12 gorgeous accessories tea and coffee lovers will lust after
From a cold brew maker to a drip-free tea infuser, these tea and coffee accessories are a must-have whether you like an afternoon cuppa or a fresh cup of joe.
By Ho Pei Ying -
Make the perfect tea, drip free, with this magnetic tea infuser. Fix the sucker end to the underside lid of your teapot when brewing your tea. Once your tea is done brewing, stick the tea ball to the sucker using a spoon. Magnets ensure the tea ball stays in place, so you don’t have leftover tea dripping everywhere.
$24.90, from Tott
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A portable, hand-powered (no electricity needed) espresso that affords you café-quality coffee wherever you are. To make the perfect brew, place ground beans and hot water into the container. Unlock the piston and pump a few strokes to pressurise and extract a cup of espresso. The design even includes a coffee cup so you can enjoy your brew.
$144.95, from Crate & Barrel
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This tea bag can be used again and again and again. Brew your favourite loose tea leaves in its stainless steel tea bag-shaped infuser. It features a wire string and a silicon grip tag that gives you better control of your brew so you can enjoy your cuppa just the way you like it.
$48 for small, from Tangs
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This bottle is perfect if you love tea and are constantly on the move. It has a bamboo lid, a double-glass wall and is equipped with a 2-in-1 infuser which allows you to brew loose tea leaves or infuse fruits.
$42.90, available online from A.Muse Projects
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Tabao-ing your favourite kopi in a plastic bag is great, until you realise you will have to string it up somewhere if can’t finish it at one go. This mug lets you rest your takeaway bag while you enjoy your coffee in your own pace.
$24.90, available online from Naiise
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A convenient porcelain tea mug with a stainless steel strainer inside so you don’t need a separate tea pot. The large strainer results in a richer and a fuller-bodied tea, while the lid of the mug acts as a strainer rest.
$32, from Shopdeca
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Go green by using a recyclable cup when you take away your coffee. The glass coffee cup is enveloped in a sustainably sourced thermal cork band, elevating the hip quotient while keeping your fingers safe.
$43, available online from Papa Palheta
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Turn fresh hot coffee into perfect iced coffee in one minute with Hyperchiller. To start, you will have to freeze the container for up to 12 hours. Once that is done, you pour your hot coffee into the stainless steel chamber and allow the surrounding ice to cool your coffee by up to 55 degrees Celsius – all within 60 seconds!
$62.90, from We The People Store
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Enjoy the taste of freshly ground coffee at home any time with this coffee grinder. The ceramic mortar means it won’t retain any odour or develop rust. You can adjust the coarse level by adjusting the knob.
$45, available online from Papa Palheta
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Love ice-drip and cold brew coffee? You’ll love this 3-in-1 nifty coffee maker that lets you make both. Just insert ground coffee powder, add iced water and wait. You can convert it into a portable tumbler so you can bring your ice-drip and cold brew everywhere you go.
$49.90, from We The People Store
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Get creative with your cup of joe with a modish design using this series of acrylic cut-out templates. Hold the stencil over your coffee cup and sprinkle chocolate, cinnamon or a topping of your choice!
$13, from Shopdeca
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If you love milk with your brews, this pretty milk container is a must-have. Its minimalist, quirky design will add style to any breakfast table.
$28, available online from Stylodeco
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