Hario vs. Toddy

Two cold brew systems go head to head for the ultimate summer java

http://www.hario.co.uk/water-dripper-clear.html Cold brewed coffee is smoother, less acidic and exceptionally more tasty than dumping ice into a steaming hot cup of coffee. By relying on time rather than temperature the results are much more concentrated. To see which of the more well known cold-brewing systems do the job better we pitted the beautiful Japanese Hario against the more plain-spoken American Toddy. Hario’s Water Dripper Clear …

Eshu

Skincare built for modern men using natural Australian ingredients

As the world’s driest continent, Australia’s climate requires more than the average moisturizer. Eshu skincare, based in the Land Down Under, draws on local knowledge to protect, heal and soothe battered skin in any conditions. We recently tested the new brand’s full line and found them to be a simple and effective solution to the often overcomplicated world of skincare. Made entirely in Australia, the …

B.T. McElrath Chocolatier

Minneapolis husband and wife handcraft chocolates in delectably bold flavor combos

As small-batch chocolatiers become increasingly common, standing out takes more than just organic ingredients. The husband-and-wife team behind Minneapolis’ B.T. McElrath Chocolatiers take artisanal chocolate making to a new level with their expertly-blended, flavor-popping bars. Infusing sustainably-sourced chocolate with fresh cream and other ingredients—like fruit, toffee or sea salt—the enthusiastic purveyors whip up some delicious concoctions. But the real secret ingredient in the duo’s confections …