I’m a regular at the local café down the street, and, when I told the barista that I like my coffee as strong as it gets, she insisted that I sample the robust flavor created by a French press.

Ever since that day, I abandoned the bland, and my coffee maker at home has lazed in retirement in my cabinet. With the Personal French press, you don’t need a pricy espresso machine to make your taste buds dance. This double-decker contraption is bold and eco sleek, not to mention the fact that it is significantly less expensive than traditional coffee makers. (Available at sponsor VivaTerra for $25.)