Archive: April 2014

A high-quality french press is great for brewing both coffee and tea.I like this product from Grosche because it’s stainless steel and glass (no chemicals that can leech from plastic), large (1 liter), easy to use, and affordable.

Like the toaster, this tea maker isn’t cheap, but it’s awesome.The basket is fully automated and moves up and down, gently agitating the leaves to better infuse your tea. It comes with various presets for water temperature and steep times (and is fully programmable so you can create your own presets). It even can be […]

If you’re looking for an inexpensive workhorse of a toaster, this is for you.As expected from Black & Decker, this toaster is solidly constructed, performs well, and has a simple, industrial look. You can’t go wrong here.

I know I know, it’s expensive, but it’s Breville, and you DO always get what you pay for with them. This toaster not only looks beautiful, it toasts perfectly (no hot or cold spots) and is just a pleasure to use. It comes with preset toasting cycles, the digital controls are simple, and the toast doesn’t […]

What you want to achieve with water filtration is very low levels of dissolved solids in the water, as measured in “parts per million.” The closer to 0, the better. (Tap water generally tests at anywhere from 200 – 700 PPM of dissolved solids.) You can measure the levels of dissolved solids in your water […]

The EatSmart Precision Pro scale isn’t available on Amazon.co.uk, but the Salter Slim Design scale is a good alternative.Like the EatSmart Precision Pro, it’s relatively inexpensive and works as advertised.

The Ninja isn’t available on Amazon.co.uk, but Magimix is a great alternative. Like the Ninja, it’s a little workhorse. It chews up anything you throw at it and just keeps on going. It’s a bit pricier than the Ninja, but it’ll last you a long time so it’s worth the investment.