Keith Titanium Pour Over Coffee and Tea Maker

[@free1.1]

Speaking from experience here. I've had this for about a year now and its exceptionally made. It's literally an heirloom product that I can pass down to one of my kids. Worth every penny to me. No paper filters check, lightweight check, small form factor check, if you use it every day it pays for itself fairly quickly. Also quick tip keith says to tap the lid against the rim of the funnel if your coffee slows down. The coffee will start pouring faster again. Perfect flow. Great review btw.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Good to hear from someone who has experience with this special piece of kit. Thanks for commenting

[@charlesknight3204]

Mark … Interesting technology!!! NOT $200.00 interesting technology, but interesting. I’m a car camper due to health and age so my $2.00 ss thrift store coffee maker has served me fine for decades!!! Was just given a ss 1.2 liter ss water boiling pot for my drip ss coffee maker. Works fine for my one cup a day. Excellent review!!! God bless!!! Chuck Knight from Buffalo, Texas, USA. 👨‍🌾✝️🙏🖖🦌

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

I have a couple of budget alternatives coming in a video soon. Thanks for commenting

[@railwaystationmaster]

A niche and very desireable piece of Titanium outdoor jewelry ,with seduction values that some will find irresistible, hence I now have this product also the equally expensive Keith titanium mini teapot, first impressions having got over the steep price tag is luxury was never intended to be cheap and the value is wrapped up in the experience of owning a premium product and how it makes you feel when using it .Hard to quantify maybe but if you really appreciate stellar engineering there is added comfort in the aesthetics . It is certainly not for anyone on a tight budget and like a Bentley or Rolls Royce car those lucky enough to own these desirable trinkets will not be disappointed . Hopefully Keith will now send you the companion piece a gorgeous mini Titanium teapot which I also own and use every day . Both of these products are top of the range flagship models and like the cars mentioned not foe the masses they do however showcase what can be achieved when cost is applied after the very highest manufacturing brains are engaged to produce an elite limited production high end product .

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Thank you for summing up the best way of looking at these products

[@brucemattes5015]

As a former machinist, I can say that the *BULK* of this set's expense is to be found in the cone-shaped filter. Most titanium outdoors oriented cooking and water transportation equipment gear has a price tag that is 3 times its equivalent stainless steel counterpart. *If this set was stainless steel and a similarly designed filter was utilized, then instead of the expected one-third reduction in price between stainless steel and titanium, you could expect to pay upwards of $120.00 for the 5-piece set.* Laser drilling that many extraordinarily *TINY,* straight-sided holes in a piece of titanium would be both difficult to accomplish as well as quite an engineering achievement. To execute those thousands upon thousands of holes in a funnel-shaped design with the large mouth of the funnel on the outside of the cone is an exponentially greater engineering achievement. That the holes were in all likelihood drilled, one at a time, on a flat piece of titanium sheet stock, utilizing a sophisticated computer program, which would result in *EACH* hole being *PRECISELY* equidistant from its neighboring holes when the sheet metal was shaped into its final cone shape, *is where the true genius of the engineering accomplishment for this titanium coffee filter cone comes in.* That's why this tiny backpacking coffee filter set costs so much money. Not only is it an engineering marvel, but the added expense of titanium adds to its cost. I can well understand the reluctance to pay so much for what is seemingly so little in return. This set should be a lifetime investment for anyone, and if properly cared for last hundreds of years.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience. It definitely helps with understanding more about this item

[@SoundWave209]

Glad to see a new review in this item, just purchased mine and can't wait to use it!

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Hope you enjoy it! Thanks for commenting

[@northwind7409]

Mark, you're not getting me to get rid of my AeroPress. If I were a backpacker (4x4, kayak, boat, MTB, pulk), the light weight would be the deciding factor. I did get a metal filter for the Aero, but I can see that the Keith has much smaller holes, so probably works better. With that system, I think I would use the 'steep' method. The filter stand would make the final dripping much more convenient. I have one single-wall titanium mug and I find that it keeps the contents hot enough right to the last drop. Another good review.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

I still love and use my AeroPress as well. This is definitely for those who have a higher budget than I do. Thanks for commenting

[@markperry222]

Pricey，maybe. But people who regularly go to Starbucks are familiar with paying to much for there coffee. Maybe it is one for them ;-)

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Good thought. Starbucks can add up pretty quickly. Thanks for commenting

[@thedriftingspore]

Very nice demonstration Mark. You are right this would be way out of budget for me as well but what it does do is gives me multiple idea's how to craft something similar myself within my budget which is cheap or free haha.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Great idea. I have a budget pour-over video in the works. Thanks for commenting

[@janet4514]

Hands down the best for light weight backpackers where every ounce matters in order to be able to stay in the bush longer- will last several lifetimes! (received as gift-Keith is also the name of my beloved brother who passed at the too early age of 36)

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

I love it also, just wish it was a tiny bit bigger for larger cup of coffee😅. Thanks for commenting

[@maryvalent961]

Preheat the mug with boiling water as you would a thermos. I do that with my Starbucks double wall mug. Yes, A great gift for the camper who has everything!

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Great tip. Thanks for commenting

[@NorthcoastPatty]

Finally the coffee video. Got my coffee, and I'm so excited to come see.

[@NorthcoastPatty]

Maybe a cup of trail tea could be coming in the future. I always love to see the edibles you find in the woods.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Glad you liked it. I am now planning a cheap but effective pour-over video. Thanks for commenting

[@awatt]

Nice toy. I use paper coffee filters that have card legs to hold them on the cup. Does the same job at a fraction of the price. But still, it's a nice toy and I'm sure I'd get a lot of joy out of it just from admiring the engineering that went into it as well as a dam fine cup of coffee.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

It is more about have the very best in engineering as you say. Having said that, it odes make a nice cup of coffee. Thanks for commenting

[@terryw.milburn8565]

Great Show$ Tell, Mark ! Much Enjoyed That Great Cup Of R.C. ATB T God Bless

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for commenting Terry

[@charlesseelye3528]

I'm sure the cost is in that filter. Nice little coffee maker for those that are shot in the posterior with silver dollars.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Yes, this is for those who have a budget bigger than mine. Thanks for commenting

[@charlesseelye3528]

@@MarkYoungBushcraft 'Boundless Voyage' has a little titanium pour over that uses a fine mesh screen probably stainless as in the screens you can get for the Aero press. Makes a decent cup of coffee and cost WAY less.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

@@charlesseelye3528 I have been looking at it. I am hoping to get one from BV to test out

[@billheckman5937]

Very nice demonstration. I'm not much of a coffee drinker and definitely not a coffee connoisseur and seldom have a cup on the trail. The manufacturing process is intriguing and I understand the reason for the price.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for commenting

[@pedroclaro7822]

Neat, for the price i expected a revolutionary design that would make 5min coffee with cold water, maybe even ground and toast the coffee beans 😂

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Yes, it is expensive. Thanks for commenting

[@JohnTBlock]

I can appreciate the weight, most of the cost is certainly in making the double-walled cup, but I'm quite happy with my $20.00 aluminum stove-top percolator, that works fine over a fire, charcoal, alcohol stove, whatever, and it makes enough for two to four people, or one for a lazy morning about camp! 😁

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

True, this is not very everybody. Mostly for someone with a budget for titanium that is looking for the best. Thanks for commenting

[@georgehugo561]

Very interesting product. Will definitely last forever. Price is rough... but the tooling to do those deep drawn shapes isn't cheap. If they could do massive volumes it would help, but this is pretty niche.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

I agree. This is not for everyone but, oh my, it does make a nice cup of coffee. Thanks for commenting

[@georgehugo561]

@@MarkYoungBushcraft I love your immersion brewing technique, by the way. Smart way to keep in the heat, but also easier than pouring over and over to keep the flow going.

[@misolgit69]

Boundless Voyage used to sell a drip filter which was a simple Titanium cone with lots of little holes, that appears to have been superceded by a device that looks like a short cup but has fine Titanium mesh at the bottom it comes with a holder which straddles your cup and comes in four sizes S, M, L, and XL don't quote me but I believe the largest will fit on a 1100ml cup/pot current price on Amazon UK is 25.99 Sterling for the XL (Canadian 43.33) now, wether this is available yet in Canada and US I'm sorry I have no idea but it looks both simple and fairly robust according to the images anyway 😇

[@SnowyAspenHills]

I was also looking at those but the support bracket to do it’s job has to be bigger than the diameter of the cup or mug one is using so it’s never going to nest tidily. Vargo make a titanium drip but unfortunately in many of the reviews on Amazon UK the perforated come seems to fall apart very easily.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

I have been lookin at some alternatives from Boundless Voyage and others. I have a budget pour over device video coming soon. Thanks for commenting

[@pgregory6357]

Nice pourover

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

It truly is. Thanks for commenting

[@jplamb77]

Nice video Mark,,,, I’ll add my twist to it,,, if I “preferred” pour over coffee,,, I honestly might be tempted to buy it. I actually use the Folgers teabag type coffee. I like my coffee strong,,, thus I always leave my coffee bag in the cup while drinking. The coffee bags are light, easy to carry and I normally use 2 per cup,,, easy peasy,,,!!! Great Review,,,,,, Joshua

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Thanks for commenting Joshua

[@jarmosalonen2068]

I use a MSR mugmate type of filter for my loose leaf tea, at home. I don't expect such a filter last long in nature though, with cleaning etc. Mugmate filter has a holder that functions as a cap, so those tea leaves can be put in the fridge for 2 more steepings. Your costly made titanium filter looks much more robust and maybe easier to clean. For pour over coffee. I imagine it being a little small for loose leaf tea and and also the cup size. Myself I like to make about 300ml tea. All the tea leaves have to be also under the water in the mug.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

I have the MSR Mugmate as well. I will be making a video shortly about less expensive coffee filters, including the Mugmate. Thanks for commenting

[@jarmosalonen2068]

@@MarkYoungBushcraft It will be interesting. The Mugmate's mesh while fine, still does leave some black or brown sediment in the bottom of the cup, when using finely ground coffee made for pour over paper filter's or such coffee machines. I have not tried coarser coffee made for kettles in "cowboy" style.

[@FlashGeiger]

I think I'll stick with my Aeropress Go, which I put on my Christmas list a few years ago. Pairs well with my Porlex mini grinder. Thanks for the review.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

I love my AeroPress as well. Still using the original version. Thanks for commenting

[@patfinn8859]

Thanks for the info !

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Most welcome. Thanks for commenting

[@sosteve9113]

Interesting concept Mark

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

A bit pricey but does work well. Thanks for commenting

[@michaelcarlson2512]

He my nice review. I use the lid to lightly tap the filter to take control of the flow speed to get my 3 minute brew. (Softly tapping will speed up the flow rate).

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Yes, I do that as well if needed. Thanks for commenting

[@SoundWave209]

Great informative review. I like how you said the price is worth the product if it's in your budget there are definitely much cheaper items. But when I pop this out at the campsite you know I'm going to be the bell of the ball😂

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

I totally agree! Thanks for commenting

[@roliver7773]

What is the cleaning process after use? It would seem the tiny pores would clog easily.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Surprisingly, a simple rinse is all that is required. The holes being cone shaped appear to resist clogging. Thanks for commenting

[@railwaystationmaster]

Mark an even more controversial Keith Titanium product just has to be their mini Titanium Teapot , I use mine every day and find it worth the hefty price tag , not sure too many others would agree , but I would value a review if Keith were happy to provide you with one that is.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

I have considered the tea set. Love the look of it for sure. I do drink tea (green) so it may not be too much of a stretch to try it out. Thanks for commenting

[@railwaystationmaster]

I can't find any review on YT for their mini Ti teapot so you would be ground breaking if you posted one Mark .

[@РоманПискунов-ь5ъ]

Thanks for the review. Greetings from Ukraine!! I'm interested in two things. Can I use a paper filter? Just put it on the cone and add coffee? Since there is no way to wash the cone. Also interested in filter maintenance. How to clean it if it gets clogged?

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Greetings to you as well. Yes, you can use a paper filter. A Hario V60 style would be best. It cleans up very easily. Thanks for commenting

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

I love my Keith Titanium Canteen kit, but 200 does seem a little steep. But I do love a good cup of coffee! 😀☕️ Thanks for the sharing!

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

It is pricey but there is so much more manufacturing in this item. Thanks for commenting

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

@@MarkYoungBushcraft yeah the filter looks impressive!

[@danielkutcher5704]

A reusable drip pot insert is what I use. I bring water to a boil, remove the pot from the heat and insert the plastic basket with grounds in it and let it steep, lifting it several times, toss the grounds into the firepit (preferred, as they will burn with the next fire) or into the woods, wipe out the basket, and put it back into my pot to transport it. Simple, cheap, effective, and light. If I ever feel the need for space age coffee, I will certainly look into the Keith pour over basket. 👍

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

It is definitely at a different level. Thanks for commenting

[@starlingblack814]

Thanks for the video Mark. Yeah, it is cool, but don't think I can afford one either.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Me neither. Thanks for commenting

[@MichaelR58]

Good review Mark , thanks for sharing , God bless !

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Thanks, you too!

[@joelaut12]

Nice setup, but I simply use a 8 cup paper coffee filter in my Yeti cup with the lid on. Great cup a joe, the filters weight in at about 0.9 grams each and $0.05 cost/cup!

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Cheap setup for sure. Thanks for commenting

[@michellemichaels3258]

Always a great review ❤

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

I appreciate that. Thanks for commenting

[@janmariolle]

Thanks for the great review. Keith makes outstanding products. I have purchased titanium items from other makers and they seem clunky in comparison. How hard is this to clean? Can it also be used for tea without residual taste? Thanks for another great review.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Getting the grounds out is the only challenge. After I tap them into something I wash the filter. Titanium is great as it does not hold tastes. Thanks for commenting

[@billb5732]

I get the most consistent pour-over results using one of those topper-thingies that slowly drips water into the cone. I use an "OXO Brew pour-over coffee dripper" at home. It is lightweight and foolproof. GSI's Coffee Rocket appears to be a more compact version for carrying in a pack.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Good alternatives. Thanks for commenting

[@billb5732]

@@MarkYoungBushcraft It is possible that the dripper from an OXO or "Goodcook Koffe" could be used with a sturdy packable cone. That was what caught my eye in your review; that this Keith titanium cone is probably strong enough to support a dripper full of water. Other packable cones might suffice, but they would have to be tested. Some are too flimsy to support a dripper. For that matter, a typical home pour-over cone is plastic, so they are pretty light. They just are not collapsible.

[@georgethomson8595]

I always love a 'coffee in the woods' video. One of the great pleasures. An expensive option for sure. Are you aware of any less expensive copies?

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Thank you for the question George. Planning a budget pour-over coffee maker video to come out soon.

[@markmartello]

Thanks Mark. Good video, ridiculously expensive way to make coffee.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Very much so. Thanks for commenting

[@rocketcitymoto2883]

I like the Keith pour over coffee maker but I have had several instances in which the filter would shift and fall into the cup spilling hot water and coffee grounds everywhere. If the three "legs" were a little longer, I think it would be perfect. Still though, I use it often because I paid $200 for it and have to justify the cost :)

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Ouch. I have not had that happen but I do find I need to adjust the legs once in a while with a tiny bending. Expensive, yes, but it does work well. Thanks for commenting

[@rocketcitymoto2883]

I'll have to do that. The lips on the legs might have loosened up a bit. Thanks for all the great videos Mark.

[@wrylife57]

Thanks for this review. I am always curious about coffee makers. This item seems entirely too fiddly for camping use--I think that top could easily be knocked off the cup while pouring water in it or if it is set on a less than perfectly level surface (hello, the woods), plus the filter is set so high above the cup it allows too much air-flow which adds to the loss of heat there. I don't think adding the lid to the top would help that. Lastly, that price. Wow! Yes, I understand the construction details are great and it is titanium but it's definitely not in my budget. Honestly, though, even if it was, I would not buy it for the reasons previously mentioned.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

I do find it works well and makes nice coffee but is too expensive for most people. Thanks for commenting

[@derekcroft2055]

Hi Mark,,,,I guess since I am a Tea drinker, that saves me from buying this !! Lol 😆🤣😂

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Oh, it makes tea too. Thanks for commenting Derek

[@williamsmith5610]

Mark great video! I have a a few questions. Do you see yourself using this as you go to from now on or do you like coffee made a different way better? How easy or how much of pain is it to clean when you out. Also if you have limited water when you out would still use it?

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

My all time favourite coffee maker remains the Aeropress (older video if interested) but I do like this, especially for its weight and size. Limited water would be a consideration regardless of method used. Thanks for commenting

[@DrDennis]

I would never pay that much for that and I love coffee. I have a pour over SS fir $10.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Not everyone has the budget for this but some do. I personally could not afford it. Thanks for commenting

[@Stoney_AKA_James]

Having many of the Keith Titanium bottles, their quality is top notch. I've looked at this product, but the mug quantity is way too small - especially for the price.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

it is pricey for sure. Thanks for commenting

[@sv1201]

Exactly. I would buy it only if they make at least a regular cup version.

[@redsorgum]

Very cool coffee drip system. I hope Keith has a patent for the coffee maker, because you know that eventually a copy of it will come out of a certain country, for a fraction of the price. ☹️ ✌️🇺🇸🇨🇦✌️

[@danielkutcher5704]

Where is Keith made? 🤔

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

China

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

There are a few similar products at less cost but I don't know how they compare

[@shawnr6117]

A very interesting product but yeah that price is a deal breaker.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

It is very pricey for sure. Thanks for commenting

[@Canadian_Craftsman]

I have there titanium tea egg and can also brew a small cup of coffee with it!! They are the best titanium manufacturers IMO but this is way to much. my water bottle from them was 100$ and waited a while for it.. its the best out there though worth the money ✊️🔥✌️💚

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

I agree. I have tested a lot of titanium and Keith is the best. I have the Ti Tea Egg as well. Have used it for tea but not coffee..yet. Thanks for commenting

[@steamboatmodel]

Not taking the price in consideration, the only thing I might object to is the size looks a bit small.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Hard to argue that. It does only make small cup of coffee. Thanks for commenting

[@paulmcclelland4511]

You can buy something similar in Cambodia in aluminium for 50 cents!

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Good to know. Thanks for commenting

[@oddball7483]

If you purchase a box of ten coffee bags (£3). Boil your water in your existing titanium cup (£20). Drop a bag in , let it steep to taste. Compared to this product that I like, but it's a very expensive way to make coffee. Suggest that when using. Some heat could be retained by using the leather container as a pot cosy. However, at the price quoted it becomes how much do want to pay for a coffee £20 or £200 it's still a cup of coffee. If I can't dip a biscuit in it then it's useless. Try before you buy.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Guess maybe that is what I am doing. Trying them out for people to help them decide if it is worth it to them. Thanks for commenting

[@dialecticcoma]

hmm not a moka pot killer at that price. be interesting to see you make a hobo version.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

I have a "cheap" alternative video in the works. Thanks for commenting

[@harryporter7220]

My plastic Melita brand pour-over coffee filter holder cost $8.00 and a box of 50 bamboo filters is $2.00. It is no heavier than the Keith titanium gizmo, at one tenth the cost. For that matter, I would rather drink cowboy coffee than squander my hard-earned shekels on this expensive novelty. Sorry, Mark, but this is insanely expensive.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Yes, it is expensive. Thanks for commenting

[@jimf1964]

$200 USD !!! 😱😱. For that money, it better get me laid too!! Seriously, I can totally see why it costs that much. That’s some pretty serious design/construction and crazy small and light. I can actually see why someone with the budget would get it, even though a $10 filter would be fine.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

I have a video coming on budget alternatives. Less than $10.00 CAD. Thanks for commenting Jim

[@jimf1964]

@@MarkYoungBushcraft I quit drinking coffee anyway. I used to drink it all the time, but gave it up. French press was my absolute fav, with espresso in second. Just a cup of tea a day, and that’s it now for me.

[@oscars4107]

Can't wait for the obligatory knockoffs review 😂😂😂

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

There are some already. Thanks for commenting

[@pegboyd4312]

This would be a big no!

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Yes, as it would for most people but some will pay the price. Thanks for commenting

[@allansabet1195]

Cool design but as stated ridiculously expensive.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Yes it is. Thanks for commenting

[@ernieschatz3783]

$200 for nose-drip-speed brewing. No thanks.

[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Yes, Not for everyone. Thanks for commenting

[@margueritemitchell1829]

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[@MarkYoungBushcraft]

Thanks for commenting