Making coffee under sail
 

I wonder what is the best way to make coffee while sailing alone.
TIA

I've found Lexan French Presses at Backpacking stores that are both
light and unbreakable.

Might be a good idea. Good to keep glass off the boat if possible.

Thanks,

Mike.

I do not know what is a French press. Is a Bodum coffee maker?
"Red Cloud©" wrote in message
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On 18 May 2005 08:30:02 -0700, "beaufortnc"
wrote:

I've found Lexan French Presses at Backpacking stores that are both
light and unbreakable.

Might be a good idea. Good to keep glass off the boat if possible.

Thanks,

Mike.

That's exactly what I have. It's great, and it was about $15 as I
remember. I liked the coffee it made so much, that I got a fancy glass
one for home. This summer, I'm going to add a hand powered grinder to
the boat setup!

rusty redcloud

On Wed, 18 May 2005 14:13:09 GMT, "Denis Marier" wrote:

I wonder what is the best way to make coffee while sailing alone.
TIA


I'm a coffee 'snob' at home...exotic blends, grinder, etc.,but on the boat,
I get along fine with Folger's Singles...think coffee in a tea bag.
It's drinkable, and no clean-up.
Norm B

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.

engsol wrote:

I'm a coffee 'snob' at home...exotic blends, grinder, etc.,but on the boat,
I get along fine with Folger's Singles...think coffee in a tea bag.
It's drinkable, and no clean-up.

If you don't roast your own, you're not a "coffee snob." On my last
one year cruise I left with 25 pounds of green beans (about a 6 month
supply - I needed replenishment partway) and roasted weekly on the BBQ
with a WhirleyPop.

Hello Denis,

However you decide to make your coffee, consider keeping it
hot in a thermos. Maybe even two small ones. It will remain
almost too hot to drink for maybe 4-5 hours if unopened.
Less if it is opened.

There are stainless steel types that are quite robust.

Some will argue that the coffee suffers somewhat when stored
in a thermos and I will not disagree. But unless you are on
a substantial vessel, the opportunity to enjoy a cup when
you want (or need) it, rather than when you are able to make
it, is priceless!

Good luck.

Chuck

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

We have a very nice stainless steel french press. Works well.

Doug

"Red Cloud©" wrote in message
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On Wed, 18 May 2005 16:24:56 GMT, "Denis Marier"
wrote:

I do not know what is a French press. Is a Bodum coffee maker?

Yes, that is the type. Bodum is probably the biggest manufacturer of
french press coffee makers. The one I have at home is from Bodum, and
is made of pyrex glass. If you do a google search for "french press",
you will find lots of websites with instructions on how to use one
properly. The one I have on my boat is made of unbreakable lexan
plastic, and is not from Bodum. I bought it at a camping equipment
store.

rusty redcloud

"Red Cloud©" wrote in message
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On 18 May 2005 08:30:02 -0700, "beaufortnc"
wrote:

I've found Lexan French Presses at Backpacking stores that are both
light and unbreakable.

Might be a good idea. Good to keep glass off the boat if possible.

Thanks,

Mike.

That's exactly what I have. It's great, and it was about $15 as I
remember. I liked the coffee it made so much, that I got a fancy glass
one for home. This summer, I'm going to add a hand powered grinder to
the boat setup!

rusty redcloud

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


A sterno swing stove. Single burner, makes a cuppa in few minutes,
or heats wieners and beans, or soup.

A better plan: make a thermos extra at breakfast.

Terry K

"Terry Spragg" wrote in message
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Denis Marier wrote:
I wonder what is the best way to make coffee while sailing alone.
TIA


A sterno swing stove. Single burner, makes a cuppa in few minutes, or
heats wieners and beans, or soup.

A better plan: make a thermos extra at breakfast.

Where do you get a thermos that will keep coffee warm for 5 or 6
days? Anybody thought of using a stove?

Terry K