Best carafes & pitchers according to redditors

We found 238 Reddit comments discussing the best carafes & pitchers. We ranked the 107 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.

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u/ares_god_not_sign · 54 pointsr/pics

Try running cheap vodka through a water filter (I've used something like this). For college students who can't tell the difference between grey goose and absolut, it would make the shitty stuff mixed with OJ taste like the expensive stuff mixed with OJ.

u/wonderful_wonton · 41 pointsr/todayilearned

Sorry, just want to hijack your comment regarding reusable water bottles.

They already are here. It's a big thing with the green/yoga set now.

I just got a set of borosilicate glass bottles. (They look really cool. I separately ordered neoprene sleeves for them). But instead of putting regular filtered water in them, I load them with an assortment of fresh-brewed green & white teas.

& also some bpa-free sport plastic infuser bottles. The infuser bottles have screens in them or filter bins, where you can put slices of fresh fruit, herbal teas and whatever.

This is a whole thing now. If you want to try one out, try going to a TJMaxx where they have a shelf full of yoga stuff at half off.

u/cobyn · 25 pointsr/Coffee

Large Pitcher
and something to filter


if you dont want any sludge you can run it through a paper filter instead

u/Goldving · 19 pointsr/soylent

You'd be better off getting a vacuum sealing glass pitcher. I've been using this for over three years. Surprisingly, it's cheaper than that Takeya pitcher right now (it wasn't when I bought it). I gained at least one additional day of storage time in the fridge after switching from the Soylent Takeya pitcher. The Takeya pitcher also suffers from faults like if you over tighten it it can leak.

Edit: Didn't notice that was 2 pack, so the Takeya pitcher is cheaper, but do you really need two inferior pitchers?

u/mikesauce · 19 pointsr/techsupportgore
u/rebent · 14 pointsr/AskReddit

I got one of these bad boys about a month ago have have used it multiple times daily since then. I can't even drink tea/coffee without frothed milk now, that's how amazing it is.

u/temchik · 9 pointsr/Coffee

It sounds like he prefers sweeter flavoured drinks. You can experiment with adding Torani syrops to lattes. Making a mocha at home is not hard, you just need to make an espresso shot (aeropress, for example) and froth some milk and chocolate in "manual milk frother" (amazon). Also, look at Mr Coffee Cafe Latte (again, coffee snobs, please don't kick me)

HIC Milk Creamer Frother Cappuccino Coffee Foam Pitcher with Handle and Lid, Stainless Steel, 14-Ounce Capacity https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000X7GF40/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fnZvybVW93Q2S

Mr. Coffee BVMC-EL1 Cafe Latte https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005BG7MK4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_QmZvybASF2XX3

u/consorts · 8 pointsr/tea

search for an "ice tea maker" on amazon from mr.coffee, hamilton beach, west bend. they all make models that brew 2L-3L properly every time. i still use an old mr.coffee TM3 model which is cheap and works great even after 1,000 brew cycles. trust me, i know what i'm talking about - i drink 2-3L each DAY. I use standard dirt cheap 8-12cup coffee filters when brewing loose tea in the TM3. once you find the model you like, double check pricing at walmart.com as they often sell kitchen gadgets at a deeper discount with cheap ground shipping.

be mindful of your sweetener since you drink so much. years ago i switch from sugar to cheap kirkland(costco) sucralose(splenda) which helps keep weight off and my teeth from rotting, but if you don't want artificial, then your only choice is Stevia which may take a while to get used to it's leafy aftertaste. I suggest cheaper bulk Stevioside 90% powder, not any commercial brand. i flavor my tea with an extra ounce per cup of milk, pink grapefruit juice, cranberry juice, or peach nectar, whenever I find them on sale, so no need to buy exotic tea blends, as any robust black or green will do.

one additional suggestion is to be mindful of your tap water quality. i use a counter top canister filter for under $30 that will last for years, and totally removes the chloramines(ammonia taste) from my NYC tap water.

I recommend brewing with broken piece loose teas, not full leaves, since broken pieces will agitate better in a 8-12 cup filter and give you a deeper richer full tea brew flavor and color. my favorite high volume best value black tea brewing would be Dilmah http://www.amazon.com/Dilmah-Ceylon-Loose-4-41-Ounce-Boxes/dp/B00112GBO0 or for a wide flavor blend try Taylors; http://www.amazon.com/Taylors-Harrogate-Yorkshire-8-8-Ounce-Packages/dp/B001E5DXY0 and you only need 1 gram per 8oz cup while measuring i recommend using a cheap $10 digital postage scale since you need to measure by weight not volume(spoons). if you don't want to deal with filters and weighing, use http://www.amazon.com/PG-Tips-160-Bags-17-6/dp/B000YB7XQ4 at a ratio of 1 bag per pint, so for a gallon or 2L-3L i use 8 bags - these are large cotton bags that leave the tea room to agitate - unlike most commercial paper tea bags that can only seep.

in my daily ritual the way my TM3 works is the pitcher is double the capacity of the brew water hopper (presumably so you can add ice cubes to the pitcher). so I double cycle brew the same leaves till my 3L pitcher is nearly full, then I transfer it to any 2L-3L size liquid serving or storage container and add my sweetener there. I use gallon plastic screw cap jugs, but you can go with glass by using http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000DE9B5 to keep the brewed tea liquid from new air exposure. by using air sealed containers you can stock up to a weeks worth of tea in your fridge before a fermentation taste is noticeable on pre-sweetened with splenda or stevia - with sugar the fermentation taste is noticeable by the forth day.

u/kuhlonel · 8 pointsr/tea

I've got one of these.

I'm usually lazy and do the cold brew method overnight. The filter on the basket is great. I've never had an issue with tea leaves getting through the filter. The only thing is that the pitcher is tall and will only fit in the door of my fridge.

u/kinetic227 · 8 pointsr/Coffee

I Got a pitcher and a nut milk bag on Amazon. You may also want to grab a small scale and a grinder, but you can probably measure out a batch to taste without.

u/kuppajava · 6 pointsr/soylent

What you are describing is 2 bags every 3 days, so 20 bags a month. Start out with a one time purchase of 7 bags (28 meals) and try it out, you may not like it right away, so eat it for a week. If you don't like it, you can easily sell the remaining bags for what you paid for them and just walk away. If you like it and still want to do like you describe, go with the 21 bag subscription which they call 84 meals.

If you do like it, buy this and one of these to make your life a million times easier and to make the Soylent taste better IMO.

Remember that once you mix up a bag of it, you have 3 days to finish it if it is refrigerated. I would also suggest getting a couple of 1 liter blender bottles, but that is not necessary just more convenient.

u/pandabear151 · 6 pointsr/Coffee

I find it is easier to just keep the coffee hot. I just bought a thermal Zojirushi carafe from Amazon. I made coffee at 11am and it was still hot at 7pm.

Zojirushi AHGB-10SE Vacuum Insulated Thermal Carafe, 1.0 Liter, Polished Stainless Steel https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0016S4TJS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_B3MOCbD83M4YC

u/ShippingIsMagic · 5 pointsr/soylent

I've gotten the recommendation in the past of switching to glass pitchers instead to avoid the "sticks to the inside of the plastic pitcher" issue.

The Soylent pitcher is just a rebranded Takeya 2L pitcher you can get off Amazon if you want it faster, FWIW.

u/fromthecanada · 5 pointsr/BuyItForLife

IF you buy a pitcher with borosilicate glass it will be more likely to withstand the temperature changes. A google search of "borosilicate glass pitcher" brings up a few choices that you can order online for a reasonable price. Here is an example of one of the ones at the top of the search.

u/Jowlsey · 5 pointsr/LifeProTips

You could filter the vodka several times to cut down on the 'bite' I've done this with some real cheap vodka, and after 7 or so passes through a filter, it's much better.

All you need is a Britta pitcher style water filter, a regular pitcher, and a funnel (optional).

  • Pour your rot-gut into the Britta water filter.
  • Go do something for a few minutes while it works its way though the filter.
  • Pour the filtered vodka into the regular picture, and then back into the Britta.
  • Repeat at least 5 times.
  • Once you're done filtering use the funnel to pour the now primo vodka back into the bottle.

    You may want to set aside a little bit before starting to do a before and after comparison.
u/_ilovetofu_ · 5 pointsr/soylent

the one that soylent sends is 15.21$ on Amazon

u/ghatid · 4 pointsr/funny

Can't afford a brita...just tough it out and drink water 10 times instead of having soda and BAM, delayed gratification:

http://www.amazon.com/Brita-Slim-Water-Filter-Pitcher/dp/B0000AP7NV/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1398448463&sr=8-3&keywords=brita

u/ukiyoe · 4 pointsr/CrappyDesign

When I was in college, I ate so much cereal, the ones in the bags!

Right now I'm using Schmilk (chocolate). I do weight training so I add protein (double rich chocolate, but they have tons of flavors); really speeds up the healing process, no muscle pains the next day.

Benefit of Soylent was that you didn't need a blender, but it's recommended for Schmilk, so I got an immersion blender. Felt a bit bummed that I had to buy an appliance, but it's so much faster and better than shaking a half gallon of liquid!

I backed Soylent's Kickstarter, and it came with this pitcher. It's so awesome that I bought a second one, so I can have one in the fridge while I wash the other in the dishwasher. I fill 1/4 of the pitcher with milk, add 4 meals worth of Schmilk/protein, little more milk to cover the powders, and blend right in the pitcher. Add some more milk, blend again, and top off. It's ready to drink right then or chill overnight (my preference) -- done for two days!

The ready-to-go bottles of Soylent seems convenient, but it's a little less than what I'm drinking now (414ml vs 500ml), it won't save me any time if I want to add protein (adds a lot of flavor/variety for me), and costs a bit more.

u/allergictoapples · 4 pointsr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

I have this. It's great. You heat the milk on the stove.

u/jelder · 4 pointsr/soylent

I've posted this before, but here's my routine.

Every night, I get out a 2L pitcher and a 1L Nalgene bottle. Into the pitcher goes a full back of Soylent and a pinch of salt. I add to that 600mL of water measured in the Nalgene (they are all graduated, which is super convenient). Seal the pitcher and shake vigorously for like a minute. Open up and add the final 1L. Shake again, let set in the fridge overnight. In the morning I add the oil, shake, pour myself 400mL for breakfast, 1L in a Nalgene for use throughout my workday, and then finish off the rest of the pitcher when I get home.

I've found this pattern to be ideal because it reduces the grittiness significantly. I have also been taking a probiotic mixture every morning to help reduce gas and improve overall comfort. If you opt to not get the extra pitcher, anything that holds about 2L or more will work. If you have another pitcher that doesn't seal well enough for shaking, a whisk will get the job done.

Prepared Soylent lasts about two days. Keep it refrigerated of course.

Here is the exact model pitcher Soylent is shipping in the Starter Kit. You will want to have more than one of these so you don't have to wash it every night. Unfortunately, it's actually 5 pieces and kind of a pain to wash.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DCYNP2G/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00DCYNP2G&linkCode=as2&tag=jelder-20&linkId=LVAAGHCSEQ6L7HPU

If I hadn't already wound up with three of those, I'd want to get something simpler. Nalgene also makes these awesome looking 2L lab bottles:

http://www.amazon.com/Nalgene-2121-0005-Wide-Mouth-Bottle-Polypropylene/dp/B004O6NFBW/ref=sr_1_20?ie=UTF8&qid=1408564567&sr=8-20&keywords=2L+bottle&tag=jelder-20

I also have a few of these for taking my prepared Soylent to work with me. They never leak and are pretty much indestructable.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0048SZ5T6/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0048SZ5T6&linkCode=as2&tag=jelder-20&linkId=7KA7TOMS5RWBHRCR

u/shawnt1234 · 4 pointsr/Coffee

Zojirushi AHGB-10SE

I bought this to keep coffee hot for my office. It has kept coffee hot for 7+ hours and the coffee still tastes great.

The only con I have is that I should have bought a bigger size...

u/anagrammaton · 3 pointsr/tea

I have one of these: http://www.amazon.com/Takeya-64-Ounce-Silicone-Handle-Avocado/dp/B003DTLNI8/ref=pd_sim_k_6

But I got it at TJ Maxx for $12.99. But now that I have it, I think it's definitely worth the money. It's really easy to clean, too.

u/thejke · 3 pointsr/HelpMeFind

I have one of these, only the lid is white. Here it is on amazon
I don't know why it is so expensive right now. I purchased one two months ago for 13.99. They also have some different designs that have blue lids, like this one.

u/DarthAutisticScrech · 3 pointsr/soylent

Takeya 2 Quart Pitcher. It came free on your first order of powder.

You'd pour an entire bag in with water and that was an entire days worth of food.

You can still buy it... but only on Amazon. Not on the Soylent site.

See this Old FAQ at the bottom

u/Carmack · 3 pointsr/veganfitness

Just realized I didn't answer your scale question.

I use this scale:

WAOAW 500g/0.01g Digital Pocket Stainless Jewelry & Kitchen food Scale, Lab Weight, 0.001oz Resolution https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01B4KX6JQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_8wT7ybYTFX7DC

This beaker:

Emsa Perfect Beaker https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001BDLWE8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_MxT7yb79S2TG0

This blender:

Blendtec TB-621-25 Total Blender Classic with WildSide+ Jar, Black (Certified Refurbished) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TKRQWS8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fyT7yb71ZK449

And this jar:

Takeya Airtight Pitcher, 2-Quart, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CYAIRG8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_VyT7yb8J2NX2P

Happy mixing. :)

Also you asked elsewhere on the thread about D3. Here's what I use:

Doctor's Best Best Vegan D3 Vegetarian Capsules, 60 Count https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00E816ROU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_HBT7ybFJPMH6J

u/digitalgriffin · 3 pointsr/Juicing

I got these during black Friday. Still a good deal Epica 18-Oz. Glass Beverage Bottles, Set of 6 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I0YNYSI/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_XwfDwb89J01JB

u/ethidda · 3 pointsr/homestead

We drink from a 5 gallon bottle at home (even though we have running water). We use a water crock.

EDIT: We actually pour the water into the water crock, but you can also just set the jug on top of the water crock. We don't have quite enough clearance to do that, and if you do that, you have to make sure to keep it out of the sun, or it will grow algae.

u/mmm_tacos · 3 pointsr/soylent

I'm pretty sure this is the same pitcher as I received with 1.6 order:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CYAIRG8/

$15.99 - $19.99 on Amazon (Lowest $11.84 - Apr 24, 2016)

u/senseofdecay · 3 pointsr/Coffee

I sort of prefer the mechanical ones:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000X7GF40/ref=pd_aw_sim_sbs_79_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=N0H5DQ3ERJKJ0335ZBNB&dpPl=1&dpID=61ehmMWbrNL

If you froth it a bit then put it in the microwave it gets real poofy.

u/VAPING_ASSHOLE · 2 pointsr/videos

I recently cut back on my soda intake and got a Brita water pitcher after getting sick of hoisting big bricks of bottled water in to the house. Get one or some other filter if your tap water tastes like shit.. It helped me make the switch for sure.

u/muxon · 2 pointsr/soylent

I use these: https://www.amazon.com/Epica-18-Oz-Glass-Beverage-Bottles/dp/B00I0YNYSI/

I usually split a pitcher into five servings (roughly 450 calories each with my add-ins). I just make sure to rinse them out thoroughly after use and they pretty much stay fresh.

u/naandreya · 2 pointsr/Kombucha

We've had really good luck with these ones. Beautiful booch by the way!
Epica 18-Oz. Glass Beverage Bottles, Set of 6 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I0YNYSI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_YbtzDbYTHT6FZ

u/tippytoez · 2 pointsr/Coffee

I'm glad you posted this. I have tried cold brewing a few times and it never comes out as crystal-black as coffee shop cold brew. Mine always looks a little darker than tan. I don't know if I'm not using enough coffee grounds, or if the roast I'm using isn't dark enough, or if I'm not steeping it long enough. I think I'm filtering it well enough.

I use a Takeya that looks exactly like this but I leave out the filter insert and just put the grounds into the pitcher.

I have been trying to go cheap on the coffee until I get a result I'm happy with. I've used Starbucks French Roast, a Kirkland medium roast which was roasted by Starbucks, and a dark roast from an online coffee seller. I weighed 4oz of ground coffee and put it into the pitcher. Then I poured unfiltered water on top to fill the pitcher. Then I put the pitcher in the fridge for 16 hours. I inverted it probably 4 times in the steeping process in an attempt to mix the water through the grounds.

After 16 hours elapsed, I filtered first through a French press. Then I filtered it through a basket filter in a drip coffee maker. I did not run it through the coffee machine, I just poured the grounds/water directly into the filter and waited for it to run through.

Anyway, the result I'm getting just doesn't seem strong enough or black enough. So I'm wondering if I need a darker roast, or simply to use more grounds, or to steep it longer.

u/Hamsterdam · 2 pointsr/Canning

Make it yourself! Once you buy the starter you just add the wine to a jar, cover the lid with some cheese cloth and let it sit. You can reuse the mother indefinitely. Target has some great red wine in a box called the Wine Cube. Black Box is another really good brand. There are some other good options out there as well. Here is an article NYT did on box wines a few years ago.

Red Wine Vinegar Mother

Ceramic Vinegar Crock Dispenser it's nice but not absolutely necessary.


Make Your Own Vinegar Kit

RED Wine Mother-of-Vinegar Starter

Ask a Splendid Table: Make the mother of all vinegars

How to Make Red Wine Vinegar


How do you make homemade red wine vinegar?

u/gomtuu123 · 2 pointsr/soylent

There should be two silicone O-rings: One around the inner cap and one in the groove on the underside of the outer cap. Are they both in place?

Edit: If necessary, you can buy a replacement lid and handle from Takeya for less than the price of a new pitcher (not including shipping).

u/DesertTwitch · 2 pointsr/Coffee

I make this all the time with my Nespresso machine as well - except I use this to get micro-foam and it works amazingly well!

u/xingzoa · 2 pointsr/HelpMeFind

Pretty much any retail store or online...


Bormioli Rocco Premium Carafe, 50 6/8 Ounce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002IT6VEU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_JQ5qDb9MCJNBG

u/sparkfist · 2 pointsr/ketochow
u/janeylicious · 2 pointsr/ADHD

Try making what i call 'tea water' too, which is simultaneously a lazy person's iced tea and actually surprisingly good. It's cold brew tea, so just toss some tea bags in some room temp water and throw the whole thing in the fridge for a while.

I usually take one of my pitchers (amazon link, although costco has a better price if you can find it there), fill it up to the top, put in two jasmine tea bags, and leave it for 12 hours in the fridge for a lightly jasmine'd flavored water. If the tea gets too concentrated for your taste then you can just mix in more water! Add more tea bags and/or time for a more serious iced tea.

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If I don't do that with cheapo $3 for 100 tea bags though (Asian markets!!!!) I usually drink really high quality loose leaf tea. I'll either use a teapot/mug for one or a gaiwan and bring the water kettle over to my desk and just keep on making more infusions of the tea with a timer. Having the brewing device next to me or even straight up being the drinking device too makes it a lot easier for me not to forget about the tea, and it means I won't reach for sugary drinks too :)

u/TheDoctor_MT · 2 pointsr/mildlyinteresting

This is a juice pitcher and one side is to stop ice from getting poured out

u/kennufs · 2 pointsr/soylent

I do. I have been using the Takeya pitchers that Soylent sends out to new customers, I liked them so well I bought a total of 7 during the crowd-funding, so I can just throw them in the dishwasher every day. It looks like the amazon prices have started going up, but you "should" be able to get them for about $10 ea, and I've heard Costco has them in a 2 pack for $15.

I use 24oz Thermos hydration bottles when I go out, I bought mine at Walmart for about $20 ea.

Some recipes will need a blender, but I've stop using it for my current recipe. Just shake well in the Takeya, my current recipe also emulsifies really well and tends to stay that way.

u/C41n · 2 pointsr/Kombucha

I use a 2.5 gallon water crock like this one.

It is bigger than you are looking for, but you don't have to fill it up. This also allows you room to grow your production.

u/jclim00 · 2 pointsr/tea

Some kettles do continuously reheat up to near boiling or whatever temp you specify if it's variable temp. Another solution would be a carafe like this you can use to dispense water. http://www.amazon.com/Zojirushi-Polished-Stainless-Insulated-Thermal/dp/B0016S4TJS

u/mechanically · 2 pointsr/AskReddit

One of these,

http://www.amazon.com/Brita-42629-Slim-Pitcher/dp/B0000AP7NV/ref=sr_1_sc_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1343830954&sr=8-3-spell&keywords=brita+filtert

Unless you've got a suite, unlikely for a freshman, you will not have a tap in your room. Stick it in your tiny fridge, and this will be the messiah for your parched mouth on many hungover mornings. Also save you from amassing huge quantities of empty bottles or cans.

u/karitrevi · 2 pointsr/Coffee

Takeya Airtight Pitcher (Black, 2 Quarts) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CYAIRG8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_wPQSCbD6JCMK6

I use this for my iced coffee. It withstands heat, never have had an issue. I love them for iced coffee.

u/orejo · 2 pointsr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

Well That item looks mighty fine. I think you are going to buy the teamaker because it is summer, hot and you want some nice iced tea.

u/cottoncubes · 2 pointsr/Coffee

Hario Mini Mill

Kettle

Scale

Brita Filter

Aeropress

Thermometer. The one I have is from a Culinary Arts class I took, but this looks to be the same. It's very useful, and to calibrate it, which you'll need to do every once in a while, fill a cup full of ice and then water and put the blue thing on so you can move it (I'm not sure how to explain it, but I'm sure you'll get it), and make sure the dimple is in the water and move it to 32 degrees.

Edit: Also, the mug was from the reddit Secret Santa exchange! It's a really fantastic mug.

u/tr1ppn · 2 pointsr/Wishlist

I actually really need a Brita Filter. I know it's not a necessity as you suggested, so please glaze over it if someone needs food/pet stuff/hygiene products/etc. We need one because we go through a TON of bottled watter, and it drives me insane. I hate using all of that plastic when I could just filter it myself. I used to have one, but I didn't take care of it, and ended up having to throw it away.

If you feel so inclined, it is on my kitchen wishlist.

Thanks for the contest!

u/informationmissing · 2 pointsr/pics

Wine is best when it's aerated. That is, when it has been exposed to the air, and preferably mixed with air. When you pour wine, you want it to splash around. This is also one of the reasons you see people swirling wine around in the glass, the movement allows the wine to 'breathe' or aerate.

By pouring the wine into a decanter, the wine gets more time exposed to the air, and also gets splashed around more. Instead of placing the bottle of wine on the table, you put the decanter on the table. Mine looks like this, when I pour the bottle into it, it hits the glass that makes the hole and splashes around very nicely.

u/bob_mcbob · 2 pointsr/Coffee

My suggestion is a Bonavita thermal brewer or Bunn Phase brewer or similar (this list is not very long), and a Baratza grinder of some sort. The refurbished Maestro Plus is $95, and would fit nicely into your overall budget.

Please don't go blow a bunch of money on a Technivorm to use with pre-ground. There is no way you don't have time to spend an extra 30 seconds making coffee every day.

If you won't take the time to make decent coffee, capsule brewers (e.g. Keurig) are somewhat less awful than pod brewers, if only because they are designed to do what they do a lot better. Much more waste, though.

u/bartink · 2 pointsr/Economics

The point is that the OP you responded to is but one example and your attempt to rebut it by pretending its the only one is basically dishonest. There are all kinds of purchases made overseas we only buy every decade or even one time. That doesn't matter. What matters is the entirety of our consumption, which you ignored.

For instance, I just bought these three items from Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00OZLSYYY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GW1OPXI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CYAIRG8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

When am I going to buy such things again? Look at how cheap these are. I would have never afforded these before this last decade. They would have been too costly or too low in quality.

And you can pull your tactic with any example you want. "Well that's just one example." The question is whether it has characteristics of enough of all the other examples you can come up with. Let's be honest here.

u/ker95 · 2 pointsr/preppers

I would consider adding a rechargeable DVD player, like thisone & have maybe one 'new' dvd for the kids as well as old favorites. Something they can watch together.

I'd tuck back a couple of books/games that are new too as a surprise.

Not a big fan of candles (I have cats - the candles are an accident waiting to happen). If you insist, please make sure you have a couple of fire extinguishers and the adults know where they are & how to use them. I have a variety of solar rechargeable lights in windowsills. One small one I leave in the bathroom all night when power goes out as a night light, then recharge the next day. That one is a cheapie. (I have a number of cheapie/give away ones).

This one is more expensive, not solar, but lasts 200 hours on one charge. It's great. Don't know how old your girls are, but maybe stash some glow sticks back.

Starting TODAY, adults need to follow the basic 'no gas tank goes below half a tank' rule.

Power banks, yes indeed. A couple of them minimum. If you or spouse will be going to work, you can take those with you to recharge at work. Or in the car.

Most everything else was covered by other replies. Water, of course. I'd add in some individual water flavorings & dry milk - it's borderline nasty, but works just fine on cereal for breakfast. Make sure you have food that can be prepared with what you have available. (Keeping in mind that opening the fridge/freezer should be kept to a minimum). Do you have charcoal/gas for the grill you planned on using? Frozen hot dogs grabbed from the freezer at the start will last a couple days in the cooler. Paper plates/cups are the name of the game here as well.

One last thought. Husband and I are both coffee in the morning people. We only run the generator in the evening for a few hours to keep the fridge/freezer charged (and plug in every rechargeable during that time), but we also make our coffee the night before. We have two good carafesthat we keep the coffee in until morning. Hot enough, and still tastes fresh.

edit: corrected link from CD player to DVD player

u/geak78 · 2 pointsr/RandomActsOfChristmas

I have a root beer kit on mine. Does that count?

u/alcuin89 · 2 pointsr/1200isplenty

Absolutely agree on milk frothing. Bought a manual (pump) one a few months ago and have used it every. single. day. A little more expensive at $20 but no batteries and it's not just plastic for the landfil! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000X7GF40/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

u/cstuekey87 · 2 pointsr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0000AP7NV/ref=aw_ls_1_7?colid=3U8TYHP04XIKC&coliid=I3JUUKV3XJP5I1&vs=1

I'm on mobile so I can only copy/paste. The water quality in my rinky dink town is less than stellar so this would be nice. I used to just drink the filtered water from the fridge but now I don't have a fancy filtered dispencer on my fridge so the amount of water I drink has gone down. It's no longer my choicr beverage and my body hates that.

u/SparklingLimeade · 1 pointr/soylent

The Amazon product page lists the dimensions as 6.1 x 4.1 x 12.2 in. My tape measure agrees.

u/MonochromaticPanda · 1 pointr/soylent

Issue is cost and size with these.


I had seen 6 packs of glass bottles like these: https://www.amazon.com/Epica-18-Oz-Glass-Beverage-Bottles/dp/B00I0YNYSI/

u/cbrooker1 · 1 pointr/soylent

When I first started Soylent 3 years ago I would use the Soylent Jug and the instructions on the package.
It works but it's a whole lot of work and shaking.
I switched to mixing it in a blender. I put 1L of water in the blender, dump in the bag, and press the Milkshake button. Pour it into the pitcher and fill with water to the line.

The best thing I did was replace the plastic Soylent Jug. I count tell you how many hours of my life I spent cleaning that thing. Everyday taking it apart, cleaning each piece and seal. And if I left a batch in too long all the extra effort needed to try and clean out the bad smells.

Do yourself a favor and get a glass jug. I got this one based on other people's suggestions. It's not perfect but it's way better than the plastic one.
https://www.amazon.com/Bormioli-Rocco-Hermetic-Pitcher-Homemade/dp/B0131EKHO0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1518801199&sr=8-1&keywords=68oz+glass+seal

u/crazyforsw · 1 pointr/malelivingspace

I was used to that too and had the same situation, new apartment fridge didn't have the water line. Filter sink attachment and filter were too bulky for me, and I prefer cold water. My solution was just to keep a pitcher of tap water in the fridge so it's always cold... when it gets low I fill it up. I got this one. Also if you don't care for the taste of tap water, when it's cold you really can't taste anything.

u/derekdanger · 1 pointr/lifehacks

20 bones not that bad really considering you would have to be preparing enough booze for an apartment complex of Texans before you would have to replace the filter (and the filter is only like 5 bucks).

I did this once with an HEB brand knock off when it was getting close to replacement time, and it worked pretty well. Not a hangover was found in the bottle.

u/Kespn · 1 pointr/minimalism
u/LobbyDizzle · 1 pointr/Coffee

You should get a [glass pitcher] (https://www.amazon.com/Bormioli-Rocco-Hermetic-Pitcher-Homemade/dp/B0131EKHO0/) to put leftover cold brew in!

u/nekogrrl · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

Really, on a Monday? I'd love this pitcher cause it's getting to be iced tea season. :D

Thanks for the contest, and happy birthday!

Edited to fix parenthesis.

u/ToadLord · 1 pointr/ATKGear

From America's Test Kitchen Season 14: Oatmeal Muffins and Granola

NOTE: I originally posted a slightly less detailed review of these coffee makers in March or April 2013 but they have been re-tested so I am posting this more detailed review, the old post has been deleted. The youtube video review is not the same as the (updated) one on the ATK website, but the Winning and Best Buy models are the same. ~OP

  • Youtube Video Review

  • Very Detailed Testing Notes with updated video review
    **

    WINNER
    Rated as HIGHLY RECOMMENDED:

    Technivorm Moccamaster 10-Cup Coffee Maker with Thermal Carafe - $229.00

    > Certified by the SCAA, the updated version of our old favorite (the KBT 741, now also $299) meets time and temperature guidelines with utter consistency. As a result, it produces a “smooth,” “velvety” brew. It’s also intuitive to use. The carafe lost some heat after 2 hours but still kept the coffee above 150 degrees.

  • Amazon link

    **

    BEST BUY
    Rated as HIGHLY RECOMMENDED:

    Bonavita 8-Cup Coffee Maker with Thermal Carafe - $149.00

    > Simple to use and SCAA-certified, this brewer spends most of the cycle in the ideal temperature range. Its coffee had “bright,” “full” flavor that was a bit more “acidic” than the Technivorm’s. The widemouthed carafe is easy to clean, but there’s no brew-through lid; you must remove the brew basket and screw on a separate lid to keep coffee hot.

  • Amazon link

    **

    Rated as RECOMMENDED:

    Bunn HT Phase Brew 8-Cup Thermal Carafe Coffee Maker - $139.99

    > This SCAA-certified pot heats the water completely before releasing it over the grounds. That explained its impressive temperature accuracy, though the coffee was somewhat “acidic.” (Note: Early versions of this model shorted out when home voltage fluctuated; Bunn states that it has solved this problem, and our machine worked fine.)

  • Amazon link

    **

    Five others were NOT RECOMMENDED:

  • Capresso MT600 PLUS 10-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker with Thermal Carafe
  • Bodum Bistro b. over Coffee Machine
  • Breville YouBrew Drip Coffee Maker with Built-In Grinder
  • Cuisinart Perfec Temp 12-Cup Thermal Coffeemaker

    --

  • Mr. Coffee Optimal Brew Thermal Coffeemaker, 10 Cup

    > By prescribing far less than the SCAA-recommended amount of grounds, this machine brewed “dishwater.” Adding the right amount of coffee for a full pot caused the grounds to overflow the filter and gunk up the brew basket. Other design flaws: The basket’s side drawer must be pulled out completely to fill—annoying if your counter is crowded—and its reservoir acquired a musty smell we couldn’t eradicate.
u/thewifething · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

This pitcher would make my life a lot easier since my husband has switched from beer to tea during the week!

Mike Mike Mike Mike Mike Mike

u/awkwardlittleturtle · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

Hoping this will help us drink more water this summer!

10 or under

Thank you!! <3

u/saroka · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

I go to BU and MIT for biomedical engineering or course 20. I'm going into my sorta senior year. I probably need to take an extra semester so I'm in an odd situation right now. My senior project yearly class thingy needs to be delayed cause I haven't taken thermodynamics yet.

I'll be moving into a nice off campus studio and let's see...

This Brita pitcher is really nice for dorms. It's right above $10, but quite useful cause dorm water sucks.

I personally need these ice-cube trays cause it's bloody hot in Boston and I realize I haven't been making ice! XD

u/TJT42 · 1 pointr/AskReddit

You can actually make the very traditional kind of root beer at home. The process is similar to making homebrewed beer.

http://www.amazon.com/Mr-Root-Beer-20041-Root-Beer-Making/dp/B0033UX8A8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1312977734&sr=8-1

u/emmster · 1 pointr/Cooking

I got one like this at one of those TJMaxx-type discount stores. It's not completely air-tight, I don't think, but it keeps funky smells out, which is really all I cared about. You don't want garlic scented Kool-Aid. ;)

u/OrePhan · 1 pointr/Cooking

We make espresso with a stainless stovetop percolator similar to this

Our aerolatte frother recently died, we liked it until we replaced it with this which makes an incredible microfoam

u/Fmradiochick · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

[This is the next item I would like to treat myself to, let's be healthy... right?] (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003Y3B8PG/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=26SWLD702LW5B&coliid=I30GDHN6PYWGYQ)

I would love [this song] (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I0C9PT2/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=1JZ9YT455ZCAF&coliid=I3KGBYWRMGP0VD) Because Lana Del Rey's voice is so hauntingly beautiful. :)

Thanks for the contest!!!

JORDAN CATALANO WON AN OSCAR AND MY HEART

u/PCBreakdown · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

Ice pop molds to make juice pops.

A water infuser ball to make water tasty.

u/Megbeth89 · 1 pointr/Juicing
u/mpalatsi · 1 pointr/Kombucha
u/buttlolz · 1 pointr/AskReddit

This is just stupid. A Brita pitcher is only $10-40 depending on size. You can get this one for less than ten bucks on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Brita-42629-Slim-Pitcher/dp/B0000AP7NV/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1300634245&sr=8-1

u/axcho · 1 pointr/soylent

Welcome to the world of Schmoylent! ;) The main thing you'd want is to get an airtight Takeya pitcher to mix up your Schmoylent in - it makes it really convenient, since you just add a whole bag and enough water to fill the pitcher. No blending required.

u/lobster_johnson · 1 pointr/Coffee

Electric milk frothers like the Voche aren't very good. They whip air into the milk using a dinky little magnetic whisk while heating, and they just can't operate at high enough energy to approximate the effect of a steam wand. It gets foamy, but it's more like soap foam than microfoam.

You can make decent, but not great, microfoam with the steam wand that comes with espresso machines, though it's dependent on how high the boiler pressure you can get. Some consumer machines help you with a so-called panarello wand, a gadget that I believe was invented by Saeco/Gaggia, which is a replacement for an ordinary steam wand, and which has an additional hole that sucks in air while it's steaming, which supposedly improves the foaming abilities; some people like it, some don't. Saeco/Gaggia also invented a type of accessory called a cappuccinatore, which is a spherical chamber that draws in the milk and combines it with steam to produce a finer foam. Better than the steam wand, in my opinion, but still not perfect.

My best results have been with a manual pump frother like this one from HIC. This low-tech gadget produces the best microfoam I've been able to produce at home, bar none. Add heated milk, pump for 20 seconds, and done. It doesn't sound like it should work, but it does; it produces velvety microfoam that doesn't collapse right away. Unfortunately, these frothers are not designed to be put directly on a burner, so in theory you should be warming up the milk in a pan or microwave, but in theory you could do this, as long as you have something to hold the handle with.

I haven't tried the Bellman product the other commenter recommended, but given the small boiler size I suspect it's similar to having a steam wand on a consumer machine. Still worth a try. But the HIC is cheaper.

u/lgodsey · 1 pointr/recipes
  1. V8 is not tomato juice, it's vegetable juice. Plain old tomato juice is preferable. Or even Clamato for Bloody Caesars.

  2. You could add a piece of horseradish and a small microplane, and maybe a little bottle of Worcestershire sauce.

  3. Some lemons would be nice too, and some kosher or celery salt to rim the glass. Oh! Or some super-easy preserved lemons.

  4. Skip the Siracha. Besides being clichéd, it's also very garlicky, and while garlic is delicious, it overpowers other subtler flavors in a delicious Bloody Mary.

  5. Might be tricky to stay under $20, but some highball glasses, a simple glass pitcher and a bar spoon would also be good additions.
u/N62B44 · 1 pointr/wine

A decanter or wine opener can be added into the list above too.

Oster FPSTBW8207-S Electric Wine Bottle Opener, Silver https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003YFI0O6/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_qMnLub1EVCKR0

Menu Winebreather Carafe https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0035WSJQW/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_lNnLub0D6ESNC

u/maudmoonshine · 1 pointr/AskNYC

Also a root beer lover and homemade root beer kits were my favorite thing to do when I was a kid. You can find a few different kits on Amazon. Bed, Bath and Beyond has a selection of different root beers, varies by store.

https://smile.amazon.com/Mr-Root-Beer-Home-Brewing/dp/B0033UX8A8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1494083459&sr=8-1&keywords=make+your+own+root+beer+kit

u/watsoned · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

Water is free since it's included in my utilities, however, it tastes awful. I would love to be able to purify it up a bit with this pitcher. Rockstar!

u/codybrom · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

Okay so maybe it barely breaks the $20 limit, but I've had this root beer home brewing kit in my wish list for a while now. Who wouldn't want to home-brew their own root beer?

u/babb4214 · 1 pointr/Juicing

So there's sort of two lines of thought when it comes to the juice losing nutrients right as you juice. That being one of them.

The other is that oxidation is what destroys the enzymes and nutrients that you want from the juice. So if you store it in an airtight container you don't have to worry about it as much. I have a masticating juicer (omega) and from what I hear and have read, the juice is good for up to 3 days! The ONLY juice I've heard that you should probably drink fairly rapidly after making it is carrot juice.

Also, if she's just starting out, here's some decent to go containers

https://www.amazon.com/Epica-18-Oz-Glass-Beverage-Bottles/dp/B00I0YNYSI/ref=pd_bxgy_79_img_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00I0YNYSI&pd_rd_r=GTSTQY83Q258TVWW4Q19&pd_rd_w=1vPWL&pd_rd_wg=xVOBp&psc=1&refRID=GTSTQY83Q258TVWW4Q19

HTH

u/bettse · 1 pointr/tea

I've had significantly better luck with black tea based teas, but I've also done a peppermint tisane and it turned out well. I usually use my takeya, or I just got a Teavana Tristan to give the leaves more room to expand.

About half the time I use teabags to make my cold brew tea; and the last time I used a loose leaf black, I didn't notice as much unfurling of the leaves as I expected.

u/Christypaints · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

It might seem dumb but this carafe would absolutely kick off my new year. When we moved, we left ours in Houston because we didn't have enough room in the truck, and honestly there were more important things. If we had one again, I would be able to make coffee, for iced coffee, for the mornings to go. Iced coffee in the fridge is faster than brewing and every minute helps on top of the fact that every dollar not spent on gas station coffee helps.

Its the little things that really help you change habits for the good, I think.

Happy New Year!

u/wibbly_wobbly · 1 pointr/Coffee

A great intro to pour-over coffee is this Melitta which, imho, makes fabulous coffee especially for the money. Just snag some #6 coffee filters and you're good to go.

I do think that a goose neck kettle makes a big difference in your ability to pour slowly and methodically but if you have a regular kettle already you can start with that.

To keep things warm you can pick up a nice vacuum carafe and you can enjoy hot coffee for about 10 hours. The linked one is nice because if you make a full pot, then pour off two cups for you and the misses, it should hold the rest.

u/jspiros · 1 pointr/BuyItForLife

I have a similar story, in that I got hooked on disposable water bottles and tried to replicate the experience without the waste.

In the end, I went with Aquasana 18oz glass water bottles. They seal great with a rubber gasket in the lid, and they're very sturdy. If you care, you can get silicone sleeves for them too, or the borosilicate glass bottles they make, but I haven't tried either of those products myself so I can't comment on them; I've only used the basic bottles.

For me, I found that the key wasn't just portable, screw-top bottles, but LOTS of bottles that are COLD. So, I needed a solution that involved multiple bottles, with a few always in the fridge getting cold. At this point, I have 12+ bottles: 2 in the fridge, and more filled bottles near the fridge. I replace the cold ones whenever I take one out. Every night I wash the used bottles from the day in the dishwasher, and the next morning I fill the empty clean bottles back up. This system ensures that I always have cold bottles of water, and I don't have to bother refilling them when I want some water in a hurry. And, my wife and I drink water fast enough that I don't worry about the time the water sits out of the fridge.

As of this posting, they're on sale for about half-off on Amazon; I took advantage of that and bought 12 more, just in case someday they break and I need replacements. I've only had one break over the last 3 years, though (I was not being careful over a concrete floor).

u/DeepMovieVoice · 1 pointr/Tiki
u/UnicornToots · 1 pointr/FormulaFeeders

Something like this?

u/yuggiyuggiyuggi · 1 pointr/wine

Glasses were a gift, they are Schott Zwiesel's, I don't know the exact model though. Decanter is a Menu: https://www.amazon.com/Menu-4680069-Winebreather-Carafe/dp/B0035WSJQW

u/xaffinityx · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

I have a few things that I actually need, but I can't link anything right now(I'll come edit with links when I get to a computer).

Not for me, but my bird would appreciate a couple new perches. Getting his nails trimmed is expensive and it's uncomfortable for him. I'd like to make it easier for him to trim them on his own so he doesn't have to go through the stress and pain of the vet visit.

I could really use a water filter. I don't like the taste of tap water, and bottled water is too expensive. I could filter the tap and try to be a little healthier and drink it instead of sweet tea or soda.

What would make my life slightly better would be maybe a vacuum cleaner. My mom gave me her old one when she moved away, but it doesn't really work. I've tried everything I could do to fix it, but no go. Since we have a lot of animals, vacuuming is a weekly if not more often, chore. A working vacuum would be awesome!

On the more expensive side, a mattress would definitely improve my quality of life. I've never had a new one, they've all been hand me downs or bought used. The one I have now could have been super nice, but the previous owners left dents where they slept in it. So there really isn't any support for my body. Having fibromyalgia makes me have a hard time sleeping, so it would be nice to enjoy the sleep I do get. It also makes me overheat really easy, so I often wake up in the middle if the night burning up even when it's 68 degrees.

Sorry for the wall! I just wanted to put the things I actually needed and give a variety :)

This is an awesome contest and I hope everyone's lives get a little better if they need it! <3

u/reclinerspork · 1 pointr/Kombucha
u/FatNerdGuy · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

You want Manly?

I'm the Manliest, Man that ever Manned uh..a man...ok, that doesn't work. But damnit I'm practically dripping with testosterone and so is my wishlist!

Don't believe me? Here..Take a look at all this glory. Just looking at this shizz will grow a magnificent beard upon your face, callous your hands and beat a lion into submission!

Aint no man, manlier than Darth Vader. He's voiced by James Earl Jones and chokes people for a living!

Cause I like to shoot people*

Because MEAT!

I still like to shoot people!**

Because real men cry at this movie

Bacon beer, yeah.. That's how I roll!

Real men brew their own beer....ROOT BEER that is!

*Virtual people, sure..wanna fight about it?

**With their permission and with plastic pellets...

Get me whatever you want if I win, I trust you to pick something appropriately MANLY from my list.

u/havestronaut · 1 pointr/Coffee

It just takes some experimentation. At this point, I've got my system down and I still make a bitter cup every once in a while. It's usually thanks to a faulty seal. If pressure escapes out the side of the pot, your batch is ruined. Make sure the gasket is totally clean, and that you don't overfill the basket!

Here's how I make my approximation of a cappuccino/latte drink:

  • Start electric kettle boiling water
  • Stainless milk frother filled 1/4 with almond milk (I prefer not to consume too much dairy and Trader Joe's almond milk is excellent, milk works well too though) on low heat gas burner.
  • Fill basket with coffee (I prefer a slightly finer grind than I often see recommended... 2 steps coarser than espresso or so.) I use a shot glass to balance the basket while filling.
  • Pour boiling water into base (I fill just under the pressure valve, so the water isn't touching the valve.)
  • Insert basket and tighten top (use a towel or paper towel to prevent burning your hand on the base. It's already hot.)
  • Quickly apply medium high heat (I have a gas stove, and eye ball the size of the flame so it's just the size of the base.) I prefer higher heat than I often see recommended. Contrary to how it may seem, the lower heat leads to longer heat exposure, which leads to bitter coffee in my experience.
  • Keep an eye out, if done correctly, coffee will appear very quickly (haven't timed it, but under a minute I'd say).
  • Right when the coffee starts to lighten in color, but before it starts gurgling, remove from the stove and immediately run cold water from the tap over the base for about 10 seconds. It's ok if it's less coffee than you expect. We're going for flavor and strength, not quantity. It won't quite fill the top basin.
  • Quickly pour into your coffee cup.
  • Pump milk frother and pour over coffee. Enjoy!

    With this method (and I have been trying a variety of minute changes for almost a year) you will get sweet, strong coffee with no bitterness. At this point, I prefer my own coffee in my moka pot to most coffees I have tried "in the wild." The great $4 espresso spots of course still make an excellent latte/cortado, but mine is damned good. It also makes a great Americano if you put extra water in your electric kettle.

    Also, I highly recommend PT's Southpaw espresso for the moka pot. Seems to really suit its strengths, and is excellent when accompanied with milk.
u/MissJacki · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

First of all, something you will need: This isn't amazon, but it's the website you should pay attention to. Draw attention to your location and really bring in the guests! I can't tell you how many places I go just because they have Groupons, or really, just how many places I learn about because they have a Groupon.

What I would like is this amazing glass pitcher for summer!

Thirdly, MAZEL TOV ON THE JOB. I know this is a huge change for you, and I wish you the best.

u/jojewels92 · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

This root beer making kit my boyfriend from my food list is only .02 over. $17.35.

u/Super_Dork_42 · 1 pointr/Wet_Shavers

Putting my hat in the Scotch camp here. I also like gin, sake, and am getting more into beers, especially homebrew beers. Just had some great porter I helped make. I'm just basically not a wine guy. No idea why, but I just can't seem to get into it. Or vodka. Or any of those notorious spirits that are popular among college students whose main 'virtue' is getting you plastered. I have to have a bit of quality and flavor when I drink. And I know you asked about alcohol, but I also have to talk about soda a little. Only because if you make it yourself (no, I don't mean sodastream, I mean real, from scratch, yeast carbonated soda) it not only tastes amazing, but it's better for you (no high fructose corn syrup and actually natural ingredients are easily possible) AND with yeast doing the carbonation, there's even a very slight alcohol content (something in the range of 1% but still technically there) which is nice.

Current favorites:

  • Scotch - Glenmorangie 10 year. Absolutely awesome. Best selling Scotch in Scotland for a reason.
  • Sake - not a lot of experience with it but I love a nice hot bottle of Gekkeikan. The hotter the better up until it hurts. As the temperature rises, so does the flavor level. Served cold, as is traditional with some kinds of sake, it tastes no different than water. Room temp is better by a lot, but as it warms up it really opens up and starts to resemble a great green tea or high quality gin. Very aromatic as it gets hot. And it being hot is comforting and makes you slow down so you don't drink too much. Well, not usually.
  • Gin - I love Bombay, Sapphire is better than original, but East is even better. I also like New Amsterdam.
  • Beer - don't have a favorite yet, but I can say that homebrew can easily outdo store bought beers. The flavor and (for lack of the correct vocabulary) thickness of the flavor is awesome. With a nice hearty brew you almost want to chew it and you totally get why beer is legally considered a food. It's like you just bit into a really soft loaf of bread, but with carbonation and alcohol going on too.
  • Soda - As far as commercially available sodas, I do like Mountain Dew Baja Blast. I think MD shot themselves in the foot making the deal with Taco Bell to have it be exclusive for so long. So far as far as home brewed soda, I've only done root beer and it turned out so well that my boss at the time, who said how much he hated Root Beer, tried it and said it was so good he'd buy it.
u/m-a-t-t_ · 1 pointr/Coffee

There are some great auto drips that make great coffee easily, if you are willing to pay $100-$200 for the privilege. This one http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00472MMS0 is quite well regarded; and this one http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005YQZNO8 is seen as about as good as you can get below a $$$ Technivorm

u/bunnylebowski1 · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon
u/fly3rs18 · 1 pointr/Coffee

I was worried about the plastic so I went with this glass pitcher instead. I've only used it a handful of times so far, but it has been perfect. The seal works well.

The plastic could be totally fine, I have no idea, but for the couple extra dollars I like the glass one a lot.

u/Therealquixote · 1 pointr/Juicing

Thanks guys. Ill actually be flying, but as a crewmember so security etc. isnt an issue and I have a bag thats a cooler. I have a two day trip starting tomorrow, so Ill juice tonight and bring them with and see what happens. I picked these up to use...

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00I0YNYSI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

u/futur_avenir · 1 pointr/soylent

I picked up some 18oz/532mL glass bottles today. They're very similar to the Epica bottles /u/muxon uses.

Some thoughts so far:

  • The screw-on caps seem to work well.
  • The glass isn't perfect, but they feel solid.
  • The bottles are each the perfect size for a 500cal serving of Soylent 1.5.
  • /u/thapol has a good tip for an effective bottle brush.

    Here's a bottle I filled for tomorrow.

    I used a blender to prep 72oz/2.1L then split into 4 bottles. This works fairly well, but it's easy to lose a little even when using a funnel. Ten cuidado.
u/[deleted] · -1 pointsr/science

>city water tastes utterly horrible in some areas of the country.

You're absolutely right.

http://www.amazon.com/Brita-42629-Slim-Pitcher/dp/B0000AP7NV

u/rob_zab · -4 pointsr/barista

i don't get why people compain about customers ordering iced cappuccinos, just get a milk frother.
http://www.amazon.com/HIC-Brands-Cook-Stainless-14-Ounce/dp/B000X7GF40/ref=sr_1_6?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1409114447&sr=1-6