You don't want to waste any of your best beans to find the ideal roasting profile. The Rost Coffee Roaster lets you create samples easily and quickly, 100 grams at a time. Automatic adjustments can be made based on the bean or ambient temperature, or gas and fan power, with multiple sensors and intelligent software controlling the action, and you can always take manual control from either the machine itself or your phone over Wifi.
Make concentrate that's as good as any you'll find at the store at home with the KitchenAid Cold Brew Coffee Maker. Robustly built from stainless steel and glass, it makes up to 28 oz of concentrate at a time, and keeps it good for up to two weeks. Fill level indicators making brewing as simple as adding grounds and water, the design fits nicely in the fridge, and the built-in handle makes it easy to transport to the counter or patio.
Enjoy farm-fresh herbs at home with the Futurefarms Spacepot Hydroponic Grow System. This well-designed apparatus applies the Kratky method to grow your food without the need for electricity, stones, pumps, or anything else. To use it, just follow these three steps: add nutrients and water, plant your seeds in the organic Growpod, and wait. In just 5-6 weeks you'll have a healthy plant ready for use in your favorite recipes, housed in a stylish, USA-made acrylic case.
Simply constructed yet highly versatile, the Stadler Outdoor Pizza Oven is a great addition to your patio kitchen. It's built from 3mm corten steel sheets, a steel alloy that's designed to form a protective layer of rust over time. The top opening holds two food-safe cordierite baking stones. To use it, simply start a fire in the lower box, and place your food on the stone. Smaller fires let you bake bread, fish, meat, and vegetables, while larger fires let you cook up pizzas in as little as five minutes, thanks to a maximum temperature of 750º F. The entire oven comes flat-packed, is easy to assemble, and includes a small pizza peel to get you started.
If you have some skills around the campfire, you might be able to whip up an omelet for yourself and friends on a camping trip. But chances are you would rather not pack a proper frying pan to make that meal a reality. The Snow Peak Tamago Pan is made with your next campsite brunch in mind, featuring an angled design, heating core, and a removable handle that makes it easy to transport. It not only provides the convenience you need, but you'll also cook up some of the best looking omelets you've ever seen.
Produce Michelin-quality fare in the comfort of your own home with the Electrolux Professional Grand Cuisine Cooking System. This set of nine components lets you seal, sear, and sous vide with the best of them. Highlights include a Combination Oven capable of controlling the temperature and humidity down to the degree and percentage point and a Gas Hob with a patented Flower Flame that automatically adjusts to the size of the pan or pot you place on it. Also available are a Blast Chiller, a Vacuum Sealer, a Stand Mixer, an Induction Zone, a Sear Hob, a wok-like Surround Induction Zone, and a French-style cooking stove known as the Molteni. Each set is handcrafted according to your specifications, comes with bespoke ventilation systems, and includes two training sessions with a professional chef, lest you waste your equipment making greasy sub-par food.
Pico already makes outstanding at-home brewing appliances. Now they're turning their attention to distilling. Compatible with all Pico and Zymatic brewing machines, the Pico Still fits over the Pico C Keg, turning the machine into an at-home distillery. It can be used to create hop oils for dry hopping, distilled water, essential oils, and, of course, a full range of spirits — assuming you have a license. A large infusion chamber is helpful for making essential oils and flavored spirits, and the patent-pending technology behind it offers a high level of control over your cuts.
Made 100% in the USA, Leesa mattresses have been drawing praise from customers and critics worldwide, racking up more than 10,000 five-star reviews to date. With a groundbreaking 3-layer foam design that provides the perfect combination of support, breathability and softness, it should come as no surprise that some of the world's greatest athletes turn to Leesa for a better night's sleep. Whether you are getting ready to make a move or simply want a better sleep this summer, you can try your Leesa mattress for 100 nights, commitment free. Order completely online and have your mattress delivered to your door for free compressed in a shockingly compact and convenient box. Skip the showroom this summer and start sleeping with Leesa. You won't regret it.
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If you wear contact lenses, you know they're essential — and likely know the feeling of panic when you realize you're on your last pair and haven't reordered. With a subscription service and direct business model, Hubble delivers high-quality disposable lenses right to your door every month, so you don't have to remember when it's time to re-up. The lenses are made from a high-grade hydrogel material for all-day comfort, by an FDA-approved factory that's been making contacts for over two decades. The first box is free, the monthly charge is roughly half what you'd pay for competing dailies, and if you need a prescription, Hubble will even set you up with an optometrist for an eye exam before you place an order.
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Newer isn't always better. The Elektra Micro Casa Leva S1 Espresso Machine has been on the market for decades, yet remains desirable thanks to its traditional lever operation and unique industrial design. While it's not exactly "micro," it's certainly not imposing, sitting on a pedestal roughly 10 inches in diameter and standing less than 20 inches tall. It comes in copper brass, chrome and brass, and chrome finishes, and is best complemented by the matching MS Grinder.
Every taco or fajita improves with a warm tortilla. The Nuni Tortilla Toaster makes it easy to enjoy them at home without busting out a pan or comal. It holds up to six at a time, using dual-sided heat to warm them to your desired setting, whether it's lightly toasted or nearly burnt. It works with tortillas up to 6" in diameter, can handle corn, flour, or wheat varieties, and is available in four colors to match your kitchen.
KitchenAid's stand mixers are a staple of kitchens everywhere. The KitchenAid Artisan Black Tie Mixer gives the ubiquitous culinary gadget an added touch of class. Made from premium materials, it has a black die cast zinc body and black stainless steel five-quart mixing bowl. It also has all the features you'd expect, like a tilting head, powered hub, included beater and dough hook, and multiple speeds. Limited to just 500 individually numbered units and made in the USA.
When you finally find the perfect coffee brewer, you want it to last a lifetime. The Moccamaster KBG Coffee Brewer is built to do just that. Handmade in the Netherlands, this auto-drip coffee maker has a brew time of under six minutes, ensuring your morning cup isn't too far away. Its dual-phase hot-plate brews at the European Coffee Brewer Centre recommended temperature of 196-205 degrees. Once the process is finished, the element switches to the perfect holding temp for up to 100 minutes. All of the plastic is BPA free, and if you ever do decide to part with it, every component is completely recyclable.
When the occasion doesn't call for fancy white cloth napkins, Indigo Denim Napkins are the right choice for your casual dinner. Inspired by vintage workwear, each piece is made in the USA from 100% American cotton denim and finished off with goldenrod and red bar tacks on each corner. They come in a set of two and can be combined with coordinating table runners, placemats, and coasters from their Workshop Collection.
Hardly the most glamorous of kitchen gadgets, the humble vegetable peeler is nonetheless a necessity. This Titanium Vegetable Peeler is designed to be the last one you'll ever buy. Both the handle and the blade are individually machined from solid billets of grade 5 titanium, making it incredibly durable. It's sized to fit easily in your silverware drawer, has a symmetric design that means you can use it with either hand, peeling either toward or away from you, and sports an integrated tool for popping out potato "eyes". Available in standard or with a gold titanium-nitride hard-coating finish, and made by hand in New Zealand.
People have been enjoying the smooth flavor of cold brewed coffee for centuries. But only recently were there multiple ways to enjoy it at home. The Arctic Cold Brew Coffee System lets you make your own from the comfort of your kitchen. It has a sleek design consisting of a stainless steel micron filter with laser-cut holes, a matching stainless lid with a silicone gasket to keep the contents fresh, and a 1.5L carafe made from borosilicate glass that holds enough concentrate for up to two weeks of drinks. Whether you prefer it hot, cold, on ice, or mixed into something a bit more powerful, it's a great way to get yours just the way you like it.
You've always wanted your coffee maker to resemble a military jet engine, you just didn't realize it until you saw the Aviatore Veloce Turbojet 100 Coffee Maker. Constructed using aviation-grade aluminum alloy, stainless steel, and aluminum bronze, it's a single serving, high-pressure brewing system. Despite it's intimidating design, it's incredibly easy to brew your morning coffee, and since it's limited to only 100 units, it's as much of a collector's item as it is an avenue for your next caffeine fix.
Coders, managers, illustrators — whatever your job, odds are you've had to deal with a whiteboard before. Now you can carry one with you with the Wipebook Pro. This notebook holds 20 writeable pages that work just like a normal whiteboard, letting you write, erase, and re-write countless times. Brass binding lets it lay flat, cow-friendly faux leather front and rear covers help when it's time to digitize a page, and unlike the board at work, you can take it home without ever having to worry about an overzealous janitor "cleaning" away your valuable notes.
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Already known for their quality craftsmanship, Shinola recently branched out into the world of audio equipment with the release of the Runwell Turntable. The Runwell Turntable features a built-in phono preamplifier and a belt driven pulley, and every component and element were carefully sourced from manufacturers around the globe before being built at the brand new Shinola Audio factory in Detroit under the watchful eye of Alex Rosson, Director of Audio. They might be the new kid on the block, but the Runwell is already in the conversation with some of the best turntables on the market, and should make even hardcore audiophiles pay attention.
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Infusing oil or butter with the flavors of herbs, fruits, and other ingredients isn't hard, necessarily. It's just messy. And time-consuming. The Levo Oil Infuser automates the process, using precisely-controlled heat to transfer your chosen flavors into your carrier. After use, cleanup is as easy as throwing the reservoir in the dishwasher, making it simple to cook up anything from rosemary olive oil for dipping to cannabis butter for baking some truly special holiday treats.
With a body of wood that's seamlessly married to an extremely sharp blade, the Skid Wooden Chef Knife elevates this essential kitchen tool to the level of functional art. Each body is made from a single block of sustainably-sourced Robina wood, rich in tannins that give it natural self-cleaning and antibacterial properties — just a rinse is all that's needed for cleaning. The 7.5-inch blade is made in Germany from high-alloyed carbon steel, and is connected with the body/handle using a proprietary method. It's finished by hand and designed to last a lifetime.
Developed in collaboration with MIT-trained researchers, the Blue Bottle Coffee Dripper makes it possible for you to brew pro-quality coffee at home. The capillary-inspired design features forty inner ridges — each smaller than a drop of water — that direct and move the coffee with speed and precision. Its porcelain walls are thinner than most drippers, retaining heat while saturating more evenly, and the 4 mm nozzle enables an ideal flow from the spout to the cup. The dripper complements the rest of the Blue Bottle holiday collection, which includes cups, mugs, serveware, a travel kit, and, of course, the all-important coffee beans, including two collections available exclusively over the holidays.
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Eating on-the-go can be a bit of a challenge when you have to use cheap, plastic utensils. But there's nothing challenging about Esbit Titanium Camp Cutlery. Esbit has been making stoves and cookware for more than 75 years and adds to their utilitarian line with this great set of cutlery. Included is a fork, deep-bowl spoon, and serrated knife. All are made from 100% durable, lightweight, heat resistant, strong, non-corrosive titanium with no metallic taste. Easy to clean and transport for your next camping trip, each utensil is full-sized and the set includes a silicone sleeve to keep things together when you aren't using them.
There's nothing quite like fresh-baked bread. Enjoy the smells, flavors, and perfect crunch of bakery bread at home with the Fourneau Bread Oven. It's designed to slide right into your existing oven, with cast iron walls that heat your dough evenly and a front cover that traps the steam, leading to the aforementioned crispy crust. Made in the USA by Strand Design, it comes with a recipe book and a solid maple peel for sliding in everything from baguettes to flatbread pizzas.
Using patented centrifugal brewing technology and an integrated grinder, the Spinn Coffee Maker can make everything from a cup of espresso to a full carafe of coffee with the utmost freshness. Thanks to the aforementioned grinder and built-in water filter, there's no mess to clean up aside from the spent grounds. It's also Internet-savvy, so it'll automatically order more beans from your list when it's running low, and with Alexa integration, you can make your next cup using nothing more than your voice.
Like their simple-yet-brilliant kettle, the Stagg Pour-Over System has a cleverly clean design that makes it easy to brew fantastic coffee at home. It starts with the Dripper, a sleek black cylinder that's vacuum insulated for better heat retention. The Dripper also contains ratio aids to help you know the right amount of coffee to add, ensuring consistent quality, and steep inner slopes that boost extraction. The coffee ends up in the handblown, double-walled borosilicate carafe, where it'll stay hot until it's time to pour it into the included tasting glasses.
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When it comes to making coffee, performance is key, but a great looking brewer doesn't hurt either. The Osaka Pour-Over Coffee Dripper gives you both by combining aesthetics and performance. A laser-cut stainless steel filter has an additional mesh inner liner, keeping your coffee's essential oils intact for a richer taste, while the borosilicate glass carafe won't absorb odors, chemicals, or residue that can carry over from brew to brew. Available in a black, natural, or mahogany finish, the wood details make your morning routine look as good as it tastes.
No matter how good they are, store-bought cookies just can't compare to homemade. The Chip Smart Cookie Oven lets you easily bake your own in 10 minutes or less. It uses a highly-efficient carbon-fiber heating element combined with a convection system to heat up instantly and ensure consistent air flow. Using a companion app, you scan the barcode off a pack of specially-made dough pods, drop the dough in, and the oven does the rest, automatically adjusting the temperature and cooling down at just the right time to guarantee perfectly baked cookies, every time.
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Using a combination of steam and regulated heating, the Balmuda Steam Toaster turns your cheap, store-bought bread into bakery-fresh toast. The toasting starts at a low temperature and gradually increases until your bread has a crispy, golden exterior, while the steam keeps the inside soft and moist. Auto-controlled heat settings adjust to your specific type of bread to ensure your baguettes, croissants, and rolls are perfectly warmed. Other than making great toast, its sleek design and matte finish will be welcome on any counter.
Named for the founders' grandparents — a self-taught chef and factory worker, respectively — Marie & Merrill Cookware blends American craftsmanship with professional quality. The entire range of skillets, sauté pans, saucepans, and stock pots is made in partnership with an independently-owned domestic factory, with a three-layer build that extends the heat-conducting aluminum middle layer all the way up the side for more even cooking. The outside is made from induction-friendly magnetic stainless steel and the cooking surface is 18/10 stainless steel, left bare or finished with a PFOA-free nonstick coating. All the pieces are dishwasher and oven-safe up to 500 degrees, have gently curved riveted handles that stay cool even on a hot stove, and thanks to a direct business model, they're available for far less than you'd pay for one of the celebrity chef-approved major brands.
It's time to replace that rusty bottle opener with a tool that can handle several jobs and look great in the process. The Bob Multi-Opener will not only handle any bottle you task it with, but it also has the capability to tackle screw tops, pull-tabs, vacuum lids, beverage cans, and much more. The perfect addition to your kitchen that looks outstanding while it works or rests, thanks to design from Nicholai Wiig-Hansen.
The perfect brew can take a lot of equipment and experience. For those of you who are lacking both, the Gina Smart Coffee Instrument is what your morning routine needs. A specially designed valve gives you three brewers in one, allowing you to easily switch between pour-over, immersion and cold drip. The built-in smart scale has bluetooth technology to connect to your phone, allowing you to keep track all of your measurements until you find the ideal ration. For the beginner baristas, the app will not only collect your personal data, but will also link you up with a community of coffee experts to help guide you though the process. Available in polished steel and a white or black powder coated finish.
Whether in the kitchen or at the campground, cooking on cast iron has been the way to go for generations, and the Smithey Iron Skillet is built to keep that tradition alive. Each piece is handcrafted in Charleston, South Carolina and is polished down so you get a satin finish, unlike most of today's grainy surfaces. This smooth finish provides a natural non-stick surface for perfectly fried eggs from the first use. It's durable enough to go from the range to the oven, while it's ability to retain heat allows it to maintain your desired temperature using less energy. The skillet also features top and bottom holes, dual pour spouts, and an ergonomic handle.
