Best Coffee method for work (non electric)

Sneaky Peaky · 20 Feb 2013 at 14:20

Fed up with paying sillly money for not very good coffee from Starbucks/Costa franchises in our office so looking for recommendations for options.

Can't be electric unfortunately and been through the various instants including the microground stuff and not been that impressed so not really an option.

Never tried aeropress etc so I guess that would be the next thing? are there any that will give even a reasonable amount of crema?

Tia

Sneaky Peaky · 20 Feb 2013 at 15:16

Hmm - thanks although never been impressed with Cafetiere's before but if someone can advise me on what preground coffee to try I could give it another go..

Any other options?

Thanks

Sneaky Peaky · 20 Feb 2013 at 16:03

lol, I'm no coffee expert don't get me wrong but I do like a good flat white from a coffee shop.The franchises we have at work are nowhere near the same as they are on the high street unfortunatley.

At home I've got a nespresso machine, probably blown all my credibility now but you can get a half decent cup with the Arpeggio capsules, better than instant and cafetieres imo. If i could get something on a par with that without a machine I'd be happy I think..

What about an aeropress, how would that compare?

Sneaky Peaky · 20 Feb 2013 at 22:46

Thanks for the suggestions. Will have a look at those now. No leccy as the facilities management police won't allow!

Sneaky Peaky · 21 Feb 2013 at 18:45

Thanks again, will check those out too.

We have one of those instant boiling water taps provided precisely for those reasons, they don't want people bringing in their own kettles!

Cheers