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Coffee and cold water are poured into the jug and sealed with a lid (included) for overnight steeping. In the morning, the lid is replaced with the plunger for pressing, and your iced coffee is ready to drink.
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Sack Up: Tuzu Biberi Salt and Pepper Shakers
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Sack Up: Tuzu Biberi Salt and Pepper Shakers
November 22Emir Rifat Isik's salt and pepper shakers eschew hard surfaces for fabric and stitching.
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