In article , Jeff
wrote:

Denis Marier wrote:
I wonder what is the best way to make coffee while sailing alone.
TIA


I have a French Press on board, and use it on occasion, however
cleaning it is a bit of a pain. More often I use a paper cone drip
into a Thermos, which is easier to clean because the paper can be
easily trashed. The Thermos keeps the coffee hot for several hours,
and drinkable for much of the day. This helps if you make some just
before getting underway - paper drip is a pain while the boat is moving.

Among aficionados you'll probably find more support for the press,
although there are many (myself included) that find it a bit muddy and
unpredictable. Almost any method (except percolators) can make
quality coffee, though there are some differences.

More important than the method is fresh ground coffee. If you buy
pre-ground, you're already limiting yourself to mediocre coffee at best.


I use the same approach sans fresh grinding (which would clearly make it
better). This is a one of the old hassle reward equations. I find not
having to schlep or power a grinder on my little boat is worth the
tradeoff for the short, one week, cruises we take. Longer cruises and
bigger boat -- different formula.

But removing the paper filter to throw out the grinds simplifies
cleaning and my old Nissan stainless does keep coffee hot for at least
4-5 hours if unopened.

I like the idea of two smaller thermoses both for storage and so one
remains unopened longer but I fell prey to the bigger is better idea.

h

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