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For those times when you need more than a single cupfull of tea, grab this stylish answer to the coffee press. Drop your favorite leaves in, pour in filtered water and make sure to time the steeping.

Like anything that Bodum touches, this object is a thing of beauty. Made of thin but oh so strong glass and a stainless steel filter.

Updated Nov 1, 2006

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WMF Kult Coffee Canister

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Everything else in your house in hermetically sealed in stainless steel yet your coffee or tea sits in a half-closed bag in some cupboad. Everything else in your house in hermetically sealed in stainless steel yet your coffee or tea sits in a half-closed bag in some cupboad. Satisfy that stainless fetish while keeping your grounds, beans or leaves fresh. WMF knows stainless steel!

Updated Oct 31, 2006

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Ethiopia Gemadro Estate Coffee

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Every once in a while Starbucks releases limited availability coffees called Black Apron Exclusives. These are unique and very special beans that probably could never sustain mass production Starbucks' other coffees can handle.

The Ethiopia Gemadro Estate is really an exquisite coffee. It is a deep, complex and full-bodied experience. Despite being far from dainty, it is smooth and graceful. Cocoa power, light spice and herbs make up the essence of this coffee. Try it with desserts or dishes accented with citrus or herbs.

Starbucks is hardly known for inexpensive coffee and their Black Apron Exclusives live up to that reputation. Each beautifully packaged half pound box will cost you $12 but its oh so worth it!

If you take the plunge, make sure you treat this special coffee with respect and brew it in a French Press.

Updated Oct 31, 2006

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CHEFS - Triple Tea Timer

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As with anything thats worthwhile, timing is everything. How long you steep your tea is as important as the tea itself. Time it right and enjoy a perfect cup of tea.

Updated Oct 31, 2006

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Tea Egg

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Yet another, though more classic, way to get your caffeine fix. Fill this clever device with your favorite leaves and steep, enjoy and repeat.

Updated Oct 31, 2006

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Le Palais des Thes

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With so many soulless products that are thoughtlessly stuffed onto shelves, its great to see someone producing something real. Le Palais des Thes (The Tea Palace) is just one of these companies. Their people actually know what they are doing and are very passionate about their work. It shows.

Purists at heart, their teas are skillfully picked and blended. Even their more whimsical combinations have to be taken seriously. Not to mention, their retail stores are fabulous! Modern packaging and a great collection of related products bring this product to life.

My favorite: Blue of London (a very fragrant Earl Grey)

Featured in O, The Oprah Magazine.

Available online and in their boutique stores: France, Belgium, Japan, Norway and Beverly Hills. (via Le Palais des Thes)

Updated Nov 28, 2006

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Bodum Columbia Stainless French Press

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Why do you need a French Press? I'll tell you later, first lets talk about how absolutely stunning this one is.

Its from Bodum so you know its rocks. This beautifully crafted french press is made out of glistening seamless stainless steel. The gentle curves and smooth handle make it a joy to handle. The top of the plunger is decorated with a kind of whimsical 'fob' that adds a bit of humor. Its a striking piece of metal with a place in your kitchen.

Now for why you need one...

If you truly enjoy coffee - I mean, REALLY enjoy it, you need to kick that old drip machine into the waste bin and pick up a French Press. Coffee comes from a bean (or a pit of a coffee cherry). Contained within each bean is a little bit of oil that is essential to the flavor of coffee. When you use a typical drip brewer, the filter is usually made of paper and it absorbs much of this oil. Also, since the water is 'strained' through the grounds, the coffee doesn't have a chance to truly interact with the water.

A French Press solves these issues. It consists of a container (in this case its a stainless steel pitcher) and a stainless screen attached to a rod. You first place the coffee grounds at the bottom of the pitcher. Then you pour hot filtered water over the grounds, stir and let them play for 4 minutes. The grounds are fully immersed in hot water for much longer. This allows them to impart their true flavor into the water. Once 4 minutes are up, you plunge the rod toward the bottom pushing all the grounds to the base. As this happens, all the water has a second chance to pass through the beans and collect more flavor. From this point you pour and enjoy a richer and more full bodied coffee.

The French Press method is the preferred way to taste-test coffee and is the closest to the way coffee merchants test the crops when they visit their suppliers.

Updated Oct 30, 2006

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blomus tea stick

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This is the second tea stick device I am recommending - mostly because they satisfy two different sensibilities. Blomus never does anything with unecessary filler and this is no exception. Stainless steel and black plastic. Load you favorite leaves and go. What I enjoy most about this design is that you can use this as a stirrer, should you wish to add sugar or honey to your infusion.

Updated Oct 16, 2006

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Starbucks DoubleShot

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Yes, everyone LOVES Starbucks, we know! But I think some people have yet to discover what I think is Starbucks' best kept secret: DoubleShot!

I love this cold blend of esperesso and cream. It sounds simple but its absolutely sublime. The two flavors are balanced exquisitely. It is my absolute favorite drink next to the Green Tea Frap!

Of course, its espresso so it packs a hell of a kick. This is Starbucks' version of Red Bull for coffee lovers.

Starbucks DoubleShot is the unofficial fuel behind many of my recommendations.

Updated Sep 18, 2006

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New York Coffee Cup

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For natives, transplants or admireres of New York. This simple ceramic cup captures the essence of a ubiquitous item familiar to virtually all Gotham dwellers. This Iconic "We Are Happy To Serve You" paper cup design has been around since the sixties and hundreds of millions have been used every year.

Rendered in a more permanent material, these cups are smart and a little ironic. For anyone who had one of these on the street, it takes a while to get used to how real this one feels.

Microwave and dishwasher safe... what else would you expect from a tough city like New York?

Updated Sep 4, 2006

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