Easier way to make coffee at events

HughMungus · Post by **HughMungus** » Tue Sep 09, 2008 1:07 pm

Someone at work showed me this ultra-cheap french-press kinda coffee-making thing (just add coffee and hot water). I don't want to post a link to run afoul of the "no commerce" rule on here but if you search for "AeroPress Coffee and Espresso Maker" you'll find it. Only about $25 and sturdy enough to handle travelling.

Post by **AntiM** » Tue Sep 09, 2008 1:10 pm

Making recommendations is allowed. It is only commerce if you're selling the darn things.

phil · Post by **phil** » Tue Sep 09, 2008 2:16 pm

I just add coffee and hot water to my Melitta drip funnel thing, and let it drain into the appropriate container. Anything that requires me to boil water isn't all that easier than drip, in my very humble opinion. The issue remains cranking up the stove to heat the water.

Apollonaris Zeus · Post by **Apollonaris Zeus** » Tue Sep 09, 2008 2:39 pm

CLARKcon · Post by **CLARKcon** » Tue Sep 09, 2008 2:43 pm

!!!C O F F E E!!! Yeah, somethings got to change for camp this next year. We usually use instant (coffee crystals) as a mainstay, but have enough time to build/invest into a better set-up, and use "instant" as a back-up failsafe. ANy one have experience with running a regular drip coffee maker from a generator (and I'd probably do three makers or maybe even a resturant style BUNN) and the pros/con's with the dust? (One of the only pro's with instant is convienence= 10 out of 10)

gaminwench · Post by **gaminwench** » Tue Sep 09, 2008 3:03 pm

I always bring my extra-sturdy home espresso machine - this year I did sunrise lattes for a wedding party of 40....those tired burners were so happy to get REAL, yummy cafe before the ceremony (which was beautiful, by the way)....not to mention taking care of yummy coffee needs in 2 camps....

regynalonglank · Post by **regynalonglank** » Tue Sep 09, 2008 3:13 pm

oh yes, and thank the gods and goddesses for you - for this and so very many reasons :) ever your devoted playa coffee love slave, dTd

dragonpilot · Post by **dragonpilot** » Tue Sep 09, 2008 3:31 pm

I've got the Aeropress...fantastic, amazing device! Take it on all backpacks and multiday sea kayak trips. Use it at home occasionally. Didn't take it to BM because it makes such a great shot of espresso that that's all I'd be doing is making shots for everyone!

BitterDan · Post by **BitterDan** » Tue Sep 09, 2008 3:34 pm

HA! We use a regular automatic drip. Oh wait, I forgot, there is no grid.

HughMungus · Post by **HughMungus** » Tue Sep 09, 2008 3:36 pm

CLARKcon wrote:!!!C O F F E E!!! Yeah, somethings got to change for camp this next year. We usually use instant (coffee crystals) as a mainstay, but have enough time to build/invest into a better set-up

I have a coffee maker that's designed for use with a propane camping stove (just fill with water and set on top of the fire). Works great but this other thing I mentioned is cheaper (and no glass to break).

I'm not sure but I *think* electric coffee makers use a *lot* of power.

BitterDan · Post by **BitterDan** » Tue Sep 09, 2008 3:40 pm

not too bad, you can run them off a genny no problem.

fciron · Post by **fciron** » Tue Sep 09, 2008 3:41 pm

I have one of those little italian espresso pots, the octagonal aluminum things. They sit on top of a stove or any other heat source. I have them in several sizes, from 2 little demi-tasse cup size to big, ol' fill a mug size.

BitterDan · Post by **BitterDan** » Tue Sep 09, 2008 3:43 pm

My biggest problem isnt brewing coffee but rather keeping my Half-and-Half chilled and spill-free. I think my bottle lasted until Thursday before being spilled into the cooler. At that point I switched to non-dairy; It's not the same but it works.

somekind · Post by **somekind** » Tue Sep 09, 2008 4:09 pm

I'm not really a coffee drinker, but I did manage to get a free cup while out riding my bike on row Impala. I even got a spanking with my coffee! Thanks, ladies, for hosting a coffee bar!

Boijoy · Post by **Boijoy** » Tue Sep 09, 2008 4:33 pm

yeah.. that's my favorite coffee. I take my empty cup to a neighbor that has a big ol pot brewing and ask very politely for a cup. Thank you Ohio and the two cute gay boys whos names elude me at the moment !! :-)

Post by **AntiM** » Tue Sep 09, 2008 5:10 pm

BitterDan wrote:My biggest problem isnt brewing coffee but rather keeping my Half-and-Half chilled and spill-free. I think my bottle lasted until Thursday before being spilled into the cooler. At that point I switched to non-dairy; It's not the same but it works.

Would an aluminum bottle with a screw-top work? It would chill in the cooler, and you could put the cap on tightly.

Non-dairy, the playa and me don't mix. I um, er, process it too quickly. As in right this minute. I drink it black, one sugar, just as in my Navy days. Burn the joe! Seriously, the best worst coffee I had was the tag end of a 55 cup urn which had been brewed three days earlier. I'd been up almost 72 hours and it was heaven. Mmm, hallucinations and caffeine.

AKAparttime · Post by **AKAparttime** » Tue Sep 09, 2008 5:46 pm

If you want ease try (Filtron coffee),Google it..
It's great until your camp mats find it and drink it all..

~Parttime

phil · Post by **phil** » Tue Sep 09, 2008 5:47 pm

Speaking of hallucinations:

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Post by **AntiM** » Tue Sep 09, 2008 6:22 pm

Heehee. I need to share that with my skiffy buddies. May I?

BitterDan · Post by **BitterDan** » Tue Sep 09, 2008 6:35 pm

Would an aluminum bottle with a screw-top work? It would chill in the cooler, and you could put the cap on tightly.

Yes probably. I just used one of those plastic storage bottles but unfortunately the lid had a pour spout that was easily flipped open, which is exactly what happened to us.

unjonharley · Post by **unjonharley** » Tue Sep 09, 2008 6:51 pm

Melitia #2 filter.. Paper punch a hole near the top.. Run a chop stick through the holes.. Add coffee.. hang in cup and add water.. Save unbleached filter and coffee for your worms..

phil · Post by **phil** » Tue Sep 09, 2008 7:28 pm

AntiM wrote:Heehee. I need to share that with my skiffy buddies. May I?

Of course. It's on YouTube.

geekster · Post by **geekster** » Tue Sep 09, 2008 11:47 pm

Get a pasta pot about 2/3 full of water boiling. Dump in a bag of coffee, when it is "ready" (to taste), turn off the heat. When the boiling stops, dump in eggshells to settle the grounds and pour off through a fine strainer into a pitcher.

Found this on the web but it is how I have been making "camp coffee" for 25 years.

http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/slin ... lls-041974

Bob · Post by **Bob** » Wed Sep 10, 2008 12:02 am

Bullpucky, you don't need eggshells, you just sprinkle a bit of cold water on top, and you don't need a fucking strainer.

gyre · Post by **gyre** » Wed Sep 10, 2008 1:36 am

Bodum plastic frame, plastic widows over the glass.
Heat in microwave, put in screen and pour.

unjonharley · Post by **unjonharley** » Wed Sep 10, 2008 8:02 am

Tin can/hobo coffee.. Boil water and coffee in tin can with wire bale.. Hook on the bale with a line. Spin (like poi) forcing the grounds to the bottom.. Drink down to the grounds.. So none of you guys have been on the road?

geekster · Post by **geekster** » Wed Sep 10, 2008 8:41 am

"Bullpucky, you don't need eggshells"

Maybe not, that's just the way I learned to make it and it always seemed to work so I never questioned it. Actually, it was in the Army in the late '70's I learned it from watching the unit cooks make "field coffee" for an entire company at once in a big pot boiling loose grounds and asked why the eggshells were put in and he (the cook) said it settled the grounds. It seemed to work and the coffee was pretty good so there was no reason to question it. Probably some basic cultural thing with me when someone does something for a living and says they have a reason they do something, they generally get the benefit of my doubt.

fciron · Post by **fciron** » Wed Sep 10, 2008 8:58 am

unjonharley wrote:Tin can/hobo coffee.. Boil water and coffee in tin can with wire bale.. Hook on the bale with a line. Spin (like poi) forcing the grounds to the bottom.. Drink down to the grounds.. So none of you guys have been on the road?

If I can make that work I'm gonna use it at home. 'Spin like poi' is one of the best coffee directions ever.

unjonharley · Post by **unjonharley** » Wed Sep 10, 2008 9:07 am

fciron wrote:
unjonharley wrote:Tin can/hobo coffee.. Boil water and coffee in tin can with wire bale.. Hook on the bale with a line. Spin (like poi) forcing the grounds to the bottom.. Drink down to the grounds.. So none of you guys have been on the road?
If I can make that work I'm gonna use it at home. 'Spin like poi' is one of the best coffee directions ever.

Great for treking/cimbing

betrdanevr · Post by **betrdanevr** » Wed Sep 10, 2008 9:25 am

phil wrote:I just add coffee and hot water to my Melitta drip funnel thing, and let it drain into the appropriate container. Anything that requires me to boil water isn't all that easier than drip, in my very humble opinion. The issue remains cranking up the stove to heat the water.

I'm with you, Phil. I've used a Melitta on and off for years. And NO pesky grounds -- which unfortunately make me majorly GAG.