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food:coffee [2018/05/26 21:18]
frater_secessus [without heat]
food:coffee [2024/02/16 15:51] (current)
frater_secessus [With Propane]
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-===== with electricity ===== 
  
-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]]:+===== With Propane ===== 
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 +(or other fuel) 
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 +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 [[food:cooking:stoves|a camp stove]] uses no electricity, although it does require a bit more labor. 
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 +==== Steeping ==== 
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 +[[https://amzn.to/2SPv1pZ|{{ https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81RJgkjJllL._AC_UL320_.jpg?75}}]] 
 +The [[https://amzn.to/2SPv1pZ|french press]] is the most famous of the steeping coffeemakers. They can be challenging to clean in a van galley and many are made of glass, but if coffee is that critical to your existance Jetboil makes a [[https://jetboil.johnsonoutdoors.com/stoves-systems/flash-java-kit|french press kit]] that runs off of the common propane cylinders 
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 +[[https://amzn.to/2HjcNeh|{{https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71kcK6mMFVL._AC_UL320_.jpg?100}}]]The [[https://amzn.to/2HjcNeh|aeropress]] has many RV fans because it is small and made of plastic.   
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 + 
 +==== 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.   
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 +===== With electricity ===== 
 + 
 +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))
  
 | |  **Small drip**|  **pod**| | |  **Small drip**|  **pod**|
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 To compound the problem, coffee is usually brewed [[electrical:12v:charging#bulk_stage|in the early morning]] when batteries are most  [[electrical:depth_of_discharge|deeply discharged]].  This early morning load is bad enough for an [[electrical:solar:charge_controller#mppt|MPPT]]-charged system but it hamstrings a [[electrical:solar:charge_controller#pwm|PWM]]-charged system (for reasons [[electrical:solar:pwm_tweaking|explained here]]). To compound the problem, coffee is usually brewed [[electrical:12v:charging#bulk_stage|in the early morning]] when batteries are most  [[electrical:depth_of_discharge|deeply discharged]].  This early morning load is bad enough for an [[electrical:solar:charge_controller#mppt|MPPT]]-charged system but it hamstrings a [[electrical:solar:charge_controller#pwm|PWM]]-charged system (for reasons [[electrical:solar:pwm_tweaking|explained here]]).
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 +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
  
  
  
-===== without electricity ===== 
  
 ===== without heat ===== ===== without heat =====
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   * will this fit in my van?  On my counter?   * will this fit in my van?  On my counter?
   * if electric, do I have a big enough inverter to run it?   * if electric, do I have a big enough inverter to run it?
-  * how easy will it be to clean without a sink and running water?+  * how easy will it be to clean without a sink and running water? Can I fit my hand into it?
   * does it require special/proprietary parts?   * does it require special/proprietary parts?
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