[ESSENTIAL] A nautical shrine for the coffee god

[Freesail99]

Is the French Press different then what we're talking about here ? I've heard good things about it, but have never tried it.

[Valiente]

I think the French Press and the Bodum are essentially the same "plunger/screen/circular flask" method.

Funnily enough, the only place I've ever had it outside of people's houses is in Bewley's on Grafton Street in Dublin...they present you with an unplunged Bodum and you plunge when the required strength has been achieved.

Or they did in the early '90s, anyway. Now it's probably ******* Sanka, the filth.

[Waymar83]

Aha!!! My nascent sailing experience aside, here is a topic I can actually discuss with the most knowledgeable and not be humbled!!!!!!!

Real coffee can only had out of an espresso maker (OK I'll accept Turkish coffee as well). The admiral and I are very picky about drinking our coffee and always travel with coffee beans, coffee grinder, something to heat the milk in, a "foamer" (there are different kinds) and of course, the espresso coffee pot (the espresso maker - no filtered coffee). What is referred to as "instant coffee" does not exist in my universe.!!! If we know there may not be electriciy I grind a sufficient amount for the trip!

We do not need to talk (too much) about the different coffees available as this would require its own "Coffee - NET" .

Val, here is a espresso machine that will meet your needs:

http://www.amazon.com/Villaware-V003...218026&sr=8-15

I prefer stainless to the aluminium of the Bialetti only because I've this thing about using any aluminium cookware. (although, just like with any aluminium cookware, it will heat faster). Its referred to as a 10 cup, but it makes two really great mugs of cappuccino. All you need to add is the appropriate coffee (notice they also suggest two brands of Italian coffee; Illy and Lavazza. You can't go wrong with those two brands. As a proper Canadian you can also head to Costco and get the William Spartivento brand: Organic and fair trade . The Espresso Barista (very dark bean) is a great solid morning coffee and the Ethiopian Yirgacheffe is just right for evenings (a little milder).

Below is just some of the essential stuff I brought to Guyana. Notice the espresso machine in front. Similar to the one on Amazon. We've had it since 1988 (bought in Rome). Its been to Ghana (all over), camping, the US several times, Guyana, Brazil, (the boat of course but now it has its own). It's also a "10 cup" but it makes two great mugs. I also use it for simple espresso for larger groups:



I've used it on electric stoves, gas stoves and, when on the road or camping, I've used it like this (just not on the dining room table) :



One last thing: These espresso machines do not take long to make the coffee. So energy useage is minimised. Also, always use as pure/clean water as you can (We use mineral water) and use cold water.

That's my coffee bean worth....I think I'll go make myself a cup

[sailingwife]

This is what I was thinking or ordering and giving a try. It is found on the Ultimate Sole web site.



7 Seas French Press Coffee Makers (UG406)


7 Seas Stainless Steel French Press

Flavorful coffee is made to taste at any time. Fill with coarse ground coffee, pour in hot water. Put the lid on top. After about four minutes, press the filter down (capturing coffee grounds beneath. Double wall insulation keeps coffee hotter. Use as a pitcher. Make tea following the same process. Polished 18/10 Stainless Steel and available in 4 sizes. Order as follows: MN= 1-2 Cup Size at $59.95, MI= 3-4 Cup Size at $64.95, MA= 5-6 Cup Size at $71.95 and ME=7-8 Cup Size at $82.95.

Our most popular size is the 5-6 cup press at $71.95.

The size quoted below is $59.95 for the 1-2 cup size. As you increase size an additional added amount will be displayed in the drop-down box. Add that amount to the $59.95 for your total price for that size as detailed above.



Our Price: $59.95

Size :
MN MI $5.00 MA $12.00 ME $23.00



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[hellosailor]

Baer in mind that a "cup" of coffee is usually five ounces, not the 10-12 we often put in a mug.

French press coffee usually gives you some grit in the bottom of the pot, no matter how coarsely you have ground it, and that can take some getting used to. You can also usually take a fine paper filter (even one made for a percolator basket) and open it over the bottom of the plunger, to get a "clean" paper-filtered product from it.

Also worth checking ebay--all sorts of kitchen appliances show up on it.

[cardiacpaul]

if you want some zip in your morning step, you could try the Cafe Bustelo, with one of those 5.00 cuban coffee makers. It doesn't take long to heat up and it makes my de-fib call the doctors office.

[patrickbwells]

Have you considered one of these?

[Freesail99]

Originally Posted by patrickbwells

Have you considered one of these?

Hmmm, let me see, I may have room for that in the cockpit ......

[Waymar83]

Now that is an essential piece of equipment! what size of inverter do you think would be needed?

[tdw]

I'm not a coffee fanatic. I'm happy to use pre ground coffee as long as it's in an air tight packet and I do like milk with coffee, particularly for breakfast.

Any form of filter / drip feed makes crappy coffee barely worthy of the name. I know many will disagree but you might as well drink instant.

Instant coffee is vomit inducing, you might as well drink filter.

Sadly finding a 12v espresso maker has proved impossible.

So I'll settle for one of these.



We also have a small pot (I think it's Turkish) to heat the milk. Ok, so not much good at sea but at anchor pretty damn good. I guess we will use a plunger when on passage. To date I mainly drink tea when at sea but that's another story and don't get me started on whether tea bags are acceptable. The're not.

ps - maybe one of those Force Ten single burner jobs would be a good idea.

pps - see you next year when we go through this again. (g)