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tea and coffee time
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items It’s nice to set some time away to sip away at some delicious tea (and coffee too). Tea is big where my family is from so I just happened to pick up on it. Definitely recommend experimenting and brewing methods and types of tea as we all like differe...
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Coffee
Tea
Matcha
Tools
Coffee
When I need more caffeine I go with my coffee.
Delicious effortless drip coffee with a push of a button. Once you find the right grind size the coffee is so consistent. I recommend using purified water so the components don’t end up with mineral buildup.
Technivorm KBT Coffee Brewer, 40 oz, Stone Grey
Replaces the need for single use coffee filters for technivorm machine (this particular size). Simple to clean and so far I’m still on my first one after a year though I don’t drink coffee everyday.
Medelco #4 Cone Permanent Coffee Filter
Compact little device for coffee. I sometimes use this when I don’t feel like having drip coffee. This one uses its own filter but the starter box comes with a small pack. I find that a larger grain taste better for me as it’s less bitter and less re...
AeroPress Clear 3-in-1 Coffee Press
I was shocked at the price for a manual grinder but I took the plunge and it was well worth it. Simple to use and produces extremely consistent grind of various sizes with the dial adjustment. Best of all, no bulk added unlike a full electric grinder...
1Zpresso J Manual Coffee Grinder Silver 35g
This one is a fantastic coffee grinder and highly consistent. Much faster than a manual grind but it does take up counter space. I retired this one and went with a manual one as this took too much space in a NYC apartment and I didn’t drink as much c...
Baratza Encore ESP Coffee Grinder ZCG495BLK, Black
Tea
Love myself a relaxing cup of tea. I buy most of my clay brewing vessels in person on my travels so I don’t have any except for the all purpose one I use. If I find any that are decent online I’ll be sure to add to the list!
I use this one as my worry free teapot so if I mishandle it I know it won’t break on me. Typically I use a Kyushu pot for green teas and a clay teapot for oolongs. These typically are not coated so they absorb the flavor of the teas and enhance the f...
Venoly Stainless Steel Tea Pot w/ Infuser 1QT
If you’re interested in traditional Chinese brewing method, this one is a good starter with all the essentials you’ll need with an exception of an optional strainer. If possible I’d actually recommend going to a shop and get a feel for these in perso...
REOWONU Chinese Gongfu Tea Set, 6 Cups
Matcha
I got this for making matcha but a limited edition version so it’s pretty much the same. Definitely need a whisk holder to keep the curls on the whisk. Unfortunately the taxes make this thing more expensive than it should 😭
Starter Set for Matcha Tea Ware - JAPANESE GREEN TEA | HIBIKI-AN
Whisk holder. That’s all it does.
Whisk Keeper (Kusenaoshi) - JAPANESE GREEN TEA | HIBIKI-AN
Tools
These are great bottles for tea and coffee. The cap is a rubber suction style so there’s no deep groove and makes it easier to clean. I got some cool designs when I visited Japan as it’s way more popular there. They even had a variety of lid colors t...
RevoMax 20oz Insulated Stainless Steel Bottle
This is the one I currently use. Honestly one is the cleanest goose neck kettle designs but not the biggest fan of the all in one function is the knob. Temperature control is accurate and consistent and provides a slow and steady flow perfect for pou...
Fellow Stagg EKG Pro Electric Gooseneck Kettle, 0.9L
This was my first gooseneck and honestly I liked the function better than the stag. My old company also had one and it took a beating so it definitely is durable though not as slick looking.
Bonavita 1L Digital Variable Temp Gooseneck Kettle
Cheap and accurate. Works great for measuring ingredients including tea and coffee
Etekcity Digital Kitchen Scale, Stainless Steel
These cups are just so cute if you’re a ghibli fan. They’ve got various patterns on Amazon but you’ll have to search deep on the web or Japan for some of the less popular ones.
Studio Ghibli Spirited Away Benelic Teacup
It’s not only for cold brew coffee but great for tea too. Sometimes I throw my used leaves (right after I brew) add water and throw it into the fridge. After a day or so you get more tea and a different taste profile.
Takeya Tritan Cold Brew Coffee Maker - 1 Qt