Coffee Addict needs help!

Put us in the percolator category. We are typically on the hook and like our coffee really hot especially since the Admiral likes to add cream. Energy management, quantity, temperature and a desire to minimize waste has made the other methods less desirable for us.
 
I'm between boats, but I used a small Nespresso machine on my C28, worked perfectly with shore power and so-so on the inverter. Not the real thing, but next best to it if you don't want to lug a 30lb espresso machine onto your boat!
 
We like multiple cups in the morning so use a Melitta cone into a thermos with hot water from a pour over kettle. Easy clean up by simply tossing the grounds in the Melitta filter and rinsing the equipment.
 
Ours in a Chefman we got at Fred Meyer for $19. Works great. Regular K pods, our in what you want for water and makes a nice cuppa. 3"x5" footprint.
 
rackline":2w4f2hnk said:
We like multiple cups in the morning so use a Melitta cone into a thermos with hot water from a pour over kettle. Easy clean up by simply tossing the grounds in the Melitta filter and rinsing the equipment.
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That's what we did for years. Filled up a pump style insulated caraf and lashed it to a bulkhead with bungi straps. Simple and energy/resource efficient. Now a 6 cup Bialetti yields us four cups of americano style coffee. Since it is blended with hot water the shots can just be left cooling in the top of the pot until needed. Simply heat a kettle of water when ready for another cup.
 
800-watt percolator fits in the sink where it will not go walkabout in turbulent weather (or Florida wakes...) Runs off the inverter just fine.
 
Our plan is to run a Keurig Mini Plus Single Serve Maker off of our 1800 watt Xantrax charger inverter. It is a modified sine wave model and resistive loads should work just fine on this power. But, I'm sure how much digital there is in this little pot, but hopefully it will do ok.
 
We wanted something that was easy to use, didn’t require constant cleaning, water and grinds and yet made a great cup of coffee. Has water supply for many cups and automatically disposes of the prior cup in a hidden refuse.
The Nespresso machine, checked all the boxes. Pods are not cheap but you can purchase all types of flavors and strength.
I’ve printed a laminated coffee menu with images of each pod type, their different colors; as a conversation piece. Some people have indicated problems with power requirement, I have had no such issues.

Nespresso by De'Longhi ENV150GY VertuoPlus Coffee and Espresso Machine by De'Longhi, 5.6 x 16.2 x 12.8 Inches, Graphite Metal https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N7GO468/re ... UEbW5J4PPN
 
On Restless, we make coffee just like we do at home: whole beans in a grinder just before pouring boiling water from a teakettle into a Melitta cone over a thermos. We liked the idea of pods, but even when they don't taste stale (which they usually do) they just don't have the oomph of real coffee, freshly ground and brewed.

Michael & Susan Cavanaugh
Anacortes, WA
 
Hi there!
I like nespresso, so I can advise you to take a closer look at nespresso machines. There are quite compact models, so I think there is no problem to add it to your galley. As for the nespresso pods, there are reusable models and you won't be obliged to collect rubbish on the board. I bought my nespresso machine on amazon, but I think there are plenty of options on other market places.
 
As if we didn't have enough input on coffee, I feel compelled to add mine. I love French presses, but they do add cholesterol to your coffee. The paper filter in a drip machine traps a lot of it. My Dr. advised me to stop using a French press when I was trying to get my cholesterol down.

I have been using a Cuisinart 4 cup coffee machine on the boat for a while. Drip pot, paper filter, steel carafe that won't break. Draws only 5 amps so its fine on battery power. I have a little elastic strap on it to hold it in place. Works fine, even out at sea.



I think I bought it on Amazon.

-martin
 
My R27 came with a Keurig. Where Fluid mounted it makes it hard to fill unless you measure the water.
If you drink as much coffee as I do, that gets old fast, and the pods are quite a bit more expensive than whole bean or ground coffee.

I've decided to remove the Keurig and go with a french press or french drip, and possibly a Bialetti for when I want an espresso.

I like the idea I read in one of the replies about a filter bag for the french press. I'll have to look those up.

Jeff Radwill
 
Pour over or French press.

I also have a 4 cup Mr. Coffee is that we use when plugged in. When we are out I boil water and pour over the grinds to help save power.
 
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