The DU Lounge

Have two Melitta cones bought in mid 1970s as they fit into top of metal Stanley thermos would take to work when worked in the woods in 20s and 30s.

Have two gold filters and have used a total of four since first discovered this technology.

Probably have been through 8 to 10 tea kettles.

Moved to Berkeley in 1973 to attend Cal and lived several blocks from original Peets store on corner of Cedar and Vine.

That is where learned this cheap and easy technique.

Probably more than 75% of coffee have made as an adult coffee addict, has been from Peets. Traveling, camping or whatever carried this coffee technology and beans.

Now cheat and get pre-ground beans that a neighbor buys for me at Costco and seldom leave home. Long ago before Peets went corporate and wherever lived got Peets coffee by mail or parcel post. Not that long ago bought coffee at Safeway or Costco but situation is such seldom travel away from home.

Have a ceramic pitcher from 1970s for company and also two identical French presses, also dating from 1970s.

Long ago ground beans with manual grinder until discovered ease of electric grinders that also wear out.

Have had other coffee technology and even an expresso machine but they have all passed from my life and were never main method.

Go crazy getting a cone and tea kettle. One can find gold filters online. Think I'll make my 3rd cup today now even though nearly 7 PM!.