(Part 3) Reddit mentions: The best beverage serverware

• 1.) Something that is grey. (sort of)
  
  
• 2.) Something reminiscent of rain.
  
  
• 3.) Something food related that is unusual.
  
  
• 4.) Something on your list that is for someone other than yourself. Tell me who it's for and why. (Yes, pets count!) (Technically this isn't on any of my public wish lists, but rather on a wish list that I keep specifically for collecting gift ideas for my husband. So this is for him.)
  
  
• 5.) A book I should read! I am an avid reader, so take your best shot and tell me why I need to read it! - Sort of a dystopian future book, but the author's ability to describe things and the characterisations are IMO, simply amazing. I downloaded this as a freebie or cheapie, and I could not put it down. Be warned, it's a first parter of more than one, so when you get to the end you will expect more and be enraged that you can't read the rest yet.
  
  
• 6.) An item that is less than a dollar, including shipping... that is not jewelry, nail polish, and or hair related!
  ----Umm.... I don't actually have anything less than a dollar. embarassed
  
  
• 7.) Something related to cats. I love cats! (keep this SFW, you know who you are...) It's a stretch, I know, but it has Tigress in the title, and a Tigress is technically a cat, even if it's metaphorical in this sense. :)
  
  
• 8.) Something that is not useful, but so beautiful you must have it. I guess it could be considered useful in a way, but really it's not at all necessary, but it's just so incredibly beautiful and lovely and I want it so bad!!
  
  
• 9.) A movie everyone should watch at least once in their life. Why? Cairo Time. Because AMAZING cinemetography. Lovely music. Alexander Siddig (DROOL) and Patricia Clarkson.
  
  
• 10.) Something that would be useful when the zombies attack. Explain. Because they're Batman throwing knives which means they'd be good for killing zombies from a distance and also, hello, they're Batman which makes them awesome and inherently gives the thrower secret Batman like abilities. :D
  
  
• 11.) Something that would have a profound impact on your life and help you to achieve your current goals. - I really want to explore photography more, and learn to be a better photographer, and also I want to develop my artistic side more. I think this would help with that.
  
  
• 12.) One of those pesky Add-On items. - UGH, I don't have one! :(
  
  
• 13.) The most expensive thing on your list. Your dream item. Why? Because it's portable, and I've been eyeing one for ages, and I'm getting ready to do some extended travel, so this would be a great thing to have in that respect.
  
  
• 14.) Something bigger than a bread box.
  
  
• 15.) Something smaller than a golf ball. eBooks are technically smaller than a golf ball because they don't actually take up physical space. :D
  
  
• 16.) [Something that smells wonderful.]
  (http://www.amazon.com/Orleans-Saints-Jimmy-Graham-jersey/dp/B00D3CJENG/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=FQHQWOTK4LH8&coliid=I2XIVU4BE0S37P&psc=1) - Technically this has no smell, but if I could get Jimmy Graham to rub it up against his body, even briefly, then it would smell like him and that would be wonderful! :D
  
  
• 17.) A (SFW) toy.
  
  
• 18.) Something that would be helpful for going back to school.
  
  
• 19.) Something related to your current obsession, whatever that may be.
  
  
• 20.) Something that is just so amazing and awe-inspiring that I simply must see it. Explain why it is so grand. - It's a Zombie Head cookie jar. What else is there to say??
  
  Bonus Item 1: Because it looks kind of fun
  
  Bonus Item 2: Something made in Oregon: Do my brother's kids count? He made all three in Oregon! :D No? OK, then University of Oregon lanyard because I actually do want something U of O related to support my nephew who will be a freshman there in the fall.
  
  
  Final edit because I always forget the raffle phrase: Fear cuts deeper than swords.

Step 1: Acquire an ibrik / cezve / džezva

If you can, I recommend going somewhere local. If you have a local international market, or market that sells Arabic or Turkish foods, that would be best. You'll get a decent price there. It really shouldn't cost more than $10 (and I think that's pushing it).

If you can't find a place to purchase it locally, buy online. You might be tempted to get a fancy one, but those are expensive and not easy to clean because of the shape. Something simple and cheap like this works just as well.

Step 2: Acquire coffee cups

If you already have espresso cups, you can use those. However Turkish coffee is traditionally drank out of special cups, about this size/style here. If you've found a local place to get the ibrik, you can likely find cups there too.

Step 3: Acquire Turkish coffee

There are two options here. #1 which I think is easier and better, is to buy ground Turkish coffee. Once again, if you're at a local store that sells it, buy it there. It will likely be freshest and cheapest. Sometimes they also sell small packages of it, which might be good if you're trying to see if you like it.

Your second option, is to go to a grocery store or market that sells ground coffee - pick the coffee you want, and when you use the grinder machine, select "Turkish". It is the most fine setting. The problem with this method, is that the machine will never grind it as well as "real Turkish coffee". If you're planning to host a dinner party to show off your new Turkish coffee skills, do NOT do it this way.

Technically there is a third option. You can buy a Turkish coffee grinder. This way you can choose the beans, and get the finely ground consistency of real Turkish coffee. But be warned, these make for better ornamental displays in your home rather than grinding coffee. Also, I've never figured out how to clean the inside...

Step 4: Cook the coffee!

Fill an empty cup (the Turkish or espresso style) with water, and dump it into your ibrik. Place it on the stovetop on high heat. Once the water has just begun to boil, take 1 teaspoon of coffee grounds and place it into the water and stir. Watch carefully, because within 10 seconds the coffee will begin to rise. Keep stirring to prevent the coffee from pouring over the edge. Once the coffee begins to rise, remove it from the heat and wait for it to drop, then return it to the stovetop and let it rise one more time. When it starts to rise again, turn off the heat and you're done! Pour the coffee into the cup. Wait for it to cool, and enjoy

If you like your coffee with sugar, you can add that while it's cooking or after you've poured it into the cup. Also, Turkish coffee is NOT typically drank with milk or cream.

Step 5: When you're done drinking, turn the cup upside down (optional)

I actually don't know how prevalent this is in Turkey, but in former Yugoslavia where people drink a lot of Turkish coffee, this is what they often do.

And sometimes for fun people will do fortune telling by looking at the grounds inside the upside down cup. I don't know much about it, but it's fun to watch people do it.

From America's Test Kitchen Season 14: Oatmeal Muffins and Granola

NOTE: I originally posted a slightly less detailed review of these coffee makers in March or April 2013 but they have been re-tested so I am posting this more detailed review, the old post has been deleted. The youtube video review is not the same as the (updated) one on the ATK website, but the Winning and Best Buy models are the same. ~OP

• Youtube Video Review
  
  
• Very Detailed Testing Notes with updated video review
  **
  
  WINNER
  Rated as HIGHLY RECOMMENDED:
  
  Technivorm Moccamaster 10-Cup Coffee Maker with Thermal Carafe - $229.00
  
  > Certified by the SCAA, the updated version of our old favorite (the KBT 741, now also $299) meets time and temperature guidelines with utter consistency. As a result, it produces a “smooth,” “velvety” brew. It’s also intuitive to use. The carafe lost some heat after 2 hours but still kept the coffee above 150 degrees.
  
  
• Amazon link
  
  **
  
  BEST BUY
  Rated as HIGHLY RECOMMENDED:
  
  Bonavita 8-Cup Coffee Maker with Thermal Carafe - $149.00
  
  > Simple to use and SCAA-certified, this brewer spends most of the cycle in the ideal temperature range. Its coffee had “bright,” “full” flavor that was a bit more “acidic” than the Technivorm’s. The widemouthed carafe is easy to clean, but there’s no brew-through lid; you must remove the brew basket and screw on a separate lid to keep coffee hot.
  
  
• Amazon link
  
  **
  
  Rated as RECOMMENDED:
  
  Bunn HT Phase Brew 8-Cup Thermal Carafe Coffee Maker - $139.99
  
  > This SCAA-certified pot heats the water completely before releasing it over the grounds. That explained its impressive temperature accuracy, though the coffee was somewhat “acidic.” (Note: Early versions of this model shorted out when home voltage fluctuated; Bunn states that it has solved this problem, and our machine worked fine.)
  
  
• Amazon link
  
  **
  
  Five others were NOT RECOMMENDED:
  
  
• Capresso MT600 PLUS 10-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker with Thermal Carafe
  
• Bodum Bistro b. over Coffee Machine
  
• Breville YouBrew Drip Coffee Maker with Built-In Grinder
  
• Cuisinart Perfec Temp 12-Cup Thermal Coffeemaker
  
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• Mr. Coffee Optimal Brew Thermal Coffeemaker, 10 Cup
  
  > By prescribing far less than the SCAA-recommended amount of grounds, this machine brewed “dishwater.” Adding the right amount of coffee for a full pot caused the grounds to overflow the filter and gunk up the brew basket. Other design flaws: The basket’s side drawer must be pulled out completely to fill—annoying if your counter is crowded—and its reservoir acquired a musty smell we couldn’t eradicate.
  

Teapots are often different from kettles, so figure out which one (or both) you want.

If you're thinking about a kettle, the electric ones are fantastic and the most efficient way to heat water. If you get one with tea temp settings or digital temperatures, you'll be perfectly set up.

Teapots come in many shapes and sizes and are good for different proposes. A 100 mL Chinese-style teapot is great for gongfu for one person, while a 500 mL is great for a party.

It's really a matter of what aesthetic you prefer. There are many styles of teapots and ways of using them. Here are some tips:

1. You want a spout that pours nicely, so avoid overly rounded ones. This matters less if you choose a tiny teapot meant for pouring into a sharing pitcher, as you're gonna totally invert the thing while pouring.
   
   
2. Use a fine filter. This could be fine mesh or a stainless steel basket with tiny holes.
   
   
3. Ensure there's room for tea leaves to expand - don't use a tea ball or similarly-sized filter.
   
   
4. Pay attention to the size of the teapot. I think 150-300 mLs is perfect, but that's just me.
   
   
5. Have a plan for timed steeps. If you're using a sharing pitcher, you just pour the liquor out at the right time. If you're keeping the liquor in the teapot, you'll need a place to put the strainer.
   
   Here are some example styles of teapots that are very nice for loose leaf:
   
   

• Japanese cast iron https://www.amazon.com/Workshop-Japanese-Tetsubin-Stainless-Infuser/dp/B01NBP0OMU. You can heat it up with hot water first and it'll keep your tea warm. Edit: I don't really recommend these unless you know the enamel inside is really good.
  
  
• Tiny Chinese teapots https://m.aliexpress.com/item/32805509797.html. This is meant to go with a sharing or fairness pitcher and fine mesh strainer that goes on top.
  
  
• Glass teapots https://www.amazon.com/Teapot-Kettle-Warmer-Infusers-Flowering/dp/B01BRVAZU0/. This one comes with a nice strainer that can also be used in a mug. These are nice for blooming teas as well.
  
  
• All stainless https://www.amazon.com/Venoly-Stainless-Removable-Dishwasher-Resistant/dp/B01M0AXSH1/. For that aesthetic. Also comes with multipurpose strainer.
  
  
• A general-purpose starter teapot https://www.amazon.com/FORLIFE-Stump-Teapot-Infuser-18-Ounce/dp/B00345U3C8/. I've heard they drip a little but everyone likes them.

Can't speak of any great tea experiences in Utah but here's my method of making a good cup of tea.

You'll need:

• loose leaf tea. I prefer Earl Gray but any high quality loose leaf tea will do. I know that Whole Foods used to have a loose leaf tea section, not sure after renaming to Whole Foods but their Earl Gray was good. SanFran Bay Coffee is where I get my tea now.
  
• Get a tea pot that has a built in strainer, ceramic I find is best. Something like this.
  
  Steps:
  
  
• Boil the water. I've switched to an electric kettle but stove-top kettles are fine and even if you don't have a kettle you can still boil the water in any old sauce pan.
  
• Prepare the leaves by loosely putting them in the strainer/pot (some pots have a built in strainer the one above has a separate strainer). If it's a builtin strainer then you put the leaves directly into the pot.
  
• For extra points get the pot warm. If you have a heating plate great, if not get an electric heating pad and put the pot on it.
  
• When the water is full on at a rolling boil immediately pour into the pot directly on the leaves until the pot is filled up.
  
• Wait about 2-5 minutes depending on the strength you're looking for.
  
• Pour and enjoy. For Earl Gray some people like sugar (blah), but I find that a bit of unsweetened soy milk helps with any acid taste and enhances the richness of Earl Gray. Sometimes a dash of lemon. In general now is the time to add in whatever you'll be adding.
  
  Happy tea-ing.

Starting out places: TeaSource.com Harney.com and Adagio are great. Use CatShip19 til the end of May to reduce Teasource's free shipping to $30. Harney is always free shipping. Adagio, I'd have to look up.

I can't really recommend a tea cup without knowing your brewing preferences. Are you brewing for one or more? Do you like to have frequent small cups (consider gaiwan or gungfu style), like to brew at your desk (just get an in-mug infuser) or if you want a simple tea-pot: I love the style of ones that have a metal basket and lid that pop out for easy cleaning (link for ref, but I don't know the brand). Big glass tea-pots are nice for show. Clay supposedly can improve taste (?).

Personally - I make milk based Chai in a pot on the weekends, otherwise most of my tea is brewed with the linked in-mug infuser basket in a beautiful hand thrown clay mug from a local pottery shop. I suggest going this route until you know what types of tea you like - then you can buy the gear best suited to brew that style.

Yummy mango & sticky rice!!
 


I know personally, I learn better by watching so if you find it easier to make this while following along with a video, just click: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZLs1ZIRZAs&t=12s
 


Check out my blog for tasty pictures and details on the recipe!: https://lyndygates.com/
 


Ingredients:
 


1 cup of sweet rice soaked in water overnight
 


1 mango
 


1 cup of coconut milk
 


3 tbsp of sugar
 


A big pinch of salt
 


Sticky rice steamer basket & pot (linked down below)


Directions:
 


    ⁃    Soak your sweet rice in water overnight!
 


    ⁃    The next day, drain your rice and place in steamer basket
 


    ⁃    Fill a pot with water a little less than half way and place over the stove to bring to a boil
 


    ⁃    Once the water is completely boiled, place the steamer basket with the rice in it over the pot and cover with a bowl or damp towel
 


    ⁃    Let the rice steam for about 20 minutes, checking at 10 minutes to stir the rice to give an even steam
 


    ⁃    Once the texture reaches sticky rice, remove from the pot and place in a bowl or on a plate
 


    ⁃    To make the sauce, place your coconut milk, sugar and salt in a pot and over the stove on a medium heat. You only need to HEAT UP the mixture so DO NOT bring to a BOIL. The coconut milk cooks very fast and will turn into an oil if you over cook it. Just mix everything together and wait till the sugar dissolves and your mixture is heated. Once you see a little steam come out and the sugar is dissolved, remove from the heat and place in a bowl.
 


    ⁃    Add a little of the sauce to your rice and stir, just to coat the sticky rice and bring out a little more flavor. Don’t pour too much because it will make the rice soggy. Plate your rice however you want and slice your mangos. Place the mangos next to the rice and drizzle a little more sauce over the top. Sprinkle with some sesame seeds if you would like and serve!
 


So simple! This recipe is PERFECT for any occasion, fancy or casual. It is a huge hit for everyone and it’ll having you crawling back for more! I know it might be hard to find the steamer basket and pot so here’s one I found on amazon that’s very similar to what I have (NOT SPONSORED): https://www.amazon.com/Sticky-Rice-Steamer-Pot-Basket/dp/B00019MRRE
 


Enjoy! :)

Turkish coffee is awesome! I haven't even fired up my Silvia since I started doing Turkish coffee.

You should definitely post your cezve link as there are some very low quality cezves on Amazon. I bought one via Amazon that looks really pretty, but it's super thin and the coating on the inside looks... off; I'll never use it for anything more than a decoration.

This one is actually pretty good:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LRIR66A/

I've ordered two of those and one gets used an average of twice a day at the office:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/705abeubj7h2762/IMG_0144.JPG?raw=1

STC also has some really good cezves that are silver-lined. They're pricey, but worth it, imo:

https://www.specialtyturkishcoffee.com/product-category/turkish-coffee-pots/

I had one of these and it’s OK but I don’t use it anymore. Eventually the seal will leak from the bottom, it’s not as easy to clean as they make it look (lots of tea leaf flecks get stuck in the mesh filter) and the plastic carafe/mesh filter soak up the color/flavor of your teas over time so you might find your earl grey tasting like chai down the road.

Also there’s no way to remove the tea leaves once it’s finished steeping, so if you’ve made more than a single cup you’ll have to transfer it to a new container or have a really strong second cup. It’s a neat invention, but I went back to a more traditional ceramic that works better for me, I can remove the leaves once the steep is done, and is easier to clean.

Edit: This isn’t exactly the same one I have, but it’s very similar and I’ve been really happy with it - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078ZKPY25/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_ibN4AbWNDSARA

I have a Breville one-touch, which is similar to the Hamilton Beach 40865 Glass Kettle except it has the basket. You definitely will need something that allows you to monitor water temperature or else you run the risk of scorching your tea, which makes it very bitter.

I'm personally more of a mug person, because I like to drink my tea 16oz at a time so things like Travel Tea Set by Music City Tea don't appeal to me because size. When I was new to loose leaf and before I got my Breville I used this because it's a low-cost, low commitment apparatus that's super easy to use. That way, you're not spending a lot of money on something you don't know if you'll even be into. It's not as cute, or as fancy, but it's a cost-effective introduction to loose leaf.

That being said, you definitely want an infuser that allows the tea leaves to expand, like a basket or teapot-basket combo because tea leaves love to expand. I also think expanded tea leaves produce better flavor, but that might be just me.

I have the 45 oz. big brother to this one, and my only complaint is that the infuser is way too small. I'm pretty sure the 24 ounce has the same infuser, and it would probably be ok for that size pot. Aside from that, it's a nice solid pot that holds on to heat quite well, and the lid fits great with or without the infuser.

I have a few other things from them that I've been really happy with though, and overall I think they're a great company with well-designed products.

I have a FORLIFE Crurve teapot, makes three cups of tea and is great.

An electric kettle would be a fantastic part of a gift set. This one appears to be one of the best. Good luck.

Yess the good stuff!! This is the one in the video, but I'd actually recommend the IngenuiTea or IngenuiTea2 - they're a bit easier to clean IMO! Happy tea-making! 🍵🙏

Hey, I was in a very very similar situation. I don't know how intense you want to go with it, but here are some things that I've done at various points:

• For face cleansing, use gallon water from the grocery store (costs ~$0.80 where I'm at and honestly a gallon lasts a long time)
  
  
• Or fill up a small water container (if you have a spot to fill up at that has good water) - plastic or a lemonade dispenser both work well, depending on the counter size
  
  
• If you're having issues with your scalp/body, you can try rinsing with gallon water after showering with the sketchy water (will take about a gallon or two)
  
  
• This one is more long-term very-very-bad water type situation (brown water, no water, etc.), but if you have a good water spot to fill up at you can fill up a large water container, get a camp shower (pricey but very good, charges very quickly and holds a charge for a while), and a bucket. Boil half your water, use cold water for the other half, bam. Sounds terrible if you're used to having safe running water, but honestly isn't half bad
  
  I know there are water filters out there, but idk if an affordable system would fix the issues you're describing.

Lol, as you can tell electric kettles are super popular. And something you guys may want to keep in mind for if your mom gets more forgetful later in life as they're safer. Or at least a whistling kettle, again for safety reasons.

If you want a stove top tea kettle that doesn't whistle, if it where me I'd probably go with something like this:

Gooseneck Kettle - Coffee Gator Pour Over Kettle - Precision-Flow Spout and Thermometer - Barista-Standard Hand Drip Tea and Coffee Kettle for Induction and all Stovetops - 40oz https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01E2O21NS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_.xu1DbQZWE8VF

Be aware I don't own this it's just something I would consider. Also I be aware I think the lid gets hot if you need to open it for some reason while it's on the stove.

I've never used the Perfectea or similar products, but it looks like a completely unnecessary device to me. You can never go wrong with a mug-sized basket infuser. Otherwise, something like a Hario glass teapot will do the same thing just as well, but in an easier to clean and in my opinion more refined way.

There are some great auto drips that make great coffee easily, if you are willing to pay $100-$200 for the privilege. This one http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00472MMS0 is quite well regarded; and this one http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005YQZNO8 is seen as about as good as you can get below a $$$ Technivorm

I haven't, but I think that would work; a future experiment.

just put like a bunch of AVB in the tank and cover with everclear. I bet the ultrasonic will potentially produce a similar result as just letting it sit to make a tincture

edit like I was looking at these carafes to set in the tank without getting it dirty and making it easy to get the stuff out. and you could even strain it directly with this

update so it's talked about in a few places, like here, so it's something I'm going to try with vegetable glycerin.

I bought this bottle that has a built-in filter. the idea is that I can put AVB in and cover it with vegetable glycerin, put the bottle into the ultrasonic cleaner, and simply pour the tincture into dropper bottles.

Start with a gaiwan and some cups.

That gives you a lot of flexibility and a feel for the "ceremony" of it.

Additionally (or instead of), I highly recommend something with this sort of design. Its the most streamlined way to brew gong fu I know of, and will happily sit next to you on your desk without giving much danger of spills. Great for studying. I have this one, but the shipping might be an issue if you aren't in the UK.

I've been in the same boat as you and would say to steer clear of expensive clay pots for now. They're great, but you really get the most out of those sort of pots when you dedicate them to specific kinds of tea so they can season nicely. Whereas glass and glazed teaware can be used for everything with no issues. Meaning you don't need a plethora of gear.

Notes on french press (caffetiere) from a coffee geek:

• "Keeps your coffee warm for longer" is shit. When you brew coffee (or whatever, tea, tisane, etc.) with a french press, once it's ready, you decant it ASAP, or it continues to brew, and will over-extract, i.e. become bitter.
  
  
• "Outside stays cool" Well you're meant to hold it by the handle anyway.
  
  
• Don't brew coffee with the caffetiere if you don't like that flavour in particular, get a Woodneck or an Aeropress for a similar price. The Aeropress brews superb coffee in no time. Woodneck is a cloth filter brewing method and produces nice coffee + no paper filter needed. Pourover brewers like the V60 or the Melitta Cone are available in the price range of $2-$30 (plastics cost the lowest, metals the most, glass in between). If you can afford it a Syphon brewer produces the best filter coffee IMO. Any of these produce better coffee than a caffetiere, whose product is usually too bitter and too strong in body.
  
  
• If you break a caffetiere in any other way than dropping it on the ground, you're using it wrong. Plunge gently, take your time.
  
  
• For tea and tisane I like these kind-a guys better. The plunge extracts bitters from all sorts of stuff, it's no good IMO.
  
  

Make it yourself! Once you buy the starter you just add the wine to a jar, cover the lid with some cheese cloth and let it sit. You can reuse the mother indefinitely. Target has some great red wine in a box called the Wine Cube. Black Box is another really good brand. There are some other good options out there as well. Here is an article NYT did on box wines a few years ago.

Red Wine Vinegar Mother

Ceramic Vinegar Crock Dispenser it's nice but not absolutely necessary.


Make Your Own Vinegar Kit

RED Wine Mother-of-Vinegar Starter

Ask a Splendid Table: Make the mother of all vinegars

How to Make Red Wine Vinegar


How do you make homemade red wine vinegar?

Sorry this is a bit late!

Honestly that bottle seems like a pain to clean and not worth the effort (it looks to be like a vinegar bottle?). Even with a decent brush, the neck of that bottle is so small that it seems unlikely that the brush can be fully utilized.

If I may, I would suggest this instead. I actually have it and have found it to be AMAZING for cold brew. There's plenty of space for the leaves to expand and the spout is sharp enough that there's almost never any drippage. It's not too large either and can be tucked away into the side shelf of a refrigerator.

Under $10:
This is so adorable!


Between $10-$20:
This stuff. You will want a lot of it once you try it.

No Limits:
This is pretty and seems to appeal to two of your interests!


Thanks for the contest and I hope your week is going better!

[edit: Also this because it is too cute!]


[Edit edit: Okay, no, you need this

Have you considered a glass teapot? Hario has some nice ones and there are cheaper options available from other brands as well. Their Jumping Leaf Tea Pot doesn't use a basket filter and has a 16.9oz capacity.

Don't discount their basket filter version either. It works well for fluffly leafed teas too because of the generously sized basket. The basket makes this teapot easier to clean.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Dr-Who-Tardis-Tea-Pot/dp/B0083AR8LI/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=2I041LAM33CUW&coliid=I1N7XD889I129L

This, well, I'd like to say saving up but with every spare pound or so I find spare I buy gifts for the redditgifts exchange >.<

But yes, this. Where I live I share a kitchen with others who tend to not fill the kettle up after they empty it, so a nice teapot would let me enjoy the tea in my room :D

And let's get Saving Private Ryan!

I got this tea set and I enjoy it.

The tea pot is the best tea pot I have out of all my others, however, the cups aren't perfect. They kinda retain a lot of heat, so make sure you only fill them up about half way so you don't hurt your hands. They are Japanese style tea cups, so they are very large, about half way is pretty much the same amount you'd get from your usual Chinese restaurant style cups anyways.

Morthy Demands:

1. old posh Englishman
   
   2.[oh god, I would never be seen with this in public](oh god, I would never be seen with this in public)
   
   3.phallic
   
   Akeleie Demands:
   
   1.Games are for geeks right?
   
   2.would help me do more baking
   
   3.best item I would bring to a deserted island
   
   Awesome contest
   

We have something like this ours was a gift but we use it 2-3x a year totally worth it!

Buddeez Cold Beverage Dispenser, 1.75 gallon, Clear - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0153DJUS6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_a3w.AbZ1GFF79

If you want no further dilution from melting ice, these two options (or similar concepts) seem your best choices.

Party Top New Beverage Dispenser - Amazon

Thornton's Reusable Plastic Ice Cubes - Amazon

Have fun!

~Cheers

OK, that's it. I'm going to order one, as well. Perhaps a smaller 450ml size, though.

Just the other day I got a Hario cold brew pitcher and I'm well pleased with it. This one here.

I have recently started a continuous brew setup. I did my first ever batch in a 1 gallon jar like everyone else. Decided I wanted to move to a continuous brew asap, and went researching. Found out the 2.5 gal ceramic water dispensers work great. I happened to have this:

http://www.amazon.com/Ceramic-Water-Crock-Dispenser-Double/dp/B000LXX8CI/ref=sr_1_5?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1414392661&sr=1-5&keywords=ceramic+water+dispenser

It works great, and it was free to me! I am considering buying another to double my booch.

I don't find much snot to come out of the tap. I kinda wish more did, but I really don't see any so far.

An Aeropress and some of her favorite coffee maybe? Or a Yama teapot or a water bottle infuser. Or a stylish teapot. People swear that the aeropress makes the best cup of coffee they've ever had, if you go that route then picking up extra filters and coffee should bring you around that $50 mark.

I brew 2-3 gallons at a time and store it in the fridge in a beverage dispenser (similar to this one). The S.O. and I go through that in 2 and a half to 3 weeks.

Towards the end, I can tell its starting to get a little stale, maybe for the last cup or so. Besides that, it is completely fine and enjoyable. Switching to cold brew has really improved our coffee drinking experience!

Go for one of these big basket stainless steel infusers. https://www.amazon.com/FORLIFE-Brew-Mug-Extra-Fine-Infuser/dp/B001JPA3Y8/ (though the mug with infuser is close in price https://www.amazon.com/FORLIFE-Brew-Infuser-16-Ounce-Purple/dp/B00FONTSZG)

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If you want to attempt to save your gravity infuser, maybe try a denture cleaner, PBW, or oxyclean soak.
There are also glass models which last longer like this https://www.amazon.com/PRESS-TP-200-1000ML-CAPACITY-Yeme/dp/B00654M0AI/

I like the notNeutral Gino Server. It’s double-walled, so it retains heat better:

https://prima-coffee.com/equipment/notneutral/gino-server

However, that’s probably more than you want to spend.

There’s the other 600ml range server model for $12 on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/Hario-Glass-Range-Server-600ml/dp/B001O0LCPW

I have a small teapot with the strainer built into the top. Some other redditor recommended it and it's awesome. Here it is.

> hario teapot

Like these:

Hario Chacha Kyusu Maru Tea Pot (700ml) Hario https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0007WTBQ0/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_x_bxaHzbVRCQ14M via @amazon

Hario Fukami Tea Pot (700ml) Hario https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BD1O0WO/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_x_wAaHzbACZRYP5 via @amazon

Hario Pure Glass Tea Pot (700ml) Hario https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002GYVDKO/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_x_exaHzb99HJJDR via @amazon

At 700 mL (23.7 oz) they seem a bit small compared to the other 40 oz pots I've been looking at. Thanks for the recommendation, though!

I got this one, very happy with it so far. Though going back in time, I might have gotten this one instead.

We drink from a 5 gallon bottle at home (even though we have running water). We use a water crock.

EDIT: We actually pour the water into the water crock, but you can also just set the jug on top of the water crock. We don't have quite enough clearance to do that, and if you do that, you have to make sure to keep it out of the sun, or it will grow algae.

I have two of these in my fridge most of the time they're great.

This has helped me make perfect rice since my wife bought it. Every time. We have only tried sticky and sushi rice though...

Some of those drink dispensers have their own ice container that keeps the ice and drink separate. If you're anticipating it sitting there a while, you might make a super cold icewater/salt mixture to put in there, or freeze the ice container so that you maximixe the volume of ice.

Other than that, you could probably freeze the same kind of fruit used in the drink and drop those in the drink. or premake some of the drink and freeze it to use as ice cubes.

Please simplify that Amazon link; the spam filter doesn't like it.

(everything after /dp/B01E2O21NS/ can be removed).

Edit: Thanks!

This one works better based on my experience with both. https://www.amazon.com/Teaze-Tea-Infuser-Pot-Cup/dp/B0053YPXAA
My local tea shop starting using teaze instead because it pours more consistently.

My suggestion is a Bonavita thermal brewer or Bunn Phase brewer or similar (this list is not very long), and a Baratza grinder of some sort. The refurbished Maestro Plus is $95, and would fit nicely into your overall budget.

Please don't go blow a bunch of money on a Technivorm to use with pre-ground. There is no way you don't have time to spend an extra 30 seconds making coffee every day.

If you won't take the time to make decent coffee, capsule brewers (e.g. Keurig) are somewhat less awful than pod brewers, if only because they are designed to do what they do a lot better. Much more waste, though.

I've had this guy for years and I really love how it looks. You can also use this directly on the stove if you really wanted to (I don't but I've read reviews that said they do)

I find this to be excellent for straining Kratom when making tea!

Put boiling water and kratom in the top of one of these https://www.amazon.com/Teaze-Tea-Infuser-Pot-Cup/dp/B0053YPXAA

Let it sit for about 10 minutes. Place the infuser on top of mug, add sweetener, done.

I like this version of the hario range server. It's $10, comes with a cap, and I hear it's sturdier than the beehive variant.

Have you tried checking amazon? I've found a few that aren't too expensive: this one and this one.

I kinda like this one: http://www.poshbananasdirect.co.uk/mr-t-lisenced-product-tea-for-one-teapot-and-cup-set---quirky-gift-idea-for-men---mr-t-merchandise-2108-p.asp

oh and this one:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Doctor-Who-Tardis-Tea-DR182/dp/B0083AR8LI/ref=sr_1_42?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1523432960&sr=1-42&keywords=teapot

How large?

Hario makes a couple different 700mL glass teapots that you can get on amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0007WTBQ0

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002GYVDKO

Here is what I would do based off of this film:

1. 1000ml Press Art Pitcher
   
2. A couple sets of 60ml white tasting cups
   
3. Some Raw Puer from this guy

link!

Specifically:

BUNN HT Phase Brew 8-Cup Thermal Carafe Home Coffee Brewer

EDIT: 2nd item is Avalon Bay AB-ICE26B Portable Ice Maker

this one is a little cheaper http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001O0LCPW