(Part 3) Best serverware according to redditors

I have Tae's squirrel nut bowl. No rl pics since I'm not home but you can get it on Amazon. I have long given up that all disposable income will be used for such ridiculous Bangtan things 😂

Amazon for free shipping.

Sorry, just want to hijack your comment regarding reusable water bottles.

They already are here. It's a big thing with the green/yoga set now.

I just got a set of borosilicate glass bottles. (They look really cool. I separately ordered neoprene sleeves for them). But instead of putting regular filtered water in them, I load them with an assortment of fresh-brewed green & white teas.

& also some bpa-free sport plastic infuser bottles. The infuser bottles have screens in them or filter bins, where you can put slices of fresh fruit, herbal teas and whatever.

This is a whole thing now. If you want to try one out, try going to a TJMaxx where they have a shelf full of yoga stuff at half off.

It is but don’t waste that money.



https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B4FY8YO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_QoRKAbBW18T9F



And then some Coleman butane/propane fuel from Walmart for $5


And then a good liter camp cup. I recommend this

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007OJKI2U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_kvRKAbZDCD0DN


And then a French press.

You can be selfish:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00F9ZTL6U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_-wRKAbS4WN09P


Or be the hero the platoon needs:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B012FRA8UC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_myRKAbK7P7BYP

[AMAZON LINK] (https://www.amazon.com/KidsFunwares-TriceraTACO-Taco-Holder-Prehistoric/dp/B01LZNTN8S/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1522081384&sr=1-1-spons&keywords=TriceraTACO&psc=1)

Here’s a link to the things I use on Amazon

Super easy. Just boil the eggs like normal, dunk it in ice water for just a second (so it’s still hot but you don’t burn yourself) and peel the egg. Then smush it in the shaper and stick the whole apparatus in ice water. Ta dah! Shaped eggs. It works best with extra large eggs.

it's on clearance on [amazon] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GJD5BOG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) if you're interested in becoming trash^TM like me

Here's a mona lisa one on amazon https://www.amazon.com/CMYK-Color-Printed-Coasters-WAKU/dp/B00FKC9BH6 And the scream https://www.amazon.com/CMYK-Color-Printed-Scream-Coasters/dp/B013VOBMXK/

You can buy a big ole coffeemaker for like 30 bucks and make whatever kind of fancy pants coffee you and your friends like

Here's the egg tool he used. I've had my eye on it for a while.

Hi! If you want to get into tea, I would reccomend starting by watching Alton Brow's episode on tea here. It's a good background on everything involving tea and tea brewing.

If you have a Peet's Coffee near you, you can go and order mugs of tea (brewed with loose leaf). They will give you free hot water refills so you can drink as much as you can handle. You can find a tea you like without having to commit to a huge container.

I prepare my tea in the morning in a tea pot (I have this one, but I don't like it because it's hard to clean) and pour it into a travel mug.

They make travel mugs that are similar to a frech press (here) where you put the leaves and hot water in and just push down a stopper to stop brewing. I'm really picky about the lids on my travel mugs, so I don't own one.

For resusable tea bags, the most popular style is a [tea ball] (http://www.amazon.com/Progressive-Stainless-Steel-Mesh-Ball/dp/B00004RIZ7/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1407090137&sr=8-1&keywords=tea+ball) (although the one I linked is a little too small to allow the tea to fully unfold). They are cheap and fairly easy to clean, but you have to be careful where you store them so they don't get bent up.

They also make tea bags for loose leaf tea. These would be easy to pop into your travel mug. You can also find bags made of muslin that can be washed out, but I don't know where you would do that.

Here are some of my favorite tools:

• Mini measuring cups/beakers - I love these! No more spilled/wasted vanilla extract.
  
• Instant-read thermometer - I use this to check on the temperature of my dough/ingredients and even to confirm things are done baking.
  
• Maybe you already have these, but if not, I use my kitchen scale and oven thermometer all the time.
  
• Bakeware rack - This keeps my baking sheets and smaller pans better organized and more easily accessible than just stacking them on top of each other.
  
• Marble slab - keeps pie/pastry dough cold as you roll it out (I keep mine in the fridge so it's always ready).
  
• Pastry strips for making sure pie (or rolled-out cookie) dough is rolled out to an even thickness. Pastry cloth/sleeve for keeping dough from sticking.
  
• Cookie scoops - for drop cookies, muffins, cupcakes, and really anything that needs to be portioned out evenly (including non-baking stuff like meatballs). Whenever I use these, I'm always really grateful for them. Mine are Zeroll dishers I got from King Arthur Flour, but Webstaurant Store has them for cheaper, and Oxo has a line of cookie scoops too.
  
• If you make layer cakes, you may already have a turntable, but if not, this one is really good. I also like this cake lifter.
  
• Of course, there's also stand mixers. Super-helpful for things like whipping egg whites for meringues/souffles/angel food cake, creaming butter and sugar, and kneading bread dough. If you ask for a stand mixer, the KitchenAid Pro has a stronger motor than the Artisan. I have the Artisan, and it's worked fine for me for several years, but if I could go back, I'd go with the Pro instead. An extra bowl is very handy as well.

It's not being sold by Big Hit or anything so no money goes to them tho lmao

But here's the Amazon link to it It's about $16 and has Prime Shipping~ but it doesn't come with a dome top so unless you buy something for it, it will be "Squirrel Freed From a Garden." Please if anyone buys it tell me lololol I wanna know there are other ridiculous individuals like me and what you're gonna do w it. It's in my shopping cart but I haven't purchased it yet.


Edit: I'm fairly certain this is the exact bowl but I might be wrong, as there have been multiple places cited. Lolol but what's the chances someone would copy this bowl and sell it somewhere else

Here are two other options:

ZENS Glass Teapot Set,Teapot with Infusers for Loose Tea,Tea Set with Case,1 Cup Tea Set,Small Teapot,White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071Y4H8KJ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_TY0XCbJVVT82T

Tea Water Separation Cup Travel Mug Stainless Steel Vacuum Insulated Water Bottle Tea Cups for Men Portable Tea Thermos 600ml https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07K2SJD5G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_tZ0XCb52R0P4Q

I have also heard Adagio has some:

https://www.adagio.com/teaware/travel.html

I've got one of these.

I'm usually lazy and do the cold brew method overnight. The filter on the basket is great. I've never had an issue with tea leaves getting through the filter. The only thing is that the pitcher is tall and will only fit in the door of my fridge.

Since there was no source, boom here it is

One of the Kamjove gongfu tea pots would be perfect. They're like other gravity steepers, but have volumes that are more appropriate for gongfu style tea. Kamjove isn't the only brand, but it's one of the more prominent ones.

https://www.amazon.com/KAMJOVE-Gongfu-Teapot-filter-heat-resistant/dp/B00S602A18/ref=pd_sim_79_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=Y4FDZJHPER4K4HT2ZPYG

A good spinning cake stand. It’s pricy but a hefty one will give you more stability when decorating cakes than a plastic one. I have this one .

I know it's not "zero waste," but I got the jars on Amazon. I searched all my local stores and did as much scouring of thrift stores/antique stores as I could for about a month, but I found absolutely nothing. It's a set of 24, comes with labels and a silicone funnel for transferring (and I'll be able to use the funnel for multiple things in the future!). The one bad thing is the funnel is wrapped in plastic, but it's in a zipper bag so I can re-use that for board game parts or something similar.

I find it is easier to just keep the coffee hot. I just bought a thermal Zojirushi carafe from Amazon. I made coffee at 11am and it was still hot at 7pm.

Zojirushi AHGB-10SE Vacuum Insulated Thermal Carafe, 1.0 Liter, Polished Stainless Steel https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0016S4TJS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_B3MOCbD83M4YC

While the above image is cool, I casually present to you TRICERATACO:

https://www.amazon.com/KidsFunwares-UTU3GI0084-Barbuzzo-Tricerataco-Holder/dp/B01LZNTN8S

I got mine from Amazon. Many sellers have them but this is the link for mine 24 Glass Spice Jars with 360 Spice Jar Labels and Funnel Complete Set by SWOMMOLY. 24 Square Glass Jars 4OZ, Airtight Cap, Pour/sift Shaker Lid https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078GV92F6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_wwDrDbK59SJA3

Buy a set (or a couple sets) of spice jars on Amazon. Label, and place in alphabetical order in your pantry, drawer, etc. It's a bit of pain transferring everything into new containers, but it makes grabbing what you need super easy. It will also help remember what you need refills on as you'll always have an eye on spices that are getting low!

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(https://www.amazon.com/Labels-Funnel-Complete-SWOMMOLY-Airtight/dp/B078GV92F6/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?keywords=spice+jars&qid=1562032274&s=home-garden&sr=1-2-spons&psc=1&smid=A67KV61OU17IQ)

Zojirushi AHGB-10SE

I bought this to keep coffee hot for my office. It has kept coffee hot for 7+ hours and the coffee still tastes great.

The only con I have is that I should have bought a bigger size...

Amazon. Here is the link. However, I do not have them in hand yet and cannot vouch for them. I will post an update once I know the quality.

Oh wow, someone said world peace so now this seems to trite. But maybe this could help check someone off your gift list.

These blooming flower teas look beautiful. I would love the experience of putting one of these hand sewn tea flowers in and watching is "bloom" into life before me. Like usual, I didn't buy one for myself but I did get two of them plus the glass teapots for two wonderful women in my life. I hope they enjoy them very much.

https://www.amazon.com/CMYK-Color-Printed-Coasters-WAKU/dp/B00FKC9BH6

You look lovely today!

I would really love this cupcake/cake carrier, since I love to bake and share. Cupcakes are such a pain to transport otherwise!

For the smaller item, my dog really needs a new harness, because she is a Houdini dog and keeps slipping out of her old one.

So... C'mon...gimme.

I have one of these: http://www.amazon.com/Takeya-64-Ounce-Silicone-Handle-Avocado/dp/B003DTLNI8/ref=pd_sim_k_6

But I got it at TJ Maxx for $12.99. But now that I have it, I think it's definitely worth the money. It's really easy to clean, too.

I want this teapot because I drink a lot of tea and it would save me some time.

We have these at home to shape boiled eggs using the same concept - egg shape things at Amazon

KAMJOVE Glass Gongfu Teapot Press Art Tea Cup Teapot with filter TP-140 300ml heat-resistant glass https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00S602A18

you're welcome

Walmart for the jars, Amazon for the 304 stainless steel spigot. This is the one I use

I have one of these:

http://www.amazon.com/Hamilton-Beach-40515-42-Cup-Coffee/dp/B00008IH9R/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1396557056&sr=1-1&keywords=coffee+urn

The sides are very hot, so if you have children make sure it's out of their reach. Also, the top gets nice and warm so it's convenient if you want to warm up some challah for shabbos lunch ;)

I got the perfect pot for you. I received this pot for xmas 3 years ago. http://www.amazon.com/Primula-Flowering-Half-Moon-40-Ounce-Black/dp/B002T1TUHC/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&qid=1398434943&sr=8-14&keywords=glass+plastic+tea+pot

It's been my daily pot for forever now. It's not fancy but it covers your needs 1) you can see the tea. 2) wont break. My sister-in-law knitted me a cozy for it. Keeps the tea hot for hours. :) It also comes with free tea--bonus!

I'm glad you posted this. I have tried cold brewing a few times and it never comes out as crystal-black as coffee shop cold brew. Mine always looks a little darker than tan. I don't know if I'm not using enough coffee grounds, or if the roast I'm using isn't dark enough, or if I'm not steeping it long enough. I think I'm filtering it well enough.

I use a Takeya that looks exactly like this but I leave out the filter insert and just put the grounds into the pitcher.

I have been trying to go cheap on the coffee until I get a result I'm happy with. I've used Starbucks French Roast, a Kirkland medium roast which was roasted by Starbucks, and a dark roast from an online coffee seller. I weighed 4oz of ground coffee and put it into the pitcher. Then I poured unfiltered water on top to fill the pitcher. Then I put the pitcher in the fridge for 16 hours. I inverted it probably 4 times in the steeping process in an attempt to mix the water through the grounds.

After 16 hours elapsed, I filtered first through a French press. Then I filtered it through a basket filter in a drip coffee maker. I did not run it through the coffee machine, I just poured the grounds/water directly into the filter and waited for it to run through.

Anyway, the result I'm getting just doesn't seem strong enough or black enough. So I'm wondering if I need a darker roast, or simply to use more grounds, or to steep it longer.

If you want a cheap teapot that will work well with any type of tea (as I did) I got this. For <$20 it gets the job done. As a bonus, if it breaks, you're not heartbroken.

http://www.amazon.com/Primula-40-Ounce-Teapot-Infuser-Flowering/dp/B002T1TUHC/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1318022254&sr=8-2

Couple of questions: How much baking experience do you have? Are you planning on starting with using frosting and then using Fondant or just making cakes with frosting?

Like you I hate overly sweet frosting. I hardly ever make the typical American Buttercream frosting (shortening, milk, & powdered sugar-Blech!) However, that frosting does tend to be a little bit easier to work with. If you have some experience with cooked sugar, an Italian or French buttercream frosting isn't as intense for sweetness. They are made with real butter so they are harder to work with because the frosting gets softer the warmer it is outside or the longer you are holding the piping bag in your hands.

If you plan to use Fondant, I will use a chocolate ganache for the filling and crumb coat because it's not as sweet depending on the type of chocolate you use.

As far as supplies, it again depends on where you want to start. But there are some items that you will use regardless of if you choose Frosting vs. Fondant. These are a couple of my favorite items.

• My favorite investment has been my rotating cake stand. I use the heavier one from Ateco that I bought on Amazon.
  
• I always use an Offset Spatula. It's perfect for spreading the frosting on top of your cakes.
  
  As far as time, it all depends on what you are making and how fancy you want it. I have spent several hours decorating a cake with fondant but that's because they had a lot of tiny details. Cakes with simple rosettes on them are a lot faster. If you don't a lot of time in a day to put several hours into baking and then decorating, you can always bake the cake days before and put it in the freezer until you are ready to decorate. I'm happy to go into more details if you want more. I just don't know how much information you really want.

I'm gonna make a list of a few things here I think you should have :)

www.amazon.com/Bento-Studio-Ghibli-Totoro-Design/dp/B00B8NM3MQ/

www.amazon.com/Bento-Totoro-Design-Thermal-Containers/dp/B00659N39K/

http://www.amazon.com/M-V-Trading-Silicone-Sushi-Lunch/dp/B005MRU9WU/

http://www.amazon.com/M-V-Trading-Silicone-Flower-Garden/dp/B002QEQSH2/

http://www.amazon.com/Kotobuki-Condiment-Containers-Bento-Panda/dp/B00GZ0I18M/

http://www.amazon.com/APT®-plate-Heart-Rabbit-Shape/dp/B00ENZLB92/

http://www.amazon.com/CuteZcute-Animal-Palz-Sandwich-Press/dp/B00FO0OHAK/

http://www.amazon.com/Cutezcute-Animal-Friends-Cutter-Stamp/dp/B00CDPNA70/

http://www.amazon.com/Stainless-Steel-Vegetable-Cutters-K8444/dp/B00095VK7S/

http://www.amazon.com/Brand-Hello-Kitty-Cookie-Cutter/dp/B00CP07I94/

http://www.amazon.com/Kotobuki-Heart-Star-Rice-Mold/dp/B009NEFHN4/

http://www.amazon.com/Sushi-Bento-Divider-Decoration-Grass/dp/B004K6QATK/

http://www.amazon.com/monkey-panda-Baran-divider-sheets/dp/B00HWZ2A0O/

http://www.amazon.com/CUTEZCUTE-10-Piece-Bento-Decoration-Animals/dp/B0038LNVR2/

http://www.amazon.com/CuteZCute-8-Piece-Broccoli-Octopus-Shrimp/dp/B006YJPL9G/



Beef up that bento wishlist! <3

Here goes...

1. Something blue - Because why not?
   
   
2. Something that says summer - No matter what, I always end up with a sunburn.
   
   
3. Food related & unusual - This makes me so happy.
   
   
4. For the boyfriend - because he loved this game when he was younger and hasn't been able to find it since. [For the boyfriend's sister] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IXEAQ5Y/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A3U384785C6ZFS&psc=1) - because she LOVES hedgehogs!
   
   
5. A book you should read - This is about a German Shepherd adopted by the Royal Air Force during World War II.
   
   
6. Less than a dollar - Had help from my boyfriend with this one. :)
   
   
7. Dog related - YAS
   
   
8. not useful but awesome - Now I want this!
   
   
9. Movie everyone should watch at least once - Heart warming movie
   
   
10. Useful for zombie attack - For cutting off their heads!
    
    
11. Profound impact on my life & help achieve current goals - I desperately need to get in shape.
    
    
12. Add-on item - WHY is this an add-on item? Ridiculous.
    
    
13. Fandom related - Socks, the best way to support your fandom when you're at work and can't wear graphic t-shirts.
    
    
14. Ridiculously priced
    
    
15. Sharks or unicorns - both, with a bonus cat!
    
    
16. Something that smells wonderful - Ahhh, sweet childhood!
    
    
17. Toy that I wanted when I was a child - I wanted a razor scooter so bad when I was a kid, but never got one.
    
    
18. Helpful for writers - I am definitely not a writer, but this seems like something that may help.
    
    
19. Something related to my current obsession - I am currently OBSESSED with Shameless!
    
    
20. Random & weird - I love bacon as much as the next person, but this is a bit too far...

here you go

Teavana PerfecTea Tea Maker, 16 Ounce, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XPQ5WG6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_QpW2BbHN1D1C1

Very exciting, I hope you enjoy the hell out of it for many years. I've written about this before but you might be surprised when you get out there how little you need any kind of formal system. KISS, at least to start. :) To wit:

> Ideally we'd like enough power to power 1 or 2 led nights [sic] at night, maybe a small 32in TV etc. If there is enough power, a coffee maker maybe.

All that said I may not even get to my place next week and if I do I may die in the cold there, so there is the downside to just winging it. Do you have any pictures to post of what you got?

Hario V60 Serving Carafe - $28 - A normal carafe which compliments the V60. You can substitute any other carafe which fits the V60, although this comes with a lid and fits perfectly.

Some kettles do continuously reheat up to near boiling or whatever temp you specify if it's variable temp. Another solution would be a carafe like this you can use to dispense water. http://www.amazon.com/Zojirushi-Polished-Stainless-Insulated-Thermal/dp/B0016S4TJS

These ZENS guys are making some beautiful tea wares. I have this in my shopping list and gonna buy it on payday.

Still, your tea set rocks!

Seconded. My only additional comment is that it is important to remember that you should adjust your grind depending on the quantity that you're making.

For instance, if I'm only making a cup for myself in my v60, then I'll use a medium-fine grind. If I'm making a full pot, then I'll do a medium to medium-coarse. The reason, which may seem obvious, is that you still want similar extraction times. A coarser grind will allow you to hit that same extraction time on a larger batch.

I have a 02 hario v60 that I make 700ml coffee (using 02 600ml glass server (the server holds more than 600ml)) . I bet 03 would work for you with a 03 server. I looked the 03 server up on Amazon and the reviews says it can hold 900mL. Also there is nothing wrong using a larger server than what I suggest, you just need something for the coffee to drip into.

Here is the link:
03 800mL glass server

I swear by ingenuiTEA (they also have a 64oz one). I've bought all the tea lovers in my life one. It's dishwasher-safe, the handle never gets hot to the touch, and you can steep as little or as much loose-leaf as you like. It's freaking magic to everyone who sees it for the first time, because it's gravity-fed and all the tea drains out through the bottom into the mug.

Make sure you buy at least one spare filter, though. I've accidentally thrown one away when throwing out the used tea leaves (look, I don't function well in the morning before I've had my first cuppa, okay???) and another time I accidentally popped one out in the sink and it fell down the garbage disposal, I didn't see it, turned on the disposal, and it made the most god-awful noise. Whoops.

\ They recommend the 64oz size good for "brewing a pitcher of iced tea". Well, screw that, I have a 72oz monster mug and you bet your ass I'm going to enjoy every last drop. Pitchers, hah.

Yeah....? Teavana (owned by starbucks) sold small and larges of this thing.

reposting again - with link modified

The tea brewers that you press on top of your mug and the tea falls out the bottom. Teavana called them the "perfect tea maker". I've seen other variations, and I have no idea how well they work (I'm a basket infuser in mug type guy).

The other option is the hot water control. Stag EKG Kettle is pretty cool, with lots of fancy regulators to keep the water at the perfect temperature. (I hear the OXO Variable is cheaper and similar reviews, but it just doesn't look as nice.)

Milk oolong are lovely, a nice dark earthy oolong I love is Wu Yi Shui Xian Oolong (https://aromateashop.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=41_44&product_id=482), good for several steepings, and Supreme Golden Needle Black Tea (https://aromateashop.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=9_48&product_id=360), a very high quality black tea.

If I'm at work or don't want to think too hard about multiple steepings, I have KAMJOVE Glass Gongfu Teapot (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00S602A18). It's a neat little thing that let's me time (ish) multiple steeps at work without worrying about mess, drips, etc.

Well That item looks mighty fine. I think you are going to buy the teamaker because it is summer, hot and you want some nice iced tea.

For a variable temp kettle I just got this and it works great. Same brand as top comment but it's variable temp (also comes bigger in a 1.7L)

For infusing: this is neat and not too pricey, not glass but allows you to see the leaves. You can also get one of those neat glass mugs that have the infuser in it that you just lift out, I've got one of them too but not a link.

I picked up smaller type of that for easy Gong Fu brewing. Top brewing chamber is about 120ml. I really like it.

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00S602A18/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I would consider adding a rechargeable DVD player, like thisone & have maybe one 'new' dvd for the kids as well as old favorites. Something they can watch together.

I'd tuck back a couple of books/games that are new too as a surprise.

Not a big fan of candles (I have cats - the candles are an accident waiting to happen). If you insist, please make sure you have a couple of fire extinguishers and the adults know where they are & how to use them. I have a variety of solar rechargeable lights in windowsills. One small one I leave in the bathroom all night when power goes out as a night light, then recharge the next day. That one is a cheapie. (I have a number of cheapie/give away ones).

This one is more expensive, not solar, but lasts 200 hours on one charge. It's great. Don't know how old your girls are, but maybe stash some glow sticks back.

Starting TODAY, adults need to follow the basic 'no gas tank goes below half a tank' rule.

Power banks, yes indeed. A couple of them minimum. If you or spouse will be going to work, you can take those with you to recharge at work. Or in the car.

Most everything else was covered by other replies. Water, of course. I'd add in some individual water flavorings & dry milk - it's borderline nasty, but works just fine on cereal for breakfast. Make sure you have food that can be prepared with what you have available. (Keeping in mind that opening the fridge/freezer should be kept to a minimum). Do you have charcoal/gas for the grill you planned on using? Frozen hot dogs grabbed from the freezer at the start will last a couple days in the cooler. Paper plates/cups are the name of the game here as well.

One last thought. Husband and I are both coffee in the morning people. We only run the generator in the evening for a few hours to keep the fridge/freezer charged (and plug in every rechargeable during that time), but we also make our coffee the night before. We have two good carafesthat we keep the coffee in until morning. Hot enough, and still tastes fresh.

edit: corrected link from CD player to DVD player

Yeah, you can definitely do that. Just make sure your filter basket is nice and big, since there's a lot more leaves used.

However, a note - I tend to not do it that way, because of how many steeps you can get in gong fu style.
I don't like leaving leaves for multiple days, and I typically have about 3 standard mugs (30oz/900ml total) a day. Depending on the tea, I can get 6+ brews out of it, so instead of having 3 standard 300ml mugs, I use a gaiwan or a small portable tea brewer and have 6-7 smaller cups, using the same leaves all day.
If I want a full mug so I don't have to go brew anther cup while I'm working, I do two infusions of 150ml each, and pour them both into my mug.

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

• Espro P3 - French Press $70
  
• Hario V60 Glass Coffee Dripper (Size 03, Black) $21
  
• Hario V60 Misarashi Coffee Paper Filter (Size 03, 100 Count, Natural) $8
  
• Hario V60 Misarashi Coffee Paper Filter (Size 02, 100 Count, White) $6
  
• Bialetti 6-Cup Stovetop Espresso Maker $27
  
• Bialetti Replacement Gasket & Filter for 6 Cup Espresso Maker $6
  
• Bodum Milk Frother, Latteo Milk Frother $24
  
• Hario V60 Glass Range Server (800ml, Clear, Size 03) $23
  
  Total: $185
  

Or try a squeeze bottle, cut the tip off to about 1/4 inch down the spigot for best flow with something as thick as pancake batter.

I love coffee and couldn't imagine not serving coffee! I want people wired and energized at my wedding lol. I bought one of these to serve coffee, and have asked my coordinator to refill when it's empty: https://www.amazon.com/Hamilton-Beach-40515-42-Cup-Coffee/dp/B00008IH9R/ref=lp_289745_1_14?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1465408096&sr=1-14

I'll probably purchase another one for tea.

For transportation, you can get a reusable cupcake / cake carrier. It's more expensive, but you can use it over and over. There are tons of different sizes and options. I bought a Wilton one at Walmart in Canada for about $10.

It is annoying to store it and to carry back it home after the event though. I'd prefer getting a bunch of disposal ones too. Sorry I can't help with that :/

Would this work? Not sure if it's big enough.

http://www.amazon.com/Progressive-International-Collapsible-Cupcake-Carrier/dp/B002C741M2/ref=sr_sp-atf_title_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1370191602&sr=8-2&keywords=cupcake+carrier

Make some simple syrup and put it in one of these. Use when necessary. Problem solved.

https://www.amazon.com/Primula-Half-Moon-Teapot-Flowering-Tea/dp/B002T1TUHC/ref=mp_s_a_1_26?keywords=glass%2Btea%2Bcups%2Band%2Btea%2Bpot&qid=1567294911&s=gateway&sr=8-26&th=1&psc=1 I fount the tea pot but idk where the cups are from

I have not. Sounds like a good idea though. Something like this maybe? (Edit: I looked a little deeper, and there seem to be multiple options, many at lower price. I think I'll get this one

[Stainless] (https://www.amazon.com/X-Chef-Stainless-Espresso-Shatterproof-Unbreakable/dp/B012FRA8UC) Steel Coffee Press. I used to break them all the time till I found this one. I love it.

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

Amazon Link if you want one

Great snack that can replace cravings for smoothies, shakes, icees, slurpees. I avoid boba shops because they are inconsistent, cost too much, and don't display calorie content (or contain too many calories).

Buy thai tea mix and a tea pot. The tea only takes a few minutes to make but should sit in freezer or fridge for 30~ minutes to cool before adding ice and drinking. Other teas work too. Most teas are 0 calories. I freeze some tea into icecube tray so that I don't have to wait for tea to cool as long. You can also make a big batch of tea and save in fridge if you want.

Boba can be made by hand or boiled from hard (30-60 minutes) or boiled from soft (5 minutes). It is about 80 calories for 1/4 cup.

I use artificial sweeteners and artificial creamers to make the tea sweet and creamy without adding many calories. Make sure to soak the boba in hot sugar water to get them nice and sweet before adding them to your (less sweet) tea. I usually use nut pods or some sort of creamer that has some calories, adding 50-120 more calories to the boba, but you can stick to zero calorie creamers if you want. I hear Stevia is the healthiest zero calorie sweetener, by the way.

Because you want your tea to cool and your hard boba to boil it takes 30 minutes to make but you aren't in the kitchen the whole time. When I get a craving I will start the boba tea and during the 30 minutes I wait. Most of my food cravings pass easily during this time as I know I am about to drink boba. I find it to be very filling by the time I am able to drink it. I find that this is something of a strategy in itself... Having to wait 30 minutes for my snack helps the cravings pass and the snack feels more filling.

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[Ceramic squirrel bowl](https://www.amazon.com/JOLIE-MUSE-Serving-Dessert-Squirrel/dp/B01GJD5BOG?ref=fsclp_pl_dp_1) from a Run!BTS episode for the funsies! (Like a gag gift before you give her the real one haha)

Coffee urn looks right, didn't know that.

http://www.amazon.com/Hamilton-Beach-40515-42-Cup-Coffee/dp/B00008IH9R

It actually holds 2 tacos!

Link

These are cheap and work perfectly. I always have one with simple syrup, one with honey syrup and one with ginger syrup.

http://www.amazon.com/Kitchen-Supply-Squeeze-Bottles-8-oz/dp/B0026K7FZK/

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Adagio-Teas-IngenuiTEA-Teapot/dp/B000RJDX3K - 950 ml is definetly more than 2 cups.

I would guess it was a big coffee urn, like people rent for weddings. Something like this but just on a larger (and maybe home/custom manufactured) scale.

The kettle is the biggest thing - hot water dispensers will never be the right temperature. I use a basic one and a thermometer.
I have a really cheap tea pot for western style brewing (just some glass one I picked up somewhere) and one of these https://www.amazon.com/KAMJOVE-Gongfu-Teapot-filter-heat-resistant/dp/B00S602A18/ref=lp_8538722011_1_1?srs=8538722011&ie=UTF8&qid=1480970053&sr=8-1 for gongfu style (which is actually most of my tea drinking since I discovered it).

I'd avoid teabags and infusers (they don't give the leaves enough room) unless you can't avoid it.

Re: the bedbugs, because I have battled this horror and won. Forget the retail shit. It's expensive and only works in seriously high volume. This is what we used in conjunction with diatomaceous earth. It looks expensive upfront but it's a concentrate that you mix with water and it works so much better than the retail versions - it also lasts FOREVER. It's quite dangerous when wet, you want to cover all your skin and a wear gloves & a mask when you spray, but after it dries for a couple hours it's safe to be around. One spraying is supposed to last three months, so we went hard on it and that was the end of the bugs. The biggest problem is that if you don't sleep in the same place every night, they will follow you, and they can fit into a space the width of a credit card, which is just about everywhere. So what we did was we sprayed every single nook and cranny, we even took apart my bed frame and really drowned them out. If you get DE without pesticides it's completely harmless, otherwise dust it anywhere it's not going to be a nuisance - especially under furniture. We got a plastic condiment bottle for this, no joke, and it puffs the DE out really evenly. Again, mask if it's got pesticides. It takes a week or two to weed them all out, but it was the only thing that worked for us, and by god did it work. You also need to wash and dry all of your bedding, linens, and clothing on the highest possible settings - we took ours to a laundromat for this, although obviously this risks spreading them. Anything that can't be sprayed or washed might need to be put into a ziplock and tucked away for the next 12 months, because that's how long they can live without food. :\ But it is possible to get rid of them, I promise!

OK, woman who has watched her share of Cake Boss here. You should go to Michael's craft store (or Joanne, I think they both carry it) and get her some Wilton stuff, they're the absolute gold standard of cake decoration. They make tons of accessories, so you shouldn't have too much trouble finding something appropriate.

If it was me, I'd put together a gift basket inside of a really nice set of mixing bowls or on top of a cake turntable (I'm assuming she doesn't already have a ton of baking stuff). Throw in a cake leveler, a good icing spatula, a decorating edge (to make little ridges in the frosting), and some decorating tips to put on pastry bags. Maybe throw in some sugar flowers, fondant, etc - whatever you think she might like. If you're splashing out on this part of the gift, a tupperware cake carrier is great for transporting cakes to parties (this one is great if she likes making cupcakes, too).

I know you mentioned that you had already looked for classes, but if you haven't checked Wilton yet, they do classes in local craft stores sometimes too, and I've heard they are great. If that's still a no-go, then this is probably the book I'd want to learn from, if you can find it locally.

Good luck, hope you two have a great Christmas!

I've had significantly better luck with black tea based teas, but I've also done a peppermint tisane and it turned out well. I usually use my takeya, or I just got a Teavana Tristan to give the leaves more room to expand.

About half the time I use teabags to make my cold brew tea; and the last time I used a loose leaf black, I didn't notice as much unfurling of the leaves as I expected.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B012FRA8UC?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00

Bought this 2 weeks ago. Stays hot for a while. Caveat, since it does stay hot, I recommend pouring into another device or it will over saturate your beans.

After brewing, I move mine to this:

http://www.amazon.com/Hydro-Flask-Insulated-Stainless-32-Ounce/dp/B00K5ZRSP0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1452885259&sr=8-1&keywords=hydro+flask

and I just bring this to work, stays hot for 2-3 hours easy

No offense but that's nasty, IMHO. Heated plastic leaching for the last 20 years cannot taste good or be healthy. Do yourself a favor and invest into something worthy to use for the rest of your life. A good French press or stovetop espresso maker is so worth it. Much better tasting, way nicer and artisan. I've been using this for the last 10 years Bialetti
If I were to buy a press, this would be it:French press
And if I were to buy anew stovetop: Vev Vigano

edit: learning to link

For daily simple use, I've always enjoyed using the ingenuitea:

http://www.amazon.com/Adagio-Teas-32-Ounce-Ingenuitea-Teapot/dp/B000RJDX3K/ref=pd_sim_k_1

Though the filter is plastic, I've no no problems with it to date (8 months), and the pour is fantastic!

A great intro to pour-over coffee is this Melitta which, imho, makes fabulous coffee especially for the money. Just snag some #6 coffee filters and you're good to go.

I do think that a goose neck kettle makes a big difference in your ability to pour slowly and methodically but if you have a regular kettle already you can start with that.

To keep things warm you can pick up a nice vacuum carafe and you can enjoy hot coffee for about 10 hours. The linked one is nice because if you make a full pot, then pour off two cups for you and the misses, it should hold the rest.

I have a similar story, in that I got hooked on disposable water bottles and tried to replicate the experience without the waste.

In the end, I went with Aquasana 18oz glass water bottles. They seal great with a rubber gasket in the lid, and they're very sturdy. If you care, you can get silicone sleeves for them too, or the borosilicate glass bottles they make, but I haven't tried either of those products myself so I can't comment on them; I've only used the basic bottles.

For me, I found that the key wasn't just portable, screw-top bottles, but LOTS of bottles that are COLD. So, I needed a solution that involved multiple bottles, with a few always in the fridge getting cold. At this point, I have 12+ bottles: 2 in the fridge, and more filled bottles near the fridge. I replace the cold ones whenever I take one out. Every night I wash the used bottles from the day in the dishwasher, and the next morning I fill the empty clean bottles back up. This system ensures that I always have cold bottles of water, and I don't have to bother refilling them when I want some water in a hurry. And, my wife and I drink water fast enough that I don't worry about the time the water sits out of the fridge.

As of this posting, they're on sale for about half-off on Amazon; I took advantage of that and bought 12 more, just in case someday they break and I need replacements. I've only had one break over the last 3 years, though (I was not being careful over a concrete floor).

Not OP but egg molds maybe?

get an all stainless spigot - this is the one i use:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B013FWX4HA/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B015RBIWO2?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s01

Are you looking for a portable infuser, or a bottle that can infuse? I recommend this : https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071Y4H8KJ/

primarily because you can carry around the same set of leaves and brew gongfu anywhere as long as you have water. Note though, this is not sealed, it will leak minor amounts of water so make sure to use the case it comes with.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B015RBIWO2/ref=s9_simh_gw_g60_i1_r?ie=UTF8&fpl=fresh&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=desktop-1&pf_rd_r=1CGT2CFPRTJ1A274W6S1&pf_rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=2437869742&pf_rd_i=desktop

So I wasn't gonna contribute, considering almost all my gear has already been posted, but if you have a V60 and are making multiple cups, I highly suggest this, a Hario server:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000P4B4LU/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1373555238&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX112_SY192
I just got one last week, and it's awesome. I mean, it's no better at its job than any other container that a V60 sits on, but since hario makes it, it is a perfect fit, it comes with a lid, and it's nice to look at.

I like OXO scraper. Do you plan on leaving out the sipping stand? If so, this one is what I have. Ateco and Wilton are my go to for tips and bags. Here are some links.

Also, come check out r/baking There are a ton of helpful people there ♥️


https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000BVFYUO/ref=ox_sc_saved_image_8?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01EXHJCTA/ref=ox_sc_saved_image_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A35NO8HBZ6S6IT

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B008VMATVO/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00004OCNJ/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1502920863&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=oxo+bench+scraper&dpPl=1&dpID=311FAYKN2DL&ref=plSrch

In case you aren't sure if it's a good idea or not...SILPAT.

Depends on what she likes to do... A nice cupcake/cake carrier? I have that exact one, and it is very handy.

Good quality ingredients are often appreciated! Like vanilla beans, cocoa powder, good chocolate, maybe different types of flours, liqueurs...

I highly recommend using the Ateco Stand

I've used a cheap turn table before. The Ateco spins better and the thin aluminum plate makes it easy to grab and turn the cake as you go.