Coffee is a must!! (1 Viewer)

[Vipar]

Whenever I get the urge for a good cup of coffee I get out the Camp bottle and a tin of condensed milk. Walla a perfect cup of chicory

Tea is my preference, after hot chocolate

 

[two]

Pressing a button on a Nespresso machine may be very convenient, if you are able, but using a Moka pot or Aeropress provides a much greater sense of occasion...

(Why are so many coffee-related things so easy to spill but not so easy to spell?-)

 

[DBK]

Cheers everyone! Ordered an aeropress!

I've got one but use a Nespresso machine in the MH, running off a suitable inverter as has been mentioned above.

The Aeropress doesn't make expresso type coffee, it makes (warmish) filter coffee. If this is what you want then it is a good option. However, the reason I stopped using it in the MH wasn't because of the coffee it produced but the mess - I found it impossible to avoid coffee grounds going down the sink. It produces a plug of grounds you can dispose of easily but there was always some which escaped and seemed to find their way everywhere.

But as you've ordered one, give it a go.

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[funflair]

I've got one but use a Nespresso machine in the MH, running off a suitable inverter as has been mentioned above.

The Aeropress doesn't make expresso type coffee, it makes (warmish) filter coffee. If this is what you want then it is a good option. However, the reason I stopped using it in the MH wasn't because of the coffee it produced but the mess - I found it impossible to avoid coffee grounds going down the sink. It produces a plug of grounds you can dispose of easily but there was always some which escaped and seemed to find their way everywhere.

But as you've ordered one, give it a go.

You must be a messy worker I place a kitchen towel under the cup and Aeropress on top, do the do and then open the bin, end off Aeropress and wipe with paper from under cup, eject slug of grounds into bin and wipe plunger with same paper towel, replace Aeropress in cupboard and drink coffee.

The paper under the cup to start is to stop the cup scratching the Corian work top

 

[glenn2926]

If you press the aero press hard enough and fast enough it will make crema. Just make sure you don’t let the cup slip.

 

[Buzz67]

I use a Hario pour over cone with paper filter.
It’s obviously not espresso, but it is proper coffee and it is the easiest to clean up in the van.
If you like good coffee and have never tried a proper pour over, give it a go, I think you may be pleasantly surprised.

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[dna]

Slow down please. I’ve got an aero press on my Christmas wish list. I have to wait until Friday to see if Santa will deliver so I can play

 

[glenn2926]

Slow down please. I’ve got an aero press on my Christmas wish list. I have to wait until Friday to see if Santa will deliver so I can play

You’re going to have fun working out what’s best for you with it. You also can feel good that you’re not creating even more of the little plastic pots that end up in oceans.

 

[Bluemanc100]

Another vote for the Aeropress. As well as making a decent cup of coffee, it is much easier to clean than a cafetière.

I used to use the Moka Pot (Bialetti), but now prefer the Aeropress.

Ian

Based on this post I am going to buy one and treat myself

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[dna]

You’re going to have fun working out what’s best for you with it. You also can feel good that you’re not creating even more of the little plastic pots that end up in oceans.

If it arrives I will definitely be practicing. My luxury at home is a bean to cup machine which is brilliant at keeping me going when cooking for guests in the mornings

 

[bigtwin]

Based on this post I am going to buy one and treat myself

By way of managing expectations, it is a great alternative to a cafetière producing a good ‘clean’ (i.e. not muddy) cup of coffee with the bonus that it is much easier to clean/dispose of the grounds than with a cafetière.

Does it produce an espresso? Not in my view; but then perhaps I haven’t studied how to do that.

I, like some others on here, prefer to use the ‘inverted’ method. When it’s ready for pressing/serving, I simply (re-) invert it directly onto the cup (no need to put the cup on top of it before (re-) inverting it.

The only word of warning I’d give is make sure you do put a filter paper in the lid; I have forgotten/got distracted a handful of times! In these instances, things get a little messy when (re-) inverting into the cup!

Ian

 

[denisejoe]

Bean to cup for us too at home. Have bought a small bean to cup to use in the MH when on electric but usually use a Bialetti on the gas.

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[glenn2926]

By way of managing expectations, it is a great alternative to a cafetière producing a good ‘clean’ (i.e. not muddy) cup of coffee with the bonus that it is much easier to clean/dispose of the grounds than with a cafetière.

Does it produce an espresso? Not in my view; but then perhaps I haven’t studied how to do that.

I, like some others on here, prefer to use the ‘inverted’ method. When it’s ready for pressing/serving, I simply (re-) invert it directly onto the cup (no need to put the cup on top of it before (re-) inverting it.

The only word of warning I’d give is make sure you do put a filter paper in the lid; I have forgotten/got distracted a handful of times! In these instances, things get a little messy when (re-) inverting into the cup!

Ian

Have you tired using two or even three paper filters? you do have to press much harder but its nearer to an espresso. Particularly if you press as fast and as hard as you can.

 

[Coolcats]

I quite Fancy a Rocket, and hovering over a Cronometro V/R or Appartamento And then there is the Rocket Porta Via

Decisions Decisions

 

[Lenny HB]

I quite Fancy a Rocket, and hovering over a Cronometro V/R or Appartamento And then there is the Rocket Porta Via

Decisions Decisions

No decision needed, I looked at the price, wallet says no.

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[Ridgeway]

We added a milk frother to our MH kit this year. Really nice to enjoy a good caffè macchiato and isn't too messy or complicated. The coffee is Nespresso via one of the really small Citiz machines and all seems to work well through an eBay inverter.

 

[Coolcats]

No decision needed, I looked at the price, wallet says no.

Indeed they are not 'cheap' but this is the thought process, if you buy two coffees a day @ £2.50 =£5 x 5 Days = £25 per week, x 4 weeks £100 a month that's £1,200 per year

So if you no longer choose to purchase Coffee whilst out I reckon many could justify it or is that just a mad thought and they are rather nice.

The Gaggia Classic is quite a nice home machine and just looking at it they seem to have updated the steam wand which was one of its weak area's

 

[Lenny HB]

Indeed they are not 'cheap' but this is the thought process, if you buy two coffees a day @ £2.50 =£5 x 5 Days = £25 per week, x 4 weeks £100 a month that's £1,200 per year

My buying rate when out is about 1 coffee every 3 months I'll be long gone before I have saved enough to buy one.

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[Coolcats]

My buying rate when out is about 1 coffee every 3 months I'll be long gone before I have saved enough to buy one.

If I spot you when out and about I will buy a nice Coffee for you in a reusable cup

This may make you chuckle, if a coffee is not made properly I ask them to make it again and if they get it wrong a second time I ask if they would like me to show them and thier manager how

 

[glenn2926]

Indeed they are not 'cheap' but this is the thought process, if you buy two coffees a day @ £2.50 =£5 x 5 Days = £25 per week, x 4 weeks £100 a month that's £1,200 per year

So if you no longer choose to purchase Coffee whilst out I reckon many could justify it or is that just a mad thought and they are rather nice.

The Gaggia Classic is quite a nice home machine and just looking at it they seem to have updated the steam wand which was one of its weak area's

I’ve never used the steam wand thing on my classic as I only drink my coffee black. What is it not very good at?

 

[The Lord Squid]

I quite Fancy a Rocket, and hovering over a Cronometro V/R or Appartamento And then there is the Rocket Porta Via

Decisions Decisions

I've an Appartamento, but not in the van. It's bean (sic) good. I usually have 3 sets of beans on the go, so avoiding the need to purge all the time have a Comandante hand grinder which I do use in the van, with a 25 year old stainless steel moka pot.

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[Coolcats]

I’ve never used the steam wand thing on my classic as I only drink my coffee black. What is it not very good at?

The Classic is quite a good machine, the wand will froth milk but does not do it as well as other machines, I think it lets too much air in, the froth is not as creamy/fine when you compare it to a high end machine so I would be interested to try one of the new classics. Phillips purchased Gaggia a few years back haven't looked to see if they still own them.

 

[bigtwin]

Have you tired using two or even three paper filters? you do have to press much harder but its nearer to an espresso. Particularly if you press as fast and as hard as you can.

I’m not sure if you‘re setting me up for a comedy disaster but I’ll give you the benefit of the doubt and give it a try.

Ian

 

[Coolcats]

I've an Appartamento, but not in the van. It's bean (sic) good. I usually have 3 sets of beans on the go, so avoiding the need to purge all the time have a Comandante hand grinder which I do use in the van, with a 25 year old stainless steel moka pot.

I had not seen the Commandant hand grinder that looks like a move piece of kit, can I ask as a an owner of an Appartamento is this a model you would recommend or do you hanker after one of the other models? (I know they are objects of desire

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[John Russell]

The Commandante grinder works well, at a price.

Hario V60 makes very good coffee.

The Bialetti machine makes good espresso if it's well-roasted.

 

[John Russell]

The Commandante grinder is good.

Hario V60 and good filter papers make better coffee.

The stovepot espresso machine makes good coffee if it's well-roasted.

 

[The Lord Squid]

I had not seen the Commandant hand grinder that looks like a move piece of kit, can I ask as a an owner of an Appartamento is this a model you would recommend or do you hanker after one of the other models? (I know they are objects of desire

I set a budget and bought within it. I would recommend it, although I have nothing similar to compare it with other than a succession of ultimately disappointing cheaper machines over the last 30 years. I'll gradually add a competition filter, grouphead thermometer, bottomless portafilter.
With a much bigger budget (and a bigger kitchen with a corner to hide it out of sight) I'd have looked into Decent
For some reason Rocket's tulip cups give me immense satisfaction at least twice a day (sometimes thrice, as I work from home)
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Regarding the Comandante, I should have said that you need to buy their Red Clix axle (easy swap) for finer adjustment for espresso.
If I'd needed an electric grinder, and wanting to have different beans daily, I'd have bought a Niche

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For the van I use moka pot or pour over. I will probably resist one of these (which I've mentioned on another thread)

Cafelat Robot

Cafelat Robot Manual Espresso Coffee Maker

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As the above shows, you can really get sucked into it although I've avoided dedicated bean scales (I use cheap jewellery scales) and my knock box is a round container from Poundland.

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[denisejoe]

You can buy any of these coffee makers but in the end they will all make coffee thats not nice without the right coffee beans it took us a long time to find the one we like and some packets we had one cup and through the rest away, we like lavazza crema e aroma coffee beans

 

[Zoobec]

You can buy any of these coffee makers but in the end they will all make coffee thats not nice without the right coffee beans it took us a long time to find the one we like and some packets we had one cup and through the rest away, we like lavazza crema e aroma coffee beans

Definitely. And as people have different tastes in coffee some sampling of different types is to be expected. I use a bean to cup machine at home and a moka pot when we are away. The moka pot I find gives a much better taste than using a cafetiere, and it’s easier to clean.

One of the only good things to come from the first lockdown was that although I couldn’t get out for my then favourite coffee beans, I found Pollards do delivery and now order beans from them. The coffee beans from there are the nicest I’ve had.

 

[Coolcats]

I set a budget and bought within it. I would recommend it, although I have nothing similar to compare it with other than a succession of ultimately disappointing cheaper machines over the last 30 years. I'll gradually add a competition filter, grouphead thermometer, bottomless portafilter.
With a much bigger budget (and a bigger kitchen with a corner to hide it out of sight) I'd have looked into Decent
For some reason Rocket's tulip cups give me immense satisfaction at least twice a day (sometimes thrice, as I work from home)
<Broken link removed>
and much more so than the flashier cups visitors would get, had I any

Villeroy and Boch New Wave Caffe White Coffee Cup - (1024841210) - eCookshop

Buy Villeroy and Boch New Wave Caffe White Coffee Cup from eCookshop! We stock a large of cookware and tableware products all at fantastic prices!

ecookshop.co.uk

Regarding the Comandante, I should have said that you need to buy their Red Clix axle (easy swap) for finer adjustment for espresso.
If I'd needed an electric grinder, and wanting to have different beans daily, I'd have bought a Niche

Niche Duo and Niche Zero Deliver Barista Quality Coffee

We’re passionate about helping you brew barista quality coffee every time. The patented design of our coffee grinders give you increased levels of control over the quantity, quality and freshness of your grind - making it easier for you to accurately manage the variables and confidently brew...

www.nichecoffee.co.uk

For the van I use moka pot or pour over. I will probably resist one of these (which I've mentioned on another thread)

Cafelat Robot

Cafelat Robot Manual Espresso Coffee Maker

www.cafelat.com

As the above shows, you can really get sucked into it although I've avoided dedicated bean scales (I use cheap jewellery scales) and my knock box is a round container from Poundland.

I can tell you have a real passion for Coffee and can’t wait until I change my machine for a Rocket. The Robot looks like a fun device the problem for me is I may buy something like that then not use it.

Have you attended any Barrister courses or are you self taught ?

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