Mike Rupp
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 | | 01/01/2007 10:12 PM |
 Alert | Scott, at this point I don't have a good recommendation. I've been holding out for a manual Zassenhaus grinder, but they haven't shipped any grinders to the US for at least a year. I'm using a Cuisinart burr grinder that I bought at Costcos. It is a temporary solution until I can find something that I can bring on the trail. The Cuisinart definitely doesn't produce a consistent grind even though it is a burr grinder.
As far as requirements for grinders for making espresso, I'm not sure. While I love espresso, I'm not ready to go down that road yet. I had a crapola Krups $70 espresso maker a long time ago and decided that I wouldn't get back into it unless it was something decent. | |
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Isaac Fain
| | 01/02/2007 9:33 AM |
Alert | hi Scott - just do a google on the mazzer and you'll find any number of comparisons to feature equivalent models.
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Scott Brady
| | 01/02/2007 9:47 AM |
Alert | Thanks for the feedback guys. I will let you know what I decide upon  | |
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B Pinson
| | 01/04/2007 9:07 AM |
Alert | This is what I have been using for the morning cup. 
It fits nicely into my 80/20 rule: 80% of the function-20% of the price. Britt | |
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B Pinson
| | 01/05/2007 8:21 AM |
Alert | Hmmm... Like this one? I don't know, but it might be construed as tacky. I like it! 
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Craig Miller
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| | 01/05/2007 8:32 AM |
Alert | yep, that's the one. A lot of guys mount those on their bumpers for opening beer at camp. I thought it would be pretty funny to see the coffee grinder mounted next to it. Come to think of it, Peter has one of those nice wine bottle openers that mounts to the wine stand. Maybe I should go for one of each. Beer, wine, coffee?
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B Pinson
| | 01/05/2007 8:48 AM |
Alert | LOL. Here is the full set. I can mount all three right next to the Hi-lift on the Bull bar. Then when they say the coffee tastes like mud, there may be some truth to it. 
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Scott Brady
| | 01/09/2007 10:12 PM |
Alert | Have you guys seen the Preva espresso machine? 
Preva | |
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Isaac Fain
| | 01/10/2007 10:13 AM |
Alert | | innnnttterrreesstting. nice find! at $50 it's not too badly priced, either. I wonder what happens a double tamp on those pods and 20 pumps >: ) | |
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Craig Miller
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| | 01/10/2007 2:05 PM |
Alert | Scott/Isaac,
I think I posted this above, but the pods work extremely well if you just drop them in your mug of hot water like a tea bag. It is *exactly* the same process as a french press only you don't have to carry any equipment. The pods do a better job of straining the coffee grounds than a french press, are significantly easier to clean up after, are available from the gourmet coffee manufacturers, or you can make your own w/ your favorite coffee/espresso. I also like them because I can throw some pods in the same bag along with hot cocoa mix and share a thermos of hot water with my wife/son when we are on a day trip, at a game, etc.
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Craig Miller
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| | 01/26/2007 11:16 PM |
Alert | Fine, ignore the pods. :p
Saw a couple of things today:
GSI JavaGrind http://tinyurl.com/2zh4u9
GSI Stainless Steel Espesso Maker http://tinyurl.com/22jv2o
I couldn't find any info on the grinder. I still think you should mount one to your bumper.
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Mike Rupp
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| | 02/05/2007 12:39 PM |
Alert | http://news.independent.co.uk/world/americas/article2237661.ece
There's been a fair amount of talk on local radio over the last few weeks about these scantily-clad baristas at coffee shops. I wonder if they are any better at making coffee? | |
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Craig Miller
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| | 03/16/2009 2:01 AM |
Alert | This thread needs new legs... Scott did a whole article on this in Overland Journal (I hope we helped inspire it) and, if I recall correctly, settled on a single cup filter system after a fair amount of research. Any thoughts on this?
Right now I'm considering:
- Snow Peak Titanium French Press
- Zassenhaus Turkish burr grinder... about 1/2 the way down the page. http://www.sweetmarias.com/prod.zas.shtml
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Mike Rupp
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| | 03/16/2009 8:44 AM |
Alert | Craig, I have a Zassenhaus manual grinder that is more of a home model. I've read that the pepper mill style Zassenhaus grinders are more suited to Turkish style coffee, which requires a much finer grind than French Press. Also, I slightly prefer the Freiling Stainless French Press that I write about in my blog. The Snow Peak is definitely made in a way to keep weight down and feels a little fragile. The stainless steel double wall press feels like a tank and will stand up to years of abuse.
Those single cup systems are pretty decent. If space is a primary concern, they are pretty nice. My only minor gripe is that they use paper filters and the paper filters out the oils. The upside is that its really simple to clean up: take the filter and grounds out and throw away. The French press has to be cleaned out which is a little messy. | |
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Craig Miller
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| | 03/16/2009 9:19 AM |
Alert | How far did you get into the turkish grinder research? I read one comment about the very fine grind of the turkish grinder which made me think it would be a poor choice, but then I saw another where they described how to adjust the grind making me think it would still work OK with a french press. It's a lot of money to spend on something I'm not sure of though.
Thanks for the info on the french press... still deciding how much cooking gear I want to carry with me. :) | |
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Ben Bailey
| | 03/16/2009 9:42 AM |
Alert | | Where can one pick up the proper hardware for creating Turkish Coffee? Starbucks never seems to come through on that for some reason..... | |
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Craig Miller
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| | 03/16/2009 10:12 AM |
Alert | I did a google on "Turkish Coffee Pot" and found several websites.
http://www.natashascafe.com/html/ibrik.html
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Mike Rupp
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| | 03/16/2009 10:48 AM |
Alert | Craig, it was a while back when I did the research, but there were a fair amount of people that said that the grind ended up being too fine with the pepper mill style grinder, so I ended up buying a regular Zassenhaus grinder. If you end up not liking the grind of the pepper mill grinder, you could always bring an ibrik along and make Turkish coffee instead. They are fairly inexpensive and have an inherent expedition feel to them.
Ben, check out http://www.sweetmarias.com/prod.brewers.ibrik.shtml. They are a reputable place. Also, ebay almost always has a decent variety of ibriks available.
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