I have a Secura 1litre stainless double walled cafetiere that I use at home and when I go camping/motorcycle touring. 3-4 scoops of Lidl French roast and a sprinkle of cinnamon. Lush.
I don’t seem to be able to post pictures from my iPhone otherwise I’d illustrate.
A stainless steel moka (Bialetti type) works for me. Works on my KK Trekker Hobo, my Svea M40 (“Swedish Army Trangia “) or the kitchen job top.
I also carry a Smart Cafe cafetière mug - it’s the predecessor of the Zylis.
I don’t seem to be able to post pictures from my iPhone otherwise I’d illustrate.
What type of grinder do you use?I wouldn’t worry about finding special ground coffee for a cafetière (French Press)
If I’m buying it ground I just pull it off the supermarket shelf. I also order bulk Robusta roasted beans. When grinding it myself with my electric grinder I usually give it ten seconds but some mornings that’s nearer to seven. Anywhere between seven and fifteen seconds I don’t worry. It doesn’t make that much difference.
I go camping with a Xylis (press) mug and a Bialetti type moka. I use the same ground coffee. If I need to make a lot of coffee here at home I have a twelve cup filter machine and guess what? It gets the same random grind.
I have a little stainless steel version of the Moka. With its handle cut off (I use a gripper) and some of its lip trimmed it fits inside my Trekker.If weight and space were no problem then my pick would be one of the hexagonal Bialeti type Moka pots,
The idea with an aeropress is that you’re making a small amount that you can then top up or just drink as an espresso.An Aeropress is a good option too if bulk isn't an issue. It is pretty light too if you get the travel version. The downside can be keeping the little paper filters available in good condition from a travel kit or backpack. Plus the amount of coffee produced is a bit small, at least for me.
I didn't really think they were still a thing here, but then I started to see them advertised by Snow Peak and other companies that gear towards people doing what I think of as "heavy camping". I'm guessing it's either an American influence or a general notalgia-driven thing.I’m beginning to wonder: are we seeing a translation problem in this thread. I haven’t seen a percolator in the UK for decades except in junk shops. Are they still about elsewhere or are we talking about something different from the glass domed bubbling pot that my grandma used?
My memory is that they are no more bulky or heavy than a (stainless steel) moka. More importantly they are very much slower!
If weight is a problem then definitely just dump the coffee into a fireproof mug, pour in hot water and simmer in the mug.
I’ll pay my subs in a minute then I can add pictures.