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13-12-2014, 05:18
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#91
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Join Date: Sep 2010
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Re: Coffee maker...
I have to admit, that when cruising, I use nothing but instant. But, I try and make up for it by always buying the really uppity, and fancy, instant coffee.
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12-01-2015, 18:22
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#92
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: W Carib
Boat: Wildcat 35, Hobie 33
Posts: 13,486
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Re: Coffee maker...
Had a new coffee making experience on a kayaking trip recently...a sock-like filter on a wire frame. Awkward and messy, but super lightweigth and compact. Making coffee was a two person job. Sure beat the hell outta no coffe though!
Interesting, but wont be buying one for the boat.
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12-01-2015, 19:43
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#93
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2014
Posts: 1,778
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Re: Coffee maker...
Bodum French press and a stainless steel percalator. I think I prefer the percalatorbut the French Press is faster because you can use the kettle.
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13-01-2015, 02:03
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#94
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Nearly an old salt
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Lefkas Marina ,Greece
Boat: Bavaria 36
Posts: 22,801
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Re: Coffee maker...
I've used the jug with a simple paper filter holder underway. Works well until suddenly it doesn't. !!!
Now I generally use a cafetiere ( French press for the colonials ) , ( which actually was invented by an Italian ) I had a great plastic one for many years that I bought in France and couldn't subsequently find again
I view instant as the spawn of the devil.
At home I occasionally like an European style espresso and I use a netpresso machine , but mostly also a cafetiere.
Dave
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13-01-2015, 03:39
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#96
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CF Adviser
Join Date: Oct 2007
Boat: Van Helleman Schooner 65ft StarGazer
Posts: 10,280
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Re: Coffee maker...
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Originally Posted by savoir
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Do they make those in smaller sizes? As I am the only one who drinks strong coffee
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13-01-2015, 15:45
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#97
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Narragansett Bay
Boat: Able 50
Posts: 3,139
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Re: Coffee maker...
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13-01-2015, 16:26
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#98
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Mexico
Boat: 19T Gaff Cutter
Posts: 88
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Re: Coffee maker...
The Aeropress is fantastic, true convert !! Use to fuss over French press but the clean up was always pita. As seaworthy lass mentions water temp is the key (190f for me) and I find the Inverted method works well and keeps all the water and grounds together during brew period. As a bonus I recently picked up this portable grinder and it stores inside the Aeropress plunger recess just perfect
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14-01-2015, 09:11
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#99
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: W Carib
Boat: Wildcat 35, Hobie 33
Posts: 13,486
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A lot of folks mention french press clean up being a PITA, but I dont get it. We use SS presses ashore and afloat and clean up is quite easy. On the boat I just step to the stern, dunk the whole thing in the sea and then dump the grounds overboard. Spritz with fresh water and Im done. Where is the PITA part?
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14-01-2015, 09:14
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#100
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 377
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Re: Coffee maker...
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Originally Posted by belizesailor
A lot of folks mention french press clean up being a PITA, but I dont get it. We use SS presses ashore and afloat and clean up is quite easy. On the boat I just step to the stern, dunk the whole thing in the sea and then dump the grounds overboard. Spritz with fresh water and Im done. Where is the PITA part?
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Maybe they don't have a rear platform? The Aeropress cleanup looks like a cinch, as you just punch out the grinds.
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06-02-2015, 09:06
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#101
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Newport Beach
Boat: Formosa/Peterson 46 Cutter
Posts: 63
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Re: Coffee maker...
Ikea sells a great double walled french press SS coffee pot for a reasonable price. We use that and also a percolator which we keep on board, also SS. Depends if we are on the move and want that pot of coffee to go or if we are sitting at anchor and just want to use percolator on propane stove top. No gen set just our trusty Honda 2000 which we use for other purposes.
That way we have a back up just in case and two ways to handle the decaf/full leaded preferences if we have friends aboard.
Yay coffee!
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13-02-2015, 19:38
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#102
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Northern CA
Posts: 7
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Re: Coffee maker...
Here's another vote for the aeropress. We have tried many types, since my DH is big into coffee. We now own 2 aeropress, so you can set up both cups at the same time while the water is heating.
Like it strong? I usually will add just a tad bit more coffee and then add slightly more water and control when and how fast I press the plunger down. Smooth non-bitter coffee every time!
Several people have mentioned the ease of cleaning and removing the grounds. They are also very compact and stow well on a boat.
My favorite coffee mug is the Oxo Travel Mug, which has a easy push button for closing.
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02-03-2015, 02:02
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#104
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Marine Service Provider
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Greece
Boat: Custom steel cutter, 15m
Posts: 649
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Re: Coffee maker...
Just made my first cup of coffee with my Aeropress that arrived yesterday, using the inverted method. Wow, what a difference - far better than my cafetiere and drip cone. Not sure if the Aeropress beats the Bialetti in taste or not. It does in volume though so the Aeropress is my new preferred method of brewing, along with the Hario hand grinder.
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02-03-2015, 02:27
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#105
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 50
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Re: Coffee maker...
A good item for the boat: insulated, stailess steel coffee-maker by Bodum
(see picture) 0.35 l or 1.50 l, 1l and 1.5 l
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