Things that Remind Me of Home

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Cafetera

While this kitchen gadget is considered a trendy way to make espresso today, this was the only way to brew coffee at home growing up. Twist the cafetera open to make the best coffee ever tasted; fill the bottom part with cold water and the metal coffee filter with grounds. Close tightly and let it sit on high heat. The boiling water moves upwards, brewing the coffee "against ... more 

Photo by: Flickr Photo/Some rights reserved by maduarte/http

Cafetera

While this kitchen gadget is considered a trendy way to make espresso today, this was the only way to brew coffee at home growing up. Twist the cafetera open to make the best coffee ever tasted; fill the bottom part with cold water and the metal coffee filter with grounds. Close tightly and let it sit on high heat. The boiling water moves upwards, brewing the coffee "against gravity" and filling the upper chamber with a divine, dark brew. This, obviously, is not your 12-cup Mr. Coffee, so proceed carefully as your drink will be strong enough to grow hair on your chest! less