Comments on: Making A Decent Cup Of Coffee In A Hotel Room

By: Single Cup Coffee Machine - coffeemachine.mnwifi.org

Single Cup Coffee Machine - coffeemachine.mnwifi.org — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 08:51:17 +0000

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By: JayFleischman

JayFleischman — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:43:53 +0000

Paul, you hit the nail on the head – 160-180 degrees is optimal. I have long yearned for a Technivorm Moccamaster, which is the gold standard among coffee fanatics. It's too rich for my wallet, but someday …

By: JayFleischman

JayFleischman — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:43:53 +0000

By: Wm Paul Slough

Wm Paul Slough — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:00:04 +0000

I recommend an Aeropress ($25) or even a small single-cup Melitta cone ($5). Both are very travel friendly and you can usually get hot water via a microwave at the hotel; use a small thermometer to make sure it's between 160-180. A common misconception is that you want boiling hot water; not true, you'll scorch the coffee and it'll taste burned. Many of these little coffee pots actually make it too hot.

By: Jim Shepherd

Jim Shepherd — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 19:49:51 +0000

Jay, I feel your pain. Here's another trick I've used: don't stop with just one of those paper/coffee packets, put in 2 or even 3! The flavor isn't any better but you'll get a better kick out of your cup.Cheers,Jim ShepherdLaw Offices of James Shepherd514 El Cerrito PlazaEl Cerrito, CA 94530(510) 527-9600shepherd.jim@gmail.com

By: Lewis Roberts

Lewis Roberts — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:34:32 +0000

What is more troubling is how do they wash the mugs that are provided in the room? I find it disturbing that the same mug was in my room the whole weekend. (There was a chip in the mug in the same spot – so same mug.)

By: jennisawday

jennisawday — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:28:35 +0000

Excellent idea! I hate those little machines too. Grrrr.