Is it a way to enjoy high quality coffee in our vacation?
When the days of leave are approaching, more and more cafes have the same question: How can we enjoy quality coffee on our holiday?
The holidays, at least for the lucky ones who have their own country house, are identified with moments of relaxation, tranquility and enjoyment. Of course, the cottage is often not as well equipped as our home - and that applies in coffee, too!
Espresso machines are often bulky, requiring specialized cleaners and accessories, such as a coffee grinder, while their cost may not be so high as to act as a deterrent to their purchase, but it is difficult to buy them in duplicate. On the other hand, delivery or take-away coffee is economically unprofitable, and in many small places it is sometimes difficult to find an espresso that satisfies the tastes of a fanatical lover. For those who espresso is more than a simple coffee, the joy of preparing coffee alone is something that is not easily replenished.
Is there a solution; Of course! We present five simple ways to enjoy quality and thrilling coffee in the countryside. Five appliances - three for espresso and two for filter coffee, which will solve the hands of every coffee lover and will make the true, quality coffee everyday reality of these holidays!
How can we enjoy quality espresso, when we're away from our coffee machine?
With a portable espresso machine: Without doubt, it's difficult to have a proper espresso machine in our country house, and the cost rises much to maintain two espresso machines, one in our normal house and one in the country. The cost is even higher, if we count in duplicate and the related equipment (grinding mill, cleaners etc). However, the portable, manual espresso machine is small, economical, easy to use and is an ideal solution to enjoy a real espresso without having access to our machine. Also, as it does not require electricity, only ground coffee and hot water, can easily be used on the beach, hiking and generally any activity we choose to do on our vacation - and, of course, when relaxing at home.
With an espresso machine with capsules: It is a fact that espresso fanatics often think of the capsule-operated machines with suspicion, but the truth is that these machines can prepare excellent quality coffee with incredible ease. Capsule espresso machines are considerably smaller than conventional espresso machines, do not require extra equipment to function and prepare in seconds delicious espresso. Their small purchase and maintenance costs make them ideal for a country house, while the variety found both in Nespresso Compatible Capsules and Illy Iperespresso capsules guarantee a delicious coffee even if we are away from our basic espresso machine and grinder mill .
With a moka pot: Coffee connoisseurs know that coffee prepared in a moka pot can not be described as espresso, as the briquette operates at a pressure of 1-2 bar and not 9 bar, as required by the relevant Italian definition of our favorite coffee. However, the coffee prepared in Moka Pot has a rich aroma, intense flavor and is the closest we can taste in espresso, if we do not have a machine available. By choosing ground coffee and not coffee beans, we do not need grinding mill, and with some simple tips, we can greatly improve the flavor and aroma of the coffee we brew in the briquette..
Two devices for those who have a special taste for filter coffee
Pour Over Glass Coffee Maker: Filter coffee may never have won the taste of the Greek audience, but this tends to change in recent years. If we are on holiday, instead of carrying our filter coffee machine in our country house, we can rely on a Pour Over glass coffee maker. Fully manual, it only requires hot water to operate, while the metal filter makes all consumables, such as paper filters, unnecessary. Its mode of operation is simple and easy and at the same time emphasizes uniquely the characteristics of coffee, such as its flavor and aroma. For our summer holidays, it is easy to prepare a delicious, iced coffee with a pour over coffee maker, and it is equally easy to prepare Cold Brew that will cool our countryside and our relaxing moments for the afternoons.
Aeropress: Aeropress is small, portable and capable of preparing delicious and tasty filter coffee, with its highly acclaimed flavors, thanks to its innovative operating system that takes advantage of the pressure exerted by its piston. With a gift of 350 paper filters, it is an ideal solution to enjoy a quality filter coffee on our holiday without being dependent on bulky appliances.
Whichever device we choose, the only sure thing is that this summer will taste like quality coffee - like the coffee we deserve!
