just got me this for christmas. They have a few different ones as well. They also have Doctor Who Themed Jenga, a card game that comes in a lunch box and a few other things as well like posters. This is what she got me last year if they are a coffee drinker. I also have a really big wall mural/poster thing that is this picture, but I would have to ask my parents where they got it. Thats pretty much all I have. Happy hunting!

Doctor Who - Disappearing TARDIS Coffee Mug - Add Hot Liquid and Watch The TARDIS Move From London to the Stars - Comes in a Fun Gift Box - by The Unemployed Philosophers Guild https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ESHMQ8K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_nmeTzbKY1P08K

Doctor Who Prize pack!

Journal

Sonic Screwdriver

Dalek

TARDIS mug

because this

Dang girl! I think you want this cool game while drinking out oh your cool mug while painting your cool nails!!!

Issue is cost and size with these.


I had seen 6 packs of glass bottles like these: https://www.amazon.com/Epica-18-Oz-Glass-Beverage-Bottles/dp/B00I0YNYSI/

Amazon

Amazon

Epica 18-Oz. Glass Beverage... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I0YNYSI?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

So there's sort of two lines of thought when it comes to the juice losing nutrients right as you juice. That being one of them.

The other is that oxidation is what destroys the enzymes and nutrients that you want from the juice. So if you store it in an airtight container you don't have to worry about it as much. I have a masticating juicer (omega) and from what I hear and have read, the juice is good for up to 3 days! The ONLY juice I've heard that you should probably drink fairly rapidly after making it is carrot juice.

Also, if she's just starting out, here's some decent to go containers

https://www.amazon.com/Epica-18-Oz-Glass-Beverage-Bottles/dp/B00I0YNYSI/ref=pd_bxgy_79_img_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00I0YNYSI&pd_rd_r=GTSTQY83Q258TVWW4Q19&pd_rd_w=1vPWL&pd_rd_wg=xVOBp&psc=1&refRID=GTSTQY83Q258TVWW4Q19

HTH

I use these. They fit perfectly in the door of my fridge. Use them for Simples, Orgeat, and Pureed Fruit

https://smile.amazon.com/Epica-18-Oz-Glass-Beverage-Bottles/dp/B00I0YNYSI/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1504719096&sr=8-3&keywords=glass+bottles

Epica 18-Oz. Glass Beverage... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I0YNYSI?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Here is my list of stuff

Jars:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07W21D2B6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1

Stainless valve
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00RPBQBQ4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_image_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Bottles (not a great option for cost effectiveness)
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00I0YNYSI/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Brewing cap
https://store.kombuchakamp.com/Brewer-Cap-3-pack.html


I would recommend bottles form here https://www.containerandpackaging.com/catalog/glass-containers/glass-bottles?gclid=CjwKCAjw1rnqBRAAEiwAr29II0Oe4vUh5C7rvnfqRKQaHJOFxO4fFJWvYcxibwmRDP_hJKp2GNsOBBoCiPgQAvD_BwE&capacity=12%20oz&sort=products&page=1 or HDPE bottles like naglene as the high density poly ethylene is so chemical resistant it wont leach into your booch.

Thanks guys. Ill actually be flying, but as a crewmember so security etc. isnt an issue and I have a bag thats a cooler. I have a two day trip starting tomorrow, so Ill juice tonight and bring them with and see what happens. I picked these up to use...

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00I0YNYSI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I picked up some 18oz/532mL glass bottles today. They're very similar to the Epica bottles /u/muxon uses.

Some thoughts so far:

• The screw-on caps seem to work well.
  
• The glass isn't perfect, but they feel solid.
  
• The bottles are each the perfect size for a 500cal serving of Soylent 1.5.
  
• /u/thapol has a good tip for an effective bottle brush.
  
  Here's a bottle I filled for tomorrow.
  
  I used a blender to prep 72oz/2.1L then split into 4 bottles. This works fairly well, but it's easy to lose a little even when using a funnel. Ten cuidado.

Was curious, and it turns out that /u/aMiracleAtJordanHare is completely correct

https://www.amazon.com/GoPong-Hidden-Lotion-Alcohol-Anywhere/dp/B00LK0OQFE/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1501698823&sr=8-2&keywords=lotion+flasks

Lotion execpt it's not

Hair Brush, except it's a 5oz flask

Boozebrella except ...well actually the name says it all

Best i can do for you is a mug