Best combination water boilers & warmers according to redditors

We found 98 Reddit comments discussing the best combination water boilers & warmers. We ranked the 18 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.

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Top Reddit comments about Combination Water Boilers & Warmers:

u/jockc · 19 pointsr/tea

That does seem nicer than your typical 'push button to boil' pot, but I prefer my Zojirushi CV-DSC40 which is awesome. It keeps 4 liters of water hot all the time; vacuum insulated so only uses a few watts. Never having to wait on water heating up is a huge benefit.

And 4 liters means plenty of extra hot water so I can preheat my thermos and measuring bowl (I brew in a measuring bowl), even if I am making a lot at once.

I keep it set at 195; this is perfect for black and oolong. If I want to make green or white, I pull water out (at 195) for my preheat, and add a little fresh water back in to lower the temp to 175-180.

Granted it is a tad pricy, but I am of the opinion that it is worth spending a lot on things that you are using every day. I have had mine at least 8 years now, used near daily, and only had to replace the lid assembly once.

u/Entere · 7 pointsr/northernlion

From the motion she makes, I think she's talking about an Asian electric boiler. I had one growing up too, it's basically just an electric kettle but it keeps water hot longer.

u/FaKeShAdOw · 7 pointsr/tifu

No. You might be joking, and some people think a kettle is way cheaper.

People who care about flavor will buy shit like this:
http://www.amazon.com/Zojirushi-CV-DSC40-Hybrid-Boiler-Stainless/dp/B000MAFJRM

I see that in asian homes a lot, right next to the fancy rice cookers.

If the water is too hot like right out of a boiling kettle, it can ruin certain teas. Hotter water leads to more caffeine release and a more bitter flavor as it cooks the leaves, but this is something people pay attention to for green tea mostly. Black tea doesn't really have much of a difference, I'm told. And chai is just whatever. I think you have to be picky about water temps with jasmine though.

It follows the same thing as when we make coffee. If the water is too hot, it will taste worse. Burned, even.

But y'know, if your tongue is blah-whatever about this sort of thing, just use a kettle. :P

u/Vikaroo · 7 pointsr/BuyItForLife

Zojirushi CD-WBC40-TS Micom 4-Liter Water Boiler and Warmer, Silver Brown https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00M0GOI78/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_6Vfoyb89HV17R haven't owner or used one in years, but mine was just like this and the same brand. Loved it. Just took up more space than I could justify and things that stay warm attract roaches, like keurig coffee makers and bunn machines.

u/MikhailT · 6 pointsr/tea

I recommend Zojirushi's water heater, here's one. This is probably the most used appliance in our home, all tea drinkers drinking 6+ cups a day from this heater.

u/night_owl · 6 pointsr/tea

I did a lot of comparison shopping, and I believe that hands-down Zojirushi (Japanese houseware/kitchen gadget company) makes the best tea kettles in the world. The downside, of course, is that they are really expensive.

Instead I opted for one of these Rosewill brand kettles, which is basically a complete knock-off of a similar Zojirushi model that costs about 3x as much.

I've had it for two years of near-daily usage and it has been rock solid. Never had a problem or complaint about it. Solidly built and reliable, does exactly what is says it should. It is much quieter than any other kettle I've seen and because it is a vacuum kettle it holds heat for literally days on end without needing to ramp up and reheat the water. I refill it with 4L of water once or twice a week and that is the only time it ever turns on and still maintains constant temp 24/7. It only needs to reboil if I haven't used for at least a few days, in comparison the Cusinart perfectemp only has a 30-min keep warm function--it has slightly more precise temp controls but it doesn't hold a consistent temp nearly as well by a large margin.


I've been extremely happy with it, and I think the design is far far superior to the Hamilton Beach and Cuisinart models that others are recommending--less fuss and holds consistent temp longer. I really love the electric pump style dispenser instead of the old-school pitcher design. It is easier to use and less messy and can easily fit underneath or on a shelf.

My only quibble (and it is a minor one) is that there are not enough temperature pre-sets. It only has 140F (60C), 175F (80C), and 208F (98C). Those are adequate for 95% of my demands, but I'd like a little bit more precise control in the 160F-190F range for a variety of different teas. Unfortunately, anything with more precise controls costs more than twice as much.

I've got a Hamilton Beach one and it just collects dust on a shelf since I got the Rosewill. The Hamilton Beach is loud and doesn't hold a consistent temp for very long and I seen to spill a lot more water with it.

u/westzeta · 4 pointsr/Coffee

I don't own one, and like many of the people here I think the Bonavita is the way to go. However I can't help wanting one of these larger water heaters from this Japanese appliance company Zojirushi. It reminds me of the big water taps you see in cafes that do pourovers. Pair it with a non electric gooseneck kettle and you're good to go. I think having it implies you are making a ton of coffee so it probably doesn't make sense, but I can't shake the idea haha.

u/scottvs · 4 pointsr/Coffee

Get the Bonavita. The plastic inside the kettle is above the max fill line, so the water should not come into contact with it. I've seen good reviews for the Cuisinart, but then you're limited to 6 temperatures, and without a gooseneck it's not as pour over friendly. You can set the Bonavita to any temperature you'd like and the gooseneck gives you great control over your pours.

My Bonavita has treated me well for almost 10 months now, and I'd buy it again in a minute.

The timed switch is an interesting idea, but every electric kettle I've owned or researched requires you to push a button to start the cycle. You could look into a dispenser like this Zojirushi, you can set it to turn on in the morning, but one again you'll lose the temperature flexibility of the Bonavita.

u/Compupaq · 4 pointsr/tea

How about a water boiler and a single cup infuser? You could have the water boiler keep water hot all day and just go back there every time you want to make another cup.

Something like this Zojirushi water boiler and single cup infuser. Cheaper versions of both items exist if you're on a budget, as well as smaller or larger water boilers.

u/Vitate · 4 pointsr/tea
u/saltyteabag · 4 pointsr/tea

Man, for the price of either of those, you could almost get a top of the line Zojirushi, which IMHO is the ultimate water heating device for tea lovers.

u/SarcasticOptimist · 4 pointsr/tea

I use a Supentown 5L, which works extremely well and is sufficient for two tea addicts. Other than that, Rosewill is another good brand (at least for tech stuff).

Panasonic, Aroma, and Tiger are also reliable brands.

You could try thrift shops near Asian communities and colleges if you feel lucky.

u/rccrisp · 3 pointsr/indieheads

I was literally going to reply "this is such an asian thing" and link him to one of these bad boys

u/mofish1 · 3 pointsr/BuyItForLife

Everyone around here is rabid for the zojirushi ones. I can't vouch for them personally, but I don't think I've ever heard a bad thing about the brand.

This one looks like it matches your criteria

u/hrdputty · 3 pointsr/Coffee
u/CleanBaldy · 3 pointsr/funny

I either use my Tassimo and just run it without a coffee pod, OR, I whip out my Insta-Water-Heater-Thingy

u/rahtx · 2 pointsr/HelpMeFind

Like these from Zojirushi?

https://www.zojirushi.com/app/category/water-boilers

If so, they have a number of different models, and distribute through a bunch of different sites including Amazon and Bed Bath & Beyond:

u/chackoo · 2 pointsr/tea

I have a this Zojirushi water boiler, and it has been working like a charm.

I will say it does give the water a plastic taste, but it doesn't affect the tea to my knowledge. I just lift my gaiwan and press the buttons to dispense water.

Also, if you are getting this, I recommend buying some citric acid. You can get a 5 pound bag on amazon for $10. It's really affordable cause you only use a couple tablespoons at a time, once-twice a month. It rescaled your Zojirushi.

I haven't had many problems with it, but it is especially useful if you don't have time to boil water in the morning.

u/Oneironaut2 · 2 pointsr/tea

I was looking at hot water heaters like this one a while ago. They use less power than kettles and keep the water hot all day if you want them to. The reviews on that one say it uses 730 watts when heating the water and then 90 watts to maintain the temp. Most of the electric kettles I've seen, and the one I use, will use around 1500 watts.

u/Gnarmeleon · 2 pointsr/tea

I've been heating my water just using a hot water boiler/warmer. Like one of these. But I think I'll pick up an adjustable electric kettle. Seems nice for the option of temperature.

u/dptt · 2 pointsr/tea

This thing? https://www.amazon.com/Tiger-PDU-A50U-K-Electric-Stainless-5-0-Liter/dp/B00QKUJZDC


I would pour into either a faircup or into a thermos if you don't plan to stay beside the water boiler. Then you will have a more controlled pour.

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Gooseneck kettles/pots also provide a very controlled pour https://imgur.com/7bcQg74 something like that could be helpful

u/FlagrantElectra · 2 pointsr/tea

I use it daily and I rarely get "that" taste of metal, the water is only in the kettle for maybe 60-90 seconds? You might even want to look at the Zojirushi.

u/assingfortrouble · 2 pointsr/Coffee
u/ummmbacon · 2 pointsr/Judaism

I got this one:

Chefman Instant Electric Hot... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CNOUJ0Q?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Through a warehouse deal, it has a lock so you can’t use the auto control and it will only keep warm and not boil. I’ve left it on all weekend and it’s been fine so far.

u/FishermanFizz · 2 pointsr/tea

Hey, I'm looking to get a new water boiler and thinking of getting a Zojirushi finally. I'm wondering what the difference between these two models are (besides water capacity) and if the more expensive one is worth the extra price:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00R4HKIV8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_zjB4Db2798P15

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M04LR6P/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_3lB4Db25CAEF4

u/amarokstar · 2 pointsr/tea

A temperature variable electric kettle is the best for tea drinkers. Some tea require more heat than others and a kettle like this

http://www.amazon.com/Bonavita-Variable-Temperature-Electric-Gooseneck/dp/B005YR0F40

or this what I use

http://www.amazon.com/Zojirushi-CD-WBC30-TS-3-Liter-Boiler-Warmer/dp/B00M0GOI0K/ref=sr_1_sc_2?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1417855010&sr=1-2-spell&keywords=zoujirushi+water

would make brewing a variety of tea fast and easy.

u/randersom · 2 pointsr/tea

Amazon carries quite a few Zojirushi models that are cheaper too. Is there a reason you picked this one?

There's this one for around $100 (3L, $116 for 4L) which has 4 instead of 3 temperature options. http://www.amazon.com/Zojirushi-CD-WBC30-Electric-3-Liter-Champagne/dp/B0011528S0

u/jclim00 · 2 pointsr/tea

When you're brewing that much, a large capacity zojirushi might be worth looking into. http://www.amazon.com/Zojirushi-CD-WBC40-4-Liter-Electric-Champagne/dp/B00114Z464

u/schala09 · 2 pointsr/BuyItForLife

+1. I've had this one since July 2009, which makes it one of my oldest possessions. It's still going strong!

u/Rashkh · 2 pointsr/tea

Most Zojirushi water boilers have timers. Here is one example.

u/Outsomnia · 2 pointsr/LifeProTips

Addressing the "whole process thereof" portion: If you're willing to drop cash on a new appliance, they have [water boilers](http://www.amazon.com/Zojirushi-CV-DSC40-Hybrid-Boiler-Stainless/dp/B000MAFJRM "quick google brought up this one") that (as long as they're plugged) keep a store of boiling water.

u/snogglethorpe · 2 pointsr/Coffee

Does it have to be a "pour type" kettle?

I know some Japanese-style "electric pots" are made in Japan, e.g. https://www.amazon.com/Zojirushi-CD-LFC30-Panorama-Window-Boiler/dp/B0166OD6PO

[Probably a bit price-related as to which are made in Japan and which are made in China... and Zojirushi is a premium brand...]

u/ZorbaTHut · 2 pointsr/homeautomation

I want to see a good hot water heater, like this only online-enabled. It should be able to provide information about how full it is and what its current temperature is, and its target temperature should be controllable via network. With proper integration, you could set it up to warm water for tea when any of the houseowners are on their way home, plus voice-activated water heating with a speaker notification when ready.

Lotta neat options here.

u/andersonle09 · 2 pointsr/Coffee

I have the basic Hario Kettle but, this has made coffee/tea/oatmeal/whatever else uses hot water so much better.

u/westcoastroasting · 2 pointsr/Coffee

I'd recommend buying a clever dripper ($22):

https://www.amazon.com/Clever-Coffee-Dripper-Large-Ounces/dp/B00EOM5RN0

An Encore grinder ($130):

https://www.amazon.com/Baratza-Encore-Conical-Coffee-Grinder/dp/B00LW8122Y/ref=sr_1_1?s=office-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1466017902&sr=8-1&keywords=encore+grinder

And a hot water urn ($114):

https://www.amazon.com/Zojirushi-CD-WBC40-TS-4-Liter-Boiler-Warmer/dp/B00M0GOI78/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1466017943&sr=8-5&keywords=hot+water+dispenser

Total: $266. You can grind a day's worth in the morning. Any time you want, put a filter in the Clever, pour the always-hot water over from the urn, stir, wait 3-4 minutes, set on your cup, it drains, enjoy. It brews a world class cup at a time, the urn keeps you from having to heat water each time, and great coffee really doesn't get easier!

u/taoofshawn · 2 pointsr/tea

There's also this since you mentioned a generous budget. Check the different models/features to see what you like. I keep one running 24/7 and always have teawater ready to go.
https://www.amazon.com/Zojirushi-CD-WBC40-TS-4-Liter-Boiler-Warmer/dp/B00M0GOI78/ref=sr_1_1

u/Evilgenius4hire · 2 pointsr/technology

You can buy hot water dispensers in a lot of places in the US. The Japanese ones are higher quality and pricey, but there are alternatives.

http://www.amazon.com/Rosewill-R-HAP-01-Electric-Boiler-Dispenser/dp/B004D00T68/

I typically just wake up, put in 2 scoops into my french press, and pour some hot water. Then leave the cleaning for later in the evening. I'm not going to pretend it's faster or more convenient than an instant cup, but it's certainly not bad. It is most definitely cheaper and I can brew enough for an extra to go if I want.

u/Chappies89 · 2 pointsr/BuyItForLife

In a family of 5 tea lovers. This has changed our lives. Instantly having water for tea, coffee, pasta ready on tap. They come in different sizes in many brands and colors.

I know the pricetag is steep. But it's certainly worth every penny.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004CJ7WV0/ref=pd_aw_sim_sbs_79_of_36?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=6PG269ENNKJV84FBDECE&th=1

u/nofees · 2 pointsr/Cooking

If the liquid is just water how about something like this water boiler and warmer?

u/mattsanchen · 2 pointsr/Coffee

You can try getting a hot water machine like this if you're willing to pay for convenience.

If you drink tea or like to brew using a French Press, it's pretty convenient and they last really long if you take care of them right. I had one in my family for almost 20 years. All you'd need to do is press a button to get pre-boiled water.

They're also really great for anything you need hot water for, like instant ramen or oatmeal.

u/alanpartridge69 · 2 pointsr/appliancerepair

I don’t like zojirushi customer service, but these are what I meant (and own).

https://www.amazon.com/Zojirushi-CD-WCC40-Boiler-Warmer-Silver/dp/B01LWMWU59?ref_=fsclp_pl_dp_11

Great for tea/coffee

u/LucidDreamer18 · 2 pointsr/tea
u/Work3rb33 · 2 pointsr/beyondthebump

This. It’s really great, love it. Use it for just hot water and tea too.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00R4HKIV8/ref=ppx_yo_mob_b_track_package_o0_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1

u/starky_poki · 2 pointsr/BabyBumps

I used baby shampoo in the beginning but as they got older, I switched to regular hand soap because it's cheaper...

Regarding the water temp, I see... well I don't know if it's practical for you, but I have a hybrid water boiler and warmer -- something like this which boils cold water and keeps it pretty much boiling hot as long as it's plugged in. I bought one and put it next to my bed when I was early in my pregnancy because I wanted to have hot water ready at a moment's notice (for tea!).

It has been so useful (especially when the hot water doesn't work! Just mix some of the cold tap and the hot water) and it's actually one of my favorite items I have in my home. Of course, it's an extra expense and an extra hassle when you can just use the wet wipes, but I think it's nice to always have different options.

u/iguano · 1 pointr/tea

I have this Zojirushi water boiler and absolutely love it. Well built, holds water at 140, 195, 208 degrees, has a sleep timer function so it's not working over night, and it also has a slow pour function that comes in handy for small vessels or over loose tea if desired. Fantastic build quality and they're known to last. There are larger versions available - I have this 5 liter one as well but haven't used that one yet. That one has temperatures that suit your range a little better, but what I do with my smaller unit is pour 195 degree water and let it sit a minute that takes it right to about 175.

u/shimei · 1 pointr/anime

> Honestly, from my experience in asia, most people would just buy bottled green tea which should be available in your local asian grocery store (assuming you have one).

I don't know, I'd say that most Asian households (or at least Japanese ones) tend to have a water boiler (like this one) and stock tea. Quite common to serve guests tea too.

u/masamunecyrus · 1 pointr/BuyItForLife

Yes. I own this one for making Persian tea. I highly recommend it. It boils water extremely fast, then automatically shuts off. You can keep your tea warm in the teapot, too.

I also own this one from Zojirushi, but I assume that's overkill for your needs. I'd recommend anything from Zojirushi, though.

u/MisterTinkles · 1 pointr/BuyItForLife

you could get one of these... and a french press? You can also use it with ramen noodles or tea... or anything that requires hot water immediately. It should be easier to use when you're hung over. My coworker has the keurig one, and it broke in two years.

u/airsabove · 1 pointr/HelpMeFind

I'm not sure how variable you need your temperatures, but the higher end Zojirushi water pots tend to have several settings.

Zojirushi CD-LFC50 Panorama Window Micom Water Boiler and Warmer, 169 oz/5.0 L, White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0166OD6J0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_mxmbAb7S2D9PY

u/wnose · 1 pointr/Cooking

If you drink lots of tea, this is a godsend:

http://www.amazon.com/Zojirushi-CD-WBC30-Electric-3-Liter-Champagne/dp/B0011528S0/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1369249501&sr=8-5&keywords=hot+water+boiler

Purists will of course scoff at it, but nothing beats hot water on demand.

u/irritable_sophist · 1 pointr/tea

One of these.

u/DenimChimken · 1 pointr/tea
u/GherkinJerkin · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

A little one for tea. Right now I have a SunBeam one and I've got kettles at home.
But I'm thinking I might drop a pretty penny or 8 on Rosewill Water boiler because I drink THAT much tea at work. I just don't know if there's a better/cheaper alternative!

u/gaymathman · 1 pointr/tea

I recently got an ad email from Amazon about a discounted water heater thing. It's only 55$, so if you want a Zujiroshi style thing that's really abnormally cheap. I can't recommend it myself, but it's pretty hard to fail at making a water heater, and if it sucks for some reason you can just return it.

u/LancesLeftNut · 1 pointr/technology

Fuck Keurig. Their machines are noisy as fuck, slow, have horrible interfaces[1], flake out after about a year of daily use, and their whole system generates waste.

Get yourself a Swissgold KF300 or Frieling (Wikipedia says the former manufactures for the latter) filter and enjoy endless cups of environmentally-friendly, waste-free coffee. Bonus: it's completely portable! I've taken mine around the world on extended trips.

[1] when you turn the piece of shit on, it has to sit there and boil up some water. Meantime, you try to punch in what you want so you can walk away and it'll start brewing when it's ready. Not so fast, hot-shot. It has to finish boiling the water, then you have to close (or open and close) the cup vagina, then you can hit the fucking 'go' button. They'll say "oh, just leave it on all the time, or have it turn on before you get up!" Yeah, great, you fuckfaces, until someone else uses it and responsibly turns it off.

Edit: oh, and if you're lamenting the annoyance of boiling water, go fancy and get a water boiler or go cheap and get an electric kettle (I've had one for about 15 years that probably cost $5).

u/xxharmxx · 1 pointr/Coffee

Great choices. My setup at home is the following and highly highly recommended. Also don’t forget to pick up the bleached white filters for your dripper, Grindz grinder cleaner, a brush for cleaning the grinder, and maybe some Third Wave Water. I also have a Zojirushi hot water pot with Third Wave Water in it so I can have shorter boiling times in the kettle.

u/spankyiloveyou · 1 pointr/Cooking

I have a Zojirushi water boiler so that I have boiling water all the time, instantly.

u/konayashi · 1 pointr/tea

Ah, my impression was that OP was requesting an affordable instant hot water dispenser, like a Zojirushi (thus the request for an affordable one--those are generally more expensive than kettles).

u/BayleyToBelly · 1 pointr/Coffee

Thanks for the links! I was curious if you'd think a water boiler would be okay for pourovers? I already own a water boiler like this,and I wouldn't have money to get both the kettle and Kalita just yet. I know you said I could "technically get by", but what would be the downsides?

u/[deleted] · 1 pointr/BuyItForLife

If you will be using it throughout the day, a Zojirushi is supposed to be the best. I have one and love it. I also have a Utilitea, which I've used daily for years. The temperature setting on it has gotten hotter over the years, but that's easily fixed by dialing it back a little.

u/thecolbra · 1 pointr/Coffee

That seems like an awful amount of work for something like that. Especially since these things exist or water kettles in general. Why not just do a manual brewing method like the clever?

u/kaji823 · 1 pointr/gadgets

I love green tea. I order from O-Cha and it’s pretty much ruined everything else. If you want to give it a shot I’d recommend picking up a fukamishi tea pot and the yutaka midori sencha. One of their packages of tea lasts me a month of daily cups, and the tea pots are meant to resteep the tea with.

If you really do like it, I’d definitely recommend a water warmer like this one. Steeping tea at 175ish is really important and having hot water on demand is awesome.

u/DoktuhParadox · 1 pointr/tea

This Zojirushi Kettle. You can control the temperature and it's better than a regular kettle because it boils water and then maintains the temperature so you don't have to boil water each time you want to make tea.

I can completely recommend this, too. I got mine May of last year and it's a complete pleasure to use.

There's both a larger and smaller model if that's more your style.

u/vrimj · 1 pointr/tea

If you want a fresh boil this isn't your selection, but if you don't mind a boil and hold temp with three selections I love my pot like this

http://www.amazon.com/Zojirushi-CD-WBC40-TS-4-Liter-Boiler-Warmer/dp/B00M0GOI78/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1450279932&sr=8-1&keywords=zojirushi+hot+water+boiler

What makes it amazing for me is that the water is always at temp so tea is always just a steep away. For me that was a game changer

u/crimsonreef · 1 pointr/ramen

I guess I should've been more specific. Something more like this

Only problem with some of these on Amazon is the rusting and peeling.

u/rainbowterfly · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

I hear those trigger point things are awesome! I feel you on the course, I have a hard time with online classes, too. Way to easily distracted!

Hm, my best purchase was a [Zojirushi water boiler] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00R4HKIV8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_OQpSAbXCMDB62). Helps me make the perfect cup of tea every time!

Worst was a pull out couch from Ikea. It's the most uncomfortable thing ever, and I feel guilty when guests have to sleep on it.

u/arcticfawx · 1 pointr/tea

I've been looking to buy one, too. It seems that most of the cheaper ones $40 - $70 have several negative reviews mixed in, with some part or other not working after a few uses, though others might rave about them. If you buy a cheap one from a store with a good refund policy, that's not bad since you can just swap for a new one if you get a dud. If you spring for a more expensive $100+ one, I think you may as well just add a few bucks and get one of those japanese electric boilers that will keep your water at a programmable temp and dispense it as well.

u/psugrad98 · 1 pointr/tea

I have had this one for 3 years, and it works well.
http://www.amazon.com/Secura-4-Quart-Electric-Stainless-Interior/dp/B00M7PX9OU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1454104178&sr=8-1&keywords=secura+hot+water

This one is for use in the US, but it's a good unit, you may be able to find one for use in the UK.

u/billin · 1 pointr/pics

Kettles? You westerners are such amateurs when it comes to tea. Behold the standard fixture in every Asian household!

u/MuddyFudgesicle · 0 pointsr/gadgets

Fuck Keurigs! Just buy an AeroPress. It's so much cheaper per cup, is practically self cleaning, and makes better coffee. You can make it as strong as you want, and can even make espresso ("coffee concentrate" if you want to be very technical.) And you can use whatever coffee you want!

Rather than spending all that money on a fancy brewer, and then $1 per cup of coffee, buy a Zojirushi Boiler (or similar), and you can make coffee nearly as fast as with a Kurig. I don't mean within 15 seconds, but so short that you won't hesitate to make a cup. Or you can just nuke some water in a Pyrex measuring cup, but that takes 2-3 minutes.

I own that exact boiler and an AeroPress, and it's amazing. I have 195° water on tap all of the time, and the 4 qt one is tall enough to dispense right into an AeroPress on top of a tall mug.

I even use an AeroPress at work at my desk even though there's a Keurig available. I get hot water from the water dispenser (combo water cooler/heater that work provides), use the AeroPress normally, push the grounds into the waste basket, then wash the remaining grounds off of the plunger with a chemistry wash bottle right into the waste basket, too. (There's a trash bag in it, and it's not much water.)