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For a newbie, I think a good first stop is the wiki. You can get a lot of info about different coffee accessories. As for a grinder, the cheapest recommended is the Hario Mini Mill or the Hario Skerton, and you can find more in wiki section on coffee gear.

As for storing beans, the Tightvac has great reviews on Amazon.

As for your caffeine addiction, you'll find that higher caffeine content is rarely discussed here, but Death Wish Coffee claims to have the coffee with the most caffeine. However, it only comes pre-ground, and is made from robusta beans, which many find don't taste as good as the more common Arabica. I have a bag right now and I think it's a fine cup (not excellent), if a bit dark for my tastes.

Hope this helps!

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I have a glass one that's adjustable for keeping the higher quality whole beans at home. But for cheap coffee, it's surprisingly effective and can hold a pound.

Mason jar or vac seal containers like these.

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Kilovac - 8 oz to 2.5 lbs Airtight Multi-Use Vacuum Seal Portable Storage Container for Dry Goods, Food, and Herbs - Clear Body/Cap https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A6ZYRWG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_SduQxy3d9BcAI

Nothing special, they're made that way. There's a button that releases the air so that the lid can slide down and once you release the button the vacuum seal is created in order to get the lid off you simply push the button allows the air to escape. I've used both the gel and the Boveda packs in them and either work well.

I keep my herb in an old mason jar, and I put that jar and everything else (weed, grinder, bowl etc.) in an old black box I found.

Recently I ordered this, my buddy has one and it fits all his stuff with room to spare and its vacuum sealed which is pretty sweet.

Coincidentally I just put up shelves for tea storage in the kitchen over winter break and got matching opaque vacuum sealed canisters from Amazon for tea storage. We got these ones and I put chalk board label stickers on them to note what's in them.

I like Tightvac. Good price, stylish and holds a pound. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0046JB136/ref=redir_mdp_mobile?ref_=cm_sw_r_awd_bTfrub0SY5ZF3

I can recommend this coffee container:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0046JB136?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage

It will hold just over a pound of beans.

I have three and they are fantastic.

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These things are great.

And they're available in smaller sizes as well.

there's bigger ones too :D

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If I have to travel anywhere, I have a Tightvac Vacuum Sealer and pregrind my coffee at home and carry it in this container with me. A small scale, a Hario V60, and filters. Hot water is pretty accessible so I don't bring a kettle with me.

I love coffee and I drink out of my chemex everyday with beans that I grind out of my Baratza, but I don't love it that much to bring a hand grinder and kettle with me. I'd just rather deal with having slightly worse than usual coffee.

Agreed OP, if you're going to invest in equipment tha nice, take care of your beans properly

these are a cheaper alternative and hold up for years

I use this:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/ aw/d/B0046JB136/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1412526320&sr=8-1

I buy my beans locally and only grind for each cup.


Edit: I see you are a broke college student. Look into a french press. 20 bucks at target. Match that with the air tight container and a little kettle to boil the water in. All equipment will be less then a keurig and make amazing coffee. Its what I use every morning. Total time from prep to drink is about 6 minutes for me. Longest time of that is getting water to boil and sitting in the French press for about 4 minutes before pouring and drinking.

Tea kettle: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0009U5N3K?cache=e935b5e5d734ba5fdeffe9501d889136&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70&qid=1412526572&sr=8-13#ref=mp_s_a_1_13

Coffeevac 1 lb - The Ultimate Vacuum Sealed Coffee Container, Black Cap & Body https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0046JB136/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_SpUuzbW6DQ7H3

Kilovac - 8 oz to 2.5 lbs Airtight Multi-Use Vacuum Seal Portable Storage Container for Dry Goods, Food, and Herbs - Clear Body/Cap https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A6ZYRWG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_SduQxy3d9BcAI

Nothing special, they're made that way. There's a button that releases the air so that the lid can slide down and once you release the button the vacuum seal is created in order to get the lid off you simply push the button allows the air to escape. I've used both the gel and the Boveda packs in them and either work well.

Alright, that seems like a good idea. Just got this one on amazon

http://www.amazon.com/Tightvac-Coffeevac-Vacuum-Storage-Container/dp/B0046JB136/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1426079143&sr=8-1&keywords=coffee+bean+container

Thanks for the info, I ended up going with http://www.amazon.com/Tightvac-Coffeevac-Vacuum-Storage-Container/dp/B0046JB136.

I was looking at it before and since you mentioned tightvac's were good for the money I went with it :)

Thanks for the advice.

I keep my beans in these.

There's an air-release button that you have to press to close, so it pushes all the air out, and doesn't let light in either. It's what I use to store loose leaf tea, as well.

I use a CoffeeVac. Keeps my coffee fresh and I love sticker bombing the hell out of mine.

I use a canister like the one in front (except it's white) I found it at Target on clearance a while back. http://www.amazon.com/Anchor-Collection-4-Piece-Ceramic-Canister/dp/B0030IMF8E/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1344132666&sr=8-12&keywords=coffee+canister

but these are very nice options as well

http://www.amazon.com/Tightvac-Coffeevac-Black-1-85-Liter-1-6-Quart/dp/B0046JB136/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1344132666&sr=8-4&keywords=coffee+canister

and

http://www.amazon.com/Friis-16-Ounce-Coffee-Vault-Stainless/dp/B001V9VDP0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1344132666&sr=8-1&keywords=coffee+canister

Degassing

Better roasters have degassing (one way) vents built into their bags to allow for CO2 to escape. I also use one of these coffeevac's to help keep an open bag fresher.. usually for up to a few weeks by purging excess oxygen.

Have you looked at this one?(or any of the variations by that same brand) I haven't used it myself but the reviews seem good. It doesn't create a true vacuum though, so not sure if it satisfies your requirements.

For storage, consider one of these. I ordered one last week and it's large enough to hold a 4-piece grinder, an average-sized sherlock pipe, and a 1-pint stash jar with room to spare (EDIT: I just checked, and I can easily fit my MFLB with the charger and batteries, some lighters, a pack of papers, a hemp wick, and probably a few more bits of paraphernalia). I haven't used it long enough to give a legit review, but it will say that it doesn't seem to smell. If it works as advertised, though, it should also extend the life of your trees; I just don't have any evidence for that. Yet.

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I rinse mine briefly. Maybe 3-5 seconds under the faucet. They are already 90% liquid. It' not like the 5 seconds they are under the water is going to do much. Plus fuck perlite. I hate the stuff. Get it off!

Also, I agree with the others in saying to get a dehydrator. They aren't that expensive. You've already invested months in getting those bad boys to sprout... may as well spend the $50-$60 to make sure the final product is good. To me it's like raising a calf from birth, massaging it daily, feeding it organic oats, letting it roam the pasture, and ensuring it has the best life possible. Then you hire a talented butcher to perfectly process the meat. Do you really want to fuck up when it comes time to cook and serve the steaks because it costs an extra $50?

I like to dry mine they throw em in a magic bullet and turn it into powder. I keep mine in one of those vacuum containers that make it impossible to smell anything outside of it.

Also, you'll be surprised how easy it is to pluck a finished mushroom off of the substrate. Apply a tiny bit of pressure and they just pop off usually. You might get a bit of substrate with it so just be careful. No need to cut into the cake.

Congrats on your first grow!! It's crazy exciting so I'm stoked for ya.

French Press is how I started down the rabbit hole. But coffee is ritual with that I take great pride and joy in making an excellent cup of coffee. I purchase coffee from Counter Culture Coffee and they ship me 2 x 12oz bags every month. I freeze one while working my way through the first bag, I defrost the second bag from the freezer in the refrigerator 48 hours ahead of time then move to storage.

Now I own:

Baratza Encore Grinder which I purchased refurbished from Baratza Link

Chemex link A really beautiful pour over, looks great in your kitchen.

Kalita Wave Link IMHO the best pour over money can buy.

Aeropress link My ride along for any trip and work.

Hario Gooseneck Kettle for Precision Pouring link

Storage; I own two different types This and This

A cheap electric kettle, A kitchen scale, and all my mugs.
I have a Bakers Rack in my kitchen that most of these are displayed. When I make a cold brew after the brew process I store it in a glass milk carton from a Straus Family Milk purchase. (I think the deposit is $3?)

Not all of this is necessary but I love my coffee and I am not afraid to show it. I say for every beginner you owe it to yourself to at least purchase an aeropress, it makes fantastic coffee thats almost foolproof.

Forget Mason jars.

These things are awesome

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