You already have hundreds of hours under your belt brewing coffee using the basic coffee gear and you decided that you want to take coffee a bit more seriously. In the same manner as there are different ways you can cook an egg, there are also a number of tools you can use to alter the brewing process - each producing a very distinct cup. That's one reason why coffee aficionados have so many toys at their disposal.
Now that you have a basic brewer, a digital scale, and a grinder, let's take a look at some advanced coffee gear that serious coffee drinkers use to help complete your home brew bar.
A Pour Over Kettle
I personally use a Hario Buono Kettle (along with an induction stove) due to its balance of design and affordability, but there are a number of other pour over kettles in the market. You can also opt to purchase an electronic pour over kettle instead with built-in temperature control settings for more precise brewing.
You can get a Hario Buono Kettle (Php3099.75) from Lazada in the Philippines. Make sure you get it with one of the regular promos to get huge discounts!
A French Press
You can get a Bodum French Press at any Starbucks store in the Philippines or a Tramontina French Press from Lazada.com.
An AeroPress
I regularly use my Aerobie AeroPress using the inverted method to enjoy a good, clean cup. It's also very easy to clean.
You can get an Aerobie AeroPress (Php2,100) at Extraction Coffee Co or from Lazada.com in the Philippines.
A Chemex
You can get an Chemex 8-Cup Classic (Php3,200) at Coffeenow.ph in the Philippines.
Toddy Cold Brew
You can purchase a Toddy Cold Brew Brewer, Iwaki Cold Drip (Php2,000) and a Kalita Moving Cold Drip (Php15,400) at Extraction Coffee Co in the Philippines.
It's time to complete your personal brew bar at home. Now that you know the coffee gear you need, you're now better prepared to embark on your journey for coffee perfection. Remember that being great requires a lot of practice, so don't stop brewing. Coffee gear can only take you so far.
Now that you have the gear, here's where you can get freshly roasted coffee beans delivered to you.
When it comes to coffee, don't settle. Save your friends from a lifetime of bad coffee by sharing this article.
Further reading you might like:
- Eight Brewing Parameters You Should Tweak to Make That Cup of Coffee Even More Delicious
- Enjoy the Best Freshly-Roasted Coffee Beans Delivered Straight to Your Door
- Coffee Maker Inventions That Reveal a New Level of Coffee Culture Crazy
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Wow, I thought that French Press is only for tea! We almost bought one because my husband and I are both tea drinkers. We rarely drink coffee. But thanks for the tip, a great gift idea for friends and family who loves coffee.
ReplyDeleteIt's definitely also good for coffee! Yeah, these are certainly great gift ideas for family and friends! You just gave me a new post idea!
DeleteI have been trying the new brewing methods lately like the pour over and the aeropress. Never had coffee using a chemex yet and hope a cafe here in Cebu will offer a coffee experience with that glass. I am also interested with the cold brewer.
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately, it's still very hard to find a toddy in the Philippines. Yeah, I love the Chemex! It really brews a clean, crisp cup of coffee. What pour over brewer do you use?
DeleteI am a coffee lover and this one is great stuff. I learned a lot and by learning these stuff I can savor more the coffee that I am drinking. Thank you very much.
ReplyDeleteYour welcome! Try to visit a specialy cafe, they can really show you how to brew a cup using the equipment shown here.
DeleteI drink coffee 2-3 cups a day, that's coffeegasm. seriously this is a great review thanks!
ReplyDeleteThanks Cyan! How do you brew your coffee? Why don't you share it with the rest of us. :)
DeleteNice to know about the different coffee drinker gear use in a coffee shop. Aeropress, looks like a laboratory apparatus in our bio lab class way back HS.
ReplyDeleteIt actually looks like a syringe. Haha. But it certainly does brew a great cup!
DeleteI am not into coffee. Nevertheless these are nice items to have if you are coffee drinker.
ReplyDeleteI hope you can recommend these toys to your coffee loving friends!
Deletethose coffee gears are interesting. I am a coffee lover , I need one of these coffeemaker for more enjoyable coffee time.
ReplyDeleteYou should get a pour over brewer, you'll notice the difference!
DeleteI'm not also into coffee. But these are Very useful items for coffee lovers especially my parents. heheh
ReplyDeleteWhy not get one of these brewers as a christmas gift for your parents? :)
DeleteI have a brewer at the office though the french press and the aero press looks more handy than regular coffee makers.
ReplyDeleteI think the brewer would probably be more handy. It's easier to clean up an both the aero and a french press.
DeleteI have a friend who's a coffee aficionado and he's collecting all these sorts of things to make coffee. One day we visited his house and saw them displayed in the kitchen as centerpieces.
ReplyDeleteYou should introduce me to this friend of yours Roch! Haha. We would probably be best of friends. I'm also a collector!
DeleteI have a French Press (but not from Starbucks), my father loves brewed coffee.
ReplyDeleteBodum is a classic. It's very durable and classy, but any french press would do as long as the grind is right
DeleteI love coffee but I don't have any of this gadget for coffee. I only have coffee maker.
ReplyDeleteYou should try out a brewer! It's definitely worth it!
DeleteAs a busy med student, the Aeropress has been my saviour. I can now enjoy a superb cup of coffee with minimal preparation (it literally is so easy to clean). My only problem now is how to politely reject my classmates' request for my coffee in class too. :D
ReplyDeleteSo true Desiree! Look for Kaye Ong's Aeropress recipe that won 3rd place in this year's world aeropress championships. You will have a great cup in less than 5 mnutes! I have been using it for my home brews.
DeleteGreat blog! Very informative and helpful especially for me that's looking for another brewing equipment. I have a question tho, I am using a Bialetti Moka Pot, and I'm planning to buy another brewing equipment, so far what I'm rooting for is a French Press but just found out (from this blog) that AeroPress is better. Now I am really confused what to buy, I really love the quality of coffee I'm getting from my current brewing method, and I am troubled between buying a larger Moka Pot or another equipment 'cos I'm afraid I might not get the same quality I'm enjoying. Would you be so kind to help me? and tell me which is better? Should I stay using Moka Pot since (some says) it's closer to an espresso-like brew? Thank you so much!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great question! One where I would need to ask you a question. What are you after, brewed coffee or espresso? If you're after espresso then yes, the moka pot is cthe closest option to an espresso -like brew. As for the french press and aeropress, both of these would yield drip coffee (brewed coffee) and not espresso (although it can be argued that the aero can product espresso as well).
DeleteIf you're after espresso, upgrade to an espresso machine. If you're after brewed coffee, go for an aeropress (i use it way more that I use my french press) and follow Kaye Ong's recipe from sprudge.com for drip coffee (she's awesome). In my opinion, flexibility would be nice because there are some days where I'm craving for espresso and for others I'm looking for a quality single origin drip brew (from Kalsada or Current Swell).
Hope this helps!
Yes it does! I'll go with an aeropress! I guess it wouldn't hurt to try something new, and it's good to have a variety of choices. After all I still have my Moka pot to save the day! Thank you so much! Your blogs and swift response are commendable!
DeleteYou're welcome! There's a reason why a lot of third wave cafes have an aeropress option. :) Enjoy your new aero! I think extraction coffee is down right now, so you can get one from Lazada! They always have a new promo code so that you'd get it at a cheaper price.
DeleteHere you go: http://ho.lazada.com.ph/SHE6Tr
How much is the French Press in Starbucks? Thank you.
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