Equipment
Bodum coffee and tea maker concept
Don’t get too excited (or scared)…this is just a concept! It’s definitely unique…a beautiful concept for brewing coffee and tea, though not without some functional issues. Check it out at Yanko Design.
Reusable AeroPress Filter
I love coffee made from my AeroPress, though don’t like having to use paper filters (though they’re great for the compost pile) and having to remember to take them when camping is a pain. Well, there’s a nice reusable alternative now, this stainless steel filter from Coava (also available on Amazon, but then, what isn’t … Continue reading
DIY coffee roaster
I gotta admire the persistence exhibited by the developer of the UglyRoast coffee roaster, a home-grown coffee roasting contraption. The project ended with the purchase of an off the shelf coffee roaster, but the website is still a good read for those of you interested in building your own. You can check it out at … Continue reading
Bodum Bistro Pour-Over Coffee Machine
The new Bodum pour over coffee machine is quite remarkable. I say that because, well, I don’t get it. $250 for what appears to be an enhanced drip coffee maker? Sure, it looks cool. Nice design. Nice materials. But $250 for a drip maker? I don’t quite get it. Maybe I need to try to … Continue reading
Coffee grinder for camping or travel
Fresh ground coffee is tough to come by when camping. How to grind it, though? There are hand crank grinders available, but these are large and not well suited to camping. Well, the people at Mountainize.com came up with a very clever solution. They found pepper for sale at Trader Joes in a container that … Continue reading
Grow your own coffee
Before you get too excited, know that growing your own coffee can be very difficult depending on where you live, I speak from experience! Still, even if you never end up with a giant fruit-producing tree, smaller coffee plants are still beautiful houseplants and great conversation starters. I came across a nice starter kit over … Continue reading
