Is This The BEST RV Coffee?

[@BobKeefe]

I may be biased, but I thought the first couple of guys did a great job and made a good looking cup of coffee 😃

[@kingdavidcoffee]

As a custom coffee roaster for over 20 years with dozens of five star Google reviews I’d like to add my two cents worth. The best coffee is going to be from a local small roaster that you can find during your travels. The coffee will probably be a day or two from roasting and anyone in the micro roasting business will be more interested in quality than saving a few cents with cheaper beans. You’ll have superb coffee and support someone local. Brewing method is up to your preference but you must start with high-quality fresh beans.

[@keckojones3324]

I’m a coffee roaster as well. You are spot on. Fresh is best.

[@juliepi-k1114]

I agree. My brother has a coffee roasting business in Atlantic Canada. The quality of freshly custom roasted coffee is superior to big batch commercial roaster. The quality control on each small batch roast us superb. Even when I can’t have his coffee, I will almost always go with a small, local custom coffee roaster - it’s coffee that just can’t be beat ☕️

[@j.patrickmoore9137]

We're both decaf drinkers. The wife likes her Dunkin Donuts Decaf, also the Joe's Decaf from Trader Joes. I like something darker, typically the decaf from Costco or the Trader Joe's decaf French Roast. At home we use a Ninja, it adjusts to make a short cup, 16 oz cup, half carafe 20 oz of 40 oz full carafe, and can do a classic brew (water goes right through), rich brew (a bit of water goes in to bloom the coffee, then the rest) and it has an ice coffee setting, which runs less water through if you're brewing over ice. Since we like different coffees and different strengths, we typically use our travel mugs. When we go camping, I use a pour through and the wife has an older 4 cup Starbucks Barista coffeemaker that makes 4 cups into a 20 oz carafe.

[@penelopebartell840]

Water temp makes a huge difference. We love using an Aeropress. Good for boondocking too.

[@BarryMilne]

We love our Aeropress; especially when we leave the trailer behind and go back country camping.

[@jitterygoat49r]

The Nespresso guys have my vote for the best. I was raised on espresso. My grandparents got me hooked at an early age. Nespresso is the best outside of Italy.

[@rufan2199]

You took the easy way out Mike. Smart man. You can tell which one really was your favorite, I won’t tell lol

[@j.patrickmoore9137]

I think Mike enjoys meeting people so much that all three were favourites.

[@lmiller1239]

Now I need another cup of coffee....AND A FRENCH PRESS! Thanks for a different kind of video. Blessings to you both! And Bo too!

[@lisathomson6]

At home we have 4 coffee makers on our kitchen counter. My husband likes his coffee, LOL. For travel, however, we prefer a simple pour through. I even pack in my suitcase when I travel by plane. On Amazon you'll find (1) an awesome collapsable small hot water kettle. Heats in a minute. (2) silicone collapsable pour through cones. We have 2 so we just brew 2 mugs at the same time. Heat the water. Set the silicone filter with a brown disposable paper filter on top of your mug. Spoon in coffee. Pour a little water in to let grounds bloom. Wait about a minute, then finish pouring in water. Enjoy your hot smooth coffee. Clean up super easy, toss paper filter, let everything dry. Collape all to store. Purified/filtered water at temp just before boiling and freshly ground good quality coffee all matter. Love the methods in your video, results are awesome but for camping/travel ... Nespresso - great taste, love the crema you get, but pods are expensive. Machine needs to be cleaned/decalsified regularly or will slow down brewing time significantly. French Press - too "putsy" and cleaning out grounds in filter cumbersome when traveling LOVE all your videos, been following you guys for years! Thank you!!

[@scottcolton642]

Fresh quality beans from a local roaster. Grind your beans use your favorite coffee maker(mine is a Ninja) and enjoy

[@keithbar19741974]

My vote is a cold brew, it can be done with zero energy (no electric, no propane). I set it up the morning before, just add coffee, water and sweetener into the cold brew jug and it is ready 24 hours later each day. Simple, delicious and boondocking approved.

[@pdub6453]

I am with the couple who made French roast. At home, we use our drip coffee maker, but on the road we love our Coffee Gator French Press, which also serves as a thermal carafe until ready to drink.

[@patjoyce2150]

Fun video! French press is always good if prepared correctly. Pour over also makes excellent coffee.

[@jackbear4528]

That was a "fun" coffee test ... Thanks for sharing 👍 (I also love having strong coffee during my morning routine).

[@lucipenteado698]

We love our Nespresso machine and we also use water from our Berkey (beats buying bottled water any day!). Nespresso has a very large variety of high quality coffees...anything from light roasts to dark roasts and from various countries. We used to love stopping at Starbucks and other coffee shops, but they don’t compare to our Nespresso, so we tend to just skip those places now.

[@gratefuldude7511]

I believe good coffee starts with freshly roasted whole beans ground right before brewing. Ensuring you have the right grind for the type of brewing method is also important. Then good quality water brought to the right temperature. We prefer course grind in a french press. We get our beans from Old Bisbee Roasters in Bisbee, Arizona. We get it 2 days after roasting. I am not a Barista but have been making our morning coffee (total 4 cups) every morning for 40 years or 58,400 cups of coffee. With all that said to each their own. Oh and don’t forget the right water temp in the 202-205 range for french press coffee brewing. And the appropriate amount of coffee to water ratio. I use 66 grams for 40 oz RO water.

[@PandaLAG]

I enjoy watching you & your lovely wife... you're both adorable! It was relaxing to watch this while I had my coffee. 😉

[@yvonnedavis2271]

I am a French press drinker. There are different size presses. I use a 20 ounce glass and metal one for home and a stainless steel thermal 12 ounce for the road. Both are Bodem brand. I've never scooped out my bloom. I let it sit while making my breakfast, plunge the coffee and enjoy!.

[@johndagricola]

We have a book on our shelf …”COFFEE”. The most important thing I learned from that book is this: “Pre-ground is pre-staled.”

[@airlinepilotguy]

Grind your whole beans right before you brew... there are several small manual grinders that make the job quick and easy. Or, you can use some of the precious electricity and get an electric grinder. I use the Aeropress for brewing, which makes a nice strong, but very smooth cup of joe. Once you try the Aeropress with freshly ground beans, you won't go back!

[@rovingrosses3288]

Which manuall grinder do you use?

[@airlinepilotguy]

@@rovingrosses3288 I use a Comandante C40

[@muzzledan]

We love the French press. We have a 4 cup version.

[@jimbridge4166]

We use a simple Melitta pour over system. No.4 cone filter for a pot or No.2 for a mug size. Add your paper filter and ground coffee (we use Lavazza) and add hot water. Perfect every time.

[@carolynnkaster9457]

That was fun! I have a $10 pod machine from Walmart in my RV. I use the plastic insert and use Folgers coffee . Hubby and I like the coffee from it so much that we are going to get a second one for the house. I think the pleasure of having it outside makes it even better.

[@kascarey5077]

I followed the French press instructions to the second. Oh.My.Goodness! What a difference. Absolutely delicious coffee. I’m going camping this weekend and will be so happy to finally have nailed the best way to use the French press. Thanks Mike…great video.

[@loumadonna2262]

French Press is my pick of the 3 you reviewed. Thanks for the video

[@chrisn2ook]

Espresso for me. Number 9 or 10 strength capsules! Mmmm

[@Grandma.Lilly.]

My favorite is a good pour over using a chemex filter. I use a berkey, fresh ground coffee and put it in a wet chemex filter. Definitely bloom the coffee. With a Chemex, the filter is thick and will give more of a clean, lighter and sweeter taste. Unlike metal filters, a paper Chemex filter will remove more of the cafestol in your grind, which is a molecule found in unfiltered coffee. It just makes a beautiful coffee that taste great.

[@lizcashdollar350]

I would love to test out that Berkey water filter in WY. It tests at 915 unfiltered. We were going through a Zero Water filter a week. I found a place that has water (reverse osmosis) only 5 miles away. This was after my husband, the dogs and myself got sick because I wasn’t aware how we the water was.

[@roxannebond662]

hi Mike n Jennifer. I luv ur videos. I picked up medium sized bodum french press @thriftstore for $1.99. it holds 3/4 cups of coffee. I use dunkin or Starbucks or whatever is on sale. my French press can be done within 4 minutes. French press keeps coffee warm enough for me to finish 3 cups in the morning. also French press can be used for making tea with loose leaves. wow it's versatile. thks rox

[@brucekochsmeier1261]

I did the same. Found a Bodum at a church rummage sale for $1.00. Great coffee and so simple.

[@mikemanjo2458]

Good morning! We use a Chulux from Amazon (just like the single pod Keurig). It has a very small footprint on the counter and you can have whatever brand of coffee you like best with minimal cleanup. We like the Green Mountain Breakfast blend with Half and Half. I'm fixing to get my second cup now. Have a great day! (Jane in SC) This was a great video and I loved the way you presented it!

[@bobatwood1384]

Loved this video !! Good job sir

[@gailjohnson6670]

Thank you for the video. Blessings to you.

[@larrygray1557]

All three (or 4)! and have the French Press, Nespresso, and replaced the drip with Keurig when it died. Got hooked on Nespresso as visited daughter in Switzerland where that is all they drink - and is owned by the Swiss company, Nestles. Obviously had to get one and Nestles does control all coffee blends for consistency plus free shipping recycling bag. Only issue is $0.70+ per pod so difficult to justify and now relegated to my afternoon cup. On re-orders, generally overnight shipping from distribution centers around the US, and now limited selection of pods at retailers. Morning cups, used a drip machine on timer, roll out of bed and there it was! When it finally gave up, obtained a Keurig with reservoir (unlike my son's) so easy in the morning and far less expensive at $0.30-.40 per pod. Also, can run a cup through without the pod for hot water - tea, hot chocolate, oatmeal packet, etc. Have the French press reserved for special occasions - and probably the best. Downside is the prep time, 2 cup limit, and messy cleanup. Also, best with course ground for brewing (and less press seepage past the screen) which can be difficult to find unless grinding beans as needed. While everyone should have a French press to experience the fine coffee, the Keurig pods can be recycled - cut the top to remove the grounds for compost/garden and the plastic remains go in the recycling bin.

[@brandielynn8211]

My husband and I have been watching RV channels for years as we anticipate our own RV journey in the near future. You guys are hands down my favorites! You are both just so darn like-able and you make the absolute best, most interesting and informative videos I have ever seen! Thank you for being such a wonderful inspiration! Lots of love to you both ❤️🥰🌞🌺

[@robert-leeeasterling7929]

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[@RVLifestyle]

Wow. Thanks, Brandie Lynn! You made our day!

[@brandielynn8211]

@@RVLifestyle👍😊❤️❤️❤️

[@juliepi-k1114]

The method of coffee making depends on how we’re camping & how many I’m making coffee for. I’m the first 2 methods I use small batch custom roasted coffee. I have my favourites but I also enjoy supporting small local craft roasters - they usually roast the best coffee beans. If we’re boondocking, I’ll make good old fashioned stovetop percolated coffee for everyone. If I’m just making it for myself I have a single serve pour over that I love. If we’re “plugged in, I cheat and use a small Keurig coffee maker either with a pre-made k cup or I use my own coffee in a reusable pod I drink coffee probably more than anything except water. I’ll frequently even have a cup before bed. Good quality beans, custom small batch roasted are the key, then good water - it makes all the difference.

[@debvoz]

I use the Stanley French Press for my travel coffee. It is easy to use and makes just enough coffee for me each morning. It is easy to use and easy to clean. The outside is metal but the filter press is plastic with a replaceable filter. I find it easy to clean with a wipe out. I love it.

[@j.t.downing3932]

Costco has a Blue Mountain blend whole bean coffee that is tremendous if you like a smooth coffee. You can’t make great coffee unless you use whole beans and grind them just before brewing.

[@tobycarlson1640]

I have several different ways I make my coffee, I Love my French press but my Pour over cup is really good too. I have a few flavors I use including Dunkin’ Donuts Blend I keep on hand.

[@jeffreywoodin8549]

I use a ADIRchef personal coffee maker (w/insulated mug), under $30 but works great and Dunkin coffee. I do use a No. 2 coffee filter too, but you don't need to (but to me makes smoother cup of coffee, and makes dumping the grounds super easy). I used to get the bagged Cracker Barrel coffee, but then couldn't get it. The Dunkin just as good to me and I really like it. Sometimes they have a deal going "buy 2 bags, get 1 free". I also have my ADIRchef plugged into a power module I can turn on from my phone or with Alexa....so I can set up the coffee maker and turn it on and start making the coffee while I'm getting dressed in the morning.

[@georgesoulard3522]

Great video.

[@deborahann5552]

I love my coffee press! It looked like theirs was stainless steel. I would think the taste of stainless with be absorbed into the coffee. I’m sticking with my glass coffee press.

[@janespanoramicrvadventures652]

Lavazza either ground or kcups in the Kuerig. Can’t be bothered by the mess while on the road.

[@johnamos4862]

I use a blend of 50 percent French Roast and 50 percent Costco Columbia supreme. It delivers a smooth cup of coffee with great flavor. I was using Costco house blend which was good but the switch to Columbia makes a noticeable difference.

[@nthomps2111]

Love you both. Keep me so interested in buying another RV. About coffee, descale your machines every other month. This keeps the machine running better and tasting better too. Doing my homework regarding the Leisure RL but do you both miss having the slide out? (Your model is similar except for the sleeping compartment. Stay safe and healthy. Warm regards, Nancy

[@Winnie122459]

I will stick with my BUNN

[@nextupcamping]

Caffeine is my goal and my cheap Mr Coffee pot gives it to me fast. Im easy to please I guess.

[@n1uno1965]

I just need to know how many RV batteries it takes to run a traditional mr coffee? Thanks for sharing 👍🏻🖖🏻😘🙏🏻

[@brucekochsmeier1261]

Use a French press and you can skip electricity.

[@keithgallagher9457]

I have a lance 850 truck camper with two 100 amp lithium batteries in 300 W of solar on the roof in the Keurig coffee maker I have 3 cups in the morning and my wife has two Never have any trouble with running out of battery lithium cost more but it’s definitely worth it in the long run

[@n1uno1965]

@@keithgallagher9457 Thank you so very much!

[@robertjones6324]

Moka pot!

[@av1204]

a giftcard to dunkin

[@staceysepulveda1838]

Coffee black and nothing fancy.

[@oldbroad7672]

I just . . . don't like coffee 🤔