Ultimate Camping Coffee Brewer

[Jim Bennett]

Originally Posted by Roy in TO

You could just open the K-cup and use the coffee in your regular mode of making coffee.

IMO the individual coffee packages are meant for the office. Saves on paid time buying outside. You get a variety of freshly brewed with no one to blame for the missed clean up or burnt java, tea or hot chocolate. Make your own, wash or throw away your own when done.

That would still make for very expensive, not fresh coffee.

This convenience for business, and the ease of getting a cup of real coffee (yes I consider it real coffee, just not of the best quality), is what lead to them to being used in homes. We live in an age of conveniences that always have some kind of payoff, and we must decide on which ones we choose for ourselves. I make lots of choices for convenience, but for me when it is one of the most important things in my day, I will not sacrifice a tasty cup 'o Joe.

Even when camping, and having to manually grind the beans for my brew, it feels very rewarding when I get that first whiff of a fresh ground brew.......mmmmmm........heaven.

[rabbit]

I love the java and it loves me just don't clean the pot with 409!

jack

[Roy in TO]

Originally Posted by Jim Bennett

That would still make for very expensive, not fresh coffee.

I don't really understand it, but for some people, one 5.5 oz cup of non instant a day suffices.

I'm not one of them.

[Bobbie Mayer]

If you are a drip-cone afficionado (I'm not) the Clever Coffee dripper lets you control brewing time.

Amazon.com: Clever Coffee Dripper: Kitchen & Dining

I have had Via but don't particularly like it- not any better than Tasters Choice, still has that instant flavor.

[Jim Bennett]

Originally Posted by Roy in TO

I don't really understand it, but for some people, one 5.5 oz cup of non instant a day suffices.

I'm not one of them.

I am not one either, Roy. I have at least 2 10 oz cups a day, and often more. Though, only occasionally do I drink it past noon, other than a desert cappuccino.

Originally Posted by Bobbie Mayer

If you are a drip-cone afficionado (I'm not) the Clever Coffee dripper lets you control brewing time.

Amazon.com: Clever Coffee Dripper: Kitchen & Dining

I have had Via but don't particularly like it- not any better than Tasters Choice, still has that instant flavor.

Those are great little drip brewers. The advantage of this, or any Melita type, over an electric one is that you can actually use hot (but not boiling) water for full extraction. If you grind fresh, these things make an excellent cup.

[Big O]

I was addicted to Keurig but decided it was just to big to bring in my Casita. I bought a Mellita single drip and now use it at home too. I use my Keurig for iced coffee and the occasional quick cup to go. I'm intrigued by the clever coffee dripper and may have to try it though I'm not sure if I can wait an extra 4 minutes for the first cup