I've used an Aeropress. I like it, but you still have to boil the water. I want something quick for on the go. 

This thing has great reviews, all makes pour over iced. 

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01KA7VW8G/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=AAF51Q3JWARL4

posted by Automatik

I've used an Aeropress. I like it, but you still have to boil the water. I want something quick for on the go. 

This thing has great reviews, all makes pour over iced. 

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01KA7VW8G/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=AAF51Q3JWARL4

I love my Aeropress, and use it daily, but this looks interesting.

I've seen the commercials, wasn't sure it was legit or not. 

For the aeropress, I usually microwave the water for about 4 minutes.

posted by iclfan2

I've seen the commercials, wasn't sure it was legit or not. 

For the aeropress, I usually microwave the water for about 4 minutes.

We have one of these that heats up water to the correct temp in about 2 minutes.

https://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-TEA-100-PerfecTemp-Programmable-Steeper/dp/B005RRBI9I/ref=sr_1_11?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1513693835&sr=1-11&keywords=cuisinart+water+kettle

posted by friendfromlowry

 Probably for the best, actually. 
 

What do you mean?

posted by justincredible

What is your daily coffee routine?

I make one, sometimes two, cups with my Aeropress in the morning. I use Private Selection beans from Kroger, and I grind them immediately before brewing. Most days I'll run out and get a cup of coffee in the late morning or early afternoon while I'm at work. 

We also have a Nespresso machine. My wife uses it the most, she likes espresso (latte's) but doesn't drink coffee. I'll have one a few times a week.

Couple of cups straight black in the morning at home and a if any left it makes my travel mug.   Only time I will put stuff in it is if I get it at a gas station and it's lava hot so it cools down.   Not real picky what kind.

posted by justincredible

I love my Aeropress, and use it daily, but this looks interesting.

I love my aeropress as well. I use it Saturday morning when I need just a quick cup. Whenever I travel,  I also take it with me. Pretty simple to pack when I am on the road. 

Do you use the paper or metal filters? I bought a metal one a year ago and do the inverted way to make mine. 

posted by ptown_trojans_1

I love my aeropress as well. I use it Saturday morning when I need just a quick cup. Whenever I travel,  I also take it with me. Pretty simple to pack when I am on the road. 

Do you use the paper or metal filters? I bought a metal one a year ago and do the inverted way to make mine. 

Paper. I also do the inverted method.

Does the metal filter work well?

I use the paper ones that came with it, I do wet it first though. I als odo inverted, is just seems to work better that way. How many scoops do you guys put in?  Everyone online weighs it but I don't have a scale.

My grinder is set to grind the right amount for me. So I just hit the grind button and dump it in. I also wet the paper filter. 

posted by justincredible

Paper. I also do the inverted method.

Does the metal filter work well?

Yeah, if you buy the right one. I like the DISK ones. 

posted by QuakerOats

What does the apple cider vinegar additive do for you?

I've heard it has detoxification elements (it's one of those additives that has a lot of rumored good effects, but little has been proven), so I figured it's one of those things that can't hurt and might even help, as long as it's used in moderation because it is pretty acidic. A little of that in a water along with some raw honey works for me.

Starbucks is for thots.

I take a 30 oz yeti cup with me from the house at 630 and usually 930 or so my assistant refills it about half way up.  I drink it black and am not really particular what type of coffee..usually some type of breakfast blend.  I only drink coffee during the week and from august-may.  I wont have a cup during the summer.

posted by TrollerCoaster

Starbucks is for thots.

The heck is a thot?

I've been using this for cold brew. Works great, uses a lot of grounds though.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IJ3PAIM/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&th=1

posted by justincredible

The heck is a thot?

That ho(e) over there. 

Regarding the thread topic, I'm coming up on year 34 coffee free.

I've been trying to cut back on the amount of coffee I've been drinking.  At one point, it was probably 7-10 12oz cups a day, which just seems like way too much.

I've been drinking way more water, and I've noticed that water first thing in the morning seems to help me wake up.  Anyone else ever notice that?

posted by O-Trap

I've been drinking way more water, and I've noticed that water first thing in the morning seems to help me wake up.  Anyone else ever notice that?

About a year ago I started drinking a glass or two of water first thing after waking.  Not sure about the waking up part, but it seems to stimulate my digestive system and help with metabolism, which is a must as I approach 60.  Plus I go out of my way to have a glass of water twice in the morning and twice in the afternoon.

Now I also drink a large glass of water just before bedtime - I seem to sleep better, and don't have to get up in the middle of the night to pee.

Drives my wife crazy.  She says if she has any water before 8 PM, she'll be up half the night.  

Anyway, I'm at 2 or 3 mugs of coffee each day, set my Keurig to 10 oz each.

posted by O-Trap

I've been trying to cut back on the amount of coffee I've been drinking.  At one point, it was probably 7-10 12oz cups a day, which just seems like way too much.

I've been drinking way more water, and I've noticed that water first thing in the morning seems to help me wake up.  Anyone else ever notice that?

I drink water when I'm not boozin' it up and, yeah, I do notice that a bit. At least it gets me moving when I wake up, whether I was drinking the night before or not.

posted by Zunardo

 

Now I also drink a large glass of water just before bedtime - I seem to sleep better, and don't have to get up in the middle of the night to pee.

She says if she has any water before 8 PM, she'll be up half the night.  

 

Sorry, but these two comments don't seem to make sense...you drink a large glass of water before you go to bed and you don't have to pee in the middle of the night, and if your wife drinks water before 8:00 she can't sleep?

posted by vball10set

Sorry, but these two comments don't seem to make sense...you drink a large glass of water before you go to bed and you don't have to pee in the middle of the night, and if your wife drinks water before 8:00 she can't sleep?

Makes perfect sense.

He is able to down a glass of water before going to bed, and as a bonus it doesn't make him get up in the middle of the night.

His wife, on the other hand, is unable to drink water after 8pm, else she WILL need to get up in the middle of the night.

posted by justincredible

Makes perfect sense.

He is able to down a glass of water before going to bed, and as a bonus it doesn't make him get up in the middle of the night.

His wife, on the other hand, is unable to drink water after 8pm, else she WILL need to get up in the middle of the night.

LOL - thanks.  Should have said "up half the night peeing". 

Believe it or not, we also disagree about the thermostat setting.   :)

PS:   I just checked with her, she said to make it "any water after 6 PM".   

posted by O-Trap

.... probably 7-10 12oz cups a day, which just seems like way too much.
 

Maybe.  Depends on reaction to the caffeine.  Black coffee and unsweetened tea are interesting for health benefits.

posted by Verbal Kint

Maybe.  Depends on reaction to the caffeine.  Black coffee and unsweetened tea are interesting for health benefits.

I honestly don't drink it for the waking up, as it doesn't really help me wake up.  The only thing it seems to do is help me focus a little better, but I have to drink at least 6-7 cups for that.