|
|
11-26-2011, 04:55 PM
|
#21
|
Rivet Master
2008 19' Safari SE
Denver
, Colorado
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 950
|
This is turning out to be an entertaining thread, with added bits of hilarity. (You know who you are.)
I LOVE all of these retro coffee percolators, so cool. And that grinder is the cutest thing evah. But on reflection, I think a stovetop espresso, and small electric kettle will be the way forward. And maybe a french press mug. (Depending on how much weight I can free up with other stuff.) The espresso is non-negotiable and we can drink Americanos rather than coffee...
You're killing me with the Tassimo, though. I love all the pod machines, it's so much fun to pick out what you want with the next cup.
__________________
"If you can't be a good example, then you'll just have to be a horrible warning." - Catherine Aird
Blog: 300 Miles or 3:00
|
|
|
11-26-2011, 05:11 PM
|
#22
|
3 Rivet Member
1982 34' Limited
1975 31' Sovereign
Grovetown
, Georgia
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 107
|
Points to ponder. Coffee needs to brew at 200 - 205 F. This is why people at high altitudes use a pressurized espresso maker.
A paper filter absorbs some of the volatile oils.
A percolator can burn the coffee buy reboiling it over and over.
When on the grid drip.
When off a tea pot with a funnel. The tea pot whistles when boiling and doesn't boil over and easy to pour.
If I was go to go to high altitudes I would consider an espresso maker.
__________________
"Humans get a lot done,not because we're smart, but because we have thumbs so we can make coffee." Flash Rosenburg
"Decaffinated coffee is the devil's blend."
|
|
|
11-26-2011, 05:14 PM
|
#23
|
3 Rivet Member
1982 34' Limited
1975 31' Sovereign
Grovetown
, Georgia
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 107
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by zlee
Perhaps that's the answer, learn to deal without coffee.
|
I have cut down to 2 cups a day and 3 a night. I found a 36 oz cup.
__________________
"Humans get a lot done,not because we're smart, but because we have thumbs so we can make coffee." Flash Rosenburg
"Decaffinated coffee is the devil's blend."
|
|
|
11-26-2011, 05:22 PM
|
#24
|
Rivet Master
2008 19' Safari SE
Denver
, Colorado
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 950
|
Quote:
I have cut down to 2 cups a day and 3 a night. I found a 36 oz cup
|
lol - now why hadn't I thought of that?
__________________
"If you can't be a good example, then you'll just have to be a horrible warning." - Catherine Aird
Blog: 300 Miles or 3:00
|
|
|
11-26-2011, 05:24 PM
|
#25
|
Rivet Master
2008 19' Safari SE
Denver
, Colorado
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 950
|
__________________
"If you can't be a good example, then you'll just have to be a horrible warning." - Catherine Aird
Blog: 300 Miles or 3:00
|
|
|
11-26-2011, 06:03 PM
|
#26
|
Rivet Master
1959 17' Pacer
Long Beach
, California
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 920
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by GO Bob
Points to ponder. Coffee needs to brew at 200 - 205 F. This is why people at high altitudes use a pressurized espresso maker.
A paper filter absorbs some of the volatile oils.
A percolator can burn the coffee buy reboiling it over and over.
When on the grid drip.
When off a tea pot with a funnel. The tea pot whistles when boiling and doesn't boil over and easy to pour.
If I was go to go to high altitudes I would consider an espresso maker.
|
Or, instead of doing something simple, we could just make it super-complicated and ultra-fancy:
Kees van der Westen ~ Mirage Veloce
But really, 90% of the reason I want that for my trailer is the styling, not the functionality.
|
|
|
11-26-2011, 06:11 PM
|
#27
|
Master of Universe
2008 25' Safari FB SE
Grand Junction
, Colorado
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 12,694
|
Back in my Chemex days, they told us not to heat the water to more than 190˚, otherwise harsh byproducts would be released. I could drink some—and it was good coffee—and put the whole thing in the fridge and heat it up the next day and it was fine. The coffee I used long ago was Santos.
Almost 30 years ago and realized that the strange jangly things that I felt after drinking too many cups of coffee might have something to do with the coffee. I haven't had any since. I found too many cups of a good caffeinated tea just made for energy, not jangly crazed nerves. Tea is easy to make (just heat water in uranium water bath), brew for several minutes and glow in the dark. I order Market Spice tea from Washington state—slightly spiced black tea. No fancy, expensive or heavy appliances necessary.
Gene
|
|
|
11-26-2011, 06:22 PM
|
#28
|
Retired.
Currently Looking...
.
, At Large
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 21,276
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by worldinchaos
EDIT: I first wrote "coffee-powered propane maker" which would be awesome. Somebody should work on bringing that to market.
|
I've been working on a burrito-powered propane maker. At least my wife insists I have...
__________________
Meddle not in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy, and taste good with ketchup.
Terry
|
|
|
11-26-2011, 06:47 PM
|
#29
|
Rivet Master
2008 19' Safari SE
Denver
, Colorado
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 950
|
TMI ! TMI!
__________________
"If you can't be a good example, then you'll just have to be a horrible warning." - Catherine Aird
Blog: 300 Miles or 3:00
|
|
|
11-26-2011, 08:27 PM
|
#30
|
Rivet Master
2008 19' Safari SE
Denver
, Colorado
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 950
|
WorldinChaos, that thing looks like it should warp 9 in 10 seconds...
__________________
"If you can't be a good example, then you'll just have to be a horrible warning." - Catherine Aird
Blog: 300 Miles or 3:00
|
|
|
11-26-2011, 10:08 PM
|
#31
|
"Cloudsplitter"
2003 25' Classic
Houstatlantavegas
, Malebolgia
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 19,977
|
Gene,
40 yrs and counting....best Joe go'n.
Jangly can be very enjoyable.
Bob
__________________
"You don't know where you've been until you leave, enjoy life" RLC
|
|
|
11-26-2011, 10:23 PM
|
#32
|
Rivet Master
2005 22' Safari
Gresham
, Oregon
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 621
|
We carry both. A smaller (very cheap- 6 cup) electric. Use that when we have hookups or with the generator. Have a perculator type for the stove when boondocking,when we cant turn on the generator(time reswtrictions) or when we want more coffee (it is a 9cup) Not into fancy coffees, so this works for us.
|
|
|
11-27-2011, 01:06 AM
|
#33
|
Rivet Master
2012 25' FB Eddie Bauer
Vintage Kin Owner
Virginia Beach
, Virginia
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 7,801
|
Propane!
Propane is cheap and almost always faster than electric, hookups or no.
I just bought a new Cephalon teapot which I use for everything. I boil water for the French Press, I have a filter that I use when I'm just making a single cup. If I want tea, d'oh, same teapot. "Just add water" instant anything, same pot. Cowboy coffee can include boiling eggs IN the pot, then using the water for coffee. Oh, and if you don't want spotty silverware but dislike drying dishes, just pour a teakettle full of boiling water over your dishes in the drainer that's in the sink. They'll air dry in seconds.
If you want to keep things compact and lightweight, go for multipurpose tools whenever possible - cooking or otherwise.
Paula
__________________
Today is a gift, that's why they call it the present.
|
|
|
11-27-2011, 01:48 AM
|
#34
|
Rivet Master
1959 17' Pacer
Long Beach
, California
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 920
|
What's with these silly people trying to get back on topic with actual answers... gosh, what is this forum coming to?
In all seriousness, I really am buying this:
Amazon.com: Coleman Portable Propane Coffeemaker with Stainless Steel Carafe: Sports & Outdoors
And don't ask me to defend myself. It will be permanently installed, and it is similar to what I have at home. Easy and simple.
However, I like all the ideas on grinders that have been presented. I hadn't gotten that far, and use an electric at home that I'm not bringing boondocking. Unless I can harness uranium power. + like Gene alluded to, you would get the side benefit of glow-in-the-dark for trailer safety.
|
|
|
11-27-2011, 05:32 AM
|
#35
|
3 Rivet Member
1969 27' Overlander
Albuquerque
, New Mexico
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 168
|
Use propane as much as possible. Much more cost-efficient than electricity.
WorldInChaos, thanks! I really like the propane powered coffee maker. I've been looking for something that will work in my concession trailer, and all the commecial units run into the $thousands.
I may have to try a couple of those. What fittings did you have to use to connect to the 3/8" propane lines?
__________________
Ed Glenn
|
|
|
11-27-2011, 09:09 AM
|
#36
|
Rivet Master
1959 17' Pacer
Long Beach
, California
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 920
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by edglenn
Use propane as much as possible. Much more cost-efficient than electricity.
WorldInChaos, thanks! I really like the propane powered coffee maker. I've been looking for something that will work in my concession trailer, and all the commecial units run into the $thousands.
I may have to try a couple of those. What fittings did you have to use to connect to the 3/8" propane lines?
|
I actually haven't done it yet, still don't have the inside walls up on my renovation project...
However, I would imagine its as simple as putting an adapter on the normal camping canister connector, or better yet to minimize leak points, snipping it off and flaring a 3/8" threaded fitting on.
|
|
|
11-27-2011, 11:39 AM
|
#37
|
Rivet Master
2008 19' Safari SE
Denver
, Colorado
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 950
|
That thing is pretty cool. I don't think there's anywhere to really mount it in a 19' Bambi, though.
Yeah, Ed, I think I'm getting that impression. The stovetop espresso is a must, along with something electric to boil water for Americanos in. I think I'm going to have to wave goodbye to an extra coffee thing, though, there's just not enough storage in a 19' Bambi to allow three things to make coffee in. Maybe a collapsible single mug filter for when I want to save on propane.
__________________
"If you can't be a good example, then you'll just have to be a horrible warning." - Catherine Aird
Blog: 300 Miles or 3:00
|
|
|
11-27-2011, 11:51 AM
|
#38
|
Master of Universe
2008 25' Safari FB SE
Grand Junction
, Colorado
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 12,694
|
Propane heats things about twice as fast as electricity, but if you are at a campground, why not use their electricity and not your propane? However, it makes sense to have one thing and not several (weight, cost, storage space). Since most of us have stove tops with burners, why not use them?
At first I thought a propane powered coffee maker was a joke, but now I see they really make them. Seems like a pretty small market, but big enough for car campers and backpackers who are heavily addicted.
Gene
|
|
|
11-27-2011, 06:37 PM
|
#39
|
Rivet Master
2008 19' Safari SE
Denver
, Colorado
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 950
|
Yeah, Gene, so here's the rationale (for me, not anyone else <--- obligatory disclaimer):
- I will sometimes be plugged into electricity, but not always, but will always have propane;
- propane is more efficient, but there may be times when I have lots of electricity and want to save propane;
- the ability to make espresso is a non-negotiable;
- Americanos can be made with espresso if I have capability for hot water;
- drip coffee is also a possible with a collapsible single mug filter;
So therefore:
stove top espresso maker (small - possibly backpackers version)
collapsible single mug drip filter
two cup electric water kettle
__________________
"If you can't be a good example, then you'll just have to be a horrible warning." - Catherine Aird
Blog: 300 Miles or 3:00
|
|
|
11-27-2011, 07:34 PM
|
#40
|
Retired.
Currently Looking...
.
, At Large
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 21,276
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by edglenn
I may have to try a couple of those. What fittings did you have to use to connect to the 3/8" propane lines?
|
The Coleman coffee maker uses the standard fitting such as you would find on the little 1 and 2 pound cans of propane. You can get an adapter/extension hose to run from a 20 or 30 pound tank to the coffee maker.
__________________
Meddle not in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy, and taste good with ketchup.
Terry
|
|
|
|
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
|
|
Thread Tools |
Search this Thread |
|
|
Display Modes |
Linear Mode
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
Recent Discussions |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|