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zeehag · 13-02-2010, 19:47

starbux is overrated..lol...i buy dark roasted beans--NOT starbux or any other main brand lol-- , hand grind them and use one cup drip filter melitta sells..lol..is better than instant--there is no good instant nor is there a decent instant--when at sea in gulf last summer tripping thru lightning storms and squalls we still made real coffee on the stove--my friend likes perked coffee--i like filtered--lol---so he got his perked coffee while on watch--i just held the pot on the stove lol....when i cannot find the number 2 filters i use number 4--just a bit larger stil fit in the holder..lol....

Québec 1 · 13-02-2010, 21:03

Waking up in the morning on my boat and having a superb cup of coffee is like heaven to me.

I can't see myself on my boat drinking instant coffee! I buy the best fine grind coffee I can find and use a filter. I buy (no. 6) melita filters and cut them down for one cup or leave them as they are for lots of guests. I always buy better coffee for the boat than at home and the at home coffee is always high end anyhow.
I'm cheap and lazy in other places

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Cr8tiveSailor · 14-02-2010, 17:47

If you have access to an Asian mart. They sell this ginger+ instant coffee. No milk / creamer needed for the golden brown effect and is an instant buzz. Cheap as well as it is about 2 bucks for 40 packets. / cups. Additionally - does not taste instant.

Québec 1 · 14-02-2010, 17:57

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Originally Posted by Cr8tiveSailor

If you have access to an Asian mart. They sell this ginger+ instant coffee. No milk / creamer needed for the golden brown effect and is an instant buzz. Cheap as well as it is about 2 bucks for 40 packets. / cups. Additionally - does not taste instant.

http://www.efooddepot.com/products/i...dot_4oz%29.jpg
Now that sounds like something I would like!
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Conch Cruzer · 14-02-2010, 19:05

There is instant coffee that you can find in the South and Western Caribbean called Colcafe. Get the regular with the red lid. It's a very fine powder and dissolves immediately. I don't call myself a coffee snob, but this stuff is actually quite good. My sister came to visit and really liked it as well.

I agree that Nescafe "no es cafe."

bloodhunter · 11-03-2010, 06:00

Instant coffee is like lite beer -- you're better off with water and it tastes better

fishwife · 11-03-2010, 09:46

We make instant coffee during the day but breakfast and dinner time it has to be 'proper' coffee.
Nescafe 'Gold Blend' is what we stock for those day time, grab a quick mug moments.

P.

Zephyr's Aura · 11-03-2010, 12:07

I use a coffee press. Just as quick at the tea bag coffee and taste way better than instant. Got a small one (12 oz) at target for 5 bucks. Put one tablespoon of coffee in get one large mug of coffee out. French press

Tim

cabo_sailor · 11-03-2010, 12:50

Have any of you tried concentrated liquid coffee? I've known its about but have not personally tried it. Just pour a measured amount into hot water and your done. I seem to recall it is possible to make your own. But a quick google for concentrated liquid coffee gives a lot of results. The following is just one link chosen at random.

Rich

**s/v Jedi** · 11-03-2010, 12:55

The Nescafe espresso and cappuccino are the best instant coffees I ever tasted. But they do not taste as good as the real deal by far. We use a percolator while underway; not the US kind but the aluminium one that goes on the stove, called "mocha" in Italy.

cheers,
Nick.

tager · 11-03-2010, 15:26

Tea. That is the best instant coffee. Make it green and your body and mind will thank you for your choice.

**boatman61** · 11-03-2010, 16:27

The first one of the day....

Llyrical · 11-03-2010, 17:08

We use an electric drip pot when we can run the inverter and a 6 cup espresso pot for that night-time demitasse, but we like Starbucks Via for "one-up' cups. You just can't have too much coffee!