Bonavita 1.0L Variable Temperature Electric Kettle, 1.0 Liters, Metallic

just get an Aeropress, Hario mini mill, and a Bonavita 1L variable temp gooseneck kettle (which is on sale)

You'll be set for a long time to come.

From there, try different coffees at a wide range of prices and go with the one that is the best balance between satisfaction and cost. Especially with that liquid sugar milk stuff, you might find some cheaper beans that perform just as well as anything else.. and if you're happy with that, that is the goal :)

It is a fancy kettle. It's the Fellow Stagg EKG kettle kettle, which goes for about $150 USD. It's a luxury product that's meant for pour-over style coffee, and needs the accuracy of a gooseneck spout. It also has temperature control for either coffee or tea, and very nice controls. It's also very stylish.

For about a third of the price, there's the Bonavita Electric Gooseneck kettle which will function broadly the same, but lack some of the style and creature comforts.

Gooseneck kettle recommendation for pour over

So I want to start brewing coffee with a 6 cup chemex I just wanted some recommendations for a kettle I'm thinking about buying a bonavita kettle https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005YR0F40/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_TsogFb9HPNTC8 Just because the price is good and looking at other reddit posts the bonavita seems to be good but I thought I'd just make sure since I'm using a chemex

This is what I've used for several years. Would 1000% recommend. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005YR0F40/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_wL9eFbF44M7S8

Electric Gooseneck Kettle.

Also useful if you decide to get a pourover.

Not sure. This is what I got Link. I really like it so far. Gooseneck is taking a little getting used to. It also seems a little slow to heat up, but that's okay.

I have this one and like it:

https://www.amazon.com/Bonavita-BV382510V-Variable-Temperature-Gooseneck/dp/B005YR0F40

I would say the consistency with a variable temp is worth the bit extra. The Bonavita 1L is $60 on Amazon. I wouldn't say it's necessary, but ever since I got my EKG I couldn't imagine not having one.

Bonavita BV382510V 1.0L Digital Variable Temperature Gooseneck Kettle https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005YR0F40/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_hG5iEbXAPECZS

Anyone starting out on gongfu should use one of these. It is all of the brewing supplies in one. They come in glass and can also be found on Amazon, but I find that this metal one is fit for travel.

Get a variable temperature kettle. Many recommend a Bonavita.

As for tea...

• Silver Needles
• Long Jing
• Jasmine
• Heavy Roasted Oolongs
• Da Hong Pao
• Tieguanyin

Oolong is a broad category and you should not get started on Pu-erh yet. Choose a tea type and sample its sub-types.

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The Bonavita Variable Temp Kettle is pretty popular and not too expensive. But doesn’t give full control of temperature, just presets.

The bonavita variable temperature kettle has served me (and almost every tea shop I’ve been to in NYC) very well. Bonavita 1.0L Variable Temperature Electric Kettle, 1.0 Liters, Metallic https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005YR0F40/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Raq6EbREP61W8 .

This one. Don't remember the exact amount I paid but it's listed for $57 now.

Red plastic v60 is the best. If you are looking for a good variable temp gooseneck look at the Bonavita. They very often can be found new on ebay <$50 and new on amazon <$60.

edit: looks like the kettle is 45 and prime on Amazon right now. If you want to save a bit and wait/pay shipping there is a new listing at 34 with 6 dollar shipping.

I personally have the:

Bonavita 1.0L Variable Temperature Electric Kettle, 1.0 Liters, Metallic https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005YR0F40/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_xQL4Eb890Y0Q5

It all depends on how fast you want your water at the desired temp and how well it holds the heat. Then there are aesthetics (the Stagg kettles are beautiful). For me right now, this kettle is more than enough and I probably won't upgrade it for a loooong time. As long as you can reliably hold a heat, there is no reason to spend more on a kettle.

I bought this Bonavita kettle from Amazon for half-off ($54). It's an excellent kettle. I love the fact that you can hold a temperature for up to an hour, and the built-in timer is handy.

You can get a Bonavita one for around $50. Here: https://www.amazon.com/Bonavita-BV382510V-Variable-Temperature-Gooseneck/dp/B005YR0F40

The new ones are, but a classic is about $55. If its something you use daily, it isn't that terrible of an entry price

I got the Bonavita gooseneck variable temperature kettle (Amazon link

Has been really great for me so far. Set the kettle to the desired temp and it’ll reach it and keep it there for a few minutes before turning off. Use it all of the time for making coffee and teas.

Is it this one that is for $65? Thank you for the recommendation!

The Bonavita 1 liter temp controlled was worth the upgrade IMO.

I waited about 4 years and should have switched from the first inkling.

Setting your temperature and walking away for a bit is a great plus.

https://www.amazon.com/Bonavita-BV382510V-Variable-Temperature-Gooseneck/dp/B005YR0F40/

However, this may not be super worth it if you're not doing pourover.

Bonavita has a sale on amazon right now for $45

Bonavita BV382510V 1.0L Digital Variable Temperature Gooseneck Kettle https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005YR0F40/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_JDIvEbYJ3QV5Q

Decent kettle imo

Electric kettles unreliable? Bonavita, EKG Stagg, or a foreign brand?

I typically like to go for buy-it-for-life options (i.e. lasting at least 8 years) because I don't want to have to look into buying another product several years from now. The EKG Stagg was my initial go-to based on this philosophy. I see the Bonivita gooseneck kettle as very popular probably because of its price/performance ratio.

However, it seems both kettles is plagued with the kettles suddenly not working--usually breaking down with the 2 year mark for the Bonavita and 3-6 months for the Stagg EKG, which is absurd (for those that have reported the product suddenly failing).

Is this just the nature of such products that they cannot last at least 5 years? I know electric kettles are much more popular in Europe and Asia--perhaps U.S. made ones are not as reliable for this reason? Curious if there are electric kettles by other companies that are more into the BIFL category.

I think I might actually go with the Bonvita otherwise--I'm just quite alarmed by the reviews ranging everywhere from rust, the gooseneck spout detaching, and the kettle no longer heating up. I'm not looking for an electric kettle to do fancy things--just basic functions that make the routine workflow more efficient. Most importantly, the kettle should not rust or have the water be exposed to any parts other than stainless steel.

Just to confirm, is this the model you have?

Here’s the one I have. Not as sleek but it’s fast and has lasted 6+ years. Oh, and it’s only $50.

I got this Bonavita a couple months ago and I love it. It's the cheapest option that meets this sub's standards, if that's what you're looking for.

It is actually https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005YR0F40/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_Nq-kFbWKFJ54K

https://www.amazon.com/Bonavita-BV382510V-Variable-Temperature-Gooseneck/dp/B005YR0F40/ref=sr_1_8?crid=2MOYZ6UDFE6I8&dchild=1&keywords=gooseneck+electric+kettle+with+temperature+control&qid=1590092618&sprefix=gooseneck%2Caps%2C216&sr=8-8#customerReviews

On amazon if anyone else was interesting in buying!

The usual suspect is the Bonavita 1l variable-temp gooseneck. Though there is a Cusinart that's well-spoken of also. While you're at it you might want to get a big bag of citric acid for the cleaning. IDK if the Bonavita will be any easier to clean than what you've got, but the CA will make it about as easy as can be.

Well, if you want temp control, you're going to have to go electric unless you want to stand next to a kettle holding a thermometer in it. I can't imagine that is a viable solution for anyone. At least not for long.

The two most common reccos on this sub are the bonavita and its variants and this Cuisinart kettle

I actually own both and like them both. I think gooseneck of the bonavita is ergonomically superior for me, and the smaller base of the cuisinart really helps prevent scaling. So both have their pros and cons.

I know OXO makes a variable as well. I've never used it, but I do love OXO. they have a tendency to make really high quality stuff, if a bit expensive.

You could try the Fellow stag EKG this is around 80 in the UK. Or you could always get the bonavita - this has temperature control as well!

The Premio seems to have a temperature display (thermometer) whereas the Caso does not seem to have this capability. Since the right water temperature is important (should be about 95°C) i would take the Premio.

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That being said, I've used none of these two, but always the Bonavita Electric Kettle (see https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005YR0F40/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_z2nwEbKK2YJ34) But the Bonavita is not the best material, the gooseneck broke quickly. So cannot recommend it.

One of the standby kettles of the sub is the Bonavita kettle. It's sub-50, has a degree-by-degree temperature select, a large boiler and only a slight bit of plastic above the water fill line for the handle. The only real downside is that it takes longer to boil.

Oolong owl has a review of it in case you want an idea of performance and lifetime usage. It's one of the three kettles they recommend. The other two being more expensive, but coming with other potential downsides (one has more plastic contact with water, the other being a smaller boiler).

As u/VibrantCoffee already stated, the Espro will give a cleaner cup due to it's design, but I've been happy using the Hoffman Method for my French Press. You still get some silt, but it's not as "muddy".

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Something like this Bonavita might be a good kettle for you. I've used the larger version with success.

I bought this one a few months ago. No real complaints. Cold water goes in, a few minutes later the water is hot. Not going to win any races, but I'm not the type to care about how long water takes to heat up. Ok there is one annoying thing about it. You can't turn the unit off if the kettle isn't on the pad, and sometimes, most times, you have to hit the off button TWICE to actually turn it off.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005YR0F40/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Make sure you go with a gooseneck. Much easier for accurate pouring. I swear by this one. Have had for years and bought for friends. Super accurate. Super durable. Easy to use.

https://www.amazon.com/Bonavita-BV382510V-Variable-Temperature-Gooseneck/dp/B005YR0F40/ref=sr_1_13?dchild=1&keywords=electric+gooseneck+tea+kettle&qid=1591388943&sr=8-13

The Bonavita variable temp doesn't look as good, but does that for $50. It's been a little cheaper than that in the recent past too.

I really like this one:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005YR0F40/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

If you want precise temperature control and can afford $50 the Bonavita kettle is tough to beat. I have one and recommend it.

https://www.amazon.com/Bonavita-BV382510V-Variable-Temperature-Gooseneck/dp/B005YR0F40/

There's plenty of ways to make a great cup of coffee, but I'm going to share how I do it. Cheap, simple, one cup at a time.

Aeropress is a great investment. Filters are cheap, and it lasts for years because it's built well and there's little to break.

https://youtu.be/PMqjk2jZ4AE

It's easier to watch the video. I don't stir the grounds, I just swirl it a bit after adding a little water and then add more water to the top. I don't measure in grams either, I just add 4 tablespoons medium ground coffee. I always measure the water and use 12 ounces. There's always a little water left over in the kettle, which I just add straight to the cup after I finish pressing the aeropress. I grind my coffee, but you can start with pre ground at the store before buying a grinder. My coffee grinder was more expensive than the kettle and coffee maker.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005YR0F40/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_M.o-EbKXQGWTC

I brew at 194 but some people go lower, some go higher. It's nice to test out and see what you like.

My local coffee place uses an aeropress among other brewing methods. Maybe check out something near you and see if you like how it tastes before committing to buying the equipment. Starbucks will do a pour over, but if the barista is busy, and doesn't pour a steady stream... It won't taste good. Good luck!

AeroPress ground with an Encore grinder, and the Bonavita Kettle for heating water. Coffee from I Have a Bean

Hey, all! I'm trying to automate this hot water kettle to be able to be turned on when it gets 5 V power. I would like to be able to tell Alexa to activate a smart plug which would turn on a switching circuit that would startup the already-powered kettle. Ideally the kettle would come on when it gets power so I could just plug the thing into the smart plug, but life isn't so easy sometimes...that's what makes it fun!

Anyway, to turn on this kettle, a momentary switch (power) needs to be pressed, then released, then another momentary switch (hold temp) needs to be pressed.

Definitions :
Q1 & Q2: Normally Open transistors
Q3: Normally Closed transistor
S1 & S2: Normally Open Momentary switch
R1: Pulldown resistor
C1: Delay capacitor

My plan is to have the smart plug start up, feed a AC/DC converter which then closes the transistor bridging the "Power" button (Q1) while also charging capacitor C1. When capacitor C1 exceeds the gate voltage for Q2 and Q3, the power button will release and the "hold temp" transistor (Q2) will close which will start the kettle. The smart plug will then turn off based on a timer. Probably a 1-3 second pulse, which can be programmed in the Alexa app.

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After everything is done, R1 will pull down the voltage to the ground and release Q2 and Q3.

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After writing up this plan, I have added the transistor that will cut off the power to the first switch when the second switch is activated: https://imgur.com/a/zERqr9n

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This is literally the first circuit I've designed without plans that's more complicated than a resi lighting circuit. I don't know how to size C1 and R1... or if the rest of the circuit would work.

thanks!!

Some of the most well known options I’m aware of are as follows:

Cuisinart CPK-17 PerfecTemp 1.7-Liter Stainless Steel Cordless Electric kettle, 1.7 L, Silver https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003KYSLNQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_mBoOFbQBDZPRM

Bonavita 1.0L Variable Temperature Electric Kettle, 1.0 Liters, Metallic https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005YR0F40/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_UBoOFb5S9XJTZ (also comes in 1.7 L)

Fellow Stagg EKG, Electric Pour-over Kettle For Coffee And Tea, Matte Black, Variable Temperature Control, 1200 Watt Quick Heating, Built-in Brew Stopwatch https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077JBQZPX/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_pCoOFb8KNKQQN?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000J3JFJU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_6TDgZ8NHSON75

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082T3TJCW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_tDMqjwTIxWwcz

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005YR0F40/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_C4GhWPafBrbqw

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07LGWHNBG?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

>https://www.terresdecafe.com/fr/les-cafetieres/44-cafetiere-chemex-6-tasses.html?gclid=Cj0KCQiAuJb_BRDJARIsAKkycUnlvaZUcoMhB4_RvPcCKzDSqs2N_jsA0h7mOZr_febGb_NjjQoQJrcaAlk6EALw_wcB

Personally speaking for the grinder it gets pretty good entry level reviews. Only thing I really have to say is that the espresso grind isn't that great I hear but if you're not running an espresso machine I wouldn't worry about it too much. As for the Chemex yes that's fine. However it is better for light to medium roasts. Dark roasts taste fine on it but rather empty and not the best.

There is one more thing you will need if you don't have it already and that is a gooseneck kettle. I recommend specifically an electric variable temp gooseneck due to water control, temperature control and the flow of the water.

Recommendations:
1) the cheap recommendation but keep in mind I've not used this. But I'm sure it's fine if you're just using it for coffee. It's also not temp variable.
https://www.amazon.com/Electric-Gooseneck-Kettle-1-0L-Coffee/dp/B081S48J8K/ref=sr_1_73?dchild=1&keywords=temp+variable+gooseneck+electric&qid=1608898843&sr=8-73

2) I have used this one. Super quality and a very good brand. Used it for like two years and never had a real issue. However I would read up on how to take care of kettles.
https://www.amazon.com/Bonavita-BV382510V-Variable-Temperature-Gooseneck/dp/B005YR0F40/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=Bonavita+kettle&qid=1608898966&sr=8-2

3) If you have money to blow then I would also recommend this. It's a pricier but much nicer looking and sturdier looking kettle.
https://fellowproducts.com/products/staggekg

This isn't any kind of endorsement or anything but the Chemex is my daily driver and has a special place in my heard. The reasons I suggest variable temp though is because coffees taste better at different temperatures. For example dark roasts I usually brew at 200F while light roasts I go up to about 210-212. I am sure someone else can explain this better but basically the coffee and sugars and oils and all that a harder to break down in lighter roasts vs darker roasts and can bring forward some bitter flavors. Also if you like dark roasts I'd recommend getting a metal press.