Anyone recommend or use a 12v coffee maker. Something along the lines of 8-12 cups. I'd be nice to deal with it on some days vs getting the stove, percolater, etc. I'd rather not go the inverter standard ac unit.
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don't you want to get a cappuccino maker so you can fit in with the 80's boys 
Try a french press makes great coffee with little effort. And they are available in plastic.
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nuclearlemon said:don't you want to get a cappuccino maker so you can fit in with the 80's boys
I like my coffee straight black...
close to esspresso but not that strong 
I don't do cappuccio's Using a press would require heating water... getting out the stove, filling it if it's empty. etc. I have one, it makes the best coffee but I'm looking for something quick and easy.
I've seen the coleman 12v makers.. any opinions?
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wesintl said:I like my coffee straight black...
Using a press would require heating water... getting out the stove, filling it if it's empty. etc. I have one, it makes the best coffee but I'm looking for something quick and easy.
I've seen the coleman 12v makers.. any opinions?
Used one - it took a long time to brew - but the coffee was great!
http://www.leeselect.com/roadpro/coffeemaker.htm
15 minutes... brew time...but nice!
Shahram
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FirstToy said:
Yeah, I have one. It makes really bad coffee. It's simple, cheap, and it doesn't work. Or, at least, I haven't found a way to make it work. Maybe I was doing something wrong. One thing I would suggest is to pour the hot water through REALLY SLOWLY.
My understanding was that a nicer coffee maker will hold the water in with the coffee for a little while before allowing it to drain through the filter, allowing the water more time in contact with the coffee. That's why a press is so good 'cause the coffee steeps in the water for about 5 minutes. I would imagine having the water run straight through would make a weak cup of coffee.
tasted pretty good to me, maybe b/c I was in need for a brew.
You could go with a finer grind or just plug it w/ your finger for a minute.
I like it b/c it's small, simple, not breakable and easy to use. All good things as I stumble around in the morning
I have been using the press but it's messy and bulky.
You could go with a finer grind or just plug it w/ your finger for a minute.
I like it b/c it's small, simple, not breakable and easy to use. All good things as I stumble around in the morning
I have been using the press but it's messy and bulky.
Check out West Marine or any of the larger boating "super stores". They have several versions of 12V coffee makers and just about any other appliance you might want or need. Same goes for the RV super stores everywhere along the interstates nowadays. Mostly both types of places are great to mill around, stretch your legs and see how freakin' crazy folks are!!!
By the way, as far as coffee quality goes none of these drip machines are going to match what you could brew in a nice press. Like all else in life, quality takes time. Why be in a hurry to enjoy coffee anyway? Plus I've always enjoyed the weird, addict-style process w/ multiple steps of getting my drug ingestible. With a good MSR XGK-II and your own hand crank bean grinder you feel just like a free-baser.
By the way, as far as coffee quality goes none of these drip machines are going to match what you could brew in a nice press. Like all else in life, quality takes time. Why be in a hurry to enjoy coffee anyway? Plus I've always enjoyed the weird, addict-style process w/ multiple steps of getting my drug ingestible. With a good MSR XGK-II and your own hand crank bean grinder you feel just like a free-baser.
I have one of the 12 volt jobs on my boat. MAkes coffee very slow. Does not quite get teh water hot enough. I still use it though.
For trail coffee use a french press. They sell them at REI, starbucks, Peets Coffee, Williams Sonoma etc. They make really good coffee. USe a small burner to heat your water.
For trail coffee use a french press. They sell them at REI, starbucks, Peets Coffee, Williams Sonoma etc. They make really good coffee. USe a small burner to heat your water.
Shahram
I ain't got herpes no more.
FirstToy said:
Let's see...maybe I should use my finger to plug up the filter, the one with the SEARING HOT WATER! MY FINGER! HOT WATER!
Okay, but you have a point. The filter didn't work well because I got impatient and just filled it up with water, not allowing the steeping process to happen. The brew was most certainly weak. I do like the idea of just that little filter thingy...maybe I'll give it another go, and take my time with it. I still like the French Press, but I keep breaking them. I also had a system where I'd put a #6 cone filter right into the mug, fill it with coffee, pour in hot water, let it steep, then pull out the filter filled with the coffee. It wasn't the best brew, it did waste a lot of java, and I did end up eating a lot of grinds, but....you know what? Nevermind. That system sucked too.
Shahram
I ain't got herpes no more.
I know this has nothing to do with 12V coffee makers, but if you have a stove, and are willing to put in the 15-30 minutes it takes to make a pot of coffee with the electric machine, why not invest in an ibrik, some Najjar, and some sugar and have Turkish Coffee? Only takes a few minutes, but if you like coffee, enjoy a strong brew and don't mind the time, it's a pretty damn good cup of joe.
Not to mention, the setup is compact and easy to clean. In your camp kitchen, you can keep the ibrik (pot) filled with the bags of coffee and sugar and a metal spoon, waiting to be used.
1)Take the ibrik
(shown here of various sizes, I suggest the large one)
2) Fill to neck with water.
3) Pour in one or two teaspoons of sugar
4) Pour in four teaspoons of turkish coffee. Brands like Najjar (the Starbucks of Turkey), Elite (Israeli, good--and kosher, if that's your thing), and Loumidis (Greek, don't ever call it Turkish) are popular brands. If you have any Turkish, Middle Eastern, Greek, or even Eastern European, especially Balkan neighborhoods in your city, you can find these coffees. I think they may be available online, but the prices are heavy--try to buy local.
5) Where were we? Oh yeah. Pour the coffee on. Notice it floats. Don't worry, it's supposed to. Put the ibrik (pot) on the stove. Low or Medium heat works. When you're camping, use a little lower heat. Don't ever boil the water. Never walk away from coffee.
6) After about two minutes, the coffee should foam up. When the foam looks like it's gonna pour over the sides, take the pot off the stove. Stir in the coffee completely.
7) Put back on stove. Let it foam again to the top. Remove from stove. Stir again.
8) Put back on stove again. Let it foam up again. This time, just remove and turn off stove. Scoop foam and put it equally into mugs. Then pour coffee into mugs.
9) Enjoy. Once you get your technique down, Turkish coffee will be one of the best cups of java you'll ever have. You can experiment with the amounts to suit your taste, but very few people say they don't like it once they've tried it. Yes, there will be some grounds at the bottom of each cup, but just don't drink the whole cup. I happen to like the grounds mixed with the sugar. They taste good and carry a mean kick.
10) To clean, just pour in some cold water, swish it around, throw out the old coffee, wipe it down with a rag, repack and you're ready to go. No filters, no paper waste, no electric crap. Just fire, water, coffee and sugar, the way Allah intended!
Not to mention, the setup is compact and easy to clean. In your camp kitchen, you can keep the ibrik (pot) filled with the bags of coffee and sugar and a metal spoon, waiting to be used.
1)Take the ibrik
(shown here of various sizes, I suggest the large one)
2) Fill to neck with water.
3) Pour in one or two teaspoons of sugar
4) Pour in four teaspoons of turkish coffee. Brands like Najjar (the Starbucks of Turkey), Elite (Israeli, good--and kosher, if that's your thing), and Loumidis (Greek, don't ever call it Turkish) are popular brands. If you have any Turkish, Middle Eastern, Greek, or even Eastern European, especially Balkan neighborhoods in your city, you can find these coffees. I think they may be available online, but the prices are heavy--try to buy local.
5) Where were we? Oh yeah. Pour the coffee on. Notice it floats. Don't worry, it's supposed to. Put the ibrik (pot) on the stove. Low or Medium heat works. When you're camping, use a little lower heat. Don't ever boil the water. Never walk away from coffee.
6) After about two minutes, the coffee should foam up. When the foam looks like it's gonna pour over the sides, take the pot off the stove. Stir in the coffee completely.
7) Put back on stove. Let it foam again to the top. Remove from stove. Stir again.
8) Put back on stove again. Let it foam up again. This time, just remove and turn off stove. Scoop foam and put it equally into mugs. Then pour coffee into mugs.
9) Enjoy. Once you get your technique down, Turkish coffee will be one of the best cups of java you'll ever have. You can experiment with the amounts to suit your taste, but very few people say they don't like it once they've tried it. Yes, there will be some grounds at the bottom of each cup, but just don't drink the whole cup. I happen to like the grounds mixed with the sugar. They taste good and carry a mean kick.
10) To clean, just pour in some cold water, swish it around, throw out the old coffee, wipe it down with a rag, repack and you're ready to go. No filters, no paper waste, no electric crap. Just fire, water, coffee and sugar, the way Allah intended!
rusty_tlc
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Shahram said:I know this has nothing to do with 12V coffee makers, but if you have a stove, and are willing to put in the 15-30 minutes it takes to make a pot of coffee with the electric machine, why not invest in an ibrik, some Najjar, and some sugar and have Turkish Coffee? Only takes a few minutes, but if you like coffee, enjoy a strong brew and don't mind the time, it's a pretty damn good cup of joe.
Not to mention, the setup is compact and easy to clean. In your camp kitchen, you can keep the ibrik (pot) filled with the bags of coffee and sugar and a metal spoon, waiting to be used.
1)Take the ibrik
(shown here of various sizes, I suggest the large one)
2) Fill to neck with water.
3) Pour in one or two teaspoons of sugar
4) Pour in four teaspoons of turkish coffee. Brands like Najjar (the Starbucks of Turkey), Elite (Israeli, good--and kosher, if that's your thing), and Loumidis (Greek, don't ever call it Turkish) are popular brands. If you have any Turkish, Middle Eastern, Greek, or even Eastern European, especially Balkan neighborhoods in your city, you can find these coffees. I think they may be available online, but the prices are heavy--try to buy local.
5) Where were we? Oh yeah. Pour the coffee on. Notice it floats. Don't worry, it's supposed to. Put the ibrik (pot) on the stove. Low or Medium heat works. When you're camping, use a little lower heat. Don't ever boil the water. Never walk away from coffee.
6) After about two minutes, the coffee should foam up. When the foam looks like it's gonna pour over the sides, take the pot off the stove. Stir in the coffee completely.
7) Put back on stove. Let it foam again to the top. Remove from stove. Stir again.
8) Put back on stove again. Let it foam up again. This time, just remove and turn off stove. Scoop foam and put it equally into mugs. Then pour coffee into mugs.
9) Enjoy. Once you get your technique down, Turkish coffee will be one of the best cups of java you'll ever have. You can experiment with the amounts to suit your taste, but very few people say they don't like it once they've tried it. Yes, there will be some grounds at the bottom of each cup, but just don't drink the whole cup. I happen to like the grounds mixed with the sugar. They taste good and carry a mean kick.
10) To clean, just pour in some cold water, swish it around, throw out the old coffee, wipe it down with a rag, repack and you're ready to go. No filters, no paper waste, no electric crap. Just fire, water, coffee and sugar, the way Allah intended!
I like that!
Note to self add ibrik to list of stuff I need.
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stove top espresso pots make a nice strong cup of coffee. i use it at home every once in a while for a change from the french press. its a good camping coffee maker as theres not much to break on it, and you dont have to have two containers to make your coffee. relatively mess free too and fits on a backpacking stove for quick easy setup-Ive used it while hunting to make coffee before leaving and it only takes 10-15 minutes.