King’s Gambit
Coffee Co.
A one-liter cold brew pitcher, a hand grinder, a scale and Third Wave Water's cold brew minerals. Grind coarse, steep overnight in the fridge, pour it over ice in the morning.
For iced-coffee people who are tired of paying shop prices for it every morning.
In the setup
Rough total About $150
Buy it piece by piece and skip what you already own. Prices are approximate and set by each brand.
About $30
A fridge-ready cold brew pitcher with a built-in mesh filter. Coarse grind, overnight steep, done.
About $56
A ceramic-burr hand grinder for camp, work and travel. Also the cheapest way to grind fresh at home.
About $59
A cheap scale with a built-in timer. Weighing coffee and water is the fastest way to stop guessing.
Bronze
$18.00
Cold brew is mostly water, so the water matters. Mineral sticks built for long, cold steeps.
An AeroPress Go that packs into its own mug, a hand grinder and an insulated mug for the drive. Hotel, desk or trailhead, you're covered.
A Kalita Wave dripper and its filters, a slim gooseneck, a scale and a hand grinder: one corner of the counter and the end of guessing. Add the OutIn handheld for the days you want a shot of espresso too.
Fellow's Aiden brews up to 10 cups with profiles set by roast level, plus an Opus 2 burr grinder. No hobby required, just a great pot every morning.