French Press Coffee on280DA

[cjsalvat]

First time boat owner and poster. Just purchased a 2005 280 Sundancer. I've been reading the forumn for a few weeks and stumbled across a thread in which a few folks mentioned they used a french press on their boats. I would very much like to do the same but hav one possible newbie question:

Where do you dispose of the grounds and how do you go about cleaning out the pot?

Carm Salvatore
Central New York
2005 280 Sundancer T 5.0 MPI

 

[skibum]

We dump the bulk of them in the trash can under the stairs, then we just rinse the strainer in the sink which of course, drains into the water.

Coffee will decompose the same as any other plant material so there really shouldn't be any harm to the environment. Of course, it does tend to make the fish swim a little faster in the morning, but that will wear off by lunch time.

Since they are about to enact the grey water runoff fee, I won't feel guilty about it any more. Once we start paying for the right to dump stuff into the water, I intend to double my grey water discharges to get my money's worth. I still haven't figured out how they think this will help the environment. I hope they buy some cleanup boats with all of those fees that they collect to skim off all of the stuff that we will be paying for the privillege of washing overboard.

I hope ya'll realize that I'm only kidding around...

Michael

 

[Turtlesboat]

grounds in the garbage, wash it out in the sink.

I think the French press makes a great cup of coffee.

 

[Sea Gull]

First the Engineer starts up the generator. The Cook boils water while measuring out the correct amount of Kona beans. The beans are then ground to an average size of 10 mesh which Cook finds best for the french press. After checking that the mistress of the yacht is awake and ready for morning coffee the cabin stew knocks gently on the door of the master suite and enters with the french press and all the accompaniments. Stew then withdraws to tackle other duties.

After the mistress has finished her coffee service, the french press is brought back to the galley where Cook places the grounds in the waste bin. The pot is placed so that the Stew can wash it with the rest of the morning dishes.

How much easier can it be!

 

[Four Suns]

I really need to get a 58 DB...

 

[Turtlesboat]

First the Engineer starts up the generator. The Cook boils water while measuring out the correct amount of Kona beans. The beans are then ground to an average size of 10 mesh which Cook finds best for the french press. After checking that the mistress of the yacht is awake and ready for morning coffee the cabin stew knocks gently on the door of the master suite and enters with the french press and all the accompaniments. Stew then withdraws to tackle other duties.

After the mistress has finished her coffee service, the french press is brought back to the galley where Cook places the grounds in the waste bin. The pot is placed so that the Stew can wash it with the rest of the morning dishes.

How much easier can it be!

I would like to book a reservation for next month.

 

[ImpulseIII]

Hell, I just want the stew.

 

[Sea Gull]

I forgot to mention that the Engineer, Cook and Stew are all me! Bringing my bride of 24 years her morning coffee is just one of the joys of life.

 

[Pakmule]

I realize that this is about french press coffee but the wife got a bargain on a Keurig single cup brewer and it works great. It did however force me to buy a bigger boat so that I could have the space for it.

 

[Four Suns]

I would love to have an espresso machine on my boat instead of the coffee-only maker. Anyone know of a machine that would fit in that cheapo Black and Decker spot?

The nice thing about espresso and lattes is you can measure your daily coffee intake by "cans" instead of "cups".

 

[Nehalennia]

This is one of the features we need to tackle. We don't have anything onboard yet to make coffee. I'd like an espresso machine too, but the Admiral would be happy with Folger's and some creamer.
The press may be a good idea...

 

[Turtlesboat]

You can't beat a great cup of coffee in the morning, especially when served in a couple of CSR mugs

 

[Nehalennia]

You can't beat a great cup of coffee in the morning, especially when served in a couple of CSR mugs

oooooooooh. I like.:thumbsup:

 

[Dani-Lu]

Wow, after 24 years of marriage, you bring your "bride" coffee, let alone you still refering to her as your Bride. You have earned the 58DB! My wife generally brings me the coffee - hence I am looking only getting a 410da. The first morning on our new boat, I start serving my "bride" of 20 years, French Pressed coffee in bed. Maybe after a year or two of this type of service, I too will earn the 58. Worse case, I earn something else from my bride ...

I obviosuly have a lot learn from this site!

Jeff

 

[cjsalvat]

Thanks for all the replys guys. I thought that's what I'd do but was a bit concerned about getting grounds into the boats water system - no issue I guess.

One more thing - where/how does one get the niffty Club Sea Ray coffee mugs?

Carm

 

[chuck1]

....
One more thing - where/how does one get the niffty Club Sea Ray coffee mugs?

Carm

Carm,

Just click on the "CSR Logo Items" Link on the menu at top right.

 

[Ace]

Great thread as this has been my greatest worry during my first winter waiting to use the new to me, 310. I have the french press but not sure how to heat the water when on the hook. I bought an inverter but am thinking of going with a small ,quite, gen. Still working on mounting the grill. Coffee for the first mate is priority one, if you know what I mean.

 

[Dancin Dave]

No Gen? should have got an alcohol stove, then you could boil water.

 

[Four Suns]

or drink the alcohol... oh wait. Don't drink *that* alcohol.

 

[Still LauCo]

I love waking up early, and watching the sunrise as my kids and better half sleep below. I have a regular coffee maker, but I got one with the hard plastic caraffe. I figured the last thing I wanted was broken glass in a confined space with 4 little feet scurrying around.