Van Life Essentials How to Make Coffee While Living in a Van, Car or RV

[@Liz-lt1zn]

Great video. Trader Joe’s makes the best instant coffee. 1.99 per box = 10 individual packs, cream and sugar already added. Just heat your water and enjoy. Absolutely amazing.

[@walkerskii]

Jamie is so delightful, she needs to come out from behind the camera more often. What a kind, interesting, wonderful, humble, & fun personality she has!!

[@markweis3483]

Brian Walker I watched because of her. I don’t even care about coffee and watched the whole thing

[@brianjones7521]

Jamie has a genuinely pleasant voice.

[@teresanoel4035]

Cool..... I have the yellow coffee percolator, but mine is green. It’s one of the first travel sets that came out in the 70’s it came in a brown travel case with Tupperware type canisters for sugar , creamer and spoons the best part is it came with a12 volt cigarette lighter plug paid 10 dollars brand new great deal !!!

[@AsTheWheelsTurn]

id love to find a set like that! I love vintage stuff that is still functional for daily use.

[@AutumnButterfly]

@@AsTheWheelsTurn : Same here. That's a treasure! :o)

[@Atheria444]

Now THIS is an important video! The first thing I worried about when I thought about my future living on wheels was, "How would I make coffee?!" :-) #coffeeaddict

[@noras.5355]

I used to watch my Mom make her coffee in a percolator on the stove. Ahhh memories and the aroma was awesome!

[@kcross882]

I do pour over! So simple, easy cleanup, and tastes great!

[@twentynineteen4687]

While I have to have my coffee in the morning, Bob I'd happily share a diet Pepsi with you on a warm afternoon! Thanks for all your informative videos.

[@kathymack3791]

I grew up camping with my family. My dad always made hobo coffee. I prefer pour over. I can't post a photo but I have a thermal carafe and a cone that fits just inside the rim. That way, I have several cups of coffee and it stays hot for awhile. The trick with pour over is to add just a bit of hot water, enough to just cover the grounds and let that sit for a minute. That way the grounds swell up and, when you pour the rest of the hot water, and extract more flavor.

[@soniap-straightandnarrowto4742]

Folgers makes single cup coffee in bags, like tea bags. You just heat the water, and pour it over the bag in the cup. The strength can be adjusted by the amount of water and how long you bobble it. They are my preferred camping coffee. ☕🍵

[@teresanoel4035]

Sonia P I’ve had those and they are ok in a pinch.... just not as good as an old fashion cup of brewed coffee

[@bethannsmith4969]

I like these a lot! Wish more companies would offer them for variety.

[@richardowens9061]

I like the Coleman drip coffee maker, designed for use on a propane stove. It looks like a regular drip coffee maker that you would plug into the wall, but instead of plugging it into the wall, you set it over a propane burner. Use the carafe to fill the reservoir, add your filter and coffee grounds, light the burner, and a few minutes later you have coffee. It even has a pause and serve feature. Of course, the burner can keep the carafe warm, too. Mine has given me about fifteen years of use and it still works great!

[@Paperchukr]

Had to laugh, Jim mentioned he was a coffee connoisseur, but then said he drinks Maxwell House! 😂

[@timryan4518]

Lisa DeMars I got maxwell once bc it was on sale 1/2 price of Folgers but was horrible. Folgers for life

[@veldaprewett5263]

@@timryan4518 I love both but I also like a few house coffee

[@nettp7773]

Whatever a person likes...

[@yesiownfrodo]

Yah, I was thinking the same thing! :high five: :D

[@bottlesbob]

Coffee snobs Unite!

[@thebeans7846]

Frugal method I use for teas (most) and coffee (rarely) is to use the French press to make a super potent batch then put about 2 tablespoons of that (store in cooler) in cup and just add hot water whenever wanted ... good for more than a week of 2 cups a day with very little waste. Good video!

[@kathleendittmer2447]

@@pepperpepperpepper I bought that concentrate from T Joes for an 8 day camping trip. It was an easy way to get my caffeine fix. Didn't desire my regular 1.5 cups. It's strong. I saved the two quart size bottles since they are very heavy ply plastic. Thought I could make 12 cups of strong coffee, fill the bottles and put it in the cooler for my next camp trip. Just heat in the AM. With high quality organic coffee the flavor is as good a few days later as when the beans are first ground and brewed.

[@revfatman]

I grew up in Argentina, so hearing that She drinks Yerba Mate in the morning brings a smile to my face! I love Mate! On a separate note, cold brew coffee is my favorite. Use the french press to make it overnight and you have a super strong, totally non-bitter, cup of coffee in the morning. Add some milk and you are in great shape!

[@ncplantdoctor]

Jim likes his coffee from the Moka pot undiluted. That should be strong enough to walk to the table and pour itself.

[@jesuscross9]

When I'm on the road in my van I am fine with instant. No mess. The extra hot water I don't use becomes my dish water to clean my cup and plate. Always use plastic disposable silverware. Thanks for the video. Gave me some new ideas how I could maybe do it different.

[@deemail100]

when using the 'pour over' method, you should pour hot water over the grounds, just enough to dampen.....let set for 5 minutes, then pour remaining boiling water slowly....it is far more 'brewed' this way.

[@fisherpeyton2824]

Pro tip : watch movies on flixzone. Me and my gf have been using it for watching lots of of movies recently.

[@matthiastorin7095]

@Fisher Peyton Definitely, have been using Flixzone for years myself :)

[@lukewarren7857]

I was taught to pour little Cold water first, after 5 minutes pour your hot water over grounds

[@OStarman]

Good to see Jim again and to meet Jamie. I love coffee made with an AeroPress using 'upside down method' for single cup - super easy. After pressing I unscrew the perforated cover and just 'pop' the grounds and filter into the trash by hitting the plunger all the way down. Cleanup is super simple. Thanks Bob!

[@Lou.B]

All good information! My fave is the "immersion method": just put a few tablespoons of ground coffee in a 2cup glass Pyrex measuring glass, add boiling water and let it steep 6 minutes, then pour all through a simple kitchen strainer (fine mesh). Tap the strainer, rinse with glass, and repeat! Thanks to all for the great videos!

[@JeffErdmann]

Hey Bob, I find grinding my own beans provides the best flavor! We use a Bunn (like most restaurants use) which heats the water to the ideal temp when it finishes heating you pour in cold water which displaces the hot water and it sprays the water into the coffee and is filtered before it goes into the pot. It has an electric burner to keep it at the ideal temperature. The only downside is it uses about 900 watts to heat the water (once it's warm it stops heating) & the warmer uses about 200 watts. All the best!

[@calvincrawley1158]

i have a cigarette lighter 10 cup coffee pot for going down road you can also make a pot when you stop before you turn van off or start it up long enough to make a pot pour in thermos

[@astucity]

This is the first thing I thought about because I am way too cheap for starbucks and gas station coffee is wretched. Love you covered it.

[@kxrv6629]

Great topic! First coffee selection is essential. We buy organic, whole bean medium roast coffee usually from CostCo or Trader Joe’s. Second we heat the water in a stainless steel coffee pot with thermometer in the lid that has the optimal brewing temperature marked. Third, while the water is heating on the stove we hand-grind the coffee beans daily in a manual grinder. Fourth, we use the pour over method using a Chemex or similar hour glass shaped carafe. If you are making only a single cup at a time you could use a ceramic filer holder directly on your mug. Fifth, coffee filter selection is critical. We prefer unbleached or non-chlorine bleached conical paper filters but be careful because some brands will impart a paper towel taste ruining the coffee. Some pour-over carafes will come with a reusable stainless steel filter, but we use the paper filter too because it is easier to clean and uses less water when RVing. Sixth, when the water comes to temperature (not boiling) pour over the water and make your coffee. Last, enjoy your coffee and start your day off. The coffee never comes in contact with plastic or aluminum. It’s easier than it may look from these steps and comes together while the water heats. Maybe we should make our own video on making coffee on the road.

[@maxxmaxwell9051]

When I was on the road, I would make "cowboy" coffee. You add the grounds to the water, bring it to a boil then when you take it off the fire you toss in about 1/4 cup of cold water. It makes the grounds drop to the bottom of the pot. Believe me it works. If you don't swirl it you will not have grounds in you cup. Just watch when you get towards the last cup, as the grounds ate on the bottom.

[@philpeterson7182]

Kava instant coffee is the best! It's easy to mix in hot or cold water and low acid so it doesn't upset your stomach. Plus for van dwellers and campers, the little jar doesn't take up much space and makes lots of delicious java.

[@andrewevanoff1192]

Try Nescafe ClASSICO instant coffee. It's amazingly good and tastes totally different compared to Nescafe Classic (US version). It's sold in Walmarts at the International Food section. Just make sure everything on the label is written in Spanish. Everyone who tried it, absolutely loved it. I usually buy it in smaller jars, because once opened it loses flavor within 5 days.

[@jeanburk9539]

I fine grind my organic dark roast beans, boil water, and pour it over the grounds through a bamboo filter in a cone. Cream and brown sugar, and a thick drop of molasses. One cup, maybe half a cup more the odd day. I'm fussy about my cup. It has to be good glazed pottery. Rough elegance!

[@karenredding9439]

@@andrewevanoff1192 Try the Tasters Choice in the new jar, it taste like coffee should, just opening the jar smells like a cup of coffee, and it doesn't loose its taste or smell through out using the whole jar. I stopped using my coffee pot when I found this instant coffee.

[@philpeterson7182]

I agree, pure water is the best but pure water (hot or cold) with Kava is a very close second!

[@thisspotrules3631]

@@jeanburk9539 nice!... where does one find bamboo filters and what cone do you use?

[@ChrisRI1000]

French press was best for me. I spent a few months living out of my F150 and would cook right off the tailgate. The Press was easy to clean up with a quick swish of water and a paper towel and I could easily adjust the strength of the coffee. BTW, I used a lot of Bob's advice on these videos and the planning and execution of months out on the road went nearly flawlessly. Frankly I was amazed how well it all went and know it would be easy to live on the road permanently if I ever had to.

[@CarrieMtn]

I was hoping to see some 12 volt options. Sometimes you just don’t want to bust out your propane stove to heat water.

[@thisspotrules3631]

A 1500w hot water kettle is only .08 amps... If you go 12w... just go instant

[@AsTheWheelsTurn]

me too but I think most of the 12v water heating stuff barely works which is why its not popular. just takes too long and never quite gets hot enough, I am finding its better to just use an inverter with your 12v system so I can just use regular plug in stuff and be smart about what you plug in and how long/often you run it.with my van ,since the coach battery is charged by the alternator AND solar I start the van if im gonna run anything that pulls a lot of juice so its not as hard on the battery.I dont need to run stuff like that too often so its no big deal. same would work in a car with your 12v plug ,if you are running like a coffee pot just run the engine while the pot is brewing.

[@AsTheWheelsTurn]

Mike Mead that is a good point to make , a lot of people don’t realize how small the wiring is to the cig lighter plug ins so should be aware . When I have used an inverted in a car I attach directly to the battery never the cigarette plug . In my van I ran heavier gauge wire for my 12v system to the inverter it’s almost as thick as the battery cables so it’s good to go for anything I’d want to use .

[@maremu05]

Driking coffee right now. Hey nice to see Jim hadn't seen him for a while.

[@jannwebb]

pepperpepperpepper That is as not his fault!!

[@danielgrosscup5663]

Hello Bob. I love my morning coffee. My mother would have an electric percolator going every morning "to get her started" it would make a sound that's it got darker the sound would get faster and the glass tip at the top would show you the color of the coffee. Be safe. Bye now.

[@amyschaefer1140]

My mother had the same! Miss that wonderful smell in the morning.🍂🍃

[@JamesJones-kr9uv]

My parents used the electric percolator with Folgers coffee for as long as I remember, was way before Mr. Coffee. Use a stove top percolator when they were camping. How I miss the smell of brewing coffee, in the morning.

[@brianflanagan4889]

Living aboard a sailboat for years we learned to be incredibly frugal. Now starting new adventures in a Sprinter van we are taken those frugal ways into the van life. My wife and I are both morning coffee drinkers. We have found a stove top percolator using cheap paper filters makes the best coffee. We also have a good thermos to store the coffee in. This way we have our two to three cups of hot coffee thru out the morning using about five minutes of propane.

[@christinemose7308]

Enjoyed this video, in part because I'm sweet on Jim (LOL). I have reduced my coffe and tea consumption over this past year as I have learned that both have unfortunate health effects and it starts to mess with my budget too (for whatever reason, the more coffee I drink the more I want). I do partake of "the real stuff" now and then but have replaced the pleasant daily ritual with chicory products and herbal type teas. I get to keep the ritual and I'm content with less of it - so, budget and health friendly. I use the gravity cone method with a paper filter (tossed into the compost bin afterwards) over my favorite mug (Jamie clearly has one, hillarious) for a single cup since the dogs aren't interested. Don't have the van yet but I've been slowly shrinking my world and my habits to fit. CheapRV Living is a great guide for making the transition. Thank you Bob, Jamie, and the various delightful guests for making these videos.

[@thisspotrules3631]

My parent's drank 3 pots of coffee a day. They lived into their mid 90's. Unfortunate health affects??? I think not.

[@christinemose7308]

@@thisspotrules3631 Coffee increases acidity of the body which effects the bodies ability to fight disease. Many habits in the western diet do the same (the digesting of copious amounts of meat, sugar, and alcohol, to be specific) which further compounds the problem and leads to an accumlative effect . Not to mention coffee and tea's effects on brain chemistry and the pineal gland. The fact that it's addictive and people have to detox to quit should give you a hint.-Your parents longevity is likely due to a multitude of other factors. Perhaps their overall diet was good and had a genetic profile that favored it, who knows?- I for one, feel better when I limit my coffee and black/green tea consumption. I keep them in the "treat" category and enjoy it with other foods, because nothing compliments chocolate quite like coffee.- That is how I interprit my experience and research anyway. Of course you are free to come up with another conclusion.- So, I choose beer for my poison, LOL. That one has proven harder to give up. And, if I keep it to a minimum, I don't have to- Cheers

[@thisspotrules3631]

@@christinemose7308 I hear ya... Well said! I went from 32oz a day to an occasional 10oz... My poison is IPA!

[@JulieAnne]

Hi. I'm in transition still using an outside shack as my "testing ground." I tried a few different ways similiar to the pour-over or drip methods: 1. I heat up a teapot or glass pan full of water (sometimes using a heater/stove, sometimes in the microwave) and put it in a thermal mug that keeps water hot for at least 8-10 hours. I then pour this over some grounds in a reusable cup. 2. This is my preferred method: I do the same as above, but I put the coffee grounds right in with the hot water in the thermal mug, close it up tight, shake it good, and let it sit to get more from the grounds. Then, I pour it into a reusable coffee filter to catch the grounds, and I fill up a small cup. 3. I shake instant coffee in the thermal mug, then I pour it and drink it. 4. If I ever need water and don't feel like heating any, I'll probably fill my thermal mug with hot water from a convenience store and offer to pay for the water, which they probably won't make me do. I used to use bigger cups, but it would

[@connievantravels]

Melitta pour-over coffee makers are all a person needs to make the best coffee ever.

[@gonagain]

We need to have an intervention to help Jim! He's drinking Maxwellhouse!

[@gonagain]

@@dtrubow, I don't believe this, now you've made me want to try it!

[@ginachildfree3277]

When I was a coffee drinker I found Maxwell House to be the strongest

[@thisspotrules3631]

Life is too short to drink cheap coffee!... Same goes with beer!

[@yesiownfrodo]

Yes, disgusting!! :) UGH. That's not even coffee! No, I love my coffee, and I want good beans. And you could say I'm picky.

[@AutumnButterfly]

Exactly what I thought! LOL

[@robertfrisbee]

❤️Love my coffee, did not start drinking coffee until I was 50 years old.

[@lenurban]

I thought of coffee and of course there's a video for it. This is officially my favorite channel.

[@asherstanton4561]

I use the cold brew method. Makes a concentrate of your favorite coffee. Just add hot water. I like cold coffee with a creamer. Both keep in the fridge well.

[@asherstanton4561]

Cold brew is a concentrate. Couple of tablespoons or to taste with boiling water and there you go. Depending on the way you make it you can start with a whole pound of ground coffee. And end up with a quart plus of concentrate. Look up cold brew on Amazon or google it.

[@companionzoe]

I was going to suggest this! No heat necessary with this method: just a jar, a filter basket, a lid, ground coffee and at least 12 hours. Let it sit on your counter or in the sun, take out the filter basket and stick the coffee in the fridge for up to a week. Dilute with milk or water, either way, it’s delicious!

[@judywhite7782]

I use my French Press with cold water and let it sit overnight in fridge (Florida) and use it All the next day with yummy flavored creamers over ice. I like it strong, add alittle xtra grounds. Could be heated before adding creams if wanted hot tho.

[@asherstanton4561]

I like this method. May have to be my new “go to”.

[@64gjb]

Ceramic drip coffee dripper sitting on top a cup. Put in cone filter add 2 tbsp coarse grounds ( large mug) pour in hot water. Add heavy cream, 1 tbsp sweet butter and froth it. Yummy! Keto coffee.

[@mwatts-riley2688]

The hot water needs to be just off the boil you do the right job. And yes. Milk and 2 sugars.sweeteners. m. IL.

[@kimcouture1931]

I use the Stanley French press and it works awesome !

[@pattycakecrochet1]

I recently bought a stainless pour-over filter off Amazon. We just had hurricane Michael a few weeks ago and boy way I so glad I'd bought it. We are purchasing a few things here & there for the nomadic lifestyle we hope to start next year, and the battery operated fan with the butane stove all made the day alot less stressful on us all. Thankfully we got electricity & water a few days later so it wasn't long we had the luxuries back. All of the information you have given us over the past few years, my friend has been so helpful. Much 💗🐝 Safe & God Bless!!

[@sandyallen1523]

Instant coffee is the way to go in a small vehicle. No mess! No grounds or filter to deal with

[@CommonCentsOutdoorsman]

Finally! A very important topic!!!

[@nomadtravelswithharvey695]

Bob, we’re sitting here in Quartzsite!! Today we spent six hours at Discount Solar. We had three 145 w panels installed on the top of our Roadtrek Simplicity along with an additional two 115 amp AGM batteries, three AGM batteries in total. We also bought the ltva pass as a back up plan. In a week or so we’ll start boondocking on Blm land.

[@sail4free1]

We've been living fulltime and offgrid for 3 years now _(we're never plugged in)_ and we find our "cold brew" approach wins over all others -- *no contest.* We combine the usual amount of grounds and cold water in a plastic jug the night before -- shake it about 40 times and sit it on the counter overnight. The next morning, we simply slowly pour it through an old school strainer into our coffee pot and heat it up on the propane stove. It can be stored in a reefer up to two weeks and just heated up one cup at a time but we prefer to make ours fresh each night. Whatever we don't drink gets recycled into the next batch so there is no waste. For "cleanup" I simply add a small amount of water to the empty jug and shake that up, pour the contents into a large bowl we call our "science experiment". When the bowl gets full we empty the grounds outside -- doesn't hurt a thing. Cold brew has 90% less acid so even cheap coffees taste better as the flavor isn't masked by the acid. I never really cared for coffee that much and always used sugar and flavored creamers my whole life. Now at 65, I drink it black and enjoy it more than ever before. A coarser grind (like Starbuck's french press setting) makes for a clearer (less cloudy) brew but the finer grinds add a bit more flavor for the money. :)

[@JonTanOsb]

I'm a tea drinker. It's easy to make, boil water, drop in a tea bag in the pot and pour the water in. :) I love Diet Pepsi, too, but have a SodaStream for that. No power needed, just the syrup and a C02 canister. And cold water. I have a countertop ice maker that only takes 300 W, so it works at home or on the road with my Bluetti. It runs almost non-stop in the summer, as I live in the desert. I do keep coffee at home for visitors, but use my Keurig because my two-cupper fits perfectly under it. On the road, if I really felt the need to wake up, I'd use instant coffee. Cheers, Jon in rural BC, Canada

[@GaryParks]

I just boil some water and do a poor over into a 20oz vacuum thermos cup. That keeps my coffee warm for 4+ hours. I currently am stocked up on Aldi's German Roast Regular that I'm liking.

[@CORYJOHNM]

One of those whistling tea pots and a freska filter. Everybody has their own cups. Coffee on the beach. I used two military cots as a wind break for a propane burner. Nice having coffee at sunrise on the beach.

[@tomdelinger7206]

I used the aero press at my stick home and camper already. I grind whole beans and you can vary that or the amount of water to get anything from regular coffee to espresso. It's fantastic! Just have to get the water hot somehow. I like that little basket you just set in the cup. I could make that work well. Down side to aero press is you need the little filters.

[@kiera_kayaks7521]

I've actually wondered how full timers make coffee! Power wise and equipment. Perfect!

[@djpotts2554]

I use a #2 cone shape pour-over with a Melitta #2 filter. Cleanup is minimal and you can gauge how strong by adding more grounds before pouring hot water.

[@patrickmarr7076]

My method of making coffee when I camp is to use one of those dollar store coils that plugs into the cigarette lighter to heat my water, then I make the coffee in a french press. Very portable, doesn't take much space and you control most of the variables that make or break the flavor.

[@rosiecotton8343]

Love her mug! 😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@JHGJTUTUYT8]

I've been brewing drip coffee for 30 years but am slowly switching over to instant. Nescafe Classico is pretty good. I've tried the French press. With a limited water supply I don't want to have to rinse of a bunch of equipment afterwards. Don't want to deal with filter disposal either. Simplicity is more important to me. And in a couple months I'm sure I could get used to instant and be happy.

[@CJNG5903]

Thank you Sir for once again going above the so called normal you tube videos and bringing us some very important and must have information. Also THANK YOU for Always being Straight Forward with us. Enjoy your time and choose to be joyful and thankful - life works best that way.

[@LadyGecko]

When I was camping, blue coffee pot on the camp stove with with the Maxwell House all-n-one coffee/filter...no muss, no fuss. I also have a large double-wall plastic cup from LL Bean that is a ‘French press. There are two kinds of percolators; the electric one quits percolating once the coffee reaches a certain temperature, the manual one will continue to percolator as long as it is kept over heat so take the center bits out when the coffee is done.

[@maribethspence9458]

i love the french press method when I'm just wanting a cup for myself. there's another way to make coffee that I didn't see them go over, I haven't tried it yet, but have been wanting to give it try and that's cold press. It's a lot like making tea in that you let the coffee set in cold water over night or more up to 24 hours. It's supposed to be less acidic that way and less bitter for those who never liked coffee because of the bitterness. I think it can be done like sun tea as well. Then you use a coffer filter of some sort either reusable or paper and pour it into another contained to strain the grounds out. It can be kept in the fridge and either drank cold or heat as much as you're wanting.

[@createallow3126]

Add ground cardamom to balance the acidity and add an elegant aromatic.

[@BDX2BDX2]

I recently purchased a French press. I think the water has too much time to cool while steeping. My favorite by far is the Mocha Maker if you like bold rich coffee. Additional hint is to pour heated water into the bottom, not cold. This prevents any possibility of burning the grounds while the water heats. Use low heat and let the coffee slowly seep into the upper chamber. The coffee is very smooth. Some like to ad heated milk to it. My grandmother from Italy always used the mocha pot, besides being my favorite method so far, it brings back fond memories of her tradition.

[@roycesjourney37]

Cold brew. Mix 1 part coffee, finely ground. 3 parts water. Let it sit for 24 hours. Shaking often. After its say for 24 hours filter it off. SLOWLY bring the coffee to your desired drinking temp. Or just make iced coffee with it. Super strong. Zero bitterness.

[@jennhill8708]

You can also buy coffee bags, just steep for 3 to 5 minutes! I personally dislike coffee, but Hubster likes to buy the coffee bag. Thanks for the tip on little muslin or linen bags for tea! Awesome! Addendum: I'm finally donating Mom's espresso set, minus the cone, which I broke.

[@nealamesbury1480]

I’m simple,quick. Folgers instant. Single burner, heat water in pot.- but that’s me ! - and the price is still going up. ! - use descent h20.nice video

[@flashlitestriker4028]

Awesomely cool & "need-to-know" info for us coffee drinkers! Thanks for puttin this on KZbin! One thing I myself have heard, semi-recently, is that our using PAPER coffee filters LOWERS the (never even knew coffee HAD this stuff in it, but...) CHOLESTEROL in the coffee. . . or, so they say!

[@sandrashort6563]

Jim.i with you the Expresso stovetop.... very strong coffee and I drink it all day long. When I go full time in a van, I'll need 1000 watts solar panel...blessed be

[@voiceOreezn]

I'm a complete coffee freak and have tried every method. The best, easiest cup comes from doing a pour-over, using a GSI Outdoors Ultralight Java Drip. No power needs. No waste or expense of filters to mess with, folds completely flat, takes 2 minutes, and easy to clean. Also makes the best tasting cup of coffee I have ever had and costs only $10 on Amazon.

[@jcarlson2727]

I am a coffee nerd - my last home espresso set up was 10k to give some perspective. For travel: Orphan Espresso Lido E-T grinder + aero press is an unbeatable combo. The Lido is an amazing grinder with 3 bronze bushings! and worth twice the $200 cost. Only buy freshly roasted beans from a roaster, not a grocery store. No more than 1 week post roast (coffee beans lose their flavor approx 2-3 weeks after they are roasted). Get a cheap digital scale - I use approx 17-20 grams of coffee at a time - medium-fine grind. You need clean filtered water - coffee is 99% water. Mineral/spring water is the best, do not use distilled water - or it will taste flat. Watch some other vids on aero press demos... prefer the upside down/reverse method with a 20 second bloom and approx. 1.5 minute total steep time before slow press. You can make exceptional coffee by doing this... but the fresh beans, grinder and water are essential. Enjoy.

[@allenrousseau5668]

Oh dear! I'm watching this at 2am cause I can't sleep! [maybe I had too much coffee! LOL!] So I love my coffee, feel like I should have some now! I 'm an electrician, working long days out of a work vehicle, step van, now a sprinter. So now I like Kuerig for on the road, the k-cup is sealed, so coffee is not oxygenated yet, so tastes so good! I use or what they used to call it a B700. It uses 700 watts, of course winter time it takes longer, depleting batteries faster, but depending on your electrical system, I'm able to run my engine to augment powering house batteries in sprinter. Summer time, with solar no problem. [I'm in Connecticut we get all seasons] So winter I carry water, so when I'm in working in remote areas, I can re-heat meals, or make something, and have my coffee! Thanks for sharing your coffee ideas! Always fun to know more options! Also when traveling and not sure, starbucks has an instant that is pretty good. just add hot water. [That is for desparate measures!] Enjoy your coffee! God bless!

[@daenas]

Perked coffee for me! I have 2 stove-top percolators, one enameled and one Pyrex, and it just fills the house with the great smell of coffee in the morning.100% Arabica is the only way to go. Once the coffee is done, I pour it in my coffee carafe and I have hot coffee for hours.

[@jonthebru]

Wait, wait, don't start yet! I have to get my coffee! I think the cleanup process is important for making coffee. Using a paper filter seems to be the easiest for cleaning and maintenance.

[@1motorandy]

Check out the Presto MyJo. You only have to drop out the K-Cup and dry it. By far the easiest.

[@sherylhyde9917]

It's 1AM, I'm trying to catch up on older videos, ( thank you for doing them) and now I have a craving for coffee. Oh well, it's a Friday and I don't need to get up early. LOL

[@owlnationlegal4228]

Strong coffee is a key to a sailboat at anchor on a stormy night. I use a stainless percolator just to boil the water (drop a can of soup in there if you want) and in 5-7 minutes it kicks down power to barely 100W. Pour hot water into a big thermos with grounds and let it sit for 5 - 10 minutes. Then pour into a french press and its awesome plus it soaks in the thermos and gets stronger. To grind I ise a 1968 osterizer blender...perfect.

[@apolaconeagleeye8571]

Used the aero press for camping and recommend it. Plan on getting a second so we can make 2 large cups fast. Inexpensive, lightweight. Make it the way you like with fine or larger grain. Think you had it upside down at first, but your right, easy cleanup.

[@yasuewho480]

We like the French press method because we prefer stronger coffee. The lack of a heat plate keeps it from getting scorched and a good quality glass carafe (e.g. Bodum) keeps it really warm for a long time. We take any remaining coffee and pour it in a glass bottle and chill it, then add cream and/or ice if we want iced coffee. We do like the espresso pot of making mochas and lates. Also a great cheap espresso: Cafe Bustello.

[@lyndaphillips9064]

Beautiful background. I use an aero French press which makes great coffee and uses no electric or battery power. There certainly are a lot comments concerning your soda intake. I say, drink what you will. It is a personal CHOICE.

[@Iconofilia]

Coleman has a “Mr. Coffee”-type coffee maker with a carafe and filter basket that is heated on a propane stove.

[@HDHD-tn7bs]

I use a small alcohol stove for my Coleman Mr. Coffee....

[@marylandmonroe]

My favorite coffee-making methods are stovetop percolator or French press. Mine are stainless steel. I also have a regular electric drip coffee maker, which is faster than the percolator or press.

[@VioletRene]

I use a little $5 fuel cell burner to heat my water for coffee, tea, soup, etc. Each fuel cell burns for about 18 minutes and just one cell will boil water in my 2 1/2 cup pot.

[@flowers4me745]

You can use a myjo also it uses kcups and you poor hot water into the top put the the lid on and push down a few times it makes excellent coffee and you just have to toss out the kcup and rinse or wipe the bottom that pokes into the kcup they are around 15 dollars or so online stay safe and god bless

[@Grambo1946]

Gotta have my k cup

[@1motorandy]

I've been using the Presto MyJo for a couple of years now. Brews great coffee using your choice of K-Cups. And clean up is quick, easy and uses very little water. I use a water spray bottle to conserve water. Works for me.

[@kathymack3791]

I haven't tried this method yet but I know some people love cold brew coffee. You make it as a concentrate then when you're ready to have a cup, you pour a bit of it into the cup then add hot water.

[@abcxyz3603]

Coffee making is as individual as tea making. I‘m a house dweller, and I like to freshly grind coffee beans every morning and make a filter coffee. If push comes to shove my next best favourite is the old fashioned percolated coffee. Instant coffee is so low on my list it’s almost falling off. Thanks for the interesting demonstration.

[@ericdrews5050]

Everyone has their own favorite method for making coffee, I’ve tried them all. My two favorites are the French press but clean up is a problem. My new favorite is the Mellita drip coffee process with easy clean up paper filters.

[@hikewithme59]

I love Jamie’s hat, I want one!!! She also is spot on with her coffee information!! 👍🏼🌵✌🏼

[@judyabernathy80]

As an avid coffee drinker, I enjoyed this video very much.

[@AppalachianLife]

I've tried them all. The Aeropress makes the best coffee and easy to clean and store.

[@lynnepierce3676]

Yeah coffee is a morning must have for me. Interested in trying the French press method.☕️😊

[@patandjenfananddantdm991re6]

Stanley French Press. We've tried every method and this makes coffee taste just like at home.

[@thisspotrules3631]

I guess the Melitta one cup pour over is too low class to make the grade?... That's why it's the best, and easiest to clean up.

[@ronwasser4852]

When I didn't have a coffee pot available I used to use the Folgers coffee bags for my individual cups of coffee. Just like brewing tea but with coffee bags.

[@NicoVeenkamp]

Yep, the Moka pot is also my favorite. I used to have a bigger one and make very strong coffee and then let it cool off. Get a cup, half of the cold coffee and add hot water.

[@cathymiller3086]

Great ideas, thank you for sharing🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@herronsonya7041]

I drink coffee but am not good making....i love this group...

[@dennyj8650]

You can make coffee as strong as you want with a percolator - about 7-10 min. for normal to strong. Hard to find them, haven't used one in decades. I prefer drip coffee, and found a 6 cup 12 volt coffee maker to take on the road. I'll get my thermos out to keep it warm. I'll be checking out that "Moka Pot" also! Didn't know they were available to use on a burner.

[@bruceypop9312]

Sometimes I like to drink hot coffee with milk added to it. Thankyou for this informative and helpful video about different ways to make a nice cup of coffee.

[@carolpepe9382]

I put the coffee into the paper filter and twist it into a "teabag" and clip the top with a clothespin. Then I put the baggie over my cup and pour hot water over it. Very easy clean-up, which is great when you are camping in a van and have limited space.

[@KDad514]

I have a Presto MyJo. It lets me still use the K cups if I want and no electricity. Just boil water and press. Not quite compact enough for backpacking but plenty small enough for boondocking/vanlife or regular static camping.

[@RobandMarvy]

Use a filter cone with dark roast coffee into an insulated one quart Carafe! That way it stays hot for hours without having to reheat it.

[@alive-awake]

I use k-cup coffee maker "one cup" by Mainstay I bought for $20 at Walmart. Stock up on k cups and no mess. Pour in water, pop in k cup and in a couple of minutes you have a hot cup of coffee.

[@JamesJones-kr9uv]

I use K cups an donut shop coffee, not too strong or bitter, very enjoyable in the morning.

[@greglum2]

when camping i make cowboy coffee over an open fire. at home i use a drip coffee maker, after making any coffee i always put in into a 2qt. thermos to keep it hot all day

[@cloudraker100]

Cowboy coffee for me even at home. Love it. No machine to break down and throw away.

[@trustinwwjd1997]

Whoa, , , such interesting ways to make coffee , , , I recently discovered adding PCS of Dark-Chocolate & ground Cinnamon into my cup of hot dark-coffee, , , find it very delicious, , , but never adding cream nor milk, , , GOD bless your all for your good works, , , ,

[@ManWander]

i like the aeropress idea about easier clean-up, assuming the coffee taste is good - might have to try one

[@michaelmyers4162]

All great ideas how to make coffee I'm currently trying to get set up I'm in a bad situation but I had the basics in my minivan but for now I use instant coffee and just heat the water up and there you go ready to go but I can't wait to get a percolator and again my friend great video

[@susanjohn6506]

Really enjoyed watching this even though I rarely drink coffee.