Tiny coffee maker and toaster

SkiMore:This toaster works without electricity.

Works without propane:

;)

This toaster works without electricity.


http://www.campmor.com/camp-stove-toaster.shtml

We now have a Keurig single cup coffee maker. We brew directly to 12 oz. Thermo mugs and it is hot enough. Typically one brew will satisfy me in the morning. The Keurig is so fast my wife will brew a cup when we stop for fuel or at a rest stop sometimes. No fuss, no mess. We have 120v power all the time. In our previous Great West Van when not hooked into shore power we either had to run the generator (not going to do at a service station) or use a French Press on a propane burner (also not going to do at a service station.)

With a Mr. Coffee drip type coffee maker brewing a pot more times than not had coffee we didn't drink and dumped. We also have the re-usable k-cup holder where we can put ground coffee in rather than use the pre-packaged k-cups. Personally, I prefer not to drink the same coffee that way all the time. I like to choose from a variety of k-cup brands.

Most coffee makers don't heat water to a high enough temp. I can't imagine just how bad a cup of coffee coming out of an RV coffee maker really is. One thing for certain, the water never got hot enough for proper extraction.

At home and in our various RV's over the past 35 years, we've used Melitta single cup filter holders and #4 filters. Just make it into a thermal mug and your coffee will stay plenty hot. I only use one in the RV. At home, I prefer to use old Victor diner mugs which only hold about 7 oz. But on the road, the thermal mug is a better choice.

I bought a 1 cup Bella electric this winter for the RV, $20.00. It lasted for 6 cups. Now I have the 4 cup Mr. Coffee, hope this lasts. I got to have my morning coffee!
Brian

wincrasher65 wrote:
Found an easy compact item to make coffee,....

A note regarding the Melitta type cone, collapsible or not:

After placing the filter in the cone and adding the dry coffee, pour just enough water to cover the grounds. This saturates and "opens" up the grounds. That water will also wick up the filter a bit and keeps the sides of the paper filter from collapsing into the wet grounds.

After the initial water drips out, continue adding the amount of water that will fill your cup.

I use the brown filters vs. the white ones because ... no bleach.

Edited to explain: I added this comment because several have complained about the paper filters in their Melitta cones collapsing.

I have used the same style coffee maker for the last 30 years, a 12 cup Proctor Silex coffee maker (now considered vintage, LOL). I stocked up buying the old version since it never overheats the water and over extract the coffee. My toaster is one that toasts bagels and muffins and since I never eat just one side or one piece of toast I need a 2 slot toaster. Both of these are tucked behind the cargo netting when not in use.

Got a $8 toaster at walmart works pretty good.

For coffee I went with a perculator as the genny is noisy...we always have gas.

Amazon about $30

mike

how about this.

i bought at a store for 3 dollars



melita

Dakota98 wrote:
Here's an interesting article concerning the TOASTERS

They are a low wattage draw & great for the RV environment.

What a great link, thank you! I guess the one I have is the 1-A-6.