Good (and easy!) Coffee at Anchor

[markbatey]

Another vote for the Aeropress, with a hand grinder for freshly ground beans. Don't use pre-ground coffee if you want it to taste good. I once did a coffee course where the trainer ground some coffee into a saucer, then tipped into a second saucer coffee ground the day before. The old stuff smelt like an ash tray.
The Aeropress is different from a cafetiere in that as well as allowing the coffee to brew for a minute or two, you then apply pressure, squeezing the coffee through the filter. The extra pressure extracts more flavour from the coffee. The brew isn't as strong as an espresso, but noticeably stronger than a cafetiere. Not marketing, actually it's one of the cheapest bits of proper coffee-religion-kit on the market. Plus, you don't need shore power to use it, just a source of hot water.

 

[justanothersailboat]

This thread is dangerous... I am content with my ceramic mini cafetiere onboard, but I really do agree with the benefits of fresh grinding and I don't have room to bolt a Spong to a bulkhead... am I going to need a bigger boat?

 

[ryanroberts]

10 quid hand operated burr grinder from amazon. Undo handle and it fits in the chuck of a drill. Fastest coffee grinder in the west.

 

[tudorsailor]

Another vote for Aeropress. Not the same taste as a cafatiere. Faster. I buy Kimbo ground espresso and take packs with me on holiday.
When making coffee underway, there is a risk that the Aeropress can topple so I made a gimbal for it. Thought I'd share

TudorSailor

 

[Yngmar]

Bialetti Brikka. It looks and works much like the generic mokka pot, but with one key difference: It has a weighted valve that stores the steam pressure until it reaches a threshold, then pops up and releases it all in one go - pretty much like a barista machine. The difference between it and the standard mokka pot without valve is huge and it makes a proper crema.

We buy the ground Lavazza and in the vacuum packs it lasts well and there's no need to go grinding beans unless you have spare calories to burn.

So that covers the espresso, and here in Italy you can pick up a "montalatte manuale" from the local market for warming the milk on the gas hob for a cafe latte or foaming it for a cappuccino (by mashing it repeatedly through a fine sieve). Although for foaming we usually use a little handheld battery frother because it's much easier to clean than the montalatte milk masher.

 

[mjcoon]

When making coffee underway, there is a risk that the Aeropress can topple so I made a gimbal for it. Thought I'd share

TudorSailor

Does it not come with a large, stable, non-slip base? Why not?

 

[tudorsailor]

Does it not come with a large, stable, non-slip base? Why not?

When it is full of hot water, if the boat rolls, either the water spills out the top or it could topple over. This gimbal is not required if not rolling and underway

As I have a 3D printer it was a nice challenge to create a multiaxial gimbal

TS

 

[claymore]

When it is full of hot water, if the boat rolls, either the water spills out the top or it could topple over. This gimbal is not required if not rolling and underway

As I have a 3D printer it was a nice challenge to create a multiaxial gimbal

TS

Don't be filthy.

 

[mjcoon]

When it is full of hot water, if the boat rolls, either the water spills out the top or it could topple over. This gimbal is not required if not rolling and underway

As I have a 3D printer it was a nice challenge to create a multiaxial gimbal

TS

Oh, I see; I had assumed it was sealed for safety! And I had noticed, with envy and curiosity, your mention of 3D printing in earlier posts. Maybe that was led me to download and register the freebie version of Autodesk Fusion 360...

 

[tudorsailor]

Oh, I see; I had assumed it was sealed for safety! And I had noticed, with envy and curiosity, your mention of 3D printing in earlier posts. Maybe that was led me to download and register the freebie version of Autodesk Fusion 360...

I use the inverted method for the aeropress. So plunger pulled to number 3 mark. One spoon of coffee and then water. Lastly the filter and filter holder go on.

I use Fusion 360 for all my designs now. If you need any help, you can PM me.

TS

 

[arcot]

Bialetti Mukka stove top cappuccino maker......the best Italian designed for latte ot cappuccino.

Amazon around 50 pounds

 

[bigwow]

Most important ingredient in coffee, on my boat, is the capful of Mount Gay in every cup!

 

[Frogmogman]

Most important ingredient in coffee, on my boat, is the capful of Mount Gay in every cup!

Even at breakfast ?

 

[mjcoon]

Even at breakfast ?

Is this the overlap with the "sailing with a hairy dog" thread?

 

[Mudisox]

We have used the same system for 70+ years and similar to my grandparents. Warm earthenware jug with hot water, remove water, add ground coffee, ad boiling water. Serve through tea strainer. Not a problem or great cost. Same jugs same kettle and same s/s strainer.