12 volt coffee maker

msiminoff wrote:

billtex wrote:
Can someone explain why it is so hard to clean a French Press?

Well, this may be getting a bit off topic from the original post, but…
It's not that cleaning a French press is "hard to do", it's just not as easy as using a drip filter. A French press needs to be washed after use. Even after the bulk of the grounds are dumped out ,the carafe always has some left in it, which means hand-washing in the sink. Given the choice, I'd prefer not to have solids in my grey tank. Furthermore (since I dry-camp) water is a precious resource, so the less dishwashing I need to do, the better.

With the Melita filters, I can put them in my compost bag or just toss them on the campfire in the evening…

Both methods produce great tasting coffee… IMHO, far better than percolating.
-Mark

NEVER wash a coffee pot (or mug)for the best coffee!
To clean the FP we dump the grounds in the trash, swirl an ounce or two of water around the bottom to get any loose grounds and dump that...then its good to go.
I am sure the melita works well also, but I really can't see how the cleanup is any different?

The thing with the cone (and kuerigs-yuk!) is the brew process is too quick. To get the best cup of coffee, you have to steep the grounds for several minutes.

We both agree, percolating = hot water. No matter how I tried, I can't get a good cup of coffee using a percolator.

Anyway, I think it is important to perfect your non-powered coffee making skills if you plan to boondock!