(Part 2) Best kettles according to redditors

Oh man. Brace yourselves, I am a total Amazon junkie. (Note: These may not all be BIFL, but I'm responding to the OP in specific.)

• $9 butter keeper. (I bought a slightly different one that's no longer available, but it's the same basic design.) Keeping butter that isn't for cooking or baking in the fridge is for chumps. Mine is always perfectly spreadable room temperature while staying fresh for weeks... sometimes months.
  
  
• $9 TV antenna. I didn't own a TV until a few years ago, and it didn't have a built-in antenna. I don't watch much broadcast TV, so I grabbed the cheapest one I could find. Case in point for why digital is better than analog, this one picks up every digital channel perfectly.
  
  
• $13 shoe rack (now $18). Over the past year of living in this flat, I'd developed a bad tendency of kicking my shoes off at the bottom of the stairs just inside the front door. This looked like a cheap piece of shit, but I figured for the price I couldn't go wrong. Now almost every single pair of shoes I own is in one spot where it's easy to grab—and, more importantly, everything's out of the way of people coming in and out of the house.
  
  
• $14 jug of earplugs (50 pair). Essential for sleeping with the window open in loud neighborhoods, sharing rooms with snoring friends on a trip, or sharing beds with snoring dudes or gals you're sleeping with. These were also my go-to earplugs for shows until I got a pair that's better for listening to music.
  
  
• $22 electric kettle. The coffeemaker in our office puts out water that isn't nearly hot enough for a proper cuppa, and I got sick of microwaving it to boiling a mug's worth at a time. No bells and whistles, but it's performed perfectly since day one, with no breaking-in period like you get with kettles that have plastic parts in contact with the water.
  
  
• $32 32'/10m HDMI cable. Ran it between the computer in my bedroom and the TV in my living room, allowing me to watch all kinds of streaming TV and downloaded videos with friends in a spot more comfortable than standing in front of my desk.
  
  
• Slightly over the $50 limit, but $53 space heater. My best friend and roommate is one of those dudes who's built like a furnace, and our place uses radiators for heat. We had a few days of him sweating his ass off even with the thermostat set to 68, before I realized that we could just turn it way the hell down, and I could heat my own bedroom separately. This sucker dumps out a ton of heat, with a slew of features to sweeten the deal (my favorite being the remote control).
  
  
• Another that's slightly over, but $55 garment steamer. Collapses small enough to fit pretty much anywhere I've ever needed to store it, puts out steam within maybe 30 seconds of turning it on, and with a full tank has enough water to steam as many items as I've ever needed to do in a row. I haven't touched my iron once since I bought this thing, and my only regret is not buying one as soon as I started college over a decade ago.
  
  And, saving the best for last:
  
  
• $43 heated footrest. Hands-down, this is one of the best things I've ever bought in my life. I was looking for an unobtrusive, unobnoxious way to help myself stay warm in the office, which tends to be chillier than my taste year-round. When I opened it up, I was skeptical, since it looked like a cheap injection-molded piece of shit. Now, I'm pretty sure I'd rescue it from a fire before my mother. I don't want to imagine ever trying to get through another winter without it.
  
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  EDIT: As requested by /u/Mogrix, I posted List Part II: Electric Boogaloo, with more items from my Amazon history.

OP, you are a very, very lucky person.

Here's a tool I recommend you have in your bedroom at all times. Remember to keep it loaded.

I’m in Australia and all hotels have kettles. But when I travelled the US last year I knew this wouldn’t be the case so I bought this collapsible kettle from amazon. It was fantastic, made of silicon so it folded up very small, and boils water very quickly. It would fit in carry on, depending on what else you have. Dual voltage too so I can use it worldwide.

Gourmia GK320 Travel Foldable Electric Kettle - Dual Voltage - Fast Water Boiling - Food Grade Silicone - Small, Collapsible, Portable - Boil Dry Protection - .5 Qt - 100v/120v and 220v/240v - White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MG7YLQG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_v57YDbKH0PM4R

• Various Bodum items are 20% off and haven't been marked up.
  
• Hario electric kettle
  
• Willow and Everett electric kettle
  
  I didn't see much. A lot of the prime day deals are just % off msrp which is the usual selling price for the item.

If by instant pot you mean this then you should get one. An old roommate of mine left it behind when she moved away, and TBH I thought it was a weird-AF purchase for her to have made...now I use it all the time.

My two main suggestions for you.

Grinder: Baratza Virtuoso

Kettle: Fellow Stagg EKG Electric Pour-over Kettle

I own both and really enjoy them. Not only are they great at their respective functions, but they’re nice to look at.

For the current $10 price difference on the electric kettles ([Hario] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003EEAPPY/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_3?pf_rd_p=1535523722&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B000IGOXLS&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1VMZV8HBSW85J8171MR3) vs [Bonavita] (http://www.amazon.com/Bonavita-Variable-Temperature-Electric-Gooseneck/dp/B005YR0F40)), definitely go with the bonavita. It lets you set and precisely maintain your desired temperature. (this can be very important, depending on your pourover device, degree of roast, and grind size) Unfortunately, IMO function outranks form. Watch for price drops, I got my Bonavita from Amazon for $59.99.

> Ninja coffee bar.

This one? https://www.amazon.com/Coffee-Brewer-Thermal-Carafe-CF085Z/dp/B0160R1LEK/182-2813769-6640545

Do you grind your own beans?

I currently grind my own beans but use them in a Keurig. Its ok.


>I didn't mention it on purpose for fear of attacks by coffee snobs because I know they will hate on it

I'm interested in what you have to say about this, and I might be interested in rebuttals. I agree with you - no one needs to hear snobby assholes saying snobby things, but actual information is helpful.

So, I'm glad you like it. I haven't heard of it before and it might be a nice replacement for when my Keurig dies. (Fuck that Keurig 2.0 and their DRM bullshit.)

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

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

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

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

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

Sounds like you need a water boiler, not a kettle.

http://www.amazon.com/Zojirushi-CD-WBC40-TS-4-Liter-Boiler-Warmer/dp/B00M0GOI78/ref=pd_sim_sbs_79_3?ie=UTF8&dpID=41EXjCN%2BQTL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR102%2C160_&refRID=0GXF4E4KHMWNWQJS2XNM

FYI, same kettle is $126 on amazon right now https://www.amazon.com/Bonavita-1-7-Liter-Variable-Temperature-Electric/dp/B00N2278VC/

Massdrop did this same $75 deal a couple months ago. It is a very good deal if you want the big Bonavita.

I'm in the same situation as you, traveling for work that can span the 2-3 days to little more then a week.

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Tried various things, here are my findings.

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Found that Wulong, Puerh and Greens that can handle some heats works best. While at home, I am more "scientific" in my approach, but on the road I try to keep things simple with easier to brew stuff. Usually bring 3-4 bags of loose leaf. Darjelings and other blacks does not work at all for me in this context, but that might be only very personal.

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I usually put all my tea gear in my checkedin luggage, never had a single problem that way. Made it with carry on as well without issue.

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I do cold and hot brew. Cold brew is really great while traveling. I get it out in a cup in the morning, then start a new one for next day. In my case, traveling usually comes with time zone switch and late meetings / late social activities so it's an easy way to have something ready in the morning when I wake up and prepare for the day ahead.

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For hot brew, I always travel with my foldable kettle bought online --> https://www.amazon.com/Gourmia-Travel-Foldable-Electric-Kettle/dp/B01M2CARAV

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For my brewing vehicle, I work with a Nalgene bottle --> https://www.amazon.ca/Nalgene-Mouth-Bottle-Purple-1-Pint/dp/B003QRWRAA/

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And an adapter filter for the bottle --> https://www.amazon.com/GSI-Outdoors-73020-H2JO/dp/B000PGPGQC ( I usually put the tea in the bottle under the filter, not directly within the filter)

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It's about that... found some good triangular shaped tea bags with good tea in them and carry some to add in my bottle from time to time in the day with cold / hot watter. Also worked directly with loof tea and the adapter, but it's more work to get it clean and everything while on the go in events... --> http://camellia-sinensis.com/en/tea/bags

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So I think that's about it for my cheet sheat :)

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Ciao

Zojirushi CD-WBC40-TS Micom 4-Liter Water Boiler and Warmer, Silver Brown https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00M0GOI78/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_6Vfoyb89HV17R haven't owner or used one in years, but mine was just like this and the same brand. Loved it. Just took up more space than I could justify and things that stay warm attract roaches, like keurig coffee makers and bunn machines.

I have the Aria by fitbit for my main scale.

My "double check" scale is this one here. Just to make sure.

I also use: This food scale as my in house food scale.

I have this one for my purse.

I also have these at home for use during the day: Fit Desk 2.0 wanting to get the extension desk for it at some point soon.

Elliptical/Bike Trainer in case I would prefer to "run".

Fitbit HR Charge Love this.

For hydration purposes: Electric kettle stainless steel with no plastic parts touching water ever. Love it.

Primo water pump with a two interchangeable 10 gallon jugs for easy no excuse water drinking.

My coffee maker right now is pretty... meh? I want to replace it this year with the ninja coffee bar.

Yeah, no. You don't use hotel coffee makers. That's just a rule of life. Don't even check them. Just don't use them. They're all disgusting. Buy a travel kettle and AeroPress and just bring it with you if you travel enough to need to worry about making coffee in a hotel room.

*edit: Changed french press to AeroPress. Wasn't thinking about the grinder.

I just HAVE to have coffee in my hotel room and I don't trust the cleanliness of the coffee set up in most hotel rooms. I carry this dual voltage collapsable kettle for boiling water as I don't like the metallic taste left by EVERY infusion water heater I've used. Also, it gets too tedious to wait for one cup at t time when I travel with my husband: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MG7YLQG?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1&pf_rd_p=90cc9c48-c4b5-46f2-bc74-4c537b7e8d9a&pf_rd_r=XM2GKNHQNZZEWAJD619F&pd_rd_wg=CCmH1&pf_rd_s=desktop-huc-carousels&pf_rd_t=40701&pd_rd_i=B01MG7YLQG&pd_rd_w=bbdUk&pf_rd_i=desktop-huc-carousels&pd_rd_r=61e1e125-b416-43a8-ac46-403370d9a019&ref_=pd_luc_rh_crh_rh_bxgy_02_04_t_img_lh Pour the water over this if I'm traveling by car or train and don't worry as much about packing restrictions because this works fast enough I can make one cup at a time: https://www.amazon.com/OXO-Single-Coffee-Dripper-Auto-Drip/dp/B01ENK41Q6/ref=pd_sbs_468_3?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01ENK41Q6&pd_rd_r=474c02f8-ec2c-11e8-9f7e-2132386dfc7d&pd_rd_w=GZbTh&pd_rd_wg=gpofm&pf_rd_i=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=7d5d9c3c-5e01-44ac-97fd-261afd40b865&pf_rd_r=NXGJZ38Y2WM70TPVQTY3&pf_rd_s=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_t=40701&psc=1&refRID=NXGJZ38Y2WM70TPVQTY3
Or I use these when I fly. Im usually making a cuppa for husband & I so with these I pour the water a little slower, going back & forth between the 2 cups: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HMP9SDZ/ref=sspa_dk_detail_4?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B07HMP9SDZ&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=21517efd-b385-405b-a405-9a37af61b5b4&pd_rd_wg=dwQey&pf_rd_r=VBMTWV8Z4MM6T9YZ96NY&pf_rd_s=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_t=40701&pd_rd_w=zE3jD&pf_rd_i=desktop-dp-sims&pd_rd_r=3bd71eb0-ec2c-11e8-bbc4-8bb98d0238f1

I pack the coffee, tea, dry soup mix, sugar packets, etc around the "negative spaces" of the tea kettle in my little kit that I pack. I learned the hard way that most hotels in Europe (except the Americanized ones near airports) simply don't seem to have a coffee / tea set up in the room. If you can handle the taste of a hot water infusion device, get yourself a dual voltage one.

These look hopeful, I ordered some for my (4th) trip to Scotland next year. BTW, IF you do find a coffee set up in your room in the U.K., it will inevitably have packets of instant coffee which is...awful. I like these things because I can pre pack them, use them & toss them out so I don't have to wash, dry, pack the collapsible coffee drip base: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LI6QEZE/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_4?smid=A14N1JL0Z8P4B7&psc=1

And if we are on the run to get someplace, I just use my good old coffee press travel mug.

I use something like this.

Mr. Coffee TM1 2-Quart Iced Tea Maker for Loose or Bagged Tea, Blue https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00005OTXI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_j7UaBb0DXH241

RoadPro portable stove if he likes warm food:
https://www.amazon.com/RoadPro-12-Volt-Portable-Stove-Black/dp/B00030DLEE

Warm water?
https://www.amazon.com/Uniox-Cigarette-Electric-Insulated-Automatic/dp/B00H4OYITE/

USB battery packs (to charge USB devices) are cool too (with flashlights). 20000 mAh capacities are cheap.

Bonavita has a 1.7L variable temperature gooseneck kettle.

Huh? I typical 1 liter kettle draws about 1200 Watts, while a typical corporate PC like a Dell 990 draws 250 Watts, which is the norm unless you work for a video gaming company. Add about another roughly 100 Watts for the monitor.

[Well, actually...] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00N2278VC/ref=redir_mdp_mobile?psc=1)

Get the Bonavita. The plastic inside the kettle is above the max fill line, so the water should not come into contact with it. I've seen good reviews for the Cuisinart, but then you're limited to 6 temperatures, and without a gooseneck it's not as pour over friendly. You can set the Bonavita to any temperature you'd like and the gooseneck gives you great control over your pours.

My Bonavita has treated me well for almost 10 months now, and I'd buy it again in a minute.

The timed switch is an interesting idea, but every electric kettle I've owned or researched requires you to push a button to start the cycle. You could look into a dispenser like this Zojirushi, you can set it to turn on in the morning, but one again you'll lose the temperature flexibility of the Bonavita.

wow, such a unique "japanese" revelation /s

it's how i've been making ice tea for decades.
a dense hot brew that drips into an ice pitcher.

you can even buy a $20 machine that does it;
https://www.amazon.com//dp/B00005OTXI?

How about a water boiler and a single cup infuser? You could have the water boiler keep water hot all day and just go back there every time you want to make another cup.

Something like this Zojirushi water boiler and single cup infuser. Cheaper versions of both items exist if you're on a budget, as well as smaller or larger water boilers.

Mine doesn’t...

Fellow Stagg EKG, Electric Pour-over Kettle For Coffee And Tea, Matte Black, Variable Temperature Control, 1200 Watt Quick Heating, Built-in Brew Stopwatch https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077JBQZPX/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_fhm1Cb6H95X2M

I'm looking into getting an electric kettle that has a manual temperature control. I like the idea of boiling my water to different temps according to the beans I'm using or the type of tea I'm making. But I've been reading the reviews on both the Fellow Stagg EKG and the Bonavita BV382510V and it sounds like they're garbage-- they either break down after a few months or won't even work out of the package. On top of that, some people complain that the temperature the kettle reads is quite different than the actual temperature of the water.

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My question(s) is: is it worth it to get a temperature controlled kettle? Or should I just use a conventional kettle and a thermometer? Are there any temp controlled kettles that you all recommend?

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Here's the two I'm looking at: Bonavita , Fellow Stagg

You can get a zojirushi for about $100, assuming you're in the US

I was gifted this one for Christmas: http://www.amazon.com/Chefman-RJ11-17-GP-Precision-Electric-Kettle/dp/B00V9LJF78/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1453571338&sr=8-1&keywords=chefman+kettle

The steeper is fantastic IMO, but there is a drawback of having to make at least ~1 liter of tea in order for the steeper to reach the water. That being said, you can also remove the steeper and use it like a regular kettle

K-Cup: bad quality coffee/tea that creates unnecessary waste by pushing HOT water through flimsy Plastic. I understand using them at a doctors office or your mechanics ... but I'll never understand people who have them as their everyday home/office coffee/tea maker. okay /rant - thanks for humoring me.

I think you are on the right track with samples. Since she is already into tea - rather than scatter shot sampling, maybe focus on a type of tea. Oolongs have some nice variety. You could do flavored black or flavored green teas. A few different flushes of Darjeeling. Harney has a number of sampler packs you could do. I have the oolong sampler and am really happy with it. Adagio also has sampler gift packs.

for tea making - you could get her a simple strainer and a nice mug. You could go fancier and get a gugfu set, which is always nice for sharing.

I'm not sure how much you're planning on spending - but you could get a variable temperature electric kettle. My favorite is $150, but you can get kettles for much cheaper (~$30)

I literally ordered this yesterday. If you want I can update pics on when it comes. I couldn't find any good ones, so I figured i'd take the chance, it looks pretty small to me.

BonaVita makes a 1.7L kettle, but it seems like it's harder to find nowadays.

Not too sure about 1 and 3 but I travel frequently and use an aeropress with this kettle.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MG89K5W/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Assuming the energy is free (or at least costs the same no matter how you use it), the hardware required to use 1 MWh in a reasonable amount of time is going to be fairly costly compared to many other options.

If we presume this is in response to negative energy prices or something similar, we're talking about using this energy over the course of a few hours. If we say 10 hours, we're looking at 100 kW average consumption over 10 hours.

Choosing some mining hardware off this wiki (I went with the row that had the most green cells whilst still having power consumption data available - the BFL Monarch 700GH/s), you get a $1379 item that consumes 400 W of power, which means we'd need 250 of them running. Startup cost would be just shy of USD 350,000.

Using the highest power mining equipment (Spondooliestech SP35 Yukon), you'd be buying $2235 devices and consuming 3650 W, which is more favourable in our situation (though not IRL), with only a $60k startup cost.

On the flip side, I can buy an electric kettle for a fraction of the cost and use about 40% the power.

For daily travel, a vacuum insulated metal travel mug. Zoujirushi and KleanKanteen are both excellent, haven't had to replace either in 6+ years so far, except for a new silicone seal for the KleanKanteen. I request hot water from cafes and coffee shops, bringing my own cup usually means no charge for water. For longer trips when I have a little suitcase, a small collapsible electric kettle similar to this: https://www.amazon.com/Gourmia-Travel-Foldable-Electric-Kettle/dp/B01MG7YLQG

Gourmia Travel Kettle.

Picked up mine from a thrift store.

I don't believe a quality, all in one solution exists at that volume and at that price. The closest thing to tick most of your boxes will be something like this, but that's not really the best solution if you're drinking quality teas.

I have this collapsible water kettle Gourmia Travel Foldable Kettle - it only uses like 800 watts or something so an inverter as you run the engine for about 5 minute gives 3/4 liter of boiling water - ramen/coffee/any freeze dried foods

I cannot function without coffee in the morning. When I found out that one of the cheap hotels I had booked didn't have coffee maker in the room, or coffee available in the hotel at all, I had to act. https://www.amazon.com/Gourmia-GK320W-Travel-Foldable-Electric/dp/B01MG7YLQG

You can use a half decent kettle to get consistent water temperature, but you can’t use a half decent grinder to get consistent bean grinds.

Go for the grinder and treat yourself to a $30-$40 kettle with adjustable temperature controls when you get the chance. Chefman makes a decent one (I used to own this particular model; if you end up getting it, be sure to not leave water in it after using it, otherwise it won’t last past 2 years, but otherwise it’s great).

I got pretty used to having a drink in my hands living in NYC in my 20's. What I thought I would miss was trying new/different things which I felt added a lot to my life. Believe it or not homemade iced tea (it's summer) is actually a pretty good substitute. If it's during the day, I'll make a green tea. HUNDREDS of varieties, plus the calm energy provided by naturally occurring l-theanine and many other well-documented health benefits. In the evening I stick with herbals, usually a combination of mint and chamomile, but I've also become a fan of ashwagandha. Again, almost limitless herbals to choose from, all with different tastes/effects. I'm a self-admitted "stuff" guy so I've linked my favorite tools in the recipe. The items are things I've collected over time and are pricey, but alcohol (particularly craft beer or cocktails) wasn't cheaper.

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Here's my definitive single-serve iced tea process which is surprisingly quick:

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1. Combine 12oz boiling water with two tea bags in a 2-cup Pyrex measuring cup. Using 2 bags makes the tea stronger which is helpful because the ice in step 5 will dilute it, and the Pyrex is nice because it has measurement markers on the side and can easily handle hot liquids. Mix and match different teas for added fun.
   
2. Let steep for recommended time (typically listed on the tea box). I usually let it sit a little longer, to again offset the dilution.
   
3. While waiting, add three ice cubes to a thermal pint glass. Mimics the feel of a beer, and will keep your tea cold for HOURS.
   
4. Remove tea bags from pyrex and stir in sweetener if desired.* I experiment with honeys most of the time, but use plain sugar with black tea.
   
5. Pour the brewed/sweetened tea over the ice in the pint glass and stir until ice has melted (~20 seconds).
   
6. Add two more ice cubes and you're done!
   
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   Obviously, you can swap/add/remove things to your personal preference, that's half the fun! Part of why drinking is so addictive is the ritualization of the process or using it as a reward. Both of these things can be satiated with your own personal brew system. Self-medication is a darker but very real reason to drink as well. Depending on what you want/need (energy, relaxation, even pain relief) you can usually find a tea concoction that will help.
   
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   Isn't that just swapping one addiction for another? Yeah, maybe, but I've never met someone who's ruined their marriage or drove into a school bus because of tea. Congrats on cutting back on the alcohol, you'll never regret that.
   
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   * Part of the reason I enjoyed drinking was appreciating the booze itself (expensive whiskeys, interesting cocktails, etc.). What I do to replace that is experimenting not only with teas, but also with sweeteners. CBD extracts are a debatable (and pricey) trend, but personally I find hemp honey adds a nice calming effect to my teas, and subconsciously I think I value the drink more because I know I spent an extra $1-$2 making it. Spending money doesn't necessarily make you truly happy, but for better or for worse, it does often make me appreciate something more.

Green Tea you do not want to pour 100°C (212℉) boiling water on it.

Depending on what type of Green Tea, from 75°C (167℉) to 85°C (185℉ ), nothing near 90°C.

I'm using this Brewista Kettle, If you set it to 85°C, it will brew UP TO that temperature and stop.
Unlike most kettle or those chinese tea kettle where they brew to 100°C, and you'll have to wait for it to drop the temperature.

There's also a "keep warm" function, where it will trickle boil the water to maintain at that temperature.
Timer to set what time to start boil, so when you wake up and go to the kitchen, the water is ready for your tea. (I don't use this function though).

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Check this video out:

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** Green Tea is healthy, but too much green tea is actually not good for health.

I am American, no worries. I have never seen a boiling water tap but it might stem from a difference I've noticed in American kitchens versus other places. My gf, whose Indian and family immigrated here when she was young, introduced me to the electric kettle. They're sold everywhere here but I don't see them very often in people's kitchens. I'm told they are extremely common in the UK and other parts of the world because of how useful they are in making tea. Americans tend to prefer coffee and having a coffee maker in the kitchen very commonplace. I use mine to make instant coffee while I work.

Recycling in America varies widely. Some places it is not common at all while others have a lot of options. My personal belief is that we don't do enough to recycle in most places but its difficult to enact change that requires people to put in a little more effort.

I don't know for sure, but thinking about it I get the feeling that disposals were something that was marketed well in the US when they were first introduced. They are not necessary, but are extremely convenient in the same way a dishwasher is not necessary but extremely convenient. Having said that, with a brand new and high end dishwasher in their house, my gf and her parents still wash dishes by hand.

Hey, that is really cool of /u/teenaamariee and you!

The kettle I chose is in the My Brother section of my wishlist. It would be for him :)

If anyone finds a cheaper stainless steel one than this one let me know! :D

I’m a big fan of the Secura kettle I have (and other products from them as well). The interior of the kettle is 100% stainless with absolutely no plastic in contact with the water.

I’ve been using this one a couple years now, and it looks and works just like new. It boils fast, pours well, looks good, and keeps plastic out of your water (which the Cuisinart and many others do not).


Secura SWK-1701DB The Original Stainless Steel Double Wall Electric Water Kettle 1.8 Quart https://www.amazon.com/dp/B011BE7V8W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_gPRTAbVT7VN0N

Bought this for myself a few months ago and I love it. It's cheap but it looks super sleek and it's as simple as one switch that automatically shuts off with a nice blue indicator light all around the base to say when it's on or off

I've used this one for 3+ years:

Brentwood KT-1780 Electric Cordless Tea Kettle

I wanted one that was primarily metal, instead of plastic, and the actual kettle had to be cordless. I never need more than 1L of hot water, usually only a cup at a time, so the combination of size and price made this a reasonable choice. The cord wraps around under the base for storage, and the water is heated quickly.

You can't see how much water is in the kettle without opening the lid, but I always start with an empty pot anyway, and fill it fresh each time. I only use filtered, RO drinking water, so lime and rust have not been a problem, but bottled water would work well too.

(I paid full retail, and have no connection with the seller. The AMZN link is unaffiliated.)

No problem! A lot of places like Teavana tend to take people for a ride for "meh" tea hardware, the gear I use for brewing at home is just these things:

• Electric Kettle
  
  
• French Press
  
  
• Tea Tins
  
  
• A metal tea spoon (harder to find on Amazon, a lot of brick and mortar places probably have them for a buck or two).
  
  That's all you really need to get started making damn good cups of tea! I don't go for anything fancy like PID controlled kettles or anything, if it tastes too bitter, take the water off the kettle earlier or let it sit after it shuts itself off for a few seconds, but most everything can handle boiling fine.

Not variable temp and can’t speak from personal experience, but this Hamilton Beach one seems pretty highly rated.

Most variable temp kettles that I’ve seen start at the $30-$40 range

I just recently got the V60 for myself and I love it. I'm not by any means a perfectionist when it comes to my techniques, but I can most definitely notice the difference between this and my old brew methods (French Press / Drip).

I got the all glass setup with an all stainless steel electric kettle. It doesn't have variable temp, but I can guess well enough. I was going to go with a metal filter but decided against it. Natural filter papers are fine IMO.

Cleanup requires you to simply ditch the filter with grounds and then follow that up by rinsing out the containers. Not bad at all. In regards to your worry about knocking your current setup over, this setup (dripper and pot), are just set one on top of another. Just be weary of that as well.

Links if you're interested:

• Dripper
  
• Kettle
  
• Filters
  
• Pot
  
  Hope this helps!

I use this for heating my water, it's a great value. I love it. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00V9LJF78/ref=psdcmw_289753_t1_B00BFLKVX4

Will you be driving everyday? If so you do not need solar. Get an isolator relay connected between your leisure battery and car battery.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001HBYXVS/ref=sxts1?ie=UTF8&qid=1485392267&sr=1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65

I recommend this 12volt water heater for coffee etc. You can make coffee bags with coffee filters and grinds.

https://www.amazon.com/Uniox-Cigarette-Electric-Insulated-Automatic/dp/B00H4OYITE

Seriously, something like these seem just as portable at 1/10th the price. But the one in OP does look cool!

Yeah, it's a regular kettle for stove use. I suppose you could pour into it and just use it to pour, but it seems like it would be hard to control the temperature that way.

I use an electric kettle myself. Hario makes an electric version of this kettle, actually: http://smile.amazon.com/Hario-EVKB-80U-HSV-Electric-Kettle-Certification/dp/B003EEAPPY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1405088132&sr=8-1&keywords=hario+electric+kettle

The electric version is also a really great deal.
I was thinking about getting one for the office.

There's also this since you mentioned a generous budget. Check the different models/features to see what you like. I keep one running 24/7 and always have teawater ready to go.
https://www.amazon.com/Zojirushi-CD-WBC40-TS-4-Liter-Boiler-Warmer/dp/B00M0GOI78/ref=sr_1_1

These are less baby related and more you related:

Go buy big maxi pads now- you bleed after delivery, regardless of whether it is vaginal or a c-section and the big pads are not something you want to send hubby out to get, mainly because you may have something specific in mind...

Also, the anesthesia/pain killers can really bind you up so you may consider buying an enema kit (sorry for the TMI) but you don't want to be in a bad way stuck at home with the babies.

For breastfeeding, I always recommend getting and filling a prescription for Newman's Nipple Ointment now and taking it to the hospital with you. Way better than lanolin, IMO. Link here: http://www.nbci.ca/index.php?option=com_content&id=76:all-purpose-nipple-ointment-apno&Itemid=17

And check out the videos on the Stanford Newborn Nursery for establishing milk supply.

Again, if nursing, a chair/sofa corner that allows you to sit all the way up with your back supported with a small table very close by to hold the remote, a glass of water, wiping cloth.

Prep and freeze meals. And get some stuff that requires little/quick prep -you need to eat to make milk but you have no time.

One of these for your babies heads - http://www.amazon.com/Bean-Clean-Scalp-Massaging-Cradle/dp/B002PYZCWU

For bottle warming we would just stick the bottles in a bowl, cup of warm/hot water and this was THE BEST for heating/boiling water fast:
http://www.amazon.com/Capresso-259-Kettle-Polished-Chrome/dp/B000BY4ZHO When a baby is screaming 2 minutes is an eternity.

We also bought a front loading washer with a Sanitize cycle - between poop, spit up and thrush, it was just really nice to have around.

We received so many adorable outfits but once the girls arrived I was SO into simple - the sleep and plays - footed zip ups were my favorite.

This might help with your problem.

I hope it does.

I have this one and I love it. My family has been drinking ice tea my entire life and my mom has gone through a lot of makers. This is the best one I've come across in a while. The tower ONLY heats the water and the tea is put in the holder inside the pitcher. This keeps the tower from being destroyed by the tea residue. The holder in the pitcher can use either tea bags or loose leaf, which I also find useful.

My favorite thing about this tea maker is the pitcher itself. So many that my mom has bought over the past few years have spilled tea from the spout when you pour. Usually it's because of a badly designed pitcher. I haven't had this problem at all with this pitcher.

It also stacks up and stores neatly when you're not using it!

I got a 1.7L bonavita variable temp electric kettle for around $66 on sale. You can find the 1.0L or the 1.7L on sale if you're patient. Most people on these forums swear by them.

http://www.amazon.com/Bonavita-BV382510V-Electric-Gooseneck-Temperature/dp/B005YR0F40/

http://www.amazon.com/Bonavita-1-7-Liter-Variable-Temperature-Electric/dp/B00N2278VC/

You should start there.

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

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

An Encore grinder ($130):

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

And a hot water urn ($114):

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

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

I don't see why you can't... other than it may end up tasting a bit like coffee. A coffee pot is essentially the same mechanics as an iced tea maker. I would keep it black tea since you can't dial down the water temp... If your coffee pot has a selection for strength, maybe go for the stronger so the leaves have more time to steep. Overall, it's your tastebuds and your tea. If you enjoy the way it comes out- go for it.

We use freshly ground beans from our favorite not-so-local local roaster in Philly (we don't live near there, but we came across it a few years ago and we still order from the place regularly).

For the grounds: 10 - 12 Tbsp of ground coffee. We don't know exactly how much it is unless I go measure it because we just carved a notch at the right amount in our beloved coffee grinder.

For the water: We also marked the appropriate line on our hot water kettle with a sharpie. We use a thermometer to stop it early around 204 - 205F. Someday we hope to get a fancy one that actually monitors the temperature! But not this day.

Then as /u/VoteLobster noted we pour for the bloom. Once it's bloomed we switch between pouring around the edges and in the middle so there's no build up and we get maximum coverage of water-to-grounds.

This one is aesthetically pleasing, quick, and has a glass and stainless steel (over the element) interior.

I've had mine for a couple years so I don't remember if this is the exact one. Once folded down, it fits nicely in the lower right section (where the guy shows a full pour-over cone) if you have the handle toward the center of the bag over a section divider.

I'm kinda OCD about my coffee gear when I'm on the road after a couple horrible how bad can in-room coffee be for a few days ... And I have to have coffee before I can even step out my room in the morning.

Remember, voltages are different here in the US, so finding a travel kettle that works on our 110V system might be a challenge. (It's also why a lot of us don't actually own them - they take a lot longer to boil water and are a lot less convenient than the ones you're used to.)

Which resort are you staying at? Some of them have microwaves in the room, which is a perfectly fine way to heat up water in a pinch...

Worst case, you can always have Amazon.com deliver one to your hotel room and save on luggage space. https://www.amazon.com/Ovente-BPA-Free-Protection-Indicator-KP72W/dp/B00DEQDEZA is only $14 :)

Ahh yes and is dual voltage. Gourmia on Amazon sells it

This lovely kettle would be awesome!

It looks like Amazon has the Willow & Everett electric gooseneck kettle at a 50% discount.

I have this the older version of this

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XPLM49J/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_imSvCbXYFANAZ

Cheap and works wonderfully, no need for a shit ton of features you won’t use

Either the Cuisinart CPK-17 or the Zojirushi water boiler.

What do you think of this setup?

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Gooseneck

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Baratza Encore

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Chemex

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Chemex Filter

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$304 shipped from Amazon.

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Would this be a good intro to better coffee setup? I don't know if there's a more cost-efficient way to go, but this seems acceptable to me.

If she drinks tea-bagged tea then she probably doesn’t really need or care about precise temperature control. But if you are settled on giving her a nice kettle Bonavita or CuisineArt should do. The are good looking, working well, reliable kettles. And if your mom will, one day, decide to turn to loose leaf teas, she’ll do well with these same kettles.

Also, there is Fellow Stagg EKG. I haven’t tried it, so can’t vouch for it, but it’s definitely good looking! (and expensive:)

http://www.amazon.com/Chefman-RJ11-17-GP-Precision-Electric-Kettle/dp/B00V9LJF78?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00

this is the model I have and love it. It was around 60 new, but I got a used one for I think 38$. It goes up by increments of ten degrees, and even has an infuser already in it.

kettle-riffic

It's in my kitchen wonders list

ya mean something like this ?

Forgive my ignorance, but how far could I get with this, using as a kettle and mash? Might be a stupid question, but I have never had to deal with larger volumes and transferring.

I use it daily and I rarely get "that" taste of metal, the water is only in the kettle for maybe 60-90 seconds? You might even want to look at the Zojirushi.

I was looking at hot water heaters like this one a while ago. They use less power than kettles and keep the water hot all day if you want them to. The reviews on that one say it uses 730 watts when heating the water and then 90 watts to maintain the temp. Most of the electric kettles I've seen, and the one I use, will use around 1500 watts.

I use something like this iced tea maker for large batch iced tea. It's not pretty, but gets the job done.

I just got my van yesterday so I haven't tried many 12v kettles. But, this one is high on my list:

https://www.amazon.com/Uniox-Cigarette-Electric-Insulated-Automatic/dp/B00H4OYITE/ref=pd_sbs_468_3?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00H4OYITE&pd_rd_r=NVWE6DZ575ZZXZZ4613N&pd_rd_w=vN6Vl&pd_rd_wg=2bivO&psc=1&refRID=NVWE6DZ575ZZXZZ4613N

1. Buy a tea kettle, like this so that you don't burn your hands! I use mine every single day.
   
2. Look up the temperature of teas. It doesn't need to be super complicated - black tea should be as close to boiling as possible, green tea is a little cooler (so let your water boil and then give it a minute). This is a good guide.
   
3. Just keep your eye out for some interesting teas, and buy ones that sound good to you! Many people around here will advocate loose, whole-leaf tea with infusers and other fascinating devices, but if you're just starting out, good-quality teabags (not Lipton) are a convenient way to measure the right amount of tea for a cup. There's plenty of time to get into the more erudite stuff later :)

Interesting product. I don't think many people in /r/flashlight will be part of your target market. It doesn't tick many boxes which would draw in someone who is already interested in flashlights and has a good understanding of other products on the market.

I could see this mainly being interesting to someone who doesn't have much knowledge of lights and who is interested in something which seems to be capable of filling many purposes for them

It's not interesting to me as a flashlight because it lacks specs and makes me think that not much thought is being put into the flashlight function. It doesn't look durable or bright enough to be used as a worklight.

The main comparision that I'm seeing to your product is my electric kettle. It sits on my counter top, glows blue, bubbles when boiling water for that lava lamp effect, and also has a wireless charging base.

We have this kettle and it is AMAZING! You should Amazon Prime ship it to your room, then ship it home when you are done. Boils water in under 3 minutes! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CXMO01I/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B077JBQZPX/ref=ox_sc_act_image_1?smid=AXZZ7POD1A829&psc=1

Might only be for prime members

https://www.amazon.com/Hario-Electric-Buono-Kettle-Certification/dp/B003EEAPPY/ref=sr_1_1?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1484525095&sr=1-1&keywords=Hario+electric+kettle

Hario is known for their quality in the coffee industry. They manufacture the V60 coffee pourover mechanism and they're Japanese so you can really expect longevity. It's not /the/ most minimalist, but it's electric and it's relatively stylish.

I have a Chefman electric kettle and it holds at 175F perfectly (my tea's recommended brewing temp). Moves in 5 degree increments like most others.

Only complaint is that you have to press on, then the program button to set it to a specific temperature. It does remember the previous temperature as long as it stays plugged in. If you just press on, it boils the water and I've sleepily made this mistake more than once.

for the instant noodle bowls there is a bit of prep work. but you could do it over the weekend and keep them in jars in the fridge to take to work with you.

and you would need something like this. if you have a plug in and counter at your disposal these could work well for you.
http://www.amazon.com/Ovente-KP72W-Cordless-Electric-Kettle/dp/B00DEQDEZA?ie=UTF8&keywords=electric%20tea%20kettle&qid=1465483760&ref_=sr_1_6&s=kitchen&sr=1-6


http://www.copymethat.com/r/zZ0UoSn/chicken-instant-noodle-bowl/

you could do the same thing with beef in place of the chicken by just changing out a couple of ingredients.
such as. beef in place of chicken, beef base or bouillon, peas would still work great here. and I would use the tarragon, or thyme, here basil might work. (just another option)

http://www.copymethat.com/r/XmUkTmQ/diy-instant-noodles-with-vegetables-miso/

they look a little daunting but they are mostly measuring and chopping or slicing. a mandolin will help you slice them faster, thinner and more precise.

this one would be great it would chop, slice, shred etc...

http://www.amazon.com/Adjustable-Mandoline-Slicer-Vegetable-Julienne/dp/B00TZ9MFYQ?ie=UTF8&keywords=mandolin%20slicer&qid=1465483981&ref_=sr_1_4&s=kitchen&sr=1-4

https://www.amazon.com/Hamilton-Beach-40998-Stainless-Electric/dp/B00ZPN3O2I are fairly common. I guess it's a kettle but most people just call it a water heater, I think. Then again most yanks drink that coffee stuff.

My first setup was with a French Press and that exact grinder. It was cool at first but the novelty of grinding beans by hand gets old when you just want to make a coffee. I ended up getting the Baratza Encore and it was well worth it.

Here's my set up minus the Chemex in case you decide to jump down the rabbit hole of coffee...

• French Press
  
• Electric Kettle
  
• Scale
  
• Grinder
  
  I've also noticed that Amazon.ca, they sometimes try to screw us Canadians on pricing, so check out www.eightouncecoffee.ca as well.
  
  
  

I've used and like a gooseneck bonavita, but I'd heartily recommend this Hamilton Beach pot. I used it daily for several months, and it was great.

I have one of these. It's fantastic and pretty impossible to burn your house down with.

This one is glass, which allows one to see the bubbles and steam. You can learn to gauge the temperature this way;

>For water that is 200 - 212°F
Asian description: ‘turbulent waters’
That’s just at the boil - Boil the water and pour it onto the leaves

>For water that is 190 - 200°F
Asian description: ‘old man water’.
That’s just under a full boil - or boil the water and let it rest for one minute.

>For water that is 180 - 200°F
Asian description: ‘string of pearls’ water
That’s when tiny bubbles thread along the surface - or boil the water and let it rest for two minutes (a general rule of thumb for this diverse category with its 20-degree range is ‘the darker the leaf the hotter the water’)

>For water that is 170 - 180°F
Asian description: ‘fish eyes’ water.
That’s when large bubbles first appear - or boil the water and let it rest for three minutes

>For water that is 160 - 170°F
Asian description: 'column of steam steadily rising' water. That’s when a column of steam begins to rise from the surface - or boil the water and let it rest for three to four minutes.

This: Capresso H20

You can see it boiling if you're good at judging water temp by bubble size, and if not you can hit it with an infrared thermometer.

Here's a pic of it

Obligatory Amazon link

this kettle is all stainless steel and has plastic to insulate.

Not a gooseneck, but an electric kettle with nothing but stainless in the interior. Just got this recently, and I love it:
www.amazon.com/Secura-Stainless-Electric-Kettle-Exterior/dp/B011BE7V8W

I make iced coffee in my ninja that has an "over ice" setting since iced is the only way I drink coffee and I have it every day....Do you think the Toddy would be good for that (I realize I would have to plan ahead and make a new batch every day in prep for the following day) or do you think there are better options our there?

I had to boil pot water for a while, and it's not fun. :( It changes the flavor for some reason. My fiance broke down a few months ago and got me this wonderful electric kettle, but even a tea kettle on the stove would be better and you can get those cheap in stores. (Cheapest maybe $10 at Big Lots?)

I like both tea bags and the infusing spoon, but my favorite tea of all time is Yorkshire English breakfast tea, and they come in bags. I steep that for several minutes, add some sugar and milk.. and voila, the perfect cup 'o British tea! Nom.

They make collapsable electric kettles if you want something like that for next time :)

Another thing to consider is that you need to plan for the total amount of tea you'll end up with after icing it, not just the hot water you use to steep the leaves in.

I honestly really like the results I get from our Mr. Coffee iced tea maker for basic iced black tea.

We also have a Takeya "flash chill" iced tea brewer, which works better for brewing chilled oolongs and such. Since you control the water temp and steeping length, it's also good for brewing black tea that doesn't really match the "basic iced tea" profile.

But really you could just brew really strong tea in any old tea pot (or just a saucepan) and poor over a pitcher of ice.

I've had iced tea made with this one and I really enjoyed the end product.

You are most welcome :).

But I don't think you can cook ramen on the engine block it might get a bit messy ;) here's is a [better alternative good sir] (https://www.amazon.com/Uniox-Cigarette-Electric-Insulated-Automatic/dp/B00H4OYITE)

I had the same problem. I HATE hot drinks. I also don't like coffee, so iced coffee was not an option. I have been trying to stay away from diet sodas, as they're just really not the best for you (although, yeah I still have Coke Zero, Diet Pepsi, and Diet Coke every few days or so). So then I found [this.] (https://www.amazon.com/Mr-Coffee-2-Quart-Maker-Bagged/dp/B00005OTXI/ref=sr_1_1?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1473787905&sr=1-1&keywords=ice+tea+maker)

It makes iced tea in 10 minutes! Super super handy!! I have saved a LOT of money at the grocery store as I am not buying soda so much anymore, plus, the tea is really good! I use Tazo tea because i think it is more flavorful. I bought the [variety pack] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00XWJ43EU/ref=sr_ph_1_s_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1473788046&sr=sr-1&keywords=tazo+iced+tea) from Amazon, which seems a little steep at first, but you have to remember that each teabag fills that entire pitcher, and there are 36 bags altogether. I bought the variety pack 2-3 months ago and I still have a LOT of bags left. My favorite is the passion tea but I really like the black tea and the blushberry.

I buy bulk boxes of Decaf Lipton iced tea bags from Costco, and use a Hamilton Beach Iced Tea Maker to brew a couple of quarts at a time. This is not expensive. What I'm really asking is why I "need" to "ease into water," if what I'm doing is not any worse than drinking water? Why is water better than decaf unsweetened tea?

I travel a lot and got the kettle attached below. It packs up super nice and I get no trouble from any TSA or TSA-like agency yet. It isn’t fancy but it definitely works.

Gourmia GK360 Travel Foldable Electric Kettle - Fast Water Boiling - Food Grade Silicone - Small, Collapsible, Portable - Boil Dry Protection - .8 Qt - 110/120v - 820W - White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M2CARAV/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_JzxEDb8QYT9G0

I've got a pretty high quality dorm setup that is approved. Here are your options:

Option 1:

Hario ETL Certified Kettle

Hario V60

Filters

Hario Skim Grinder

Total: $119

Option 2:

Aeropress

Proctor-Silex Water Kettle

Hario Skim Grinder

Total: $66


Currently, I'm using the first setup. The v60 is a great pourover method. You'll be having the best coffee on campus. However, since it requires the gooseneck kettle it runs a greater price. Last year, I had option. The aeropress is a kick-ass coffee maker, and you can get by with the way cheaper water heater since pour method has no factor on the brew. Either way, you'd have the small hand grinder which is cheap, easy to clean, and does a fantastic job.

Either of these will make a solid cup, better than anything you'll find in a keurig.

I use this currently

We are going to get Shark Ninja Coffee Bar.

I'm sure it's just going to collect dust like the Foreman Grill.

Would you be able to use a 16 gallon kettle? this is the one I'm getting so I can do 5-10 gallon batches depending on what I'm going to be brewing. $225.98 right now. Not sure about shipping since I have Prime.

$13 on Amazon

I suggest get a electric water kettle if you haven't already for your instant noodles. Save you the water boiling time.

Neat. Do you guys sleep in vehicles without heat left on overnight?

Also what coffee pot do you have? I've looked online before for something small that will boil water and didn't see anything ideal.

I own a 1,500W inverter and may well 'hard-wire' it into my RAV4. Making coffee and having a cup-soup thing before heading home would be handy + we'd use it camping in summer.

Hmm.. a quick search found an 800W small kettle. Odd I found nothing a few weeks ago: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MG7YLQG

I have the 16 gallon bayou classic kettle (mine also has a thermometer) and most of the time I brew 5 gallon batches. It it nice to never worry about a boil over, and if you want to make big beers likely barelywines and stouts over 10% you'd be surprised how quickly you fill it up doing full volume mashes. Lastly, this gives you the flexibility to brew double batches if you want. I recently brewed 11 gallons of wort, split it and I got a pale ale and a saison from the same brewday. Two beers with the same effort!

wait, this comes pretty close: https://www.amazon.com/Gourmia-Travel-Foldable-Electric-Kettle/dp/B01MG7YLQG

Used to have a Kurig, so insert pod into machine, press button, throw pod away.

But I hated how expensive and wasteful the pods were, so I traded in for a Ninja coffee maker, which has the nice property that you can dial in the amount of coffee you want it to make.

Me, I do a single 14 ounce container in the morning: three scoops of coffee in a #4 paper cone ground in a coffee grinder using coffee from these guys. The Ninja coffee is fundamentally a drip coffee maker, but it does some weird thing controlling the amount of water it pours over the beans, so the result is fairly good.

One teaspoon sugar and a squeeze (about a tablespoon) of sweetened condensed milk, because fuck it, I like my coffee sweet--I'm no purist.

Toss grinds (in a #4 paper cone) away, drink coffee until desire to murder people randomly goes away.

I also like the fact that by drinking their coffee, I'm helping an order of Carmelite Monks in Wisconsin.

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Oh, and "instant coffee" is the work of Satan.

Which, really, doesn't bother me that much. Some of the stuff attributed to Satan can be pretty cool. But "instant coffee" is just the work of Satan when he was feeling depressed and sad.

1.5 L version now on Amazon for $90. (Essentially the same as Massdrop price with shipping.)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00N2278VC/ref=cm_sw_r_em_taa_R-hvzb46T04V5


Just a friendly FYI. 8 left at the time of posting.

Ok you made me curious about this reoccurring question. I see this request a lot. Most people are unrealistic about the load a DC system can handle.

So the answer is maybe, you can BUT
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H4OYITE/ref=psdc_289753_t1_B01BP2NEV8
The reviews say this boils 12 oz after about 16 minutes running at about 120 watts (basically 10 amps) on the low setting. You see these at truck stops all the time; I think there are 2 reasons; new quality and reuse quality. 2 things I see. I think build quality is low so expect to replace it often. But hey gas aint free. Build quality is low so good chance varying when bought new AKA DOA.

Your system should be able to handle this load. Your system has 47.5 Ah usable (or 570 watts usable). Usable is 50% for lead batteries. The kettle would run at 10 amps for 0.27 hours = 2.7 Ah or 32 Watts used. It appears to be finicky about Voltage so test your batteries and check they are normally over 12.5 V.

ice tea and a ice tea maker . This is the best thing you could ever do for yourself. I lost some easy wight by cutting out soda and store bought teas and juices by switching over to iced tea. If you don't like drinking water like I do tea is a great alternative, no calories, no artificial crap, it's just naturally flavored water.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00005OTXI/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_wxJPDb55CMFCJ

This is around $30 right now, but the price drops a lot, I got it for $25 well over a year ago and it is the best electric kettle I could have asked for, still works as good as new today! Besides the water boiling the only other sound it makes is when the on switch clicks up once the water is heated. Also if your not careful the lid will snap closed kind of suddenly but you just have to ease it down.


Secura

An electric kettle designed for pouring over coffee will make you life with the Aeropress much easier with less spillage. For example I am currently using this Electric Coffee Kettle.

I would also recommend getting a reusable metal filter instead of using the paper filters. I think it really helps the taste - it makes the AeroPress more of a French press. I use this Filter.

I also would say grind the beans yourself right before you brew if you want the best and freshest coffee. I used to pre-grind at the store and it makes a HUGE difference. I have an electric grinder, however I want to try hand grinding in the future.

Full disclosure: I work for this company, but your question perfectly describes the Discovery Collection at Red Blossom Tea. It's a box including 1 oz each of 4 teas in a variety of styles. Perfect for tasting a little bit of everything to explore.

As for the kettle, my fave is this Hario one, from Amazon. The gooseneck spout makes it easy to pour without spilling, and there's no plastic on the inside. It doesn't have temperature control, though, so it might not be best if you're trying to be precise with your water temperatures.

If you want a fresh boil this isn't your selection, but if you don't mind a boil and hold temp with three selections I love my pot like this

http://www.amazon.com/Zojirushi-CD-WBC40-TS-4-Liter-Boiler-Warmer/dp/B00M0GOI78/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1450279932&sr=8-1&keywords=zojirushi+hot+water+boiler

What makes it amazing for me is that the water is always at temp so tea is always just a steep away. For me that was a game changer

A 12V DC one with decent reviews.

I have an electric Hario kettle and it does what you want in one step. I love mine. If it's too expensive consider the regular model but this one works great and is extremely attractive to boot.

This has some good ideas of how to "Adulting So Hard"...

So here's my suggestions:

• This
  
• This
  
• And this
  
  
  ...and here are my actual suggestions:
  
  
• Toilet Brush
  
• Bin
  
• Chopping board
  
• Kettle
  
• Can Opener
  
• Measuring Jug
  
• Oven gloves
  
• Bottle opener (Very important for drinks and wine ;] )
  
• Smoke Alarm, Fire Extinguisher & Fire Blanket So you don't die.
  
• Torch When the lights go out.
  
• Clothesline
  
  Good luck with the house! :D
  

I bought the Chefman cordless glass kettle and love it, but before that I had the stainless steel and love that one too (it is 1/2 the price).
http://www.amazon.com/Chefman-Cordless-Electric-1-7-Liter-Stainless-Steel/dp/B00J8NJEW0/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1454274741&sr=8-2&keywords=chefman+tea+kettle

http://www.amazon.com/Chefman-RJ11-17-GP-Precision-Electric-Kettle/dp/B00V9LJF78/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1454274831&sr=8-1&keywords=chefman+tea+kettle

The people in r/tea are pretty awesome. They gave me a lot of good advice when I was asking how to produce green tea in mass quantities.

I ended up getting an automatic iced tea maker capable of brewing 2 quarts in 10 minutes by pushing one button.

After using it, I found that if you fill the pitcher with hot (not boiling) water instead of ice you get 2 quarts of hot tea instead.

I'm a wuss with super hot tea anyway and I'm too impatient to wait for it to cool, try to blow on it, or sip it from a dumb spoon, so this method is perfect for me.

Note, if you get a chemex, that kettle will be a pain in your ass. I have that kettle at work and it's perfect for an aeropress but with a chemex (or V60, Kalita Wave, etc.) you need a goose neck kettle or else you'll get a lot of stuck brews.

Bonavita, and Hario have good ones if you go that route.

Yeah that would probably work pretty well. Alternatively I’ve seen people use these collapsible teapots for boiling their items on the go.

Gourmia GK320 Travel Foldable Electric Kettle - Dual Voltage - Fast Water Boiling - Food Grade Silicone - Small, Collapsible, Portable - Boil Dry Protection - .5 Qt - 100v/120v and 220v/240v - White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MG7YLQG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_wru1DbH6Z48MQ

There is this one:
https://www.amazon.com/Bayou-Classic-800-416-Gallon-Stainless/dp/B0082X3D06

I have a regular pot from them, worked pretty well for me (over 100 batches). It dinged a little bit on the bottom, but it doesn't affect things.

$24.85 Ice tea maker.

$10.79 book

$5.32 band aids

I vote for two $10 items! Somewhere in between one big one and multiple little ones.

don't go talking too loud you'll cause a landslide, Mr. Jones

I use this Capresso hot water kettle. I liked it because it doesn't allow the boiling water to come in contact with plastic. Most all other electric kettles do.

• http://www.amazon.com/Capresso-259-Kettle-Polished-Chrome/dp/B000BY4ZHO/ref=sr_1_2?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1382202639&sr=1-2&keywords=capresso
  
  Water selection, as others have said, is critical. Good water is easily 95% of good tea.
  
  "Tea is the spirit in the water, while water is the body that carries tea." – Zhang Yuan

http://www.amazon.com/Brentwood-Liter-Stainless-Kettle-KT-1780/dp/B003YJ5L2Q/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1367630818&sr=8-3&keywords=electric+kettle
I've had this one for a year and love it. Gets used multiple times a day. I think you might be able to get one with a temperature gauge for $60 though

Here's the travel kettle I got:
Gourmia Travel Kettle.

I have a kettle of theirs but it is not a gooseneck. I have had it for over 5 years and no problems or complaints. If you want a adjustable I recommend Bonavita 1.7L Digital Variable Temperature Gooseneck Kettle.

This is a good one and it scales with you as you level up. It has a false bottom and plenty of room for grain so you can use it as a mash tun or BIAB, and then you can get a cooler mash tun later and use it to brew 13 gallon batches. I personally use it for 13 gallon batches and it's an amazing kettle on the cheap. If you use it as a mash tun it isn't insulated obviously, so it loses heat quickly. You may find that it's harder to control mash temps than with an insulated cooler but it's scalable. You can wrap several layers of towels around it and secure them with parachord to help out there. https://www.amazon.com/Bayou-Classic-800-416-Gallon-Stainless/dp/B0082X3D06/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1525273520&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=Bayou+Classic+800-416

Get your mom an electric kettle for mothers day.

I have this one. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CXMO01I/ref=sxr_rr_xsim_1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=4518303533042278392&pd_rd_wg=9ieWj&pf_rd_r=27EE914WEV1ZR7QHYRMD&pf_rd_s=desktop-rhs-carousels&pf_rd_t=301&pd_rd_i=B00CXMO01I&pd_rd_w=Xw4f5&pf_rd_i=electric+kettle&pd_rd_r=55cd9556-2def-46c8-a1fe-bf5bc09faa30&ie=UTF8&qid=1525439210&sr=1

It's amazing.

I've got one of these in the states and it's way faster than the stove. About a minute or two to boil water, and it shuts off automatically at 212.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00CXMO01I 27 bucks on sale

Use this for the tea

Dang it. Is the [Bonavita variable temp kettle 1.7 litter] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00N2278VC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) a good deal at 83.29 on amazon? Just ordered in an hour ago. Also, I already have a 1L stove top one but looking to get an electric and bigger one for larger chemex brews... decisions decisions

I have solar and cook with 2 types of 12 volt appliances: RoadPro Stove (http://amzn.to/1TRVMWC) and 2 Uniox electric kettles (http://amzn.to/1TRVO0C). I think they both draw about 7 A. You can also use them with your engine while driving. (It'd be a waste to run your engine idle to run them.)

They work great, but both are slow ways of cooking. The kettles take about 15-20 min to boil a full load (0.5 L) of water. The RoadPro stove takes about 2+ hours to cook a pound or two of meat, or a bread pan full of water, rice and fixings. But the results are awesome, and there are a lot of cooking videos online, mostly by truckers.

I was going to do an inductive cooktop. It ended up being a waste because I found I wanted a way to cook with less prep and cleanup than using traditional cookware. That was an EXPENSIVE snafoo for me because to run it I needed a 1500 W pure sine inverter ($750!) and a huge battery bank (400 A). I'm still kicking myself a year later!

With the RoadPro, I either cook in foil or a baking bag, or I use a disposable aluminum bread pan. Personal choice. I can do a lot, but certainly not as much as with pots and pans.

I also got a RoadPro crock pot recently (http://amzn.to/1Oq6RKc), but I've only used it once. So far, I'm not impressed. But I'm going to see if I'm doing something wrong before I make a final judgment.

My advice: If you want to use 12 volt like I'm doing, go for it. If you want to cook more quickly and traditionally, get a fuel-based stove. Don't do inductive unless you're going to invest in the battery capacity and inverter anyway for other uses.

Mate, as an Englishman in the US, you gotta buy a kettle. Been here 12 years, and only finally bought this kettle:

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MG89K5W/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It's life-changing. I tried hot water from the coffee machine, microwaving water etc.

There is no substitute for your own kettle. And you can find tea bags on Amazon for almost every preference. Get amongst!

I think all modern kettles are required by law to have a switch.

I have this nifty Secura Kettle which has a flip tab. But it's mechanical, so it stays in the on position.

So I fill it up, and push the tab. Now it heats up when I turn on my iHome outlet.

I have this travel kettle and I'm fairly happy with it: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MG7YLQG


I usually bring a hand grinder, as much beans as I expect to need, a small scale, and v60. It's not a compact setup, but it too inconvenient.

It's decent, I mean there is no temp gauge so it simply boils, but no problems thus far. Its half silicone so it's collapsible which is great for tucking away. Con: doesn't detach to clean.

edit: link

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MG89K5W/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XPLM49J/ref=oh_aui_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I like this one a lot. It used to be a good deal cheaper than the Bonavita one but the price might go down again soon. This one only has 5 temperature settings but you might be fine with that. I found that when using the Bonavita one I got a little too crazy/anal with the temperature control! This one limits how picky I can be, which is a good thing IMO.

How many oz cups?

I have been very happy with this kettle but it does not do more than 1 L.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B06XPLM49J?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

I bought this one from amazon and have been using it for pourovers. It's quite easy to use and the keep warm function is awesome for keeping water at temp between blooming and pours. I use cold filtered water from the fridge and it heats up in the time it takes me to measure beans, grind, and wet my filter.

Second this, even if you buy a pre-built, purpose made brewing kettle, there are way cheaper, perfectly great options other than Blichman.

• SS Brewtech
  
  
• Spike Brewing
  
  
• Bru Gear
  
  
• Bayou Classic
  
  
• Chapman
  
  No need to drop 500 bucks.

You all do not know the terrors we face on our side of the Atlantic. Trump may be our real life Scooby-Doo villain, but what's worse... we lack the knowledge of the most essential kitchen tool. I spent a year in Ireland, though, and there they all seemed fine with these cheap plastic kettles. It was so scary to think of the carcinogens...

Now, even I digress.

I think I will go with a regular one, the variable temp will not be essential, but I'll find one where I can toss in a thermometer definitely. Do you focus on wattage much? I'm deciding between two, one 1000W and one 1500W. They also have all these spout shapes It's just overwhelming. Thoughts?

So many thanks for your words. Any opinion is consolation to me. I'm plagued by indecisiveness.

Precise HeatTM

Secura 1.8

Make as much top ramen as you'd like:

amzn.com/B00DEQDEZA

i've had this Capresso for a few years now and I love it. Not sure on longeivity but it's been great so far.

this is a stovetop kettle, it is not an electric device

this is an electric kettle, it does not require a stovetop

I am a fan of my Capresso kettle.

http://www.amazon.com/Capresso-259-03-Kettle-Polished-Chrome/dp/B000BY4ZHO/

although to be fair, 200ºF should be suitable for most teas you want to drink and get caffeine, herbal mixtures need to be near boiling point but those are 1) not gonna give you caffeine and 2) technically not tea [i only say that to cover myself from obligatory reddit pedantry]

you may not need to be spending money in the first place :)

If you want an 8 gallon pot. I have 16gal bayou classics whith a king kooker burner its a bigger set up and cost more but easier to upgrade from.

Bayou Classic 800-416 16 Gallon Stainless Steel 6 Piece Brew Kettle https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0082X3D06/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_6zntyb9C9E4FN

King Kooker 94/90TKD Portable Dual-Burner Propane 30-Inch Patio Cart https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00264G584/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_TAntybXG1J44V

Its 3 times the price but you can go to all grain alot easier!