My Daily Setup

This is what I brew every morning. No guesswork, no gadgets I don't reach for — just the rig that earns its place on my counter.

Behind the chair, I don't cut corners. My coffee isn't any different. This is the exact setup I use to make my cup every single day — the grinder, the brewer, the upgrades that make it better, the beans I keep coming back to, and the mug I drink it from. If you're starting from scratch or finally getting serious about how you brew, this is the whole rig, sourced and sent straight to you — and grabbing it as a bundle saves you a little money.

Here's what's inside, and why each piece is here.

Hario Mini Slim+ Ceramic Coffee Mill

Fresh roast deserves a fresh grind — and this is where the cup really starts. A manual grinder from Hario, the Tokyo glassmakers who've been perfecting their craft since 1921. The washable ceramic burrs grind clean with no odor and no metal rust, and you dial in your grind by simply turning the knob. The see-through bottle has measure points so you know exactly how much you're grinding, and the slim design stores without the handle — small enough for the counter or the road. Ideal for 1–2 cups. Quiet, deliberate, built to last. No batteries, no noise, just the ritual.

AeroPress Coffee Maker — The Original 3-in-1 Brewer

The heart of the setup. One compact brewer that blends French press, pour-over, and espresso into a single design — full-bodied, grit-free coffee with no bitterness, no electricity, no bulky machine. Patented 3-in-1 brew technology, brews 1–3 cups per press (up to 10 oz), and cleans up in seconds: pop the puck, rinse, go. Lightweight and tough enough for the kitchen drawer or the trail. BPA- and phthalate-free. You can find AeroPress brewing instructions here. Made in the USA.

AeroPress Flow Control Filter Cap

The upgrade that turns the AeroPress into a precision instrument. It stops drip-through so you steep exactly as long as you want — no rushing, no compromise. No more inverted method needed. Works with any grind size or brew time, and gives you full control over extraction and flavor. This is where brewing stops being luck and starts being craft. BPA- and phthalate-free.

AeroPress Stainless Steel Reusable Filter

Bolder flavor. Zero waste. Built to last. Made from premium 316-grade stainless — tougher and more corrosion-resistant than the 304-grade filters most brands ship. It lets the flavorful coffee oils through for a richer, fuller-bodied cup while keeping the grit out. Reusable, travel-friendly, dishwasher-safe. Rinse, dry, repeat — press after press. No paper, no waste, just pure flavor. This is your forever filter.

Post Roast Kopi Safari — 12 oz of whole beans (this is the one I drink)

Most blends are built before the roast — the beans go in together and the heat decides the outcome. This one's different, and that difference is everything. This is a Post Roast, and here's what that means: Each origin's beans, sourced from Southeast Asia's finest specialty-grade regions, are roasted separately to their own peak before the blend comes together. The brightness of high-altitude beans stays bright. The earthy depth of lowland varietals stays grounded. Nothing gets lost in the merge. Lively and grounding in the same sip — the kind of complexity that holds up cup after cup. Featured in the What I Drink collection, because it's exactly that.

Night Mark Mug — 11 oz size perfect for the AeroPress

Gold mark. No apologies. Glossy black ceramic with the Blade & Bean vintage craft label centered on each side, so the brand faces out no matter how it sits on the shelf. The warm cream parchment against deep gloss black hits the same way a well-lit barber pole looks at dusk — clean, deliberate, hard to ignore. Lead- and BPA-free, dishwasher and microwave safe. Made on demand, printed to order.

📦 A note on shipping: This setup is sourced from a few different specialty partners — the gear, the freshly roasted beans, and the mug each ship separately and may arrive on different days. That's on purpose. Your coffee is roasted only after you order, and every piece comes straight from the source that does it best. Worth the wait.

The whole rig. One ritual. Everything you need to brew a cup the way I do — and a little savings when you buy the bundle.

From blade to brew — perfection.