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Originally Posted by Triple-H,Feb 28 2006, 04:43 PM
That would be a royal pain in the butt to travel with... I would then have to pack some type of electric tea pot or something to heat the water up in. When I say travel I mean really travel, in other words think of this as the location for my kitchen, not all places in my life where I want coffee offer running water and a stove.
Point taken. But for better quality coffee, use both your coffee maker and the press. I know, I know, it's getting to be a lot to drag around. What lengths we coffee lovers will go to!
Not currently available, but there's a newer model that I don't recall the model number for.
Looks like the replacement was the C1300, which is discontinued and seems to be only available as a refurbished unit for $530.00. The current model looks to be the E8 for $999.00.
I wonder what the ramifications are of buying a refurb unit. Supopsedly they are thoroughly checked by the factory and come in original packaging with all original accessories, just as if you bought a new one, with a 1 year warranty.
I don't drink coffee; but then again I'm not a lady so I'm not sure that I qualify to respond to this particular question. But, since Deb drinks coffee and she still commutes to work while I just wander from the shower to my office, I have taken to making coffee for her using this:
It's a la Pavoni Europiccola EPC-8. I think it was about $600. It isn't automatic, but I think it gives a bit more control over the end result. I'm getting quite good at the more sophisticated offerings.
Originally Posted by Triple-H,Feb 28 2006, 12:17 PM
Well I know some of the true java junkies will cringe when I say this, but you do have to look at it from a specific point of view. My traveling coffee pot is an electric percolator. Now I know it may have a tendency to make the coffee a bit bitter because of the boiling water and the recirculation of brewed coffee back over the grounds, however, from a durable, easy to pack and transport point of view, my Farberware is a great solution for the weekend warrior, it's clearly better than instant or a cup of tea...
I was all fine with this until you said you wanted to bring a percolator! Heathen!
I have a Rancilio Silvia espresso machine at home. When travelling I tend to either make do with drip or just not have coffee. Unless, that is, I'm travelling somewhere near home. There's an espresso stand or two in every podunk backwater of Washington State, I think.
TC: You may want to look at coffeegeek.com for reviews, etc. on various models. Sweet Marias offers a really nice model for about $600 (I think) that I've been lusting for. However, I absolutely LOVE the Gaggia compact that I bought and since I'm the only drinker in the house it serves me very, very well. I missed my machine HORRIBLY when we were in New Mexico for two months last year and there wasn't even a nasty Starbucks around for about 20 miles. I actually schlepped 20 miles into the city several times a week for a latte. I really do not enjoy just plain ordinary coffee anymore since I switched to espresso. Wholelattelove used to have a forum where people discussed various machines/models as well. They've been great whenever I've had questions or concerns about my machine which has been unbelieveably low maintenance.
Originally Posted by mikegarrison,Feb 28 2006, 11:38 PM
I was all fine with this until you said you wanted to bring a percolator! Heathen!
:hangheadinshame:
I know, I know, but seriously, the percolator really is the perfect solution for transportability for me. The damn thing is all metal and all I need is electricity. I can cram all the grounds, cord and supplies right into it when I'm packing. You have to remember, when I pack the car for the track there is a serious shortage of room. And when it 'boils' right down to it, I need extra brake pads more than I need a fancy drip coffee maker.
Small and virtually indestructable, a good solution for travel
Originally Posted by bborzell,Feb 28 2006, 11:28 PM
It's a la Pavoni Europiccola EPC-8. I think it was about $600. It isn't automatic, but I think it gives a bit more control over the end result. I'm getting quite good at the more sophisticated offerings.
Wow, very nice indeed!!!
Hmmm, six hundred, that's a set of track tires for me...
