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food:coffee [2019/03/07 17:07] frater_secessus [steeping] |
food:coffee [2024/02/16 15:51] frater_secessus [With Propane] |
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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)) | ===== With Propane ===== |
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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 ===== |
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| 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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===== without electricity ===== | |
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Heating water on a stove uses no electricity. 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. | |
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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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