Espresso anyone?

[yakman]

Hello,

We have a new 25ft International and I'm looking to take my espresso on the road with me. I've tried stovetopping before and have not been impressed with them. I enjoy a french press, but nonetheless, it's just not an espresso.

I've been looking at the Nespresso Le Cube. It's listed at 1200 watts but I could not find any amperage info. If I have shore electricity, should I be able to run this?

It uses the little Nespresso capsule and virtually eliminates the pesky grounds and stains that I have here at home, but would give me my fix while on the road.

Anybody else running one of these or a similar machine while on the road?

thank you,

Doug

[Janet]

Keep it simple - how about one of these? They always work, require no electricity (so long as you have a propane stove) and makes perfect espresso. I know you said it's not your fave... but a little practice makes perfect and a fine grind makes all the difference.

No filters, no moving parts, never need to replace.. and still available for cheap!

[2airishuman]

yakman

we've at least a few other members here with a proclivity for pressed coffee...

check out this profile and threads...

http://www.airforums.com/forums/memb...sso-12509.html



ok, more than one...

i gotta cut back....

Rancilio Silvia Espresso Machine Rocky Grinder

2air'

[volvophile]

]Yakman,
I you look closely the next time you go boondocking, that bluff over there is probably a cleverly disguised Starbucks

1200Watts is around 10Amps, so no worries about overloading the circuits on your trailer.

We pack our La Pavoni Pro when we know we can plug in somewhere.

For boondocking, we picked up this little gem for $20 on clearance at REI

Preva xSport Portable Espresso Maker | Single Serve Coffee - SingleServeCoffee.com

I like how these are put together because it mimicks the operation of an expansive pump unit.. It has a portafilter in the bottom for the grounds, a reservoir for hot water in the top. And a hand pump that presurizes air inthe reservoir and forces the water through the grounds, instead of relying on steam preasure.
You can compensate for your grind & altitude by giving more or less pumps.
(Like shooting your best friend in middle school with a 10 pump BB gun. Do I only give him 6 pumps, or let him have it with 18)
NOT that I condone that sort of behavior

With a little practice, I was able to pull off some good shots with this one.
The only drawback is it lacks any sort of steamer so, sadly, no frothy espresso drinks in the boonies. I guese thats why they call it "roughing it"

BTW, I found these guys in the kitchen this morning. Said they where looking for some dude named S Tardis. I told them Id pass the message along.

[Royce]

Originally Posted by Janet

Keep it simple - how about one of these? They always work, require no electricity (so long as you have a propane stove) and makes perfect espresso. I know you said it's not your fave... but a little practice makes perfect and a fine grind makes all the difference.

No filters, no moving parts, never need to replace.. and still available for cheap!

Take it from a comestible liquids aficionado. What Janet said, except I prefer the stainless steel ones. We have a 2 cup and a 6 cup. Start with good coffee and grind fine. Have tried about every other type of coffee maker and few can measure up to a stove top espresso maker for ease of use and great coffee, if handled correctly. I brought the two cup back from Milan after watching a friend use it in his kitchen and tasting the coffee. If you like "long coffee" then just add hot water to the expresso after brewing.

[SilverRanger]

Originally Posted by yakman

Hello,

...It uses the little Nespresso capsule and virtually eliminates the pesky grounds and stains that I have here at home, but would give me my fix while on the road....

Doug

I don't mind the grounds. It's what's for breakfast.

We tried lots of different coffee makers, but then we discovered the press and it's now all we use. We have a $150 Bunn coffee maker collecting dust because it doesn't compare to pressed.

I used one of these for a while, but switched to a Bodum press for both home and on the road.

GSI Mini-Espresso Gift Set - Polished Alum. 1 serving

[byamcaravanner]

This one would look nice in my Airstream...

Ascaso-Dream

also, check this out for "the best espresso machine"

[craftsman]

This is what we use

[yakman]

When I used to rough it, I took my Gaz burner and a French press and made the best camp coffee ever. The time and location determined how picky I needed to be about my coffee. Now that we've decided to spend "big money" and do it up aka "streaming", I've decided that I'll need to be a little more picky about my coffee choices while on the road. I don't have a lot of counter space so we'll have to see what to add. I'm sure it will need to travel in the back of the truck due to limited storage and rough handling while underway if left in the trailer. A french press or stovetopper is an absolute backup for power failures or boondocking but I definitely favor the quality of the espresso from a controlled pressure pump delivering that nice thick crema.

There's a newer stovetop out there from Piazza. Nice little stainless steel unit available in several sizes. It's a little more expensive than the others but has a moveable piston in it to deliver a little more precise brew. Anybody use one of them?

We have a Starbuck's Barista machine that my wife uses at home that may just have to serve some road duty. She never wanted to use the bigger Isomac machine we have. (which has turned out to be a piece of junk, but it still delivers my evening coffee).

2air, good to meet on "Common Grounds".. There's always something common to bond with at the campfire.

Cheers,

Doug