12V coffee maker
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Just a man, on a mission to find the best mobile espresso. LOL
Been on a non-mobile espresso mission of late 
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2-day old Londinium LI. Fantastic and done...but not quite mobile
. 2-day old Londinium LI. Fantastic and done...but not quite mobile
You have one of those lever machines?They look amazing, but like you said lacking in the portability factor!
Scale it down to work with hot water from stove or thermos and still have the lever extraction would be perfect.
Scale it down to work with hot water from stove or thermos and still have the lever extraction would be perfect.
Another one from Handpresso:
http://www.thefancy.com/things/336885666564543005
You generate a 16-bar pressure as with a bicycle pump, add hot water (from a kettle or a thermos-flask), espresso coffee (E.S.E. pods’ ease of use), and prepare a high quality espresso! No battery, no electricity needed: just perfect for those who care for the planet!
Water reservoir of 50ml
Very compact 22 x 10 x 7 cm
Light weight 476g
http://www.thefancy.com/things/336885666564543005
You generate a 16-bar pressure as with a bicycle pump, add hot water (from a kettle or a thermos-flask), espresso coffee (E.S.E. pods’ ease of use), and prepare a high quality espresso! No battery, no electricity needed: just perfect for those who care for the planet!
Water reservoir of 50ml
Very compact 22 x 10 x 7 cm
Light weight 476g
As long as the water temp is between 190F-200F. The thermos or kettle will work fine.
IMO the Areopress is the best on the market. The handpresso is a close second. Everyone here is quite happy with the Jetboil system which is good but I think the MSR Reactor is a bit better. The Jetboil you can hold in your hand while boiling, but the Reactor is more efficient and allows you to use 3 different pot sizes. MSR now has reshaped the 4oz isobutane cartridge to fit inside the pot on this stove.
The Aeropress is hands down the best coffee maker in the world. It's all I even use at home now. It makes typical French press taste muddy in comparison.
The Aeropress is hands down the best coffee maker in the world. It's all I even use at home now. It makes typical French press taste muddy in comparison.
I consider myself a coffee snob --- I calibrate my espresso machine for each batch of coffee and changing weather conditions. I think pod systems are scams. Can't you tell I really don't like pods? 
Pods make so-so coffee. Their coffee grinds are not as fresh as freshly ground beans and they offer much less variety than store-bought beans. They're relatively expensive, and they create alot of non-compostable, non-recycleable garbage. I recommend staying away for them.
IMO, there is no need for a 12v coffeemaker. You can get a superb coffee experience with some version of the following:
Pods make so-so coffee. Their coffee grinds are not as fresh as freshly ground beans and they offer much less variety than store-bought beans. They're relatively expensive, and they create alot of non-compostable, non-recycleable garbage. I recommend staying away for them.
IMO, there is no need for a 12v coffeemaker. You can get a superb coffee experience with some version of the following:
- Porlex hand grinder (or equivalent)
- Aeropress or a decent French Press or Moka Pot
- A good stove to boil water.
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I agree that Aeropress makes great coffee. But so does a French Press. You're getting muddy coffee because a french press need a much coarser grind and very consistent, i.e. the variance in coffee grind particles need to be in a narrow range. To get that consistency you need a good burr grinder, grinding at a slower speeds. A porlex, hario grinder would do that for you.
Good tip on the MSR versus Jetboil. Thanks.
a pour over coffee on a camping trip is hard to beat. Very easy.
2000 wt Yamaha or Honda generator. 1500 wt Capresso grinder/coffee maker. Pre-roasted beans in sealed container. Start generator, load beans and water, hit grind and brew button.
To OP.I consider myself a coffee snob --- I calibrate my espresso machine for each batch of coffee and changing weather conditions. I think pod systems are scams. Can't you tell I really don't like pods?
Pods make so-so coffee. Their coffee grinds are not as fresh as freshly ground beans and they offer much less variety than store-bought beans. They're relatively expensive, and they create alot of non-compostable, non-recycleable garbage. I recommend staying away for them.
IMO, there is no need for a 12v coffeemaker. You can get a superb coffee experience with some version of the following:
I would argue that the good old plastic coffee cone and fresh-ground coffee will offer a more satisfying experience than pods.
- Porlex hand grinder (or equivalent)
- Aeropress or a decent French Press or Moka Pot
- A good stove to boil water.
jetboil (speed to goal) andF French press, pour over, aeropress, or moka pot.
Pull the water off heat @ the fish eyes stage Just before a boil (depending on elevation of course). Coffee brews best around 200 deg (+/- 5 deg) and boiling is typically higher than that at elevations under about 7500'.
The fresher the beans from grinding the tstier. Paper filters remove tatsty oils found in darker roasts, "geld" filters (available for aeropress and pour over) let then oils through, as do french press.
Blessed, BLESSED coffee!!
