Coffee time talk

[wagoneer]

I am a huge BIALETTI fan espresso rocks but I know there are hundreds of ways to brew the ol' rocket fuel as we speak

 

[Scott_1776]

Microwave or propane heated water hot, add generic instant coffee, powder creamer (the fake stuff) and two pinks, works for me! Cheap, cheap and does the trick!

 

[fluffabear]

I have a coleman drip coffee maker that runs on a propane burner, I usually make a pot on monday and re-heat a cup at a time as I need it. Might be a waste of fuel, but if I have more than a cup of coffee, I get a little squirrely.

 

[greybeard23]

I use a press, make a 10 cup pot and fill the thermos, stays hot all day.

 

[McBe]

<p>I'm a Bialetti fan too and generally make lattes with it on the weekends.&nbsp;&nbsp;Picked it up&nbsp;at&nbsp;a thrift store for&nbsp;about $4.99.&nbsp; I've replaced the rubber gasket once and carry some spares.&nbsp; You'll know when the gaskets need to be replaced as it spits and leaks around the area where it screws into the base.</p>

 

[James AKA Lynx]

I use one of the strainers that you put in your cup. Just boil water and pour. Hot cup every time.<br><br>James AKA Lynx

 

[wagoneer]

Hey Mcbee try to use less tightning strength after 20 years of changing gaskets I learned this it really does not need to be torqued down too much, I have the Latte model as well that froths the milk in the upper compartment, not as good in mho. Adrian

 

[McBe]

Thanks for the tip on overtightening the gasket.&nbsp; I don't have the Bialetti latte model (Mukka model), just the little espresso pot (Moka model).&nbsp; I actually froth the milk separately with one of those stovetop plunger pots.&nbsp; In the past I had an electric espresso machine with the steam milk frother, but&nbsp;found that&nbsp;making it all&nbsp;on the stovetop seemed to produce a better outcome.

 

[wagoneer]

gotta make stuff last longer anyway you can

 

[HoboHounds]

I use a french press and a hand operated ceramic coffee grinder with grind adjustment to allow for coarse grounds needed for&nbsp;the press.&nbsp; So I just boil water, manually grind beans, mix coffee with boiling water and stir, wait a few minutes, press, and serve!&nbsp; IMO, it's the only way to go&nbsp;<img class="emoticon bbc_img" src="/images/boards/smilies/smile.gif">&nbsp;<br><br>If I don't feel like messing with making coffee I'll just have hot tea instead.<br><br>

 

[wagoneer]

Yah easy fresh and hot thanks

 

[highdesertranger]

guess I am old school, &nbsp;just perk.&nbsp; I've never been to starbucks also.&nbsp; highdesertranger

 

[Kimbopolo]

Love my Melitta "Ready-Set-Joe" cone.&nbsp; <br><br>Pros: lightweight, virtually no clean-up, non-breakable, inexpensive,&nbsp;perfect size for one, and makes a good cup of coffee.&nbsp; <br><br><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Melitta-Ready...8996183&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=ready+set+joe" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Melitta-Ready...8996183&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=ready+set+joe</a><br><br>Cons: I use more coffee than&nbsp;I would with a&nbsp;drip pot, otherwise it might be weakish and must buy filters.

 

[Simran]

I've got this little 1 cup jobby that let's you make just 1 cup just the way you want it.
Also picture is the only stove I have in my van other than my 12v lunch box.

Gus