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food:coffee [2021/12/29 06:33] princess_fluffypants [without electricity] |
food:coffee [2022/01/10 23:10] princess_fluffypants [With electricity] |
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===== with electricity ===== | ===== With electricity ===== |
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Electric coffee makers are possible, but are best used when connected to [[electrical:shore_power|shore power]]. They use a surprising amount of power, particularly for [[camping:dispersed|boondockers]].((https://www.energystar.gov/sites/default/files/asset/document/ENERGY_STAR_Scoping_Report_Coffee_Makers.pdf)) | Electric coffee makers are possible, but are best used when connected to [[electrical:shore_power|shore power]]. They use a //lot// of power, particularly for [[camping:dispersed|boondockers]].((https://www.energystar.gov/sites/default/files/asset/document/ENERGY_STAR_Scoping_Report_Coffee_Makers.pdf)) |
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| | **Small drip**| **pod**| | | | **Small drip**| **pod**| |
If you run a [[electrical:generator|generator]] in the morning, that is a great time to use an electric coffeemaker. | If you run a [[electrical:generator|generator]] in the morning, that is a great time to use an electric coffeemaker. |
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| Heating the absolute minimum amount of water needed is a good way to conserve usage. One option is a 12v hot water bottle such as https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JSOOD6Q |
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===== With Propane ===== | ===== With Propane ===== |
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Heating water on a stove uses no electricity. It does require a bit more labor. | Like with almost all cooking in a van (and anything to do with generating heat), making coffee is much easier when using propane. Heating water on a stove uses no electricity, although it does require a bit more labor. |
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==== pour-over ==== | ==== Pour-over ==== |
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[[https://amzn.to/2J80jIK|Pour-over coffee makers]] are cones that hold a filter and grounds. Hot water is poured over them usually in a few doses. [[https://amzn.to/2TolXxr|Melitta]] is the most famous one. They are typically made of unbreakable plastic and are relatively easy to clean. | [[https://amzn.to/2J80jIK|Pour-over coffee makers]] are cones that hold a filter and grounds. Hot water is poured over them usually in a few doses. [[https://amzn.to/2TolXxr|Melitta]] is the most famous one. They are typically made of unbreakable plastic and are relatively easy to clean. |