Tealyra “Yunnan Golden Special” Loose-Leaf Black Tea
An organically grown Chinese black tea with bright golden buds that produces a rich, malty, and dark chocolatey flavor profile.
PLTY / Playtype Beat Mugs
A collection of handleless porcelain mugs that each feature the name of a music genre printed in “The Wave Bold” typeface.
IngenuiTEA Bottom-Dispensing Teapot
Great for the office or when traveling, this innovative teapot releases infused tea directly into a drinking cup.
The Stagg EKG Kettle
Offers similar temperature control to the Bonavita variable-temp but in a far sleeker package.
Ovalware RJ3 Cold Brew Coffeemaker and Tea Infuser
Perfect for making great tasting coffee concentrate or brewing tea (loose leaf or bag, hot or cold).
Zojirushi CD-WCC40 Micom Water Boiler & Warmer
Keeps hot water available at the touch of a button. Useful for tea, hot cocoa, coffee, instant oatmeal, etc.
Pre-order the Stagg EKG Kettle
A variable-temp electric pour-over kettle that pours as good as it looks.
Gourmia Foldable Travel Electric Kettle
A collapsible silicone kettle that’s great for making coffee or tea on the go.
Espro Coffee Travel Press
Everything we love about the original Espro Press, but made to take on the road.
American Press Coffee Maker
A newer way to brew coffee that falls somewhere between an AeroPress and a classic French press.
The “Tie Tea” Mug by Le Mouton Noir & Co.
Keeps tea bags from floating away so you don’t have to go fishing around in your piping hot beverage for them.
OXO Good Grips Twisting Tea Ball
An all-in-one tea infuser that scoops and holds loose-leaf tea for easy steeping.
Preorder the Stagg Pour-Over Kettle
Coming soon from the makers of the Duo coffee steeper is this gooseneck-like kettle with a built-in thermometer and a counterbalanced handle for easy pouring.
Richard Sapper’s Alessi 9091 Melodic Kettle
Need a little more music in your water-boiling routine? Check out the delightful Alessi 9091 kettle, which sports a brass whistle that produces a pleasant little melody when the water’s ready, rather than an ear-piercing screech.
Monarch Methods Gooseneck Kettle
I’m starting to think my fondness for gooseneck kettles is turning into full-blown addiction—and I’m okay with it. The Canadian-made Monarch Methods pour over kettle is among the more unique ones I’ve seen, with its copper construction and handle-less design. You grip it by the tanned harness leather insulator rather than an external handle, giving you better control over the pour. The…
Fino Pour Over Kettle
We love a good kettle here at Tools & Toys—particularly the gooseneck variety—and this stainless steel Fino Pour Over Kettle fits the bill nicely. Nothing fancy about it really, just quality Japanese design and craftsmanship. I like that it’s so compact compared to other kettles. My only quibble is that it doesn’t whistle when the water’s boiling, but the lid does bobble…
Takahiro Gooseneck Kettle
When it comes to kettles, you’ll have to pry the Bonavita variable temp gooseneck out of my cold, dead hands—but I must admit, this Japanese-imported Takahiro kettle has a certain classic appeal to it. While the Bonavita is the more convenient option to be sure, the Takahiro’s simpler design aesthetic is far more pleasing to the eye. The Takahiro kettle is $92…
The Bonavita Variable-Temp Gooseneck Kettle is Cheaper Than Ever
The Bonavita variable-temp gooseneck kettle is one of our favorite coffee tools here at T&T, and one of the more popular items we’ve ever written about. If you still haven’t made the jump though, you should know that it’s now more affordable than ever, currently (as of 7/7/14) priced at $63 on Amazon, down from $90. We don’t know if this is…
Bonavita Variable Temp Gooseneck Kettle
We’ve mentioned the standard Bonavita Gooseneck Kettle ($42) before, but the kinds of coffee nerds who experiment with AeroPress recipes are likely to want very precise temperature control. And that’s exactly what the Bonavita Variable Temperature model ($90) brings to the mix. It rocks the same 1-liter stainless steel design and distinct spout that allows for greater pour control, with the addition…
Teas, Etc. 3-Piece Travel Mug Set
Now that the weather had cooled off here in the South, I’m back to drinking loose leaf tea throughout the day. While my particular setup isn’t for sale anymore, this 3-Piece Travel Mug Set is very similar. The Double-walled, BPA-free plastic mug keeps tea warm, and the removable, screw-on stainless steel strainer keeps loose tea in bottle, and out of the way.…