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dave&rose youtube ghost hunters au let’s go

“we’re technically more gen paranormal hunters,” says the caption at the bottom of the video. it’s in brackets and red comic sans. it disappears as the shaky film pans to a girl with pale hair and darkly colored clothes more suited to a trip to a quaint local bookstore and cafe, rather than standing on a dirt road next to a decrepit fence around an even more decrepit building.

“A bit of a cliche to start the season off with,” says the girl, the video zooming in on her face. she raises an eyebrow, smirking. “But the classics are the classics for a reason.”

“who doesn’t love a creepy old asylum?” says the cameraman, and the video blurs and flips around to be too-close to his face. black shades reflect the lens back onto itself, hair pale as the girl’s blustering in the sudden uptick in wind. “it’s a fucking staple in horror media, has been since the dawn of it. nothing scares the shit out of people like the remnants of their fucked up treatment of the vulnerable and neurodivergent.”

“And ghosts,” says the girl off-screen. “And demons. Though, those could be applied metaphors in this context...”

the camera flips around again to focus on the girl, as the cameraman says, “shit, rose, why not both?”

the girl- rose- smiles in the manner of someone who knows more than anyone else present, is aware of that fact, and is feeling pleasantly surprised that a peer she’s deigned with her presence has grasped even an inkling of her thoughts.

“Both,” rose agrees as a bird call shrieks in the distance and the video cuts it off abruptly. it next shows rose walking in front of the camera and cameraman, leading the way into a semi-dark hall. the walls peeling paint, the floor cracking and lifting. the heels of her chic boots click as she walks, the beam of her flashlight swaying gently.

“A distinct lack of incomprehensible warnings scrawled across the walls,” says rose, shining her light upon an old smear that’s turned brown over the years.

“yeah, kinda kills the total package deal hype of an asylum,” says the cameraman. “like, what’s the point even if you don’t get at least a few death threats or cult phrases thrown your way?”

“Perhaps it will prevail yet, Dave. There is always possibility of poltergeist, or an apparition.”

“been there, done that. maybe some specter will finally have the intangible balls to go corporeal and possess your gothic little heart, raven madison.”

“That reference is vampires, dear heart.”

“tomato potato whatever. but, uh... if they don’t like your hentai octopi buddies...?”

“Then they may attempt to establish a connection with you.”

“haha, yeah, sure. come at me bro.”

the feed cuts again, with static this time as rose turns an amused gaze towards the cameraman. it comes back with a new person standing in the frame; sporting dark sunglasses despite the early evening and shadow filled room. he’s saying, “i swear to god, rose, if you drop my baby i’m making you buy me a whole new rig, sound sampler, mic, lens, custom bitchin’ paint job-”

“Do us all a favor and shut the fuck up, Dave,” rose says sweetly and firmly. he stops rambling, lips tugged down in a frown. rose continues, “Now, let’s get on with the part of the program subscribers click on our video thumbnails for.”

“why am i the god damn ghost nip again.”

“Because the Strider charms are irresistible to the common lingering spirit.”

dave scuffs his shoes on the filthy floor, his sigh echoing off the surrounding room. rusted bed frames litter the sides of it, rotted fabric clinging in places and showing traces of animal habitation. dave’s sunglasses glint in the glare of rose’s flashlight, hair a washed out white. “just ‘cause every ghoul from here to canada wants a piece of strider ass doesn’t mean i have to be bait every time.”

as he says that, a figure flickers into existence behind him, looming with hollow eyes and an overextended jaw. the video cuts as it lunges at him.

it comes back at a weird angle, with more red comic sans appearing on screen. “sorry for the shit footage, SOMEBODY couldn’t bother holding off exorcism foreplay.” purple text is quick to follow it, in comic sans as well. “You’re very fucking welcome for that, you enormously ungrateful asshole.”

the camera is clearly on the floor, giving view of only that and two sets of feet. rose’s boots now have scat stuck to one sole, and a handful of burrs on the back of her tights. dave’s hightops dangle suspended a foot off the ground, laces swaying as he hovers, the rest of him perfectly still in the air.

“Now, I understand it’s been very lonely here, Frederick,” says rose’s voice, “but the body you are currently residing within is already claimed for the remainder of eternity. It won’t be open for new tenants until it is well and gone to dust, I assure you.”

dave’s laces shake as his voice responds, all guttural screams far louder than he has ever spoken before.

“Now there’s no need for name calling,” rose says. “We’re two adults, having a civil conversation. The furthest ring’s heralds and doombringers and mindflayers own our family tree, so even if I wanted to give him to you, I quite literally can’t-”

dave’s voice explodes again in wordless sound, and the video is flipped and rolled. the film only steadies again after the camera has been sent skidding across the floor; now offering rose and dave’s full figures within the frame. from across the room, anyway.

dave hovers in the air, like he’s hanging by the neck and swaying gently on a noose. rose is faced away from the lens, fingers tensed into claws.

“That’s quite enough of that,” rose says snappishly, “he isn’t yours to keep,” and she grabs dave by his shirt collar to haul him downwards. she slaps her palm to his forehead and the video is dragged into darkness, extinguishing everything as its audio devolves into whispers and then speaker bursting howls. the silence that follows immediately after is chilling.

picture is then restored. it comes back inside a van, filled with travel bags, pillows, polaroid photographs tacked to the walls, precarious stacks of books and dead things in jars on top, and two disheveled individuals sitting shoulder to shoulder.

“so,” dave starts, voice gravelly, “turns out ghostly possession makes your mouth taste like death’s ass.”

“I told you so,” rose says primly. she has a bruised cheek, hair like a bird’s nest, and her black lipstick is smeared in the rightmost corner. she holds herself like a dignitary for it.

“fuck off, lalonde,” dave replies, running a hand through his even messier hair. his neck has a blooming bruise around it in the pattern of a rope, his shirt collar is torn at a shoulder seam, and black viscous stains the front downwards. “that was demonic conjuring, totally different field of freaky mindbody highjacking fuckery.”

“You’ll have to forgive him,” rose says to the camera, patting dave’s knee patronizingly, “it’s his first body-sharing experience.”

“i shared my body plenty, shared it in ten different states, i just pre-fucking-ferred sharing it consensually.”

“You, and I quote, said ‘come at me, bro’. In the presence of aggressive, tortured spirits, you might as well have writ permission in neon.”

“wow, wow. some feminist you are, victim blaming me for this. new low for you, rose.”

rose rolls her eyes. “Moving on with our review. The trip over had a decent number of well-meaning townsfolk warning us away from here, notably one who started crying halfway through. Unfortunately, I’ll have to dock points for the lackluster atmosphere of the asylum itself. It wasn’t as overtly foreboding as we’d been promised, and, again, the graffiti from its former residents failed to strike even an iota of fear into our hearts.”

“i got possessed though, which is sexy in theory but shitty in practice,” dave adds in a drawl. “kinda like communism and capitalism. got some sick air while i was at it, but i didn’t crawl on the ceiling even once. i did however get to hear the screams of the lost souls bound to the building and i think my new choker will last a few weeks at least. that’s worth a few points.”

“Agreed,” rose says amiably. “A solid 7.5 out of 10?”

dave shrugs. “about there, yeah.”

the video transitions to blank blackness, displaying with purple text “We are not professionals in any manner of speaking, but our death’s are more difficult to ensure than yours. Do not attempt this at home, do not attempt this with friends, do not attempt this if you value your mortal soul and fragile human psyche.” the message below that is in red text and reads “like subscribe and comment”

#My writing #daverose #dersecest #i woke up in a cold sweat #and i just had to write this #now i go back to sleeping and hopefully have no more vivid dreams

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10 Gift Ideas for the Obnoxious Coffee Snob in Your Life

10 Gift Ideas for a Coffee Snob

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10. The Chemex Coffeemaker

9. The Kruve Coffee Sifter

8. Lido-E Coffee Grinder

7. Third Wave Water

6. Acaia Pearl

5. VST Coffee Refractometer

4. Gene Café Coffee Roaster

3. Angels' Cup Coffee Subscription

2. Rocket Appartamento Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine

1. Flair Signature Plus Espresso Maker

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Coffee snobs are the worst.

I know, because I'm one of them.

Even worse is that whenever a friend or family member talks to me about anything coffee-related, they think I'm judging their coffee interests to the depths of their souls.

This is especially true for coffee gifts.

I can see the trepidation in their eyes when they take on the seemingly daunting task of finding me a coffee gift that will satisfy my snobbery.

But even though it's a challenging task, I still appreciate a thoughtful coffee gift. After all, it is the thought that counts, right?

But wouldn't it still be awesome if you could get a coffee snob a gift that they didn't have to pretend to be excited about?

Hell yeah it would!

So without further ado, here are 10 gift ideas for even the most obnoxious coffee snob...

10. The Chemex Coffeemaker

Chemex 6 Cup Coffeemaker

You can't officially call yourself a coffee snob until you own a Chemex coffeemaker.

So if your coffee-snob-gift-recipient does not already own a Chemex, it's time to help them up onto the bandwagon.

Even if they never use it to brew a single cup of coffee because they swear by, say, the Kalita Wave, it will at least make a great conversation piece the next time they have someone over for coffee.

"I love your vase, Benji!"

You can read my review of the Chemex coffee maker here.

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9. The Kruve Coffee Sifter

The Kruve Coffee Sifter

"Do you even sift, bro?"

A coffee snob may ask you this intimidating question, but don't despair!

Chances are good that your coffee snob has not been doing their sifting reps either.

This is probably because traditionally, coffee sieves have been both expensive and inaccessible.

The Kruve coffee sifter has changed this (at least to some extent).

"What is a coffee sifter?" you may be asking yourself.

Well, it's basically a tool that we coffee snobs like to use to get a precise and consistent grind size for the specific coffee brewing method we're using.

You know, cuz our $300+ burr grinders aren't doing a good enough job already. Fortunately, the Kruve is way more reasonably priced.

You can read my review of the Kruve coffee sifter here.

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8. Lido-E Coffee Grinder

The Lido-E Hand Grinder

The Lido-E hand grinder by Orphan Espresso is probably the most popular coffee grinder you've never heard of.

Unless of course, you're a coffee snob.

This grinder has a cult following amongst coffee enthusiasts (euphemism for "snob"), so it's sure to be a winner if the coffee snob in your life doesn't already own one.

Why is it so popular?

Well, mostly because it grinds coffee really quickly and consistently across a wide range of grind sizes. It is also created and sold by a mom-and-pop shop out of Idaho.

This grinder is made especially for espresso-level grinds. If you're looking to grind for other brew methods, you may want to look into either the Lido 2 or Lido 3 instead.

Lido has been on my list for too long now. I think I'll finally succumb to my snobbery and buy one this year.

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7. Third Wave Water

Third Wave Water

If you're an avid Shark Tank fan like me, you might have seen these guys strike a deal with Barbara Corcoran not too long ago.

Who knew that Barbara was a coffee snob too!?

Third Wave Water is a small capsule filled with a mineral concoction that is allegedly optimal for brewing coffee.

Simply add the powder from the capsule to a gallon of distilled or RO water, shake thoroughly, and you've got standardized water for brewing coffee.

Though I've been using Third Wave Water sporadically throughout the last year, I've been putting off a review because I am not patient enough to figure out how to measure if it's making a difference or not.

I also live in San Francisco where the tap water is already quite good, so it's hard to say how much of a difference Third Wave Water actually makes.

Still, Third Wave Water is an excellent way to get consistency from your water, allowing coffee snobs to focus on all of the other unnecessary brewing variables we obsess over (e.g. pouring clockwise vs. counter-clockwise, duh).

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6. Acaia Pearl

Acaia Pearl

Acaia scales seem to be in every Specialty Coffee shop in existence right now.

Not only do the scales connect to your smartphone or tablet to record things like, weight, flow rate, and brew time, but the scales themselves are also some of the most responsive and accurate in the industry.

If your coffee snob doesn't already own an Acaia scale, chances are they've been eyeing one for a while now.

If they do already own the Pearl, there is also the Lunar, which is a smaller version of the popular scale, but designed especially for espresso with its liquid resistance and automatic shot timer.

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5. VST Coffee Refractometer

VST Coffee Refractometer

Coffee refractometers are only for the snobbiest of coffee snobs.

Well actually, this may not necessarily be true.

You see, refractometers are used to measure the amount of actual coffee that is extracted into your final brewed up.

Measured in total dissolved solids, a coffee with a higher TDS has a higher extraction, and therefore would likely be described as strong coffee by the end consumer.

Coffee professionals often use refractometers as a way to use quantitative data to accompany their subjective tasting opinions.

This is very anti-coffee-snob in a way, since a coffee snob would simply tell you a coffee was good because he brewed it as pour-over, in a Chemex, pouring in consistent counter-clockwise circles of 30g of water at a time.

So let's just say that the refractometer is perfect for a coffee snob who's willing to use TDS data to back up his dogmatic coffee routines.

The VST is quite expensive, but you can learn more about it here.

There is also a cheaper alternative on Amazon made by Atago that I'm inclined to try first. You can check that out here.

4. Gene Café Coffee Roaster

Gene Café Coffee Roaster

There are a lot of home coffee roasters on the market these days, but the Gene Café is one that is frequently recommended for a coffee snob's standards.

It can roast about a half a pound of green coffee beans at a time, using "vortex twisting" for a uniform roast across all beans.

Both the time and temperature can be controlled, while the whole roast cycle takes about 15 minutes (including cooling) for a Full City roast level.

This is a great choice for any coffee snob who is looking to start roasting coffee at home.

You can buy the Gene Café Roaster from My Espresso Shop here.

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3. Angels' Cup Coffee Subscription

Angels' Cup

Blind coffee cuppings and coffee snobbery don't really align if you ask me. But this doesn't change the fact that a lot of coffee snobs still like to guess origins and processing methods in annual competitions like the Flight of Fancy from Populace Coffee.

So to some degree, I feel like I have to include Angels' Cup on this list because we coffee snobs really enjoy the ego boost we get from correctly guessing a coffee's specs just by tasting it.

Angels' Cup is still one of my favorite coffee subscriptions, so I'm pretty confident the coffee snob in your life will enjoy a subscription or a one-time delivery.

You can read my full review here.

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2. Rocket Appartamento Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine

Rocket Appartamento Espresso Machine

Let's face it, the main reason a coffee snob would want this machine is because it looks so damn sexy.

The Rocket Appartamento is a semi-automatic espresso machine that was designed for serious home baristas. It features an all-stainless steel body with a 1.8 liter copper boiler.

The Heat Exchanger allows you to pull your shots and steam your milk simultaneously, which is important if you're looking to make your drinks quickly.

Of course, you'd probably only want to buy this for a coffee snob you really care about, as it retails for a whopping $1500. Still, in relative terms this is inexpensive for the quality this machine brings to the table.

Make sure your coffee snob has an excellent coffee grinder like the Baratza Virtuoso or Baratza Sette before buying this.

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1. Flair Signature Plus Espresso Maker

Flair Signature Plus Espresso Maker

The Flair Espresso Maker is a game-changer in the world of home (and travel) espresso.

This completely manual work of art operates on 100% human power, meaning all you need is water (hot or cold), finely ground coffee, and some muscle to pull expert-level shots of espresso.

If you're feeling really ambitious, you can get the Flair Espresso Signature Pro, the latest model in Flair's expansive lineup.

Check out my full review of the Flair Signature Plus, here.

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Coffee Gift Guide 2018

Best Coffee Gifts of 2018

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It's that time of year again!

Every year, I take a look at the best coffee gifts for your coffee-obsessed friends and family, so you can not only save time shopping, but also receive endless amounts of praise for your thoughtful gift(s).

This is my guide for the best coffee gifts of 2018, organized by your giftee's coffee personality and your budget. Of course, everything on this list is just my subjective opinion, but I still want to make sure most of our readers are satisfied with my picks.

So, if there is something on this list that you feel is a bad recommendation, please share your alternative recommendations in the comments section at the end of the post!

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Coffee Gifts Under $20

Funny Coffee Gifts

Gifts for a Coffee Snob

The Budding Home Barista

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Coffee Gifts Under $20

If you're operating on a limited budget, there are still plenty of great coffee-related gifts under $20. Here are my favorites (listed in no particular order) for 2018:

The World Atlas of Coffee

If there were only one book I could recommend about coffee, it would be The World Atlas of Coffee by James Hoffmann.

The book is digestible for coffee novices, yet still informative enough for coffee enthusiasts and professionals alike. Hoffmann recently released the 2nd edition of the book, which you can learn more about here.

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OXO Single Serve Pour Over Auto Drip

If you've been tempted to get into pour over coffee but aren't quite sure it's worth the extra hassle, the OXO Single Serve Pour Over Auto Drip might serve as a perfect compromise between auto and manual brewing methods.

With a built-in reservoir that sits above the cone dripper, water can be evenly dispersed at a constant flow rate, allowing for a more consistent extraction and brew time.

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Biohazard Coffee

Many coffee fanatics are already familiar with the infamous Death Wish Coffee, which alleges to be the "World's Strongest Coffee", but this claim may be challenged by Biohazard Coffee, which contains a whopping 926mg of caffeine per 12oz cup of brewed coffee.

I also thought it tasted a whole lot better than Death Wish, so your caffeine-loving gift recipient will be especially pleased.

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Mr. Coffee 4-Cup Auto Drip Coffeemaker

Anybody who has ever made coffee at home is already familiar with the classic Mr. Coffee auto drip coffeemaker. With a simple on-off switch and warming plate, there's really not much to it.

Yes, there's nothing fancy about the Mr. Coffee, but this 4-cup version will get the job done without the hassle.

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Brew: Better Coffee at Home

Brian W. Jones is the dude behind the popular coffee website, Dear Coffee, I Love You. He released his first coffee book, Brew Better Coffee At Home not too long ago, and it's a great primer to (you guessed it) making coffee at home.

At the very least, it makes for a great coffee table book about...coffee!

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Bean Envy Milk Frother

Milk frothing wands are excellent options for those aspiring home baristas who aren't quite ready to invest in 4-figure espresso machines for their homemade cappuccinos.

There aren't a ton of differences between those that are currently on the market, but the Bean Envy should do the trick for your milk frothing needs.

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Kuissential SlickDrip

The SlickDrip is a clever silicone pour-over cone that is great for travel. It's collapsible to less than 1 inch of thickness, and made from an FDA-approved silicone.

Great for those who live in small spaces and/or live a nomadic lifestyle!

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Serafino Double Wall Mugs

These double-wall glass mugs are great for keeping your coffee well-insulated. They also look great!

Just make sure you don't gift them to the clumsy type, these are very fragile mugs.

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Mr. Coffee Mug Warmer

While a mug warmer isn't going keep your coffee piping hot, it definitely can help with maintaining enough heat to keep your coffee at an enjoyably drinkable temperature.

Mr. Coffee makes one of the more dependable ones on the market. This is an excellent gift for someone who sits at a desk and likes to drink their coffee slowly, from a mug.

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Coffee Hacks eBook

You didn't think I'd leave my own book off of this list, did you?

I wrote Coffee Hacks to help those who struggle to make great coffee from the comfort of their own home. More specifically, Coffee Hacks provides a step-by-step process for how to troubleshoot the brew process after a poorly-brewed cup (or pot) of coffee.

Yeah, it's an eBook...so probably better to give as a gift for yourself. Ya know, since you can't really wrap it and all.

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Funny Coffee Gifts

Obviously, I might not have the same sense of humor as you, but I thought these were some of the funnier little coffee gifts I've stumbled upon recently.

Nevermind, I have to poop mug

I'd say this is a pretty relatable mug for most of us coffee-drinkers.

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Without coffee...sweatshirt

For the millennial coffee drinker in your life, this sweatshirt should be well-received.

Buy on Etsy

Don't cha mug

If you're familiar with the smash 00's hit by the Pussycat Dolls, you'll understand the humor in this mug. If not, sorry for wasting your time.

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I'm not addicted wall art

This is one of many coffee memes from this etsy store that makes wall art for coffee lovers.

Buy on Etsy

Addicted to pot mug

Does this offend you? Maybe you're drinking too much pot.

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Gifts for a Coffee Snob

Last year, I did an entire post on my 10 favorite gifts for coffee snobs, and I'm back with updates for 2018 below!

Yes, there were a few items on my list that made the return from last year, but that's only because they are just that good for a coffee snob. Here's my list, in no particular order:

Sudden Coffee

We ran a giveaway for Sudden Coffee earlier this year because we love it so much. This is instant Speciality Coffee, freeze dried single-origin coffee pre-brewed by experts.

This is definitely not your grandmother's instant coffee.

Buy from Sudden

Kruve Coffee Sifter

The Kruve coffee sifter makes a great gift for a coffee snob because it allows them to refine their grind even further than their $1000 burr coffee grinder ever could.

The irony is that the Kruve is also great for those coffee snobs who can't afford an expensive burr grinder, since it helps you filter out fines and boulders without worrying about your grinder's consistency so much.

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Flair Signature Espresso Maker

In the last couple of year, the Flair espresso maker has already become a staple amongst home espresso enthusiasts. Its portability, along with its affordability makes it a popular option, but the main draw is the high-quality espresso you can get out of it.

The latest version, the Signature Pro, includes a built-in pressure gauge that your coffee snob will truly appreciate.

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EKG Variable Temperature Kettle

This is just about as sexy and modern as a kettle can get. The EKG Variable Temperature Kettle has a unique Z-shaped spout for an even more controlled pour. The black matte finish, ergonomic handle, and clean temperature-selection interface make this an especially great option for your pour-over-obsessed coffee snob.

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Espro Travel Coffee Press

For the coffee snob who is frequently traveling, the Espro Travel Coffee Press doubles as a coffee maker and a travel mug. Simply add ground coffee to the permanent filter pod, followed by hot water to the travel mug (or vice versa), then press!

See Price on Amazon

Lido E-T Hand Grinder

The hand grinder company with a cult-like following has made it onto our list again this year, this time with the E-T model!

The Lido E-T is designed specifically for espresso-level grinds, making it the perfect companion to the Flair for portable, affordable, and high-quality espresso for under $500. Pretty much unheard of!

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Bean Box World Coffee Tour

Bean Box, a Seattle-based coffee subscription service that we've previously reviewed, now offers a World Coffee Tour gift box, which includes 16 coffee whole bean coffee samples of varying roasts and regions.

The gift box also comes with some delicious little chocolates that go great with the coffee that's included.

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Third Wave Water

Third Wave Water is a mineral solution for producing water that's ideal for brewing coffee. Since brewed coffee is mostly water, it's important that the water you brew with has the right balance of minerals.

Third Wave Water takes out the guesswork, giving you perfectly formulated water every single time. Simply add the powdered formula to a gallon of distilled water, shake, and you're ready to brew.

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Melodrip

The Melodrip is one of the hottest new coffee brewing tools from 2018. It's kind of like the Kruve, but instead of focusing on refining your grind, it focuses on refining your pour during a pour-over.

The Melodrip is a small tray that distributes your pour gently, and evenly across the bed of coffee. It allegedly contributes to a cleaner extraction, but I still haven't had the chance to try it.

Still, if there's one tool your coffee snob still hasn't gotten her hands on, this is likely it.

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Acaia Pearl Scale

The Acaia Pearl is still the top-choice coffee-brewing scale amongst snobs and professionals alike. It connects via bluetooth to an app on your smartphone that guides you, the barista, towards a consistent pouring pattern.

This scale makes for a great companion to the EKG Kettle.

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The Budding Home Barista

For the Starbucks-addicted coffee lover who keeps saying they're gonna start making lattes at home to help curb their daily habit, here are some gift ideas to help get them started:

OXO Brew Conical Burr Coffee Grinder

Almost any coffee professional will tell you that the most important tool in your coffee-brewing arsenal is the grinder, and this is especially true for espresso-based drinks.

The OXO Brew Conical Burr Coffee Grinder is one of the more affordable burr coffee grinders out there at the moment, and it offers pretty good range and consistency for the price.

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Ninja Coffee Bar

You've probably seen the infomercials for the Ninja Coffee Bar, and it makes some big time promises.

The Ninja Coffee Bar can make anything from latte to iced coffee, making it one of the most versatile coffee makers on the market to-date.

Although you should not expect top-quality coffee drinks from the Ninja, the convenience makes up for its shortcomings.

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Breville Smart Grinder Pro

I've now been using my Breville Smart Grinder Pro for 3 years, and it has been great for making espresso-based drinks at home.

With a clean interface, 60 grind settings, and a timed doser, this is an excellent mid-tier option for the home barista who has graduated from pressurized filter baskets.

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Milk Frothing Pitcher with Built-in Thermometer

If your budding barista wants to make lattes, cappuccinos, macchiatos, or any other espresso-based drink, they'll need a frothing pitcher to accompany their shiny new espresso machine.

I like this one because it has a built-in thermometer to help take out the guesswork when steaming the milk.

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