Sitting around a camp fire and drinking coffee just seems to go together. Then again, for many of us, a good cup of java goes with any surroundings, like while you are driving your motor coach enjoying the scenic countryside. Or even better, it helps pass the time when sitting in construction traffic.
So, how do we get that rich fresh coffee flavor in every cup, and do this each and every time you desire? There is only one way. Make it fresh each time. This in itself is not possible with a standard drip coffee machine, and pouring it manually each time may not be a feasible solution either. The answer may be using a full blown European style café/cappuccino maker. These units grind the beans, heat the water and fill a cup with the freshest coffee you will find, all in 30 seconds or so.
Having one of these on the counter of your motor coach will provide a delicious hot cup of java, to your taste, at the touch of a button. No more wasting coffee if you just want one or two cups. No more drinking or throwing out stale, over heated, bottom of the pot dregs. Also, making only the exact quantity of cups needed reduces both energy and the fresh water required.
There are many makes, models and sizes available. The majority, if not all, that I have seen, are made by European manufacturers like Saeco or Trevi to name two. These are all capable of also making fancy coffees like cappuccino, latte, etc. The machines are not cheap. You can expect to pay anywhere from $450 to $1,000 or more for a unit size suitable for a coach counter top. You can find them usually in specialty kitchen shops or perhaps even in a large department type store. My family and I own two, a large Saeco in the house, and a smaller Trevi in the motor coach.
These coffee machines are relatively heavy in weight and sit on rubber feet, making them ride well on a counter top of a moving coach. Most, if not all, will not operate on a modified sine wave inverter. Therefore, if your RV does not have a true sine wave inverter, you will need to be plugged into shore power or have your generator running.
The only drawback, other than the somewhat steep initial cost, is the counter top space it takes up. But, for the convenience of this great option, it is a small price to pay for a real coffee lover. Once you have used one, you won’t want to go back. The pleasure and ease of making a fresh coffee is exceeded only by the exceptionally rich taste.
Just Smelling The Coffee – Lug_Nut – Peter Mercer