Recommended Gear

Brita Everyday Water Filter Pitcher

Simple pitcher filtration that helps improve the taste of everyday tap water.

 

Best for: Tap water where chlorine taste or oder is the main concern.

iSpring US31 3-Stage Under-Sink Filter

Multi-stage filtration for cleaner-tasting tap water without the complexity of a full reverse-osmosis system.

 

Best for: Home brewers who want dedicated under-sink filtration for chlorine, chloramine, sediment, and unwanted tastes or odors.

HM Digital TDS-3 Meter

Quick digital readings for checking total dissolved solids in your brewing water.

 

Best for: Comparing tap, filtered, RO, and remineralized water.

GH & KH Hardness Test Kit 

Liquid drop testing for measuring general hardness and carbonate hardness separately.

 

Best for: Home brewers who want a clearer picture of their water than TDS alone provides.

Third Wave Water — Classic Light Roast

Pre-measured minerals for turning distilled or RO water into consistent brewing water.

Best for: Light roasts, pour-overs, AeroPress, Chemex, and drip coffee.

Third Wave Water — Medium Roast

Pre-measured minerals designed to create balanced brewing water from distilled or RO water.

Best for: Medium roasts and brewers looking for a balanced, sweeter cup with less emphasis on bright acidity.

Hario V60 Pour-Over Starter Set

Classic V60 brewing setup for learning and dialing in manual pour-over coffee.

 

Best for: Beginners and home brewers who want an easy entry into V60 pour-over.

Baratza Encore Burr Grinder

Consistent conical-burr grinding with plenty of adjustment for dialing in your brew.

 

Best for: Pour-over, drip, AeroPress, French press, and everyday home brewing.

Fellow Electric Atmos Vacuum Canister

Automatic vacuum-sealed storage designed to help protect coffee beans from oxygen and preserve freshness between brews.

 

Best for: Whole-bean coffee stored at home.