The perfect antidote to today's gulped-on-the-go, chain coffee shop concoctions that feature dubious ingredients (Pumpkin Spice?). Designed by a German born chemist and based on laboratory glass vessels, the Chemex employs gravity and a special paper filter to produce a superb cup of pure and simple coffee. Perfect for brewing after a good meal, the Chemex far outshines any electric coffee maker in aesthetic appeal, bringing functional good looks right to the table. Included in the Museum of Modern Art New York's Permanent Collection, it has been in continuous production for more than 60 years.