Yes big bummer. We can’t bring the Coleman Propane Coffee Maker along. Highly considered a majestic choice for a perfect vacation brew, it is simply to heavy to carry along a rucksack.

Instead I am going to recommend you an awesome product by coffee brewer Nordic A/S: The Growers Cup French Press. What it offers you:

• Fair trade coffee
• Easy to use
• Lightweight (45 gr)
• Delicicious taste

Growers Cup French Press Fair Trade Mission

Fair trade is an essential part of this success. Growers Cup recognizes the need for environmental awareness. Especially on outdoor lovers of nature. The coffee package material is made from PET and paper only. Coming from Swedish reforested woods. Consisting coal and hydrogen. Therefore environment friendly and harmless.

Lightweight and easy to use French press

The Growers Cup French Press does only weight 45 grams and is incredible easy to use. It system is a so called single brew French Press. Ingenious hidden inside a good looking paper bag. 26 grams of Fair trade coffee as a solid base for great taste. Pour halve a liter hot water on top of it. Close bag and brew for 5 – 6 minutes. Make a little opening and pour your liquid gold in a cup of your choice. That is it!

Taste starts by using finest coffee

Once carefully selected. The Growers Cup French Press offers a variety of great tasting coffees. A delicate selection from all over the world. They all are single estate or coming from named cooperatives. This guarantees a unique flavored aroma. Coffee berries are hand picked and sorted to protect the best way to an exceptional coffee adventure.

Slow roasted coffee

By time and experience the coffee growers established a miraculous roasting profile. To create it’s awesome character they roast the coffee beans in small portions. And they roast them slow. The result is a great tasting farmer and environment friendly coffee.

Perfect beans, Perfect coffee. But how?

The coffee brewer is sort of a hybrid between filter coffee and a French press. This design makes it into a perfect extraction process. The volume inside makes it possible to have optimal contact between the coffee and water. This extracts the aroma in to perfection from the grind. All natural oils and flavors remain preserved. This way you experience a super rich taste of a fresh morning brew.

Interested in buying a Growers Cup French Press yourself? Visit the Growers Cup Store locator. (http://www.growerscup.com/eng/map.php) Still not convinced? Then read a hands-on review from Brian Green

Need more information on Fair Trade coffee? Then read Fair Trade Espresso and coffee beans for you.

All images used in this article are owned and copyrighted by Growers Cup

Coleman is known for it’s quality outdoor equipment. And that raises expectations for its stainless steel Propane Coffee Maker. Will they come true?

Coffee quality like home

You might at first believe that the Coleman Propane Coffee Maker is a bit big. And yes, it is. BIG. And for a reason. It is a fully equipped coffee machine. Like the one at home. Dig it?

Coleman made this coffee machine especially for camping trips. Also it is an excellent companion during hunting expeditions.

InstaStart™ Push-Button Ignition

It is extremely sturdy and propane powered. No need for electricity or boiling water first. It comes with InstaStart™ Push-Button Ignition for matchless ignition. Once ignited, you create 10 cups sludge-free coffee under 20 Min’s.

It fits a 16.4-oz. (494 g) propane cylinder. This gives you 4.4-hr. run time. Equal to 150 cups of coffee. That should feed your detox during your stay at the campsite.

Fieldtest by Downeast Duck Hunter

The Downeast Duck Hunter published a field test of the Coleman Propane Coffee Maker. Watch the video to hear his thoughts.

Coleman Propane Coffee Maker -What others say

Widely sold , the Coleman comes with lot of user reviews. Here a short collection of quotes:

“Jon- I bought this a week before setting off for a week in Yosemite. Next to a tent and sleeping bag, this was the best piece of gear in our campsite.”

“Sheryik: It is FAST, it is easy to set up and use, it makes great coffee – just like home, and the stainless steel carafe kept the coffee warm for quite a while”

“Kevin: The coffee maker and pot was easy to clean and stow.”

Source:” Coleman Propane Coffee Maker Reviews“

The pro’s and cons

 pro’s:

• Great taste
• Build quality
• Propane powered (no power-cord needed)
• Easy to clean
• Great design
• Good price

Aren’t there any cons? Well that depends. But this might be it:

Con’s

• Good dripping coffee comes at slow speed. Too slow for you?
• It is not for you sporty backpackers out there.
• It doesn’t come standard with a storage back ( Buy one!)

Full Specifications of the Coleman propane coffee maker:

• Works like home coffeemakers
• Brew ten cups of coffee in 18 minutes
• InstaStart™ Push-Button Ignition for matchless ignition
• Durable, shatterproof stainless steel carafe
• Propane-powered
• 4.4-hr. run time on one 16.4-oz. (494 g) propane cylinder
• Dimensions: 7.5 in. x 12.6 in. x 15.8 in. (19.05 cm x 32 cm x 40.13 cm)
• Weighs approximately 9.5 lbs. (4.3 kg)
• 3 year warranty

You can purchase your Coleman Propane Coffee maker at Amazon.

Next week in our outdoor coffee overview: The Growers Cup French Press.

• Your first morning boost
• Relaxation after putting up the tent
• One more cup aftercare during raining nights
• Enhanced creativity while planning your tomorrows route
• A perfect break during a perfect hike

Almost impossible to realise how long coffee already is making our lives easy. And how little the process of making this morning gold has changed. Or has it?

There is another coffee world out there!

Our perception of (making) coffee has changed. And it changed a lot. Did espresso used to be snob only. An Italian specialty? Now it is considered everydays brew. Find me a house that doesn’t serve a latte or cappuccino.  It has been made easy over the years. You find many varieties in (automatic) machines. And you find the same variety in beans and grinds.

Great news: These changes also affected outdoor adventure. Positively that is. You can plan every year a vacation. And for the rest of your life, bringing a different way of brewing coffee with you.

Last post I talked about a kickstarter project called The Nomad Espresso Machine. It inspired me to look for more. I found a great Coleman Propane coffeemaker. But also a completely go “back to basic”: Grower’s Cup Coffeebrewer Disposable French Press. Just two amazing new approaches for having a coffee outdoors. But there is more. Really! The sky is the limit.

The coming weeks I will share with you the most interesting coffee products. Those that really makes your vacations cool and relaxed.

First to come is the Coleman Propane coffeemaker. Propane powered and with gorgeous design. Subscribe to rss if you don’t want too miss out.

Why do you bring coffee with you? Leave your comments below.

Espresso the Uniterra way

Who is granting you a shot of freshly brewed espresso on the road? Uniterra is currently developing the Nomad. They have a fully by hand working espresso machine. With only 1.1 kg its a travellers dream. Ideal for a biking trip. Use it on a picknick and so on. Look at the video below how nifty the guys at Uniterra understands the need for espresso and got it all together.

As you can see in the above video’s the Nomad is packed with awesome features.

In Forbes they were described as:

The Nomad encourages espresso breaks anywhere, as it doesn’t require batteries, electricity, or pressurized gas cartridges. Like classic lever-driven machines, the Nomad allows the user to control temperature, flow rate, and volume while producing about 9 bars of pressure (130 psi).

Specifications of the Nomad espresso machine

The full specs of this cute looking machine are not to be missed. It actually looks like a real espresso machine. With one thing missing. A powercord

• Size 15cm X 15cm X 15cm (approximate)
• Water Capacity 300 cc (10 oz.)
• Filter Basket Size 50 mm
• Weight 1.1 kg (2.5 lbs) (dry)
• Pressure 0 – 10 bars
• Pressure Gauge Range 0 – 11 bar (0 – 160 psi)

Definatly a true espresso machine. Well designed.  So well that it is capable to compete with other true design machines as the Francis Francis.

Uniterra is pledging for Nomad kickstarter funding

Uniterrra us is looking for funding to actually launch this great espresso potential into the real world. They have set a goal of $100.000 dollars. As i write this article they reached already received $40,737.

Uniterra Nomad Website

You still can participate in this fun kickstarter project. Contritbutions vary from as little of $20. In return you receive a nice gift ( Usb drive containing a video) and you will be kept up to date.

For $165 dollars Uniterra will create a special edition of the Nomad espresso machine. Then you can brag about you helped the Nomad with a go to market back in 2013. Interested in this project? Read more about the Nomad Kickstarter fundraising here

Let me know in the Facebook comments below if you have invested in the Nomad Espresso on the go or not.

Commercial Coffee Machines Consumer Demands

The impact of technology advancement has lead to the development of commercial coffee machines that meets the great increase in consumer demand. Most of the end users demanded a more attractive coffee maker resulted to a wider range of plastic and composite materials with various colors and design to choose from. However, the most important thing to consider in commercial coffee machines is the correct usage of it to quickly brew the in no time.

Basically, all commercial coffee machines use similar principles in making your favorite hot stuff. To give light on home users or establishment like coffee shops on how to quickly produce coffee using the machine; Here are the steps on how to effectively use the equipment:

How to effectively use Commercial Coffee Machines

• Read the equipment user’s manual guide. For brand new coffee machines, it is recommended that users should read the user’s guide to operate it correctly; thus, avoiding unnecessary breakdown of the machine due to ignorance. Even technician read equipment manual before troubleshooting the machine and coffee maker is not an exemption.
• Perform cleaning procedure. Like any other machine, coffee maker will function best if dust and other foreign objects will be removed before operating it. You can use soap and water in doing the cleaning execution.
• Fill the coffee machine with enough water. Decide on the total yield of coffee you are planning to make. Use measuring cups to make the exact yield and avoid water wastage.
• Put the coffee filter inside the plastic holder. You can use any measuring spoon or cup to fill the coffee filter with ground coffee beans. Commercial coffee machines latest models have coffee pots on the warming plate under the filter basket. Try to experiment different coffee mixtures to decipher your desired coffee strength.
• Turn on the machine. Switch on the commercial coffee machines and look for the led indicator (red or green light) to make sure that there is enough power supply. Make sure to wait until the coffee brews before removing the pot to get the desired power you want in a coffee.
• Keep the coffee warm. Commercial coffee machines with warmer plates should place the pot on the warmer to keep the remaining contents warm. Others screw the lids clockwise on the thermos-type machines.
• Clean out your commercial coffee machines regurly. For safety precaution purposes, be sure to wait for the machine to cool down before cleaning it to avoid burning yourself. Cleaning agent does not require any harsh soap. Any mild soap will do to avoid corroding your machine parts.

Follow up all this advice, and proper usage of your commercial coffee machines will maximize its purpose and will satisfy the diverse demands of users, such as coffee shops, convenience store, business offices, conventions, law offices, city council meetings and many others.

In case you are planning using commercial coffee machines for private use, you want to consider the following coffee machines:

• Jura ena 9 automatic commercial coffee machine
• Rancilli Silvia Espresso machine
• Breville Barista Express -commercial coffee machine
• Seaco Esam3300

Before you make your choice ask yourself 3 questions:

1. How often am i going to use the commercial coffee machine
2. What kind of varieties does the commercial coffee machine need to offer
3. How much do i wanna spend!

Choose wise and  any of the chosen commercial coffee machines will be the right one for you. If you need more detailed help chosing commercial coffee machines then you can contact me here

Your life could be busier and time might seem shorter however the Jura ENA 7 suggests that that you will be a lot of discerning than ever when it comes to your espresso. JURA have introduced the Aroma Boost, a button that extracts the utmost flavour from coffee, providing an further occasional kick at the touch of a button.

Clear labelling and multi-color text display build this Jura Ena 7 a pleasure to use. When you combine that with the Jura Ena 7 Eco-intelligence options that save up to a great amount of energy, you’ll not have any doubt that this is the machine you wish to possess at home.

The  Jura ENA 7 enables you to prepare two coffee cups at the identical time and delivers perfect crema each time because of the height-adjustable and simple-twist occasional spout.

Late night tea is also catered for because the Jura ENA 7 conjointly dispenses hot water and steam.

Some features thats inside this great Jura ENA 7

• Aroma-Boost button
• Zero Energy Switch
• Energy Save Mode (E.S.M. ©)
• Simply 23.eight cm wide
• Rotatable, height-adjustable occasional spout
• Multicolour text display

 Aroma Boost – Jura ENA 7 on steroids

The Jura Ena 7 Aroma Boost operate grinds on-demand to extract its maximum strength at the touch of a button. This ensures a full extraction for that extra-sturdy espresso or ristretto.

Jura ena 7 Eco-intelligence

When in standby mode, the patented Zero-Energy Switch utterly disconnects the Jura ENA 7 from the mains energy offer; thus the machine does not consume any energy. The ENA 7 is additionally equipped with JURA’s very own Energy-saving mode (E.S.M.©) and automatic switch-off, that helps to avoid wasting energy and shield the environment.

Less advanced, more enjoyable, More Jura

This Jura ENA 7 is all regarding the occasional drinking rather than the coffee creating. JURA have designed the Jura Ena 7 with clear, easily followed buttons, which instantly prepare a big selection of speciality coffees with extreme simplicity.

Crema for the lover

That good caramel-coloured layer of crema all coffee connoisseurs rummage around for is delivered into each single cup of occasional Jura ENA 7 makes. If you wish one or 2 cups, the height-adjustable and straightforward-twist coffee spout. permits you to get the simplest from your coffee every single time

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DeLonghi Lattissima En720 Video Review

Yet another great machine build by Delonghi. The Lattissima En720 is easy to use. In this review we show you how to make:

1. Unboxing
2. Espresso
3. Lungo
4. Cappuccino
5. Latte Macchiato
6. Warm Milk 

Part 3 Lungo

DeLonghi managed to make it easy with this compact automatic coffee machine. It is based on the Nespresso Capsule System. In this video you will see how easy it is to brew lungo espresso with a beautiful transparent layer.

If you like this great Nespresso machine and want to own one yourself. Then visit this DeLonghi Shop for the latest deals.

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DeLonghi Lattissima En720 Video Review

Yet another great machine build by Delonghi. The Lattissima En720 is easy to use. In this review we show you how to make:

1. Unboxing
2. Espresso
3. Lungo
4. Cappuccino
5. Latte Macchiato
6. Warm Milk 

Part 2 Espresso

DeLonghi managed to make it easy with this compact automatic coffee machine. It is based on the Nespresso Capsule System. In this video you will see how easy it is to brew a nice dark espresso with a beautiful crema layer.

Fancy this great Nespresso machine and want to own one yourself. Then visit this DeLonghi Shop for the latest deals.

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An aromatic Espresso or a refreshing cappuccino, you can have every enjoyable cup of coffee with the DeLonghi Automatic Coffee Machine!

$799.99 from Best Buy

DeLonghi, the company that has a range of coffee makers in its product line up, has made the DeLonghi ESAM3300 Magnifica Super-Automatic Espresso/coffee machine with the patented “Cappuccino System” frother. This system facilitates the making of a cream rich cup of coffee by mixing the steam and milk perfectly. This coffee machine is also capable of preparing different kinds of coffee including the latte drinks with its unique beans-to-brew system that grinds the beans instantly for the freshest espresso. Brewing system is quite compact and removable for easy cleaning.

What is inside Delonghi Esam3300

The appliance comes with 23 components including the patented Cappuccino system frother, infuser, coffee bean container among others. These components are assembled together in to a compact setting which is just a 15″ high on your work bench and weighs just about 23 lbs, which makes it easy to handle. This 1150 watt power packed appliance is made in Italy and comes with a one year limited warranty.

The control panel provided on the front of the appliance features 16 indicators, buttons or dials. It is equipped with programmable menu settings like the start time adjustment, auto off, clock, temperature, defining choice strength of coffee in 5 settings and the cup size too with a rotary dial in 4 settings.

Key Features of Delonghi ESAM3300

The patented cappuccino system rotates 180 degrees to allow for milk containers of all sizes. The coffee spigot height is also adjustable to different sizes -from the classic espresso cup to a tall cup.

The ESAM3300 comes equipped with two stainless steel boilers that provide for excellent heat distribution, along with an instant re-heat function, which keeps the machine at an ideal temperature. This allows for simultaneous preparation of espresso and cappuccino, eliminating the waiting time.

The conical low-pitch burr grinder is made of professional quality and enables fresh and aromatic ground coffee with a consistent taste. The grind settings provided in the menu panel allow you to adjust the fineness for all types of beans, as per your preference. It can also be used with ready ground coffee also, if preferred. The 60-ounce removable water container and the 7 ounce bean container are so placed to conveniently fill the water, while emptying the coffee grounds.

Another key component of the DeLonghi ESAM3300 Magnifica Coffee Machine is its brewing unit. It features the smallest removable brewing system that comes with the patented boiler with uniform and effective heat distribution system.

Cleaning your ESAM3300

The appliance also sports a decalcification indicator that lets you know when it is time to clean the machine. It is easier to clean as it comes with the removable 60-ounce water tank, drip tray and used coffee container. The water level indicator and an electronic steam and coffee thermostat along with the rinse and decalcification auto programs make it all the more convenient. It is easy and yet safe and convenient, as it has the 3 hour automatic shut off function that saves power and provides for added safety. The exclusive cup tray keeps the cups warm before use.

$799.99 from Best Buy

Regular maintenance prolongs the durability of the machine, and ESAM3300 Magnificaís durability on this count is the best.
The removable boiler makes the cleaning of the unit easy and thorough since even the hard-to-reach areas also could be cleaned without using harsh detergents. The cappucino frother also must be cleaned immediately after use in order to avoid undesired flavors in later use.

The drip tray has to be emptied and cleaned just when the indicator starts to become visible, a few millimeters under the drip tray. Check the holes in the coffee delivery spouts and scrape the dry coffee residues with a needle if they are blocked. This ensures free flow of coffee consistently.

The next important part that needs to be cleaned regularly is the infuser, to prevent it from malfunctioning if coffee deposits get filled up after repeated use.

It is also important to descale the machine, if after continuous heating of water lime scales start depositing in the tubing inside the machine. The indicator helps you know when it is about time to descale the machine.

The appliance is accompanied by a 22 page booklet that exhaustively deals with the product features, usage, maintenance and troubleshooting tips, which makes it very user-friendly machine.

Pros of the ESAM3300 Magnifica

The DeLonghi Automatic Coffee Machine ESAM3300 Magnifica has been owned and used by many happy customers for more than 3 years. Its features and functions have been found to perform consistently over the years delivering fresh cups of coffee every day.

The most appealing feature of this appliance has been the taste and aroma that every cup of coffee coming out brings with it. Coffee lovers find the cream frother doing a better job than the neighborhood coffee house.

The appliance provides for variations in taste and measure, by allowing flexibilities in the cup size and coffee strength. The coffee strength can vary from weak to normal to strong, as you would prefer, by just regulating the coffee flavor dial on the menu panel.

The cup size is also according to your choice – be it a small cup or the americano tall cup.

The DeLonghi automatic coffee machine warms up easily and instantly, ready to give your cup of hot coffee. The main feature that makes it more attractive is that the boring chore of cleaning the machine has been made easier with indicators that alert you to take timely action.

The descale function and the removable water trays make it easier to clean to put it in good shape and therefore add more years to the appliance’s life.

On a consideration of the overall functioning of the unit, many users have found that the
DeLonghi Magnifica Super Automatic Espresso Maker – Silver is great value for money.

Cons of the ESAM3300 Magnifica

This great appliance too has got its own shortcomings, as felt by some users.

Most of the complaints are about the noise the grinder makes. Some feel that it is noisy, in spite of the claim that the grinder is a low-pitch one.

The cup warmer provided with the appliance has been found by many users to be of not much use, in that the temperature could not be held for longer periods.

Enjoy your choicest tastes of coffee with the DeLonghi’s ESAM3300 Magnifica!!

Are you into the nespresso capsule system. Then read:

DeLonghi Lattissima EN720 Automatic Coffee Machine Review

DeLonghi Lattissima EN680 Automatic Coffee Machine Review

Coffee : The new Dietplan?

Most people who are looking to lose weight probably would not consider coffee to be a viable option to help them reach their goals. Surprisingly though, coffee has been proven to offer some weight loss potential. Weight loss is a huge, multi-billion dollar industry. With people extremely focused on keeping their bodies slim and in good shape, the diet industry should only continue to grow larger. There are diet plans out there which might be considered bizarre and unfortunately many of these so called diet plans fall short in what they promise. The good thing for coffee drinkers is that having their morning cup of coffee actually does possess proven benefits to your health.

Then what is in this coffee diet?

Coffee is full of antioxidants and is known to prevent certain diseases and illnesses. The caffeine that is in coffee will boost your metabolism and assist you with burning calories throughout the day. The hard part for coffee drinkers to actually use coffee as part of their daily diet is the likelihood of adding in sugary syrups, topping their latte with whip cream or adding unnecessary calories to sweeten up their coffee. This huge mistake can easily turn that cup of joe into a 500 calorie diet killer. Stay away from corporate coffee chains who will regularly add mass amounts of sugar to their drinks. Making your own coffee will give you control over the amount of sugar that you intake plus you will save a lot of money in the process.

You have to leave the sugar out

E-Book Caffeine bodyenergyshop

Drinking your coffee black might sound terrible but believe you will learn to appreciate the natural flavors that coffee offers. Drinking coffee regularly throughout your day will keep your metabolism rate nice and high. People in the health industry recommend that you drink between two and three cups of coffee a day. Another surprising fact that most people are unaware of is that drinking coffee regularly can even prevent type 2 diabetes by regulating your blood-sugar. Before your next workout try having a cup of coffee to take advantage of the caffeine and watch how you experience enhanced stamina and enjoy more effective workouts. Having extra energy can encourage you to try more vigorous workout routines and keep you at the gym a little longer. If you have a busy a lifestyle, you may not have time to get a workout in but drinking coffee in the morning will get you moving and allow you to get more accomplished in those early morning hours.

So yes it is an add-on diet plan

Coffee by itself is not the perfect diet solution but when added and used smartly it will get your dieting efforts moving in the right direction. If you love coffee already then you can start implementing it into your daily diet and exercise routines. If you are new to coffee or you think it just tastes terrible, start having a cup in the morning with artificial sweetener. You will develop a taste for it in no time at all and the rush of energy you’ll experience from the caffeine can help you be more productive throughout your days.

Another great way to diet your life is going for outdoor activities. You will be amazed how many outdoor coffee options you have. Check out this article.

Now go out there and do your thing. Get alive and burn that fat. Happy drinking.

Note: Currently I am on a diet plan myself. And I’m writing a daily dieetplan blog about it. It is in dutch though and you can check it out or by using google translate.