Toolbox: Brewing Bliss
Elevate your arsenal for pouring a perfectly caffeinated cup with these favorites from S&H.
Sometimes it’s best to not mess with tradition. The American-designed Classic Chemex is still a brilliantly simple way to create a cup of Joe. ($43.50) chemexcoffeemaker.com
Too cute to leave behind, and eminently portable, the hand-powered minipresso gives you espresso on the go. ($59) wacaco.com
Never burn your tongue or get stuck with lukewarm liquid again by dropping a couple of Joulies in your mug before you pour. They absorb excess heat quickly, and then slowly release it back. ($59.95) joulies.com
For true diehards, The Home Barista takes you on a deeply satisfying exploration of all things coffee. ($14.95) theexperimentpublishing.com/catalogs/fall-2015/home-barista/
Made of sustainable, durable fibers, the Reusable Hemp Coffee Filter gives you a clear conscience for making as many cups as you want. ($7.95) mrnaturals.net/hemp
The Black Coffee Organic Body Scrub leaves your skin smooth and soft, and the sweet scent of coffee and sugar satisfies your senses. ($26) skinnyskinny.com/black-coffee-organic-body-scrub/
The superfine screen in the Presse will keep the grounds separated from the coffee, eliminating the need for a pour-off. ($29.95) waterbobble.com/black-stainless-steel-coffee-press#.VaAavF9Viko
Heat your water to an ideal temperature for a pour-over with the Digital Variable Temperature Gooseneck Kettle ($104.99) bonavitaworld.com/products
Like a French press, but flipped upside down, the Aeropress delivers a strong and smooth concentrate. ($27.95) aeropress.com
The Aerolatte milk frother let’s you feel like your favorite barista has set up shop in your kitchen. ($75) aerolatte.com
