Coffee


33 Cups of Coffee: Coffee Journal

This utility notebook has a singular purpose, or 33 singular purposes that is: to document the coffees you drink. Specially designed pages give you a place to write the name of the coffee, where you drank it, how it was … (More)

Hario Coffee Drip Kettle

Though I do not yet own one of the Hario kettles (I use an electric kettle), this is an item I’d love to add to my coffee shelf one day. The Hario kettle works great in any scenario, but it’s … (More)

Breville Electric Kettle

We boil water at least 3 or 4 times a day. Anna for her tea in the morning, me for my coffee, me again perhaps for my afternoon tea, and then the two of once more in the evening for … (More)

Bodum Double Wall French Press

I have a pair of Bodum double wall glass coffee mugs, and they are fantastic. They keep the coffee (or tea) nice and hot for longer than a standard ceramic mug does, and they keep the outside of the glass … (More)

Butane Micro Burner for Coffee Siphon Vacuum Pot

Brewing coffee with my siphon vacuum pot is a blast — especially when guests are over. The coffee is delicious and the process is enjoyable and gratifying. Most siphons come with a glass container with a wick meant for burning … (More)

Behmor 1600 Home Drum Coffee Roaster

I recently stepped into the world of home coffee roasting, and I may never go back. My home roasting journey is beginning with a 1970′s WestBend The Poppery, which means I am currently air roasting my beans. However, word on … (More)

Wave Commuter Mug

A double-walled porcelain coffee mug with its own drip filter holder so you can make a single cup of pour over coffee using the mug itself? This may be the most perfect travel mug I have ever seen.

Rancilio Silvia Espresso Machine

Perhaps one day I will own an expresso machine. And but so, in the meantime I guess posting about them on Tools and Toys will have to suffice. I have it on good authority that as far as home machines … (More)

The Best Way to Keep Your Coffee Beans Fresh: The Airscape Coffee Vault Canister

We know that you know that the best way to keep your roasted coffee beans fresh is to store them in an airtight container that doesn’t see any sunlight. Most coffee aficionados find the nearest jar with an airtight lid … (More)

Bodum Bistro Conical Burr Grinder

You want to grind your own coffee, and you want to grind it with a conical burr grinder. What many people do not know is that there is a big difference between a plain burr grinder and a conical burr … (More)

AeroPress Coffee and Espresso Maker

If you’re persnickety about your coffee and brew some every day then the AeroPress may be your cup of tea. I own a drip coffee maker, a Turkish coffee maker, two french presses, a stove-top espresso maker, a siphon, and … (More)

Coffee Mug from Best Made Co.

This mug from Best Made Company is forged at a 100-year-old factory in Poland and is top-quality enamel-coated steel. This cup is made for use by the campfire, but it’s fine enough that it may find its way into your … (More)

Stanley Classic Vacuum Bottle

Last summer my in-laws and I spent a week at Lake Sylvan in Colorado. Every morning my two brothers-in-law and I would get up just before dawn and take the canoe out and fish for breakfast. Silent moments like those … (More)

Bamboo Stir Sticks for Coffee

Regardless of whether you make coffee in a french press, an AeroPress, or a Siphon Vacuum Pot, you’re going to need to stir those grounds. Those who know better will tell you that a metal spoon or knife is rubbish … (More)

Coffee Siphon Vacuum Pot

If you’ve ever felt that brewing coffee should be like a fun science experiment, well my friends, the Siphon Vacuum Pot is for you. Not only is it a lot of fun to brew a pot of siphoned coffee, the … (More)

Kyocera Ceramic, Hand-Crank Coffee Grinder

Have you ever had the power in your home go out before you’ve had a chance to brew your morning cup of coffee? Me too. This man-powered ceramic coffee grinder from Kyocera is for just such an occasion. It makes … (More)

Bodum Pavina Double Wall Glass Mugs

These delicate mugs work wonders to keep your coffee or tea hotter for longer. Which has been known to make your morning better and your day a little bit brighter. And between you and me, that’s something we could all … (More)