Got The French Press...
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lost on the mainland
Corey
OverCamping Specialist
This is the one I have had for around six years or so.
BRAZIL
French Press Coffee Maker
I have a Bodum KENYA french press coffee maker (non Brazil model) that is in my camping setup, and I had to dig it out Saturday.
My Brazil one broke as I poured the nuked water into it.
I do not like the Kenya model as well, as you have to line up the lid to pour.
The Brazil one can only go on one way, so it always pours perfectly with no spills.
Went out yesterday and replaced the broken Brazil with the exact same unit.
My coffee ratio is I nuke a 16 oz measuring cup of water in the nuker for 6.5 minutes, and it is just below boiling.
I use two well rounded coffee scoops of course ground coffee, and I end up with after pouring it a very tall cup of coffee.
I also let it steep for around 4 minutes.
Nothing like a good cup of java from a French press.
BRAZIL
French Press Coffee Maker
I have a Bodum KENYA french press coffee maker (non Brazil model) that is in my camping setup, and I had to dig it out Saturday.
My Brazil one broke as I poured the nuked water into it.
I do not like the Kenya model as well, as you have to line up the lid to pour.
The Brazil one can only go on one way, so it always pours perfectly with no spills.
Went out yesterday and replaced the broken Brazil with the exact same unit.
My coffee ratio is I nuke a 16 oz measuring cup of water in the nuker for 6.5 minutes, and it is just below boiling.
I use two well rounded coffee scoops of course ground coffee, and I end up with after pouring it a very tall cup of coffee.
I also let it steep for around 4 minutes.
Nothing like a good cup of java from a French press.
For trail use, I don't want glass, so I use this Freiling Stainless Steel Press.
7wt
Expedition Leader
Thank you, that was very helpful.
Ruined Adventures
Brenton Cooper
Bringing this thread back a bit instead of starting a new one...
Does anyone recommend a compact travel option for grinding? I've been using a cheapo REI french press mug for years and I always just grind enough for the trip. If one were to go on an extended trip, say a year in South or Central America, how would one go about grinds?
:sombrero:
I'd imagine there wouldn't be too much difficulty getting someone to grind me a bit at cafes in major cities, but I was wondering if someone had a reputable backcountry grinder that wasn't massive. Sounds a little funny, asking about a "backcountry coffee grinder"...the two don't exactly go hand in hand.
Does anyone recommend a compact travel option for grinding? I've been using a cheapo REI french press mug for years and I always just grind enough for the trip. If one were to go on an extended trip, say a year in South or Central America, how would one go about grinds?
:sombrero:
I'd imagine there wouldn't be too much difficulty getting someone to grind me a bit at cafes in major cities, but I was wondering if someone had a reputable backcountry grinder that wasn't massive. Sounds a little funny, asking about a "backcountry coffee grinder"...the two don't exactly go hand in hand.
goodtimes
Expedition Poseur
I've been using a Zassenhaus Turkish mill for a while. They aren't cheap, but it is a high quality piece of gear that will last you a lifetime.
It grinds just enough coffee for one good (strong) cup. You can stretch it out and get two cups out of it, but it's a bit weak for me. JMO on that, YMMV, and all that stuff. Coffee really is a personal thing, everyone likes something a little different.
Anyway, I ended up with the Turkish Mill because it is small enough to pack on the motorcycle, take backpacking, etc. If you are going to be brewing a lot of coffee, it may not be for you. The bigger box mills would fit that bill better than the Turkish mill . . .
spressomon
Expedition Leader
Most if not all the manual box style grinders including the Kyocera ceramic take about 200 turns of the crank to get ~3T for espresso :Wow1:.
There's gotta be a better way to grind beans while camping
There's gotta be a better way to grind beans while camping
goodtimes
Expedition Poseur
Most if not all the manual box style grinders including the Kyocera ceramic take about 200 turns of the crank to get ~3T for espresso :Wow1:.
There's gotta be a better way to grind beans while camping
Better, or faster?
If you are just after speed, give a nod to Mark F'in Stevens, pull the hand crank off your box mill and hook your cordless drill to it.
Just remember that speed = heat, and heat is bad.
spressomon
Expedition Leader
Oh no...no second place finishers here: It has to be easier, faster AND better. :elkgrin: You see there's always a line from my rig for 'spresso drinks in the morning...and now in the mid-afternoon too. :coffeedrink:
No fast grinding here...hmmm let me think about this one...air powered, gear reduction, portable, glamper style, coffee bean burr grinder. :coffeedrink:
Christophe Noel
Expedition Leader
One of the challenges with a French press while camping is the water required to clean the press when you're done. If you're in an environment with limited water, you can't always use 32 ounces for your java, then 32 more to clean the darn thing out. We carry a rubber spatula for that reason to help wipe out the wet grounds without having to use so much water.
tdesanto
Expedition Leader
spressomon said:
Let those in line do the grinding
Flounder said:
I'm not sure that all that extra water is necessary. We always boil just a little bit extra water. It's usually still hot enough to just give a quick rinse.
I probably don't use more than 8 oz of water to clean the press. First I dump the grounds, then use a tiny bit of water to get most of the remains, then a little to rinse off the screen, then another oz or two to give a final rinse to the inside of the press. Then I just wipe with a paper towel or two.
Sirocco
Explorer
I splashed out on one of these a few months back: http://www.snowpeak.com/activity/backpacking/titanium-french-press-cs-111.html
Im still learning about the grind buisness though.
G
Im still learning about the grind buisness though.
G