(Part 3) Reddit mentions: The best dining drinkware

Fear cuts deeper than swords

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

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1.) something that is gray.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9.) I know it's not REALLY a movie but... A movie everyone should watch at least once in their life. Why? Because it is so beautiful and awe inspiring. It really brings me a sense of peace every time I watch it.

10.) Something that would be useful when the zombies attack. Explain. I can put on my holy strainer hat and pray to The Flying Spaghetti Monster to save me from the zombies.

11.) Something that would have a profound impact on your life and help you to achieve your current goals. I know I used this for another one but really, I think doing these exercises would help me in all areas of life.

12.) One of those pesky Add-On items. These beauties, even though I doubt I can grow them without a yard...

13.) The most expensive thing on your list. Your dream item. Why? My little acer hand me down freezes a lot, can't do multiple things at once, doesn't have a cd drive, has a screen too tiny to edit photos or edit my website. Basically everything is frustrating. And I'm a college student. So I use the computer for basically everything... and everything the little laptop CAN do takes forever.

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14.) Something bigger than a bread box. If you don't think that is big enough, then here, but it's newly added.

15.) Something smaller than a golf ball. Well, I'm pretty sure this is smaller than a golf ball. If it wasn't, I'd be disappointed.

16.) Something that smells wonderful. Mmm imagine the ginger lemon grass!

17.) A (SFW) toy. And here's another one because I couldn't decide which one looks more fun...

18.) Something that would be helpful for going back to school.

19.) Something related to your current obsession, whatever that may be. Currently obsessed with learning all kinds of new jewelry techniques! Also obsessed with tea because it's the one thing my boyfriend and I developed an interest in together. It didn't start out as either of our interests.

20.) Something that is just so amazing and awe-inspiring that I simply must see it. Explain why it is so grand. THIS IS SO PRETTY AND USEFUL AT THE SAME TIME. Seriously so cute, has lovely details, 8gb, and you can wear it as a pendant. Whaaaat!

EDIT: this lovely is made in oregon!

glasses

TL;DR - Standard answer, the Glencairn glass (the official {Scotch} Whisk(e)y glass). My current favorite though is the Taylor'd Milestones Reserve Whiskey and Scotch Glasses available HERE

I'm by no means an expert, but I have tried many different shapes of glassware over the years... So, here are some of my experiences.

The standard highball/lowball, with their straight 🥃 (or even at times obtuse _/ ) sides, allows for too much area for many of the aromatics in the whisky to disperse and even escape, making the whisky very bland and uninteresting, thereby "weakening" or "taming" it a bit. Hence, this is where most people start.

Something with a bit of a bowl or tulip (_) to it is kind of the next step up. This helps to concentrate the aromas and can help to bring out some of the subtleties of a good whisky.

Then there is the Glencairn style glasses, which kind of combine the previous two. It is a slightly bowled base with the straightened tip of a lowball. This is the official Scotch Whisky glass, and does a really great job at really getting you intimately close with your whisky, bringing out even the slightest nuances. However, to me, this can be a bit much for whisky that is a little heavy on the nose.

So, the 3 different glasses that I have tried that use a very similar shape to the Glencairn, but widen the rim up a bit, thereby taming the nose ever so slightly, are the Canadian Glencairn, the Norlan, and the Taylor'd Milestones Reserve Whiskey and Scotch Glasses.

The Canadian Glencairn is a great glass but there are two things that bug me a bit about it. First off, it is slightly awkward to drink out of, as you nearly have to put the glass vertical before anything comes out. The second, much more minor issue, is that your hand is right on your whisky only separated by a very thin layer of glass, which will lead to warming up your whisky. Which you may or may not enjoy.

Then came the Norlan glass. It is essentially a Glencairn glass with some aerators in the bowl housed in a double walled tulip shaped glass, that way your hand will not warm up your whisky with a lingering enjoyment of a good dram. However, again, to me, it is just slightly awkward to sip from.

Enter the Taylor'd Milestones Reserve Whiskey and Scotch Glasses. And mentioned above, this is currently my favorite glass to enjoy a nice dram in. It is essentially a Glencairn this has an opening that is about 1.5 times the diameter (which can tame a slightly heavy nosing whisky just the right amount), and then a nice lowball type weight at the bottom of it. So, it feels great in the hand, and you don't have to have your hand right on the whisky if you don't want to. It also feels much more natural to sip from.

The link to the Taylor'd Milestones Reserve Whiskey and Scotch Glasses is at the top, but here are some links to some legit Glencairns.

The original Glencairn - 2 pack, 4 pack, or 6 pack

I would recommend that you use either the seller Stock Your Home or Our Pampered Home, as they both sell the official legitimate Glencairn glassware, and tend to be one of the lowest priced ones as well. There are a substantial amount of fakes out there! So, here are the same links, but for Stock Your Home (if available).

Original - 2 pack, 4 pack, or 6 pack

And then for Our Pampered Home (if available).

Original - 2 pack, 4 pack, or 6 pack

(Sorry for the delayed post, I've had a busy past couple of days)

All the best... Enjoy!

Mead is super easy and rather cheap compared to other types of brewing. If you have a local homebrewing store they can help you get started and will have everything you need, most major cities have one and I find that the people are almost always very helpful.

The first thing is to decide volume, then if you want to boil or not, and then recipe (which includes batch strength). I prefer to boil my mead to help dissolve the honey and make sure its good and sanitized, but thats not entirely necessary

So Optional Equipment (if you boil)

1 Big Boil Pot - This needs to be big enough to do however much you want as a batch. If you get a 5 gallon pot, this is good enough for 2-3 gallon mead as well as if you got into Extract Beer Brewing. If you buy a 10 gallon boil pot (usually $120 or so) its big enough for 5 gallon All grain beer batches, as well as 5-8 gallon mead batches

2 Burner - If you are doing smaller batches your stove can handle it, if you move up to big batches or beer batches it helps to have a propane burner and propane tank.

Non optional Equipment:

1 Fermentation/Secondary Vessel - There are two options here. The cheaper route is the 8 gallon buckets with a lid and an airlock. A rubber mallet also really helps to get it on the first time (trust me here). They are about $20. The second option which I'd recommend is one of the Speidel fermenters, they are a bit more expensive at $50-$60 but have a nice spigot for siphoning and are super nice. You also need an aging vessel as you need to let it sit for 5-6 months before bottling. For this I recommend a PET carboy or a smaller Speidel Fermenter

If you are doing 5gallon, get the 8g Speidel or equivilant sized bucket. Get a plastic carboy or the smaller speidel fermenter for aging

The downside to not doing the Speidel fermenters is then you need a bottling bucket and a siphon pump to get the mead out of the bucket, I like the speidel fermenters because I can just transfer to it and use it to bottle with.

Bottle Filler and 3' rough of Hose - This is for bottling

Bottles - I prefer the nice flip top ones but they are usually around $30 for only 12 of them. The other option is to buy some bottle caps, and clean

Iodophor / Star San - Cleaner, just google them. You need this to clean all your equipment as well as your fermenters

There are some minor other things, such as a Big spoon for stirring, having a thermometer is a good idea... maybe other things but I think I covered most of it

Recipe: (The recipe itself)
Normal recipes are around 3 pounds of honey per gallon of water, so you need to get 15lbs of honey if you do 5 gallons. More honey will up the alcohol, less honey will lower it

A vial or two of yeast. I like to pitch two of them just to make sure it starts. I use Sweet Mead Yeast

Yeast Nutrient - Mead doesnt have some of the nutrients beer does, so a bit of this added per the instructions gets the yeast going

Optional - Flavoring. I tried out strawberry this time, totally optional but just google it and you can find it. Usually it comes in a tiny bottle

Instructions

First you dissolve honey into water. If you are doing a 5 gallon batch, use 5.5 gallons of water. If you are going to boil, nows a good time. During this process, Add the yeast nutrient. Put the mixture into your fermenter vessel. Cool it down to room temperature (important)

Its fairly important to ferment at 68-70 degrees for at least the first week or two (yeast stuff), so if you don't have central heating/cooling that could be an issue you have to tackle from another angle. At this point, pitch the yeast and seal it up and let them do their job

Wait about a month for it to ferment (the airlock will go bloop bloop a lot). Sanitize the hose and secondary/aging vessel, this vessel should be close to your actual volume so there isn't head room. Then transfer to the secondary, pop the airlock on it and let it age for usually 3-6 months, depending on your patience. At that point, transfer it back to a different vessel (to get it off the trub) and during this process add any flavoring (if any). Finally, siphon into bottles using that little spring bottle filler attached to the hose, and cap it

That was a bit long winded but I was trying to be thorough. if you have any questions feel free to PM me!

Sounds like fun! I'll have to do this later

1.) Something that is grey: Pelican Gray Nail Polish. (on private WL)

2.) Something reminiscent of rain: Shower Curtain is a barrier between the bathroom tiles and cascading, rain-like, waterfall that flows from the showerhead. (on dream WL)

3.) Something food related that is unusual: Candy Mold. Chocolate frogs, anyone? (on under $5 WL)

4.) Something on your list that is for someone other than yourself. Tell me who it's for and why. (Yes, pets count!): Ice Cream Maker. No ice cream for me because I started keto last week. My friends and family would benefit from this when I make them some delicious ice cream. (on dream WL)

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!: The Knife of Never Letting Go. It's book one of the Chaos Walking trilogy, which has rave reviews. Apparently it's a dark, dystopian book full of suspense. (on high priority WL)

6.) An item that is less than a dollar, including shipping... that is not jewelry, nail polish, and or hair related!: Laser Finger Beams (not on WL)

7.) Something related to cats. I love cats! (keep this SFW, you know who you are...): Westside Warrior Nail Polish. Lions, which are really big cats, are warriors of the jungle. (on under $5 WL)

8.) Something that is not useful, but so beautiful you must have it: Origami Star Paper. I like folding these, but once I make them into stars, I literally have nothing to do with them. There's jars of them all across my house and all I can do is look at them (on under $5 WL)

9.) A movie everyone should watch at least once in their life. Why?: Song from Iron Man 3 Soundtrack. Everyone should see it because Iron Man + Tony Stark + RDJ = <3 (on digital WL)

10.) Something that would be useful when the zombies attack. Explain.: Spin-the-shot. If zombies attack, I would need to be drunk, so this would come in handy for some last minute fun before I turn into a brain eating zombie. Let's face it, I'm not surviving a zombie attack... (on $5-$10 WL)

11.) Something that would have a profound impact on your life and help you to achieve your current goals: Coconut Oil. Everyone on the keto subreddit raves about this stuff. Being a newbie to this lifestyle, I feel that if so many people had great results using this oil, that it would help with my goals. (on $11-$25 WL)

12.) One of those pesky Add-On items: Anti-stress face mask (not surprisingly, found on my add-on WL)

13.) The most expensive thing on your list. Your dream item. Why?: Globe Bar. I would feel like a super cool James Bond-esque spy who would have a secret room hidden behind a bookshelf. Plus I love alcohol and globes. (on dream WL)

14.) Something bigger than a bread box: Desk Easel. (on $11-25 WL)

15.) Something smaller than a golf ball: Earrings. (on private WL)

16.) Something that smells wonderful: Pink Punch Baby Lips (on add-ons WL)

17.) A (SFW) toy: Kindle. I would consider this a techie toy. (on dream WL)

18.) Something that would be helpful for going back to school: Fun Colored Pens. (on add-on WL)

19.) Something related to your current obsession, whatever that may be: Paints. My current obsession is painting! (on $11-25 WL)

20.) Something that is just so amazing and awe-inspiring that I simply must see it. Explain why it is so grand: Mug. I love love love this literature mug. I not only love the varying typography all over it, but I think that there are some really striking first lines of literature. (on $11-25 WL)

BONUS

1.) Real name: PM sent

2.) Made in Oregon: Handwarmer Mug

Edit: raffle phrase - fear cuts deeper than swords

UGH I JUST REMEMBERED TO FINISH THIS BRB

EDIT: Okay here it izzzz.

These are the items you are looking for... (everything listed is from my wishlists here! )

1.) Something that is grey. – The bike lock on my wishlist (that was already gifted (: ) This one’s grey!

2.) Something reminiscent of rain. These leggings are Doctor Who Cosmic Tardis Leggings are cosmic… as in galaxy… as in the universe… in which there is a water cycle…. Which is reminiscent of rain…. Yup. ;)

3.) Something food related that is unusual. – It’s not every day you get to have jagermeister infused gummy bears....... Freaking nom.

4.) Something on your list that is for someone other than yourself. Tell me who it's for and why. (Yes, pets count!) – A dog bed for my puppy!! He really, really needs a new one.

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! – YOU NEED TO READ THE HOUSE OF LEAVES IT’S SO CRAZY AND I LOVE IT AND … AT SOME POINTS… YOU READ IT UPSIDE DOWN AND CRAZY AND INSIDE OUT AND OMFG WHAT ARE YOU STILL DOING READING THIS GO READ THIS NOW

6.) An item that is less than a dollar, including shipping... that is not jewelry, nail polish, and or hair related! This with the value of 95 cents ;) hehehe I’m sneaky.

7.) Something related to cats. I love cats! (Keep this SFW; you know who you are...) -- This cat bed, even though I don’t have a cat, was on my puppy’s list! My puppy (who’s really a 9 year old dog but I call him puppy cause he looks/acts/is one) is a 6lb pup who’s basically a cat ;)

8.) Something that is not useful, but so beautiful you must have it. – The Chuck Complete Series Collector Blu-ray is not necessarily useful to my life…But the show’s so gorgeous, the cast so beautiful, the plot so delicious…I love it and need it! :P

9.) A movie everyone should watch at least once in their life. Why? – TANGLED!! (OK, one of the only movie related pieces on my list :P) But really, Tangled is PERFECT, SO adorable, a real winner.

10.) Something that would be useful when the zombies attack. Explain. – Okay this may seem crazy but stick with me here. these bones would be super helpful once whittled down. You could use it to double tap those stanky ass zombies

11.) Something that would have a profound impact on your life and help you to achieve your current goals. I have lots of stuff for fitness and school and all my goals likes that, but I thought I'd use something a little different for this one. This skin corrective cream would allow me to cover up my stupid little burn marks on my leg that make me really self conscious in skirts and shorts. This would be a good step in my goal of being happy with myself and gaining self confidence for the first time in my life.

12.) One of those pesky Add-On items.– One of those pesky add-ons… The MSC Joie Simply Slice Strawberry Slicer on my WL is one of them pesky add-ons.

13.) The most expensive thing on your list. Your dream item, why? – A Bike. Why? Mine was stolen and its extremely hindered my mobility as I need it for transportation to school /:

14.) Something bigger than a bread box. – The puppy bed on my puppy’s wishlist within my own wishlist is most definitely bigger than a breadbox.

15.) Something smaller than a golf ball. -- These cable organizers HOLLAH at me, Tiger Woods.

16.) Something that smells wonderful. -- French Vanilla Green Mountain Coffee Portion Packs for Keurig Mmmmmmmmm, delicious.

17.) A (SFW) toy. -- Crock Pot COOKING IS LIFE AND HAVING A CROCK POT WOULD BE THE BEST OF TOYS. For something more traditional, I have hedgehog toys etc on my puppy's list.

18.) Something that would be helpful for going back to school. -- This beautiful backpack! Mine is shot to hell and I'm dreading buying a new one.

19.) Something related to your current obsession, whatever that may be. This Friends Milkshake Poster Print from my wishlist OMFG I AM OBSESSED WITH FRIENDS RIGHT NOW. IDK WHY BUT I AM. Also with the Chuck DVD on my dreams list xD

20.) Something that is just so amazing and awe-inspiring that I simply must see it. Explain why it is so grand.– The New York Window Print Poster on my wishlist is pretty awe-inspiring. Looking into the city "where dreams are made of" in whatever town your in.... In a place that's essentially the culmination of all your dreams and desires.... At least for me.

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BONUS ITEMS

1. [YOUR NAME IS……]() Amirite?! actually... I've messaged so many people trying to figure it out, and I could've sworn I knew it before, but I absolutely cannot remember it.
   
   
2. And this handwarmer mug – OCEAN TIDE was made in Milton, Oregon! This ones not on my WL however.
   
   Finally, some people say that fear cuts deeper than swords but does it? Who knows.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I had created a list for friends after we had our first kid:

>Bottles:
Breast Flow was what we started with since it was said to mimic the breast the
best and help avoid nipple confusion.
http://www.amazon.com/The-First-Years-Breastflow-Bottle/dp/B0031PXV7K/ref=sr_1_16?ie=UTF8&s=baby-products&qid=1269959457&sr=8-16



>We also tried Drop-ins to help reduce gas. It works but the problem is if the
baby unlatches then air gets in. So we didn't use it for long. Since it is
disposable you only have to wash the nipple.
http://www.amazon.com/Playtex-Drop-Ins-Original-Free-Nurser/dp/B001F0RAC0/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&s=baby-products&qid=1269959562&sr=1-7



>What we mainly use now are Dr Brown's wide nipple. It seems to work well enough
for preventing too much gas. We feed adn then burb and he's usually ok with gas.

>Also give him gripe water once a day and Mylcon 3-4 times.
http://www.amazon.com/Dr-Browns-Polypropylene-Natural-Bottle/dp/B001LENCUE/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=baby-products&qid=1269959656&sr=1-3




>Bundle-me - for the car seat. This is great for keeping the kid warm and cozy in the car seat during the winter months. It was also handy since the seat was big
for him when he was a newborn and this added some cushion.
http://www.amazon.com/JJ-Cole-Original-Infant-Bundle/dp/B00009VE5O/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=baby-products&qid=1269959771&sr=1-1



>Feeding pillow my wife liked the best was Brest friend, it was better than the Boppy since it warped around. My wife was starting to wrist pains from holding the baby up until she started using this.
http://www.amazon.com/My-Brest-Friend-Pillow-Sunburst/dp/B000HZEQSU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=baby-products&qid=1269959826&sr=1-1



>For swaddling we tried Swaddleme but he would fight his way out. Then we found one that you can place the hands in flap that tucks under him and he couldn't fight out of that one. Only trouble was that he would get too hot in it. I don't see it on Amazon though. We picked it up from a birth store in Denville.

>The sleeping sacks he also liked, similar to one below.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002PWMOVE/ref=s9_simh_gw_p75_t4?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=13QY9WR287WSHFWD1C8V&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=470938631&pf_rd_i=507846



>This CD seems to work well for him. It's not magic but if he's tired it helps
him fall asleep faster.
http://www.amazon.com/Stops-Crying-Heartbeat-Lullabies-Vols/dp/B00003TFYP/ref=pd_sim_m_1



>A flask of hot water is good to keep around if you guys are going to bottle feed. Maybe not as big as the one I got but it was more geared to travel, we have a smaller one for home use.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000U8D0H2/ref=oss_product

>This Sony Baby monitor was good since it has voice activated mode. It turns on when it hears crying.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0017T2RYU/ref=oss_product

>the baby clothes that open the front and much easier to put on. greber makes some.
http://www.amazon.com/Gerber-Long-Sleeve-Onesies-Newborn/dp/B002VMLUXG/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&s=baby-products&qid=1270821920&sr=1-9



>Don't buy diaper systems that seal. When you open it later you'll be hit hard.

>Better off letting wet diapers air out and place the other in the garage or outside. We usually place poopy diapers in a diaper bag. It's also handy for disposing them while on travel.
http://www.amazon.com/Sassy-Disposable-Counts-Diaper-Sacks/dp/B0007V644S/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=baby-products&qid=1270821626&sr=8-1


Keep in mind this is from 4 years ago.

1. I like video games (RPGs mostly), makeup (like eyeliner and lip stuff!), baking/cooking, photography, the color teal, napping, white/green tea, and sweets! I also love anything Japanese. XD
   
   
2. Wine glasses! Or this amazing eyeliner. Cailyn is my favorite brand for eyeliner now. XD
   
   
3. I would love to win because nothing makes me happier than coming home from a long day and seeing a little present outside my front door. XD
   
   
4. Moon Knight
   
   
5. Yeppers!

I was just about to suggest that you gift yourself, not realizing it was you. i was about to post a commenting telling the person doing this contest to gift /u/IguanaGrrl then i noticed that you were the one who was doing the contest. haha, awkward huh? but I guess other than gifting you something because you're such an awesome person I would love a gift for my boyfriend. he is obsessed with skulls and I love surprising him with gifts. most of the gifts i give him are hand made, just as you do.

thanks for the contest as well!

Videos or music on my laptop

A good inspirational or educational book

And something to drink
Tea


Wine but I don't drink but to each their own :)


What I do like to drink Well your not the only one's who sick must be something going around maybe the Reddit Flu ;) Have you ever tried echanacha tea its pretty good for helping you get better quicker along with Vitamin c well get well soon.

If you are looking at teas from unusual origins, say the country of Georgia, try what-cha.com.

if you are looking mainly at Chinese teas, Yunnan sourcing and teavivre are good places to start.

you can get some wonderful Taiwanese teas at Beautiful Taiwan Tea, and they have a very reasonable threshold for free shipping. You can also go to Yunnan sourcing's Taiwanese sister site taiwanoolongs.com

If you want to go down the rabbit hole that is Puerh, try out white2tea (they also have some gorgeously yummy black teas and oolongs) as well as the aforementioned Yunnan sourcing.

yunomi is a decent place to go to for Japanese teas, but since it is a marketplace type website, you would have to do some hunting (and Japanese teas are not my speciality, so I will leave much of that to other users.)

for flavored teas- there's really a plethora of places to get those, but the one that I have found with the best tasting flavored teas of the bunch is New Mexico tea company. This is just personal opinion, some people like Adagio better (and I do love Adagio's chestnut tea as well as a few others, so don't take that as a strike against Adagio).

I would stay away from most mall-type stores like Teavana because a lot of their teas are more cheap filler ingredients and less tea, just to cover up the low quality of their teas.

On the subject of tools, seeing as you are a coffee guy, might I suggest a hario teapot? A gaiwan would be the next step in going towards the gong fu style of tea. A very basic 100ml gaiwan would cost you less than 5 bucks + shipping. (shipping is expensive from here, so I would suggest getting more than one item).

For very basic tea drinking there are always in mug basket infusers.

Or you could always go grandpa style, where you just toss your leaves in a mug and refil the water whenever it gets low.

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

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

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

Campden Tablets

Wine Tannin

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

Wait 24 hours.

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


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

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

Siphon that off into glass carboys for secondary.

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

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

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

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

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

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

I've posted this before, but here's my routine.

Every night, I get out a 2L pitcher and a 1L Nalgene bottle. Into the pitcher goes a full back of Soylent and a pinch of salt. I add to that 600mL of water measured in the Nalgene (they are all graduated, which is super convenient). Seal the pitcher and shake vigorously for like a minute. Open up and add the final 1L. Shake again, let set in the fridge overnight. In the morning I add the oil, shake, pour myself 400mL for breakfast, 1L in a Nalgene for use throughout my workday, and then finish off the rest of the pitcher when I get home.

I've found this pattern to be ideal because it reduces the grittiness significantly. I have also been taking a probiotic mixture every morning to help reduce gas and improve overall comfort. If you opt to not get the extra pitcher, anything that holds about 2L or more will work. If you have another pitcher that doesn't seal well enough for shaking, a whisk will get the job done.

Prepared Soylent lasts about two days. Keep it refrigerated of course.

Here is the exact model pitcher Soylent is shipping in the Starter Kit. You will want to have more than one of these so you don't have to wash it every night. Unfortunately, it's actually 5 pieces and kind of a pain to wash.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DCYNP2G/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00DCYNP2G&linkCode=as2&tag=jelder-20&linkId=LVAAGHCSEQ6L7HPU

If I hadn't already wound up with three of those, I'd want to get something simpler. Nalgene also makes these awesome looking 2L lab bottles:

http://www.amazon.com/Nalgene-2121-0005-Wide-Mouth-Bottle-Polypropylene/dp/B004O6NFBW/ref=sr_1_20?ie=UTF8&qid=1408564567&sr=8-20&keywords=2L+bottle&tag=jelder-20

I also have a few of these for taking my prepared Soylent to work with me. They never leak and are pretty much indestructable.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0048SZ5T6/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0048SZ5T6&linkCode=as2&tag=jelder-20&linkId=7KA7TOMS5RWBHRCR

I'm probably the 30th person to suggest this, but if he's into beer and science and technology AND DIY, you seriously need to consider homebrewing.

You need to figure out if you want to bottle or keg, but I would ONLY suggest kegging, because bottling is dangerous (if you have too much sugar and hungry yeast, your bottles will explode). If you DO want to homebrew, I would suggest getting a kegerator and soda kegs. It's relatively compact, can hold up to 10 gallons if you set up two soda kegs, and has wheels.

You'll need a 6 gallon glass carboy with a lifting harness. I wouldn't suggest using the metal rim grip kind because it chipped our carboy. The nylon harness you see in this picture would be a good substitute, it just makes it so you can more easiliy lift 5 gallons of liquid. You'll also need a bubbler plug, which is very inexpensive. Probably the cheapest thing, aside from the hops bags.

You'll also need a thermometer (infrared is a better option than a dip thermometer because it'll protect your hands better)

If you're going with a kegerator, you'll need CO^2, which they usually sell and fill at the homebrew store.

You'll also need a giant, stainless steel kettle. Actually if you buy a turkey frying kit, it has everything you'll need except a propane tank (which you can rent at the grocery store).

The most important object though, is probably an auto siphon

You'll also need sanitizing powder. You can use bleach, but then you run the risk of bleaching other stuff.

They should have all this stuff at your homebrew store, and definitely ask them for help. They'll also have recipes there you can grab for free, and can suggest a good recipe for beginners based on what type of beer he likes.

Fear cuts deeper than swords.

1 something grey

2 something reminiscent of rain Well it's a rainbow necklace and without rain you don't get a rainbow ;)

3 unusual food related item um yeah talk about yummy dreams hehe

4 something for someone else a psy gangnam guy mask for Liz. She swears she's going to marry that man lol

5 a book you should read One of my favorite memoirs of all time by Frank McCourt growing up dirt poor in Ireland. I would like to read a thousand times

6 item less than a dollar an mp3 from the 80s oh yeah!!

7 something about cats, nothing on my list, will edit soon

8 something beautiful but not useful this shirt is lovely but I have no clue where I'd ever wear it.

9 a movie Grease!! Everyone should see it because it's effing amazing!

10 for hurting zombies You could attack them with this amazing pizza cutter that looks like a saw!!

11 profound impact would be this awesome stream mop, cleaning is getting difficult for me sure to health issues and this would make life easier

12 add on item eyebrow shapers

13 most expensive I have no computer at the moment. I use a kindle. I need a computer to keep me business organized amongst other reasons.

14 bigger than a bread box, well a bread box could fit inside this laundry bag

15 This pretty ring is smaller than a golf ball

16 This peppermint oil smells wonderful

17 sfw toy would be this belching hamburger keychain

18 back to school zipper pouch to keep your lunch money in

19 my current obsession is kitchen or cooking gadgets hence this adorable ice cream cone hinged container

20 awe inspiring....umm sock monkey headphones...amiright??


Bonus item made in Oregon hand warmer clay mug

Bonus item

It looks lame, but trust me, you'll be happy you got one.

If you have an Iphone 4 or 4S

A little big, but can store a lot

For when friends come over

Because sometimes you need to take a break

For whipping up healthy drinks

The obvious accessory to most college dorms

Retractable extension cord

A little expensive, but c'mon...

Make lots of friends in the most childish way possible

And finally, the most important thing of all...

Would you like a falafel with that?

So I guess I post my answers here.

1. This item is good for storing and sharing all of your magical concotions, be it polyjuice potion or love potion. Just be careful to not have too much fun with it.
   
2. This broom made of high quality material will last you forever, and can probably handle a trip to space, so getting around campus should be no problem.
   
3. With a bit of magic, this item can help you defend yourself against the toughest washroom trolls.
   4. A book! And well, it is a book about a non-descript wizard. I could learn some very valuable lessons from it.
   
4. This little number can be used to store your photos from family back home, or your collectible wizard cards from the packs of chocolate frogs you'll find around campus. You can also magic it to protect your lunch from those nasty Primeryns.
   
5. This book is a pretty magical one, and can help you improve your magic dramatically by teaching you how to spell. (hurr, I think I'm punny.)

This is my favorite tea cup. A few years ago, when my Grandmother found out that one of my favorite sounds is the clink of a tea cup against it's saucer, she decided that I would inherit one of her sets when she died. She allowed me to take one, though, so I could still hear my sound whenever I wanted. <3 I don't drink out of it often because it's not as big as I'd like, but I can't wait to have tea parties with the set one day.
I am OBSESSED with getting one of these because I LOVE LOVE loose leaf tea and this makes it so much more convenient and travel-friendly because THERE'S A STRAINER BUILT INTO IT. So cool, omg. Also, the double walled glass will help keep your tea hot or cold (I am a new fan of iced tea, btw) for much longer.
Of all the silly nonsense, this is the stupidest tea party I've ever been to in all my life!
What's your favorite tea, RAOA?

Happy happy cake day! I think the item that you will get from your high priority wishlist is this.

1 Cake or birthday related

2 Simon Pegg I believe he helped direct or something an episode of Doctor Who.

3 A book you are eager to read

4 Eating Utensils

5 Animal

6 Purple

7 A game

8 A guilty pleasure I have an excessive amount of lip products and still want more.

9 A Tool

10 Something from your childhood

11 An organizational item

12 Hobby

13 Nerdy/Geeky

14 Something Natural ;)

15 Green

16 Something you wear

17 Funny

18 Beads, Bees or Beans

19 Gardening

20 Favorite item

shakes ass Woo! Got them all! Thanks for the contest :)

So this is a wine glass that holds a whole bottle of wine. You may or may not be the kind of person who will need this for drinking, but it is a mad classy way to drink a lot of water. And this being my third year going in, I can tell you that is super important when you are feeding yourself. It is also a fun goofy thing to have, hope your first year is amazing! As I said before it is my third year of undergrad at St. Mary's COllege of Maryland and I am studying Chemistry and Physics as a double major.

• 1: Wilfred suit from the show Wilfred
  
  
• 2:Sonic Screwdriver from Doctor Who
  
  
• 3:I seriously laughed my ass off at this
  
  
• 4:Windows Phone
  
  
• 5:Phantogram 'When I'm Small'
  
  
• 7:Since I like comics too, I think Moon Knight is great
  
  
• 8:Never played Magic, but I thought this fan art was pretty cool
  
  
• 9:I'd probably be Halloween man or something
  
  
• 10:Character collage
  
  
• 11:Deadpool making/cooking pancakes
  
  
• 12:This Flask is great
  
  
• 13:This sums up me pretty good
  
  
• 14:home made is the best
  
  
• 15:I expected RDJ to be hugging Stan Lee
  
  Thanks for this contest! (only couldnt find or make #6 :()

I've decided to go to college and I filled out all my financial aid all by myself. :) I am so proud, yay! :)

I am flabbergasted at how wonderful you are!

I am an avid tea drinker, so this tea tumbler would be awesome! :)

Missed your intro yesterday! Welcome to RAoA!

My favorite place is the wooded area with the gentle stream along the area I grew up. It's tranquil and beautiful and always makes me feel nostalgic.

I would love this bpa free water infuser.

Thanks for the contest! <3

Pretty nifty skull shotglass that he might like!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! to your friend!

A lot of the CDs on my wishlist are under $5 if bought used. Surprise me!

The Vacu Vin Coffee Saver works extremely well at keeping my beans fresh!

The hand pump requires a little effort on your part, but it's is well worth the extended shelf life. I was amazed at how fresh my coffee smells/tastes even after a month! Plus, the tinted plastic protects the coffee from the harmful effects of light.

That one had no reviews, but a similar model is very highly rated. If possible I'd get one from a vendor with a good return policy and check it out. I'm guessing it would be great based on the reviews I read for this one:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000U8D0H2/ref=pd_aw_sbs_1?pi=SY115&simLd=1

Good luck!

ohmygosh so I bought this Thermos when I was writing my masters and it fits a full 12 cup pot of coffee and keeps it piping hot for over 24 hours if full (decreases the more you open it and let air in). It comes with a 5 year guarantee and it's fabulous. My friends call it my "NORAD missile watcher Thermos" because of how giant it is, but it's super easy to carry with the carrying strap :)

I replaced mine with a glass teapot. Hario has a really great one with a huge infuser basket. They're pretty popular around here, too. It comes in 700ml, 450ml, and 300ml. It's all glass/stainless steel, and a lot easier to keep clean.

I'm not sure glass is a logical step. It's nice for sanitation reasons, as brewsky points out, but that's basically where the "plus" column ends. It's heavy, fragile, and very temperature sensitive. Glass fermenters aren't safety glass (e.g. like a car winshield), so when they break (and they do break), razor sharp pieces of glass and 5 gallons of sticky warm liquid go everywhere. If you DO get glass, get a brewhauler.

I used to use glass, but I have transitioned over to plastic Speidel fermenters. They're lightweight, easy to clean, and have carrying handles.

When you clean, use an Oxygen-based cleaner. Don't scrub. Let it soak - for tough soil let it soak overnight. You don't want to scrub because you will scratch the plastic. Scratches (even those too small to detect) will harbor bacteria and will infect your beer. Use a soft cloth and if that can't get it clean, let it soak longer.

Don't worry about crap going into your fermenter. It won't hurt your beer. In fact, it will provide nutrients for your yeast (and they, in turn, will "scrub" out off flavors if you leave them to their work long enough).

When transferring to your bottling bucket, an autosiphon will leave the trub behind (it will work even better if you cold crash your beer before bottling).

For bottling, I'd use a plain old racking cane and a bottle filler

Hario Mini Mill

Kettle

Scale

Brita Filter

Aeropress

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

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

Definitely pick up some Glencairn glasses. The glass really helps you get the nose just right, plus it looks dope.


In terms of a best bourbon under $100, there's a lot of choices, but I think a lot of people around here will recommend Four Roses Single Barrel and/or Elijah Craig Barrel Proof (if you can find it) as fantastic bourbons that won't kill your wallet.

Well I'm a bit late, but HAPPY BELATED CAKEDAY!!!!

I like surprises, but since you asked...Tumbler Infuser!

These are on my kitty wishlist
They last a while, they go nuts. There's no fur and they come in super cute funky colors.

I would love this for myself! Yay! Classy flasks.

1. This because F drinking out of a fancy glass. I would be able to walk around in public getting sloshed and no one would be the wiser...Until I fell or flashed my boobs.
   
   
2. Because animals eat this stuff for reals. I think that is how the scarecrow in Wizard of Oz lost his brains. Those evil evil rabbits and birds.
   
   
3. I don't need no stinking "hold all the heat in, til my head feels like a sauna" hat thing. I prefer cute bandanas and these for keeping cooler and my hair out of my nose and eyes. Sexy I know.
   
   
4. Books are paper filled with smart stuff, money is paper filled with power and importance.
   
   
5. I put these on my car to decorate the trunk of my car where indecently trunks could go.
   
   
6. I would use this to perfectly fasten my cape so I it would look awesome and hopefully not catch on anything and potentially kill me.
   
   Thanks so much for all you and your co-magical people are doing. This is awesome.

I have a "Getting Healthy" wishlist!

The personal blender and infuser bottle would probably be the most help for me in the immediate future. :) Great contest!

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

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

Here is my number one item on Amazon (As of now). I need a new mug and I really enjoy Portal!

I'd have to choose any one of the wallets. They all look awesome and I need a new one. I've had my current one for 5 going on 6 years. Thanks for doing this contest!

The best boxes are Egg boxes you can find in grocery stores, they are high-quality and they will protect your stuff because they can protect the eggs.

Trust me, you will need these here!

When I was in college, I ate so much cereal, the ones in the bags!

Right now I'm using Schmilk (chocolate). I do weight training so I add protein (double rich chocolate, but they have tons of flavors); really speeds up the healing process, no muscle pains the next day.

Benefit of Soylent was that you didn't need a blender, but it's recommended for Schmilk, so I got an immersion blender. Felt a bit bummed that I had to buy an appliance, but it's so much faster and better than shaking a half gallon of liquid!

I backed Soylent's Kickstarter, and it came with this pitcher. It's so awesome that I bought a second one, so I can have one in the fridge while I wash the other in the dishwasher. I fill 1/4 of the pitcher with milk, add 4 meals worth of Schmilk/protein, little more milk to cover the powders, and blend right in the pitcher. Add some more milk, blend again, and top off. It's ready to drink right then or chill overnight (my preference) -- done for two days!

The ready-to-go bottles of Soylent seems convenient, but it's a little less than what I'm drinking now (414ml vs 500ml), it won't save me any time if I want to add protein (adds a lot of flavor/variety for me), and costs a bit more.

Try making what i call 'tea water' too, which is simultaneously a lazy person's iced tea and actually surprisingly good. It's cold brew tea, so just toss some tea bags in some room temp water and throw the whole thing in the fridge for a while.

I usually take one of my pitchers (amazon link, although costco has a better price if you can find it there), fill it up to the top, put in two jasmine tea bags, and leave it for 12 hours in the fridge for a lightly jasmine'd flavored water. If the tea gets too concentrated for your taste then you can just mix in more water! Add more tea bags and/or time for a more serious iced tea.

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If I don't do that with cheapo $3 for 100 tea bags though (Asian markets!!!!) I usually drink really high quality loose leaf tea. I'll either use a teapot/mug for one or a gaiwan and bring the water kettle over to my desk and just keep on making more infusions of the tea with a timer. Having the brewing device next to me or even straight up being the drinking device too makes it a lot easier for me not to forget about the tea, and it means I won't reach for sugary drinks too :)

Happy Birthday! Have a fantastic day! <3

I'd use it to buy a filtered water pitcher :)

This contest is awesome sauce!!!

• These are great for entertaining!
  
  
• Super cheap!

A friend has the Trudeau Teamendous travel mug - I think it is pretty awesome, personally.

Gotcha. So I'd probably do a theme. What I'd do for a beginner's introduction:

Glemorangie 10/Original or Dalwhinnie 15

Glenfiddich 12 or 15

Arran 10

Sprinbank 10

Laphroiag 10 or Talisker 10



Those are all single malts and will be easy enough for beginners to tackle. That's also the order I would taste them in. I wouldn't do more than 5 whiskys for "Tasting" as your palate really starts to break down.

I also recommend getting some tasting/nosing glasses. Here's a set of 6 for ~30$. Not a bad price. There used to be some cheaper ones called bellemain but I can't find them.

The glass will help you get a better handle on the nosing of the whisky.

I've been using Vacu Vin Containers for years and haven't felt the need to try anything else. These work really well for me and can keep beans "fresh" for weeks.

Prior to the Vacu Vin containers, I was pretty happy with Airscape Containers They have an inner seal/lid that you can slide down right on top of the beans to push most of the air out of the container.

I am not a materials scientist :), so I have no idea what grade of silicone it is. Are there any health concerns related to lower grades or is it more of a texture, rigidity, and strength rating?

but yeah, I'd personally suggest going with glass if you want to entertain. Or these might be a good compromise.

There are wine glasses that can just barely hold an entire bottle that look surprisingly normal. Just a wee bit bigger visually, but they're like a magic bottomless pit when you pour the bottle in. I'm a fan. Drink like you mean it.

Here's a kinda clunky one:

https://www.amazon.com/DCI-Unique-Entire-Bottle-capacity/dp/B000VKOK6O/

But I've seen them where they're a little taller and narrower (and thus less bowl-y) that don't look at all out of place at a glance.

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

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

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

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

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

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

That’s awesome. I might even google “gifts for pharmacy school students” there is a huge community of online forums for med school, pharmacy school and nursing school students and applicants. I’m not creative at ALL so I like to steal other people’s good ideas. I got a pill bottle shaped mug, it was great and I still use it years later! Link: https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B0085MQPSG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_LSI1Cb65QY35C

[Link to his mug](BigMouth Inc The Prescription Coffee Mug, Ceramic, Funny Gift for the Caffeine Lover https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0085MQPSG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_JOTOBbDZ62P98)

College Bound

You don't have to put alcohol in it, it just looks awesome.

A gift card for me would be great because I'm saving up o:

I do second-runs too but it's a bad idea to do it ontop of the oil from the first run. It's best to use a new pyrex or scrape out the first run before the second.

I've tried a few vac methods. I'm not gonna buy a $200 pump so instead I bought a VacuVin. it does the job pretty well but since it doesn't pull hard enough (I need ~30lbs, I'm getting around 25lbs) it requires 2-4 rounds of vac-purges to get everything out.

http://www.amazon.com/Vacu-Vin-Coffee-Saver-Starter/dp/B000XR2GMK/ref=sr_1_20?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1318517947&sr=1-20

Multitools are so useful! This is the mug I got mine locally and paid about $25 for it. They're pretty cool. :)

Not negligibly, especially with larger leaf teas. The design of that particular mug above doesn't seem too great, I might go with something more like this: http://www.amazon.com/Trudeau-Mendous-Tumbler-Clear-16-Ounce/dp/B003LJX0MW/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1407120848&sr=8-6&keywords=tea+travel+mug

All that being said, I would say the best place to start with loose leaf tea would be to buy one of these: http://www.adagio.com/gifts/holiday_ingenuiTEA.html You get a nice infuser that you could just decant into a travel mug or whatever, and it comes with a few teas to try. Adagio is a solid tea company to get your feet wet.

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

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

Not a movie (yet) but an Aperture Science mug would fit in nicely with what you have so far!

Pricey link

Yes. Just do it on low power, for very short times (20 seconds at a time) to avoid popping. Related: a microwave shield would be an excellent investment for you.

You can get quick-cooking rice, and steam-in-bag frozen veggies.

Oatmeal (or oatmeal smoothies) is always a good go-to breakfast. Don't get the sugar-filled packets. Get rolled oats or steel-cut oats. You can add frozen or fresh fruits, peanut butter, cinnamon, etc.

https://www.amazon.com/Beer-Soda-Guzzler-Helmet-Drinking/dp/B006CUJXMI

Friend, there are better solutions that dont risk your laptop

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

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

Anything you can seal up and shake works well. I use one of those shakers you mentioned. Some people like glass jars. If you're interested in pitchers that can mix the whole bag at once the same pitcher sold by Soylent is available elsewhere. Here are some previous threads about the topic as well.

One 500 calorie meal is 106 grams of powder (1/4 pouch). Approximately 112 ml or 1/2 cup by volume.

You didn't say it had to look good, did you?

Good, because this is pretty rad and should solve all your problems. You won't be playing Lift it! with it though, that would kinda look silly.

That looks like a fairness pitcher:

• http://www.yunnansourcing.us/store/index.php?id_category=17655024&controller=category
  
  More glassware here:
  
  
• http://www.yunnansourcing.us/store/index.php?id_category=11192170&controller=category
  
  Hario glass teapots are nice and sell on amazon:
  
  
• http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000NVMC4I/ref=mp_s_a_1_10?qid=1426813680&sr=8-10&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70&keywords=hario+glass+pot
  
  Lots of teapots ranging from 100-1000ml here:
  
  
• http://stores.ebay.com/Dragon-Tea-House/Glass-Pots-/_i.html?_fsub=11838200&_sid=150831608&_trksid=p4634.c0.m322
  
  

Every since I discovered stemless wineglasses I've never liked anything else! After a massive house party, I'm missing all but one :( the thing that's got me pumped and happy this week is starting my DREAM JOB on Monday as a vet tech!!! SO STOKED! Grape

I use THIS wide mouth thermos to incubate yogurt and it works perfectly. Check out the reviews of it on Amazon, such as

>With the Thermos Nissan container, I did NOT pre-heat the container with boiling water. What I DID do was fill to it the top with microwaved boiling water. I capped it, left it in an 80 degree environment, then waited. After 6 hours, I poured out approximately 16 ounces of hot water. The temperature might have dropped 10 degrees, still leaving the liquid far too hot to consider drinking. Great! After 6 more hours, I poured out another 16 ounces. The water scalded my lip as I tried to sip a few molecules. Hot dog! I have a REAL insulating container here, people! After waiting 6 more hours, I poured out another 16 ounces. The temperature was dropping, but I still had to blow on it before sipping. After 5 more hours, for a total of 23 hours, I poured out the remaining water. The water was now close to my normal drinking temperature, still too hot for most people. Bear in mind that I started out with boiling water, but still...

wow tahts cute the clock is ticking! and theres seriously a reddit for everthing so item under 5 or this

I also love that he appears to be drinking from a prescription bottle coffee mug, which makes him even more geeky and funny.

Fair enough. After a quick look, looks like they have a different style lie https://www.amazon.com/Suns-Tea-Spill-proof-Double-wall-Borrosilicate/dp/B005X1R1FI which may be more to your liking. The top may not last particularly well in the dishwasher, not sure, but the rest of it certainly will.

Bring it in a Stanley Thermos: http://www.amazon.com/Thermos-Stainless-Bottle-Folding-Handle/dp/B000U8D0H2/ref=zg_tr_13880501_1

this is a 61 ounce coffee thermos rated best one on the market, for about $44.00. I have a very, very old one in my truck that continues to travel with me when I'm "visiting" cross country. It keeps coffee hot and keeps a lot of coffee... just be sure you preheat the interior before adding your coffee.

The best solution I think

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006CUJXMI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_Wh29wbBM9DHEG

This looks promising:
http://www.amazon.com/Vacu-Vin-Coffee-Saver-Starter/dp/B000XR2GMK/ref=cm_cd_al_qh_dp_t

Based on the Amazon reviews this would be a good choice. I'm a little surprised that the container is clear, as I have heard that light also degrades coffee.

If I go to re use the loose leaf how do I do it? I usually only drink one cup at a time. Do I just take the infuser out, let the tea dry lol? Or is it only intended on steeping again right after the first?

Also, i was looking at this combo https://www.amazon.com/Epica-6-Temperature-Variable-Stainless-Cordless/dp/B01G7OL9ZW/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1486621787&sr=8-3&keywords=variable+kettle plus https://www.amazon.com/Hario-Chacha-Kyusu-Maru-700ml/dp/B000NVMC4I/ref=pd_bxgy_79_img_2?_encoding=UTF8&refRID=W6562BAB0YZQKH1YGCTM&th=1 i assume I get the water to the desired temp then pour into the infuser then straight into my mug?

Finally, as for the variable kettle is it okay to only pour one cup into it? Also, I heard a complaint that it didn't heat the water all the way up to the desired temp?

You can add the weighted companion cube and the Aperture Science Coffee Mug to that sub. My favorite part is that the Aperture mug makes you look like a scientist drinking coffee. And bitches love scientists.

Better LPT: Buy this http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000BOA2D0?cache=ff0d32fe5e7eed2f7671556856acadd2#ref=mp_s_a_1_1&qid=1393659200&sr=8-1 and your microwave will stay very very clean.

Or the smaller (300ml) version of the Hario teapot. I bought one after it was recommended here, and I love it.

When you said tea making facilities I thought you meant something like this. I didn't realize you meant tea cup and saucer + teapot + tea leaves in a tin. I am very impressed.

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

Use the Nordic ware tray and cover, works like a charm. I clean mine in a dishwasher to deal with the mess.

http://www.amazon.com/Nordic-Ware-Microwave-Sided-Round/dp/B00004W4UM/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1396564769&sr=8-2&keywords=microwave+bacon+cooker

http://www.amazon.com/Nordic-Ware-Microwave-Spatter-Cover/dp/B000BOA2D0/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1396564769&sr=8-9&keywords=microwave+bacon+cooker

I think you should buy this hip flask! because 1) it's gorgeous 2) it's a hip flask! and 3) stress relief = whiskey :p

And Despicable Me is my stress relief - and my boyfriend hasn't seen it!

I think you had bacon for breakfast today... Or maybe I just want bacon :/

Not a math answer, but if you're looking to keep your coffee hot longer these glass thermos bottles are very effective

http://www.amazon.com/Suns-Tea-Spill-proof-Double-wall-Borrosilicate/dp/B005X1R1FI/

Get a good splatter guard. This helps steam the food while it is cooking.

Pretty sure it's this prescription mug. (I have a few myself)

Oh man. This Map Flask is awesome and I think you need it!!!!

And I need these curtains for my bedroom....

And I think you had a breakfast burrito!

deputydawg!

Thanks for the contest!

Lul thanks. Here is a link if you'd like to purchase one:

http://www.amazon.com/ThinkGeek-Aperture-Science-Mug/dp/B002XG3J6G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1334448763&sr=8-1

I do. I have been using the Takeya pitchers that Soylent sends out to new customers, I liked them so well I bought a total of 7 during the crowd-funding, so I can just throw them in the dishwasher every day. It looks like the amazon prices have started going up, but you "should" be able to get them for about $10 ea, and I've heard Costco has them in a 2 pack for $15.

I use 24oz Thermos hydration bottles when I go out, I bought mine at Walmart for about $20 ea.

Some recipes will need a blender, but I've stop using it for my current recipe. Just shake well in the Takeya, my current recipe also emulsifies really well and tends to stay that way.

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

Or you could just put something over it like a paper towel. I don't get why people have such an issue doing this.

"That doesn't help the environment, Groggy! Maybe some of us don't want to use napkins/paper towels because it's wasteful!"

OK? Then buy a $10 microwave cover (or, if you want the cheaper alternative, a $3 cover) from Amazon...it's resuable, it rinses off, and you don't have to wait 10 minutes to heat up a bowl of soup. And yes, I own one.

It's faster to cook it on regular heat and let it stand for a minute than putting it on low and waiting way longer.

Edit: Downvoting it doesn't make it any less true. And if you're going to downvote, please chime in with why you think having a reusable cover is a bad thing.

Just a bunch of spiteful people on this site anymore.

What I personally do is make a big batch of cold brew tea overnight, and then pour the cold brewed tea into my desired container that morning (I use a french press for cold brewing). You could also grandpa-style your tea in a tumbler for teas with large leaves like oolong. That way, the tea leaves are weighed down.

There are also containers like this, which have a filter at a top and keep the tea leaves suspended in the water. That way when you drink it, you don't have tea leaves in your way.

This is awesome. I have this at work.

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

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

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

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

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

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

I've got this
I use it for whole beans, but I bet it's good for ground coffee, too.

On a side note, you could check for a local roaster who'll deliver coffee to you. They'll grind the coffee right before they send it out.
Buying coffee from the store, who know how long they've been sitting in that condition.

Slap a city emblem on this and you are good to go!

https://www.amazon.com/Beer-Soda-Guzzler-Helmet-Drinking/dp/B006CUJXMI

One of these,

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

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

Get one of these

and about 6 feet of this

You just throw the end of the tubing into a bucket, put the siphon head into the water, and give it one good hard pump. You don't need to shove a bunch of tubing into your tank or really even get your hands wet. They have 'em at your local homebrewing shop if you need it yesterday.

Edit: Oh yeah, bucket still has to be below the aquarium obviously. You can't change physics.

I've too have been using the Trudeau and really enjoying it. Primary reasons being that it's BPA-free (important to me) and double-walled (equally important)-- http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003LJX0MW/?tag=team072-20

This is awesome

Much needed for those rough days

-) :-)

This was the funniest thing that I just happen to have on my list...

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0085MQPSG/ref=aw_ls_9_3?colid=31Q3FXCXIR5LJ&coliid=I3ELGT0VEB2PP9


Flintstones.

Have fun and be safe!

/u/Fmradiochick your drive impresses me every day.

I have a pretty decent array of facial hair.

Wanting to be someone else is a waste of who you are

Get the 6 set so you can drink with friends!
https://www.amazon.com/Glencairn-Crystal-Whiskey-Glass-Set/dp/B00HZTA9SW/ref=sr_1_1?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1474752141&sr=1-1&keywords=Glencairn+6

There is the Sun's Tea 18oz Glass Tea Tumbler with Strainer. The strainer is more made for loose tea, but there is also an option to buy a stainer specifically for a tea bag. But this is the simplest, yet most effective one I have used.

1. I know I could just use reparo, but I'd rather my wine glasses not break in the first place. Plus, there's no putting wine back in a broken glass, and we can't have that! If I drop it, I'll just use wingardium leviosa, and the wine will be saved!

2. Whenever I put my dog on the back of my broomstick, he's always trying to chew off the handle. Maybe this item will fool him.

3. I'm not sure I can afford my own, but I have three friends who might let me borrow theirs. I might have to dust them off a bit.

4. This would help me understand the magic of the mind, and the mind magic behind the magic!

5. I have a feeling my school trunk would just be full of dirty clothes.

6. Cape! I'd really like to find a cape like this guy has. Practical AND fashionable. I think he really epitomizes those two qualities.

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

note - do not run drill at full speed

That's an add-on only.

This one is the same thing for $3.33 plus free shipping, and is not an add-on item.

One comment on tightvac. With their name they try to make you think it creates a vacuum.

In fact it's just a tight closing like many plastic containers. When you press on the button, you allow the air from the lid to exit while you push it in (otherwise you would not be able to close it. Try without pressing on the button).
Once it's closed, you are at atmospheric pressure inside. If you try to open it by pulling without pressing on the button you will have a depression while pulling (more volume, same quantity of gas).

If you really want something with vacuum, the best I have found so far is the Vacuvin which comes with a pump and you really store coffee under low pressure/vacuum (=less O2 molecule available to oxidise the coffee).

I prefer the beer hat. I don't really know how to describe it, but it looks like this.

My girlfriend just bought one of these for my birthday. =)

http://www.amazon.com/Thermos-Nissan-Stainless-Bottle-Folding/dp/B000U8D0H2/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1267552671&sr=8-7

I’ve used an auto-siphon for beer brewing, it just helps move liquid around without you disturbing it too much. I wonder if this would do the trick?

https://www.amazon.com/Learn-To-Brew-B000E60JF6-Auto-Siphon/dp/B000E60JF6

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

Should've told him to put it on the table in front of him and drink it from a straw. :)

Or buy a beer hat

You're welcome. http://www.amazon.com/BigMouth-Inc-Prescription-Coffee-Mug/dp/B0085MQPSG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1452013232&sr=8-1&keywords=coffee+prescription+mug

Mind looks exactly like this and I've never had problems with it.

It might take some adjustment, but I found a solution for you: https://www.amazon.com/Beer-Soda-Guzzler-Helmet-Drinking/dp/B006CUJXMI

You'd be better off with an Auto-Siphon than an automotive siphon.

This is a really cool flask!

You should look into using one of these. When you use an auto siphon you can pull from the primary fermentation vessel without disrupting the trub. You should end up with a much cleaner bottle of Kombucha.

you'll also need a piece of food grade tubing as well.

http://www.amazon.com/DCI-Glass-Holds-Whole-Bottle/dp/B000VKOK6O

hehehe, yw.

This might help too

How about something like this.

https://www.amazon.com/Beer-Soda-Guzzler-Helmet-Drinking/dp/B006CUJXMI

I'd like to see this for the potion drink-other.

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

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

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

Solution is simple: wear one of these during your haircut: https://www.amazon.in/EZ-Drinker-Guzzler-Helmet-Drinking/dp/B006CUJXMI

There is a bit of truth to every myth, I think it was the beer hat of the time.

I got these off Amazon. I don't know how they compare to others price-wise but I haven't broken any in nearly a year, including taking a couple to the cabin

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

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

A Hario is always worth considering and quite cheap.

I have a couple Vacu Vin storage containers I use to store my roasted beans (only grind as needed). Works great as the number one enemy to roasted coffee is oxygen.

It uses the same vacuum pump/stopper you can get for wine bottles.

I don't have a ball cap, would one of these be okay?

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

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

Uh, /u/-Hermione_Danger- you need these. Just don't put them in the dishwasher (even on the top rack) or you will warp them.

found it in Amazon Canada for 14$

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

You could try a tea pot with a strainer inside like the Hario Kyusu.

And, it was only about $5 on Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/Crystal-Skull-Pirate-Glass-Cocktail/dp/B007VZGVIC/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1370644293&sr=8-2&keywords=skull+whiskey+glass

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

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

amazon has real glencairns, $27 for 6.

https://www.amazon.com/Glencairn-Crystal-Whiskey-Glass-Set/dp/B00HZTA9SW/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1482960440&sr=8-2&keywords=bellemain+whiskey+glass

there used to be a cheaper bellemain one that was $20 for 6 but those appear to be gone.

Don't forget his signature Reebok helmet

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

I either use nothing or a microwave splatter cover: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BOA2D0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_nfSMDbRQ6VJTC

Or just use a microwave food cover, which you should totally have anyway.

Unless the directions say to keep it in the box, don't keep it in the box.

If you're concerned about splatters get one of these - http://amzn.com/B000BOA2D0

Get yourself one of these.

http://www.amazon.com/Learn-To-Brew-Auto-Siphon-3/dp/B000E60JF6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1377796614&sr=8-1&keywords=autosiphon

http://www.amazon.com/Spring-Loaded-Beer-Bottle-Filler/dp/B000E66A4U/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1377796614&sr=8-6&keywords=autosiphon

For less than $20 you won't have to deal with this in the future.

https://www.amazon.com/Hario-Chacha-Kyusu-Maru-300ml/dp/B000NVMC4I/ref=pd_lpo_79_lp_t_4?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=E24GAVW1XX1D5CKJEAY3

Comes in a 700ml version. Would that be large enough for you?

Non-mobile: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000NVMC4I/ref=mp_s_a_1_10?qid=1426813680&sr=8-10&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70&keywords=hario+glass+pot

^That's ^why ^I'm ^here, ^I ^don't ^judge ^you. ^PM ^/u/xl0 ^if ^I'm ^causing ^any ^trouble. ^WUT?

That's why I bought one of these.

why not both?

That's why they sell these

here you go. https://www.amazon.com/DCI-Unique-Entire-Bottle-capacity/dp/B000VKOK6O/?th=1

or this

I have the same approach with wine. Which is why I'm buying this

Get this!

Only one: http://www.amazon.com/DCI-Glass-Holds-Whole-Bottle/dp/B000VKOK6O/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top/186-4460284-0031726

If anyone actually wants to buy it...

http://www.amazon.com/DCI-Decor-Craft-Inc-10040/dp/B000VKOK6O

LINK FOR THE LAZY

maybe he was using one of these glasses

I prefer this wine glass. Then when I finish one glass I don't feel so bad.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000VKOK6O

I use the smaller size of these... Vacu-vin

I keep whole beans in one of these:

http://www.amazon.com/Vacu-Vin-Coffee-Saver-Starter/dp/B000XR2GMK

It's called Govino and it's plastic, not rubber. It's shatterproof and reusable.

http://www.amazon.com/Govino-Glass-Flexible-Shatterproof-Recyclable/dp/B002WXSAT6/ref=sr_1_1?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1415677865&sr=1-1

This one looks similar and it's $13: https://www.amazon.com/Govino-Glass-Flexible-Shatterproof-Recyclable/dp/B002WXSAT6

You totally need Aperture Science!
http://www.amazon.com/ThinkGeek-Aperture-Science-Mug/dp/B002XG3J6G

At home

At work

There's always this option: https://www.amazon.com/Beer-Soda-Guzzler-Helmet-Drinking/dp/B006CUJXMI

For beverages I actually sometimes use this. Mainly for driving and other games where I don't have to move a lot, as it could be get fizzy/foamy.

http://www.amazon.com/Drinker-Beer-Soda-Guzzler-Helmet/dp/B006CUJXMI

http://www.walgreens.com/store/c/carex-bed-pan/ID=prod5775922-product

What about this helmet, but with mods not beers (or one of each, I guess)

Does a beer can hat count?

Mission Complete holds aviation beer helmet https://www.amazon.com/EZ-DRINKER-Beer-Guzzler-Helmet/dp/B006CUJXMI

VR goggles, drone and beer helmet

How about [this]
(https://www.amazon.com/Beer-Soda-Guzzler-Helmet-Drinking/dp/B006CUJXMI)?

Beer helmet! https://www.amazon.com/Beer-Soda-Guzzler-Helmet-Drinking/dp/B006CUJXMI

>28th century

Nah.. we already have this one

https://www.amazon.com/Beer-Soda-Guzzler-Helmet-Drinking/dp/B006CUJXMI

though maybe it will need 28th century technology to make it look not stupud

In a blunder of archeology they basically said Vikings wore this:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006CUJXMI/ref=cm_sw_r_em_apa_i_aka1DbVYSPWCF

I got you dog

Duh