We could use a cup of coffee this morning.
As the mornings turn chillier and darker, the idea of a hot cup of coffee sounds more enticing. Eva Solo's Cafesolo coffee maker ($99, Unica Home) is one of the simplest we've seen, using no electricity, steam or pressure...
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It's essentially just an elegantly shaped glass carafe and a few accessories. To brew, you just add ground coffee and boiling water. Stir for 10 seconds, place the filter funnel in the flask, and 4 minutes later enjoy your coffee.
A removable cover keeps the coffee warm for 30 minutes. Available in a zippered neoprene "coat" (black) or a knit "sweater" (bright red, chili pepper red, pale khaki or chocolate brown) there is something very attractive about having a well dressed coffee maker on the table.
Has anyone used this super straightforward coffee making method? Anyone love it? Let us know - we're intrigued...
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Two words:
French Press.
Even the nicest ones (from Bodum, for instance) are less than $40.
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The Eva Solo looks like an update of the Chemex, which we use all the time. It's wonderfully simple, and makes GREAT coffee with no bitter notes or oily residue (which I often get from the French press). You can get a Chemex for about $40, or less on eBay.
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Why would I spend $99 on a glass flask with a filter? I could be missing something here, but couldn't I just pour boiling water over my coffee grounds, let it brew and then pour it into a mug using a filter or strainer? Short of that, I agree with the other folks--get a French press and call it a day.
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