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atgep
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Initially Posted - 11/01/2005 : 09:22:03

I want to share with you a recent find that is awesome. I will first thank a few of you who have mentioned french press coffee. I was intrugued and did a little shopping and found this.

Enter the Bodum Coffee press.

It is a traditional coffee press that uses a stainless carafe instead of the standard glass tube. It looked perfect for the marine enviroment. I bought one and am very impressed with it.

1. The water does not have to be boiling to use it. 190 or so is fine. (major safety factor)
2. Does a great job of keeping the coffee grinds out of the coffee.
3. Nothing to break.

So basicly you heat up some water in a pan. Dump the grinds into the carafe. pour the water into the carafe. Put the lit on. Let it steep for 4 minutes. Push the screen down and serve. The carafe keeps the coffee hot for about an hour.

Perfect Coffee. It does require a medium or coarse grind. I am in search of a grinder now.....

Here is a link.http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00005YY9X/102-6637711-3068110?v=glance&n=1055398&n=507846&s=home-garden&v=glance

Tom.

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existentialsailor
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Response Posted - 11/01/2005 : 09:37:16

I have one of these and am happy with it. Same concept.

$30

http://www.campmor.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?memberId=12500226&productId=25030138

Edited by - existentialsailor on 11/02/2005 20:16:09

Oscar
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Response Posted - 11/01/2005 : 11:03:14

http://www.espressozone.com/hand-coffee-mills.html

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ClamBeach
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Response Posted - 11/01/2005 : 18:06:10

For someone who enjoys 'real' coffee, press-brewed is unsurpassed. (well, IMHO)

The Bodum looks like it could have a bit wider base... for marine use anyway.

Hmmm.... that ol' coffee grinder Oscar shows is just like my grandma's...
It's still around somewhere out in the garage.

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Stu Jackson C34
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Response Posted - 11/01/2005 : 18:29:09

Sounds interesting except for the "keeps it hot for an hour or two."

Our inexpensive thermos (available for next to nothing at Long's or Payless) keeps our coffee hot for hours on end. We use a Melita #6 filter with fine ground coffee. Works great for last 25 years. (Had a few new thermos' through the years!)

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Bubba
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Response Posted - 11/01/2005 : 20:51:15

I found a stainless steel press at Starbucks that doubles as an insulated travel mug. It's great for those mornings on the hook.

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Doug
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Response Posted - 11/01/2005 : 21:00:26

Look at this:

http://www.fisheriessupply.com/online/Assets/catalog/PRT/213673_PRT_BLACK-COFFEE-

Edited by - Doug on 11/01/2005 21:01:32

Champipple
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Response Posted - 11/01/2005 : 22:03:09

If anyone is interested in Buying Atgeps coffee Mug, try checking it out via this link.....Its our newest affiliate company...I'm still trying to figure out their links, so you'll have to do it via 2 clicks. but you'll get the idea

[url="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=catalina25250-20&o=1&p=8&l=as1&asins=B00005YY9X&fc1=000000&lc1=FF0000&bc1=ffffffl#116;1=_blank&nou=1&IS2=1&bg1=ffffff&f=ifr"]Coffee Mug Via our newest Affiliate program here.......[/url]

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atgep
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Response Posted - 11/02/2005 : 00:31:33

Is Amazon an affiliate? WHat does the association get?

Thanks, Tom.

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Champipple
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Response Posted - 11/02/2005 : 07:22:56

Actually, Amazon's program considers us an associate. We get roughly 5 percent on purchases.

Until we get the links updated, we can use the following link. Again, this will open in a new browser and you'll need to click the Amazon link after that.
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[url="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=catalina25250-20&o=1&p=7&l=ez&f=ifr&f=ifr"]Amazon[/url]</center>

Edited by - Champipple on 11/02/2005 07:41:27

ilnadi
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Response Posted - 11/02/2005 : 09:09:57

How about a stove-top cappucino maker?
http://www.crateandbarrel.com/family.aspx?c=710&f=8566

We use a lexan coffee press and move it to insulated mugs. I don't like coffee sitting in the water too long.

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reuben
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Response Posted - 11/03/2005 : 11:23:11

After some exploration we like Rick went with a steel french-press unit from Campmor. This version is insulated, all but unbreakable, keeps coffee drinkably hot for about three hours, and was, as I recall, around $30. Because we like espresso, we also bought the small stovetop espresso maker for $15 -- the one with a dainty curved spout on top. It's a little tricky to balance on the Princess, but makes real espresso in no time.

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Gloss
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Response Posted - 11/03/2005 : 17:11:07

Is the interior of that Bodum press glass, or stainless? I noticed a glass replacement liner on the Amazon site. I know how clumsy I am, and am envisioning glass shards all over the boat.

Another question: What happens if you leave the grounds in coffee too long, as I assume would happen on the bottom of the press?

I currently use the one cup Merilatt filters and cone system. Good coffee, but kinda a pain to make coffee one cup at a time.

I refuse to drink instant

Several of my friends in my sailing club and me get together and order our coffee direct from Costa Rica, and the price gets down to about 6.40 a pound, which is really cheap for premium Arabica coffee.

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atgep
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Response Posted - 11/03/2005 : 20:10:24

Frank,
There is no glass in this. 100% stainless. The Grounds in the coffee should not be a big deal. The press holds them to the bottom of the jar. I assume this would prevent too much circulation. Due to the size, it is really a 3-4 cup version anyway as the "official" cup o' Joe is only 4 ounces. It brews 32oz. They do make a larger one but this is perfect for my needs. The admiral is so enamoured with it, she has been using it every day instead of the drip coffee maker. I did not even notice the round bottom when I bought it. If this becomes an issue underway, an easy solution would be to bond a small flat base to it. Either wood or metal as you do not heat the carafe at all. I have a couple of cruises coming up and will give a full underway report when available.
I am just happy not to have boiling liquids on the stove if I don't have to.
Tom.

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John G-
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Response Posted - 11/03/2005 : 20:37:06

This is the [url="http://www.bialettishop.com/EspressoMakerMainPage.htm"]Bialetti Stove Top Espresso Maker.[/url] Approx. $30.
I have one at home and one on the boat. It has a wide base so it’s stable and the grounds are contained in a basket so it’s relatively easy to clean.
Please DO NOT get an aluminum one. Get the stainless. I can taste a great difference.

Underlined words are a HOT link.

Edited by - John G- on 11/03/2005 23:48:36

stampeder
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Response Posted - 11/03/2005 : 23:26:21

The only thing I miss while sailing is a good cup of Starbucks coffee. Medium roast.Black. Strong coffee straight up.
I'd rather drink day old cold Starbucks than anything I've been able to conjure up while afloat. So, how does the Bodum coffee press or french press compare to a brewed cup of Starbucks?

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Champipple
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Response Posted - 11/04/2005 : 07:47:13

Stampeder,

While we probably can’t convince you that there is better coffee out there than starbucks you can still enjoy the its burnt taste with a French press. Buy the beans from them and make it in a press. It will taste 100 times better than anything out of starbucks drip maker. You can pick up a cheap press for under 10 bucks. You will truly be amazed.

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PamC
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Response Posted - 11/04/2005 : 11:09:41

Stampeder,

Do I have a port for you! While docked in Anacortes on a very rainy day we decided to go check email. We crossed the street from the marina to the Starbucks in the Safeway store. They didn't have wifi, but directed us to another Starbucks up the street. We walked a couple blocks and found another Starbucks in another grocery store. They didn't have wifi either, but directed us to the NEXT Starbucks, just three blocks up the same street which did have wifi. Yes, that's THREE Starbucks within FIVE blocks of the marina! I'm thinking you might find it a nice place to visit if you're fond of their coffee.

Give me a couple of scoops of espresso ground french roast in a melitta cone and I'm good to go. Don't have to leave the boat or the comfort of my fleece jammies & fuzzy socks

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Response Posted - 11/04/2005 : 11:32:53

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by atgep
 I want to share with you a recent find that is awesome. I will first thank a few of you who have mentioned french press coffee. I was intrugued and did a little shopping and found this.

Enter the Bodum Coffee press.

Tom.
<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">
Mine came today and it is beautiful, I will stop making instant vietnamese/french coffee and use this. I figure the more beat up it gets the cooler it will be.

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stampeder
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Response Posted - 11/06/2005 : 14:46:51

On our next northwest cruise, we will definitely make a stop in Anacortes. Will also try to figure out how to get close to the Pike Street market in Seattle - the home of Starbucks coffee.
Just for the sake of clarity, I think coffee brewing ranks right up there with all the other important stuff, such as reefing, sail management, beer chilling, music selection.

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atgep
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Response Posted - 11/06/2005 : 16:14:19

Frank, You will not be dissapointed with this.

The pikes market area is pretty cool. I found a great sandwich shop inside that served up a fantastic salmon sandwich.
Anacortes is a nice place to set out from.

Tom.

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Doug
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Response Posted - 11/06/2005 : 17:54:19

Pikes place, the first Starbucks, and more are an easy walk from Bell Harbor Marina. If you make it I'd highly recomend getting up early one morning and heading up to the Market. Get a coffee and watch as all the produce and crafts are hauled in to the Market before it's over run by people.

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