Coffee machine/going on holiday

[haaammit]

I have a Rocky/Silvia combo. I'm off on a group holiday this Saturday. I love espresso, but don't know what to do.

I've just spent a couple of nights at a motorbike rally, and have only been able to drink instant coffee. Not particularly nice. I'm now faced with a similar dilemma, but for a whole week.

Do I;

Take my machines with me, but end up making coffee for at least 4 other group members (not that's really a problem, but I'm sure much mikey taking would ensue)

Buy a Moka pot, practice over the next couple of days, and take that instead. (Don't they come in different sizes?)

Use a French press.

Stop being such a prima donna and drink instant all week.

I'm not a fan of long coffees - I only ever drink espresso at home, but a French press would, of course, be better than instant.

What would fellow coffee enthusiasts do? If I go down the Moka Pot route, where can I get one quickly (from a store, not the internet)

Many thanks

Quink

I know there if the excellent catch all coffee thread, but I felt this didn't really fit in there.

 

[mangobreeder]

Stop being such a prima donna

 

[K.C. Leblanc]

I've not tried them myself, but how about an Aeropress?

http://www.hasbean.co.uk/products/Aerobie-AeroPress-Coffee-&-Espresso-Maker.html

 

[Belmit]

If I go down the Moka Pot route, where can I get one quickly (from a store, not the internet)

I have a six-cup version, and every Saturday I brew all six cups and pour it into a giant mug. Perfect.

John Lewis do them if you can get to one, but they'll be pricier than you can find them online no doubt.

 

[Flibster]

What you need for travel is one of these.

http://www.espresso-products.co.uk/fold-upcollapsible-dripper-314-p.asp

Some paper filters, and some preground coffee. *Ok, thats not ideal, but saves you having to take beans and a grinder*

I did exactly this when I went to Monaco recently, so much better than the shop bought nastyness.

 

[Squid]

What kinda of holiday is it ? will there not be any place that sell's espresso , it might even be good if its local too

 

[Gilly]

Buy local fresh-brewed coffee or take a French Press.

I can live without my grinder for a while if I need to buy grounds from a shop. It's not that much of a difference.

 

[Bill101]

I have a six-cup version, and every Saturday I brew all six cups and pour it into a giant mug. Perfect.

John Lewis do them if you can get to one, but they'll be pricier than you can find them online no doubt.

This is a good idea, or even pour it into a thermos so you have hot coffee all day (if you do not want to share)

 

[sicknote]

I have all the brewers discussed so far in the thread including the silvia but my most used is my Bodum Filter Belgique. No papers and has a mug. Perfect for travelling an only £10.50.

The Raja Batak Lingtong from Hasbean is an amazing coffee for it.

http://www.sainsburys.co.uk/sol/sho...77_bodum_filter_belgique.html?hnav=4294967025

 

[haaammit]

Cheers for all the ideas/options.

Going to a coffee shop wouldn't really be an option - little one is usually up at 6-6.30 and I need a coffee to get me going It would also bankrupt me

I'll look further into some of the above ideas.

Many thanks

Quink

 

[Jonny69]

Either:

Buy a Moka pot, practice over the next couple of days, and take that instead. (Don't they come in different sizes?)

...on your camping stove, or:

Stop being such a prima donna and drink instant all week.

 

[Hamster]

What you need for travel is one of these.

http://www.espresso-products.co.uk/fold-upcollapsible-dripper-314-p.asp

Some paper filters, and some preground coffee. *Ok, thats not ideal, but saves you having to take beans and a grinder*

I did exactly this when I went to Monaco recently, so much better than the shop bought nastyness.

I like the look of that. Crazy £6.95 delivery charge though for something that probably costs less than £2 to post.

 

[p4radox]

Moka pot. I took mine all over Europe last summer and it was brilliant.

 

[Flibster]

I like the look of that. Crazy £6.95 delivery charge though for something that probably costs less than £2 to post.

Didn't notice that, but I did buy several other things at the same time.

 

[fester]

Randwyck 1 cup filter cone .

http://www.randwyck.com/en/product-display.php?cat=coffee&sku=88901
http://www.cardewoxford.co.uk/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=33_35
Cheap unbreakable and makes a great cup if you use extra fine ground beans take about 30s-1min to drain thought so not much tannin extracted but good flavor .

Sorry didn't read thread though the red fold up thing above also looks great