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airscape
Nov 6, 2009, 11:17 AM
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Is a moka pot better than an espresso machine?
I have never used a moka pot, so I do not know.
I don't really care about the milk foam.
French presses suck balls.
Manual grinder or electrical grinder?
I am kind of leaning towards getting a manual one. Freshly ground is definately preferable to preground.
Coffee...
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bill413
Nov 6, 2009, 1:10 PM
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Electric is easier & noisier. Manual has the aesthetic of more labor going for it.
I suspect it depends on how you want to wake up in the morning.
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dan2see
Nov 6, 2009, 2:14 PM
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This Bialetti moka pot makes great espresso. It works great on the trail, with my Wisperlite stove.
Although in the afternoon, I prefer tea.
(This post was edited by dan2see on Nov 6, 2009, 2:15 PM)
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airscape
Nov 6, 2009, 3:25 PM
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bill413 wrote: Electric is easier & noisier. Manual has the aesthetic of more labor going for it. I suspect it depends on how you want to wake up in the morning.
I find it so appealing to grind by hand! You really have to work for it, may make it a better coffee experience. But if you take it climbing, maybe it won't work too well after a full day of pumped.
Moka pot is perfect for climbing. That is awesome.
I've seen those (Think MSR) backpack espresso makers, but I think a Moka would be way better suited.
Any particular brands or type of coffee?
I love lavazza espresso
I wan't to try Blue mountain, and I see that they ship to me. Is it really as good as they say?
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bill413
Nov 6, 2009, 3:44 PM
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airscape wrote: I find it so appealing to grind by hand! You really have to work for it, may make it a better coffee experience. But if you take it climbing, maybe it won't work too well after a full day of pumped.
But if you take it climbing, how would you plug in the electric one?
Oh, BTW, trying to grind beans by smashing them with rocks is not a fulfilling experience.
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airscape
Nov 6, 2009, 3:54 PM
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Good point.
Battery power?
But maybe for climbing preground?
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