Coffee Maker

[blkmagikca]

Besides the Bialetti Mukka Express I use for a single cup (see my earlier posting), I also have a Benjamin & Medwin coffee maker (similar to the Bellman CX25) which makes a classic cappuccino or latte.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nauo...b_channel=Zims

In all cases, I use a stove-top coffee maker to limit the use of 110-volt electricity as I boondock. I also have a small hand grinder for my coffee, and grind coffee beans as needed.

[Gtx Eng]

LNBright,

Incorporating some early lessons in boondocking and coffee is the first challenge. Was researching the Coleman Stovetop Drip this morning and decided to check the forums, glad I did!

Have you been happy with the construction of the Coleman unit? And are you still running the original glass carafe?

Thanks

Originally Posted by LNBright

I drink a lot of coffee. Nothing fancy, just JFG, via a drip-coffeemaker. We have a Coleman stovetop drip coffeemaker, have had it for years, even when tent camping, would set it on top of our old Coleman camp stove, right on the picnic table.

I'm new to Airstreams, but it seems as though it'd be a perfect for using on the stove top inside?

[farafield]

I would be a delinquent mother if I didn't make a small plug for my daughter's work: https://www.ameliawrededavis.com/col...-coffee-brewer

[LNBright]

Originally Posted by Gtx Eng

LNBright,

Incorporating some early lessons in boondocking and coffee is the first challenge. Was researching the Coleman Stovetop Drip this morning and decided to check the forums, glad I did!

Have you been happy with the construction of the Coleman unit? And are you still running the original glass carafe?

Thanks

It is a simple thing, the bottom is a thin-walled metal tank, the back side is a plastic reservoir with a hose from the tank to the drip head, and a swing out basket holder. Not fancy, but has served us for years. I’m sure we bought it at a WalMart over a decade ago (perhaps closer to two).

Actually, the original carafe had gotten broken at some point; I ordered another carafe through one of those replacement parts websites. So, I suppose we’ll continue to use it: we’ve always just used it on a Coleman propane stove, am eager to try it out with the Airstream’s stove, am hoping it works with it (I don’t see why it wouldn’t, just haven’t had the opportunity to personally see yet.)

[evelyco]

I love the CHEFMAN InstaCoffee Single-Serve K-Cup Pod, Coffee Maker. I use it at work since we're not allowed to have coffee makers with high wattages. It's a great deal for a single-serve coffee maker.

[Halford1]

https://www.kohls.com/product/prd-17...2b839d990c6a72

650 watts

[Salvagediver]

Not to start anything here, BUT, I thought the Forum consensus is:

- ProPride is the best WD/Anti-Sway hitch
- Cummins powered Ram 2500 is the best TV

and...

- AeroPress is the best way to make a cup 'o Joe.

That's all not settled science?

[rmkrum]

Some of us, in spite of a short Navy career as a plank owner in the ‘Tonkin Gulf Yacht Club’ don’t even drink coffee or consider driving domestic vehicles.

Yup, I’m a certified heretic…but I do tow with a Propride system!

[MountainLife]

We do both. When not on shore power we bring our glass carafe and kettle and brew on the cook top. When glamping with shore power we have a single serve pod brewer. In both cases, we use water we buy in gallon jugs. Better water makes better coffee.

[dznf0g]

Originally Posted by crispyboy

I know you don't want to hear this but I use a stovetop Farberware percolator. Not convenient like the K cup but the flavor is outstanding. A smaller electric percolator only uses 500 watts and these also make great coffee.

Electric percolator:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002LVUIK8...=1606787236031

Faberware Yosemite percolator:

Attachment 384120

I have a similar aluminum camp percolator circa 1960. Still one of the best ways, IMO. I do take a coffee filter and punch it down the center stalk. Works and tastes great!

[wachuko]

There is nothing under a 1000 watts that makes a decent espresso... I have to settle for Nespresso shot when on the road. Wife fires up the generator, makes the coffee and brings it over while I drive or if we are at a stop (after topping off the fuel tank)...

We continue to use the Nespresso Mini... got it with the kit that comes with a frother (wife likes to drink her coffee with almond milk)...

At a campsite, I get to grind my own coffee beans, with a manual grinder, and use a Flair Pro to make a decent espresso...

My plan still is to change the inverter for a 2000 watts unit... wire the microwave with it... and be able to have a real espresso machine in the AI... It will still have to be small, but at least we can make better espresso with it...

Something like this (or a Rocket Appartamento)



EDIT: Well look at that!!! I did that quick search and this one on the photo is an 850 watts machine!! Woohooo!! Guess what we are getting for Christmas!!!?? It is a Quick Mill Carola EVO...

[Silvr_Bullet]

The electric Espresso Machines are a recent phenomenon. If you want an authentic espresso use the true and lasting method, no electric, just plain hot water from your gas stove. If you want to get fancy heat the espresso cup with hot water before putting the finished product in your cup.
Chow!

Bialetti Express Moka Pot, 6 -Cup, Aluminum Silver https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B000CNY6...2EDC5N7X?psc=1

[wachuko]

Originally Posted by Silvr_Bullet

The electric Espresso Machines are a recent phenomenon. If you want an authentic espresso use the true and lasting method, no electric, just plain hot water from your gas stove. If you want to get fancy heat the espresso cup with hot water before putting the finished product in your cup.
Chow!

Bialetti Express Moka Pot, 6 -Cup, Aluminum Silver https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B000CNY6...2EDC5N7X?psc=1

Ohh the Moka pot. I grew up with that!

At the camp site... yeah... I am using all manual stuff... the only thing I need is hot water...

[Gotta_Travel]

Originally Posted by Silvr_Bullet

The electric Espresso Machines are a recent phenomenon. If you want an authentic espresso use the true and lasting method, no electric, just plain hot water from your gas stove. If you want to get fancy heat the espresso cup with hot water before putting the finished product in your cup.
Chow!

Bialetti Express Moka Pot, 6 -Cup, Aluminum Silver https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B000CNY6...2EDC5N7X?psc=1

This baby is king! But I bought the three cup version and the base is too small for the stove top grates on my new 23cb! I was hand holding it in the morning. 🤣

[richard5933]

This is what I use under my mock pot when I've got shore power. It works on inverter as well if the batteries are charged. Only 500w.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

This one is currently unavailable, but there's out there if you search around.

[moosetags]

About six months ago we got Lucy one of the new Keurig Multi Stream coffee makers. We had one at the house and liked it very much. It got the full test in Lucy as we were on the road for 70 days this summer. This coffee maker is fast and good.

Brian

[ROBERT CROSS]

Originally Posted by wachuko

There is nothing under a 1000 watts that makes a decent espresso... I have to settle for Nespresso shot when on the road. Wife fires up the generator, makes the coffee and brings it over while I drive or if we are at a stop (after topping off the fuel tank)...

We continue to use the Nespresso Mini... got it with the kit that comes with a frother (wife likes to drink her coffee with almond milk)...

At a campsite, I get to grind my own coffee beans, with a manual grinder, and use a Flair Pro to make a decent espresso...

My plan still is to change the inverter for a 2000 watts unit... wire the microwave with it... and be able to have a real espresso machine in the AI... It will still have to be small, but at least we can make better espresso with it...

Something like this (or a Rocket Appartamento)



EDIT: Well look at that!!! I did that quick search and this one on the photo is an 850 watts machine!! Woohooo!! Guess what we are getting for Christmas!!!?? It is a Quick Mill Carola EVO...

Ahhh....$1700.00+ for spresso, that makes cents.

Bob
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No thanks...

[DKB_SATX]

Originally Posted by Gotta_Travel

This baby is king! But I bought the three cup version and the base is too small for the stove top grates on my new 23cb! I was hand holding it in the morning. 🤣

I use a heat-diffuser disk under mine, mostly to keep from overheating the handle... I got one initially because all the burners on the house range are too big for the base of my stainless moka pot.

[Silvr_Bullet]

Originally Posted by Gotta_Travel

This baby is king! But I bought the three cup version and the base is too small for the stove top grates on my new 23cb! I was hand holding it in the morning. 🤣

I use a similar diffuser that we have had for many years, but something like this will free up your hands, also good for simmering soups.

Ilsa Heat Diffuser, Made in Italy from Cast Iron, Flame Guard for Simmering, 7-inches https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B000I1WO...ing=UTF8&psc=1

[Gotta_Travel]

Originally Posted by Silvr_Bullet

I use a similar diffuser that we have had for many years, but something like this will free up your hands, also good for simmering soups.

Ilsa Heat Diffuser, Made in Italy from Cast Iron, Flame Guard for Simmering, 7-inches https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B000I1WO...ing=UTF8&psc=1

Nice! Thanks!

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