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Item 401153
Specification | Description |
| Weight | 1.75 ounces |
| Capacity | NA |
| Dimensions | 4.5 x 4 inches |
| Material | Plastic |
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This is probably best suited for home or office use, but is light enough for shorter backpacking trips where space is not a premium - the awkward shape makes it a little tough to pack. A snap to use, holds just enough grounds for a robust mug of coffee. The permanent mesh filter seems to be very durable (still going after several years of almost daily use at home).
For the life of me, I do not understand the comments about this being tough to clean - the spent grounds some out easily, and a quick rinse (if you're at home) and/or a wipe (if you're on the trail), and you're done! Same for it taking too long to brew - all I can figure is those users packed the grounds in too tightly. The pace of drip-through is about the same as for a paper filter, but without the funky aftertaste that a paper filter sometimes leaves behind.
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Comments about One-Cup Coffee Maker:
I have owned this little gem for about 15 years ... maybe longer. It has been to Alaska, Canada, the Olympics, Owyhees, Sawtooths ... it's been more place than most of the commenters here.
The secret to the problem of slow brewing and hard cleaning is to not grind your beans so fine; course grind works best, which I do in a hand grinder. It brews an excellent cup of coffee within two minutes, usually much less, and the grounds simple pour out with a flip of the wrist.
Even though it may be slightly bulky, smart packing, by placing smaller items in the funnel to use the space efficiency, negates this problem.
For the lightweight backpacker or deep woods bowhunter, this is an ideal way of getting an excellent cup of fresh brewed coffee.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about One-Cup Coffee Maker:
I have used one of these at home and traveling for years - super easy to use and very quick and convenient.
To those who say it's slow - here's what you do - let the coffee drip for 30 seconds or so and then just pick the filter up an inch from the cup and tap it straight down on the rim once or twice - all the coffee immediately drains into the cup. I make a perfect cup in under a minute every time.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about One-Cup Coffee Maker:
The key to getting the most out of this coffee maker is to use coarse grounds and not fill the filter hopper completely. I leave about a 1/8" gap and it doesn't take more than a minute or two to drain. Using super hot water also helps because the brew does tend to cool quickly. All in all though, a great portable, easy to clean, and tasty way to get coffee on the run.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about One-Cup Coffee Maker:
I initially bought this because my mom makes weak coffee at home.
The one-cup coffee maker was my solution to the weak coffee problem and so far it has panned out.
I make sure my coffee beans get grinded to "paper filter" grounds--because anything finer would require the water being exposed to the grounds much longer to extract enough caffeine to make a decent cup of coffee.
I just put the grounds in the basket at the bottom, pour boiling water into the cone, wait about 3 to 5 minutes and voila.
I get an excellent cup of coffee...I should know I am a Barista!
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about One-Cup Coffee Maker:
To dispel any confusion, I use regular store bought grind, and fill the little coffee container on the bottom only about half full. This way the brew strength is good, and the brew time is short, usually about 2-3 mins. Fill the top part with hot water up to where the funnel part meets the vertical lip, and you will brew about 3/4 cup of really good coffee.
Don't pack too much coffee in it or you'll need an espresso machine to pump the water through this thing! Anyway, I did some brew time tests and taste tests before heading out to figure out the best amount of coffee to use. This little gem uses about 1 rounded tablespoon of supermarket grind at a time. Keep in mind this is according to my tastes, YMMV.
Just tap out the grinds and repeat for more coffee. Makes it easy to plan your coffee usage. Adjust the amount of water to adjust strength, but resist adding more coffee or you slow down the brewing.
Way more economical than my mini filter/drip combo (you know the one), that requires twice as much coffee (but brews in half the time). Plus, you don't have to pack out wet filters when backpacking, or resort to other funky filter methods. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is that the little coffee basket on the bottom fits a bit loosely, and the tab locks don't click too positively, still it works just fine. I like it!
Pros
Cons
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Comments about One-Cup Coffee Maker:
I made the mistake of taking this on a backpacking trip without using it at home first. I used the coffee that I had on-hand, which was ground for a cone style filter (fine grind). It completely clogged up this coffee maker.
I gave it a second chance and took it along on a camping trip. I made a pot of coffee in my Coleman coffee maker (basket style, medium grind). Then I made a cup of coffee using this coffee maker. The coffee from the Coleman was rich and flavorful. The coffee from this coffee maker was weak and watery.
The problem with the design is that it doesn't allow water a lot of contact volume with the coffee grounds.
After the taste comparison, I threw this coffee maker in the trash.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about One-Cup Coffee Maker:
Had one of these left over from a couple of years ago. It kinda worked OK for coffee. Unscrewed the filter on the bottom and slightly sanded off the grippy part. IT FITS PERFECTLY IN THE NECK OF A KLEEN KANTEEN as a silt pre-filter before using my steri-pen.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about One-Cup Coffee Maker:
I actually am just using it at home, but I have found it difficult to clean and only makes for a tiny cup of coffee. It takes forever to brew and by the time the coffee has filtered through it is lukewarm.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about One-Cup Coffee Maker:
I use a similar product at home everyday for my coffee (that utilizes a paper filter) and was keen on this item as a great way to eliminate the need for filters altogether both at home and in my backpack. I'm glad I tested it in my kitchen before putting in my pack.
I'll start with what I liked first: it's light, and the funnel is more compact than my other filtered version (which for me means that instead of filling with hot water 2x I had to fill it 3x to make the same amount of coffee).
Moving on to the things I didn't like: the base is a little on the small side, if you were using strictly on a Nalgene-sized opening it would be perfect, but be careful on any larger diameter mugs/cups- it balances precariously. I tried using coarse ground coffee and no matter how little I added to the hopper- it plugged up and barely dripped coffee out the bottom.
I intend to keep using the item for backpacking, although I am ditching the little basket and resorting back to filters. It is nicely compact versus my larger at-home unit and does make a good, quick cup of real coffee.
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REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviewsPros
Cons
Best Uses
Reviewed by 19 customers
Sort by
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about One-Cup Coffee Maker:
This is probably best suited for home or office use, but is light enough for shorter backpacking trips where space is not a premium - the awkward shape makes it a little tough to pack. A snap to use, holds just enough grounds for a robust mug of coffee. The permanent mesh filter seems to be very durable (still going after several years of almost daily use at home).
For the life of me, I do not understand the comments about this being tough to clean - the spent grounds some out easily, and a quick rinse (if you're at home) and/or a wipe (if you're on the trail), and you're done! Same for it taking too long to brew - all I can figure is those users packed the grounds in too tightly. The pace of drip-through is about the same as for a paper filter, but without the funky aftertaste that a paper filter sometimes leaves behind.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about One-Cup Coffee Maker:
I have owned this little gem for about 15 years ... maybe longer. It has been to Alaska, Canada, the Olympics, Owyhees, Sawtooths ... it's been more place than most of the commenters here.
The secret to the problem of slow brewing and hard cleaning is to not grind your beans so fine; course grind works best, which I do in a hand grinder. It brews an excellent cup of coffee within two minutes, usually much less, and the grounds simple pour out with a flip of the wrist.
Even though it may be slightly bulky, smart packing, by placing smaller items in the funnel to use the space efficiency, negates this problem.
For the lightweight backpacker or deep woods bowhunter, this is an ideal way of getting an excellent cup of fresh brewed coffee.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about One-Cup Coffee Maker:
I have used one of these at home and traveling for years - super easy to use and very quick and convenient.
To those who say it's slow - here's what you do - let the coffee drip for 30 seconds or so and then just pick the filter up an inch from the cup and tap it straight down on the rim once or twice - all the coffee immediately drains into the cup. I make a perfect cup in under a minute every time.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about One-Cup Coffee Maker:
The key to getting the most out of this coffee maker is to use coarse grounds and not fill the filter hopper completely. I leave about a 1/8" gap and it doesn't take more than a minute or two to drain. Using super hot water also helps because the brew does tend to cool quickly. All in all though, a great portable, easy to clean, and tasty way to get coffee on the run.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about One-Cup Coffee Maker:
I initially bought this because my mom makes weak coffee at home.
The one-cup coffee maker was my solution to the weak coffee problem and so far it has panned out.
I make sure my coffee beans get grinded to "paper filter" grounds--because anything finer would require the water being exposed to the grounds much longer to extract enough caffeine to make a decent cup of coffee.
I just put the grounds in the basket at the bottom, pour boiling water into the cone, wait about 3 to 5 minutes and voila.
I get an excellent cup of coffee...I should know I am a Barista!
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about One-Cup Coffee Maker:
To dispel any confusion, I use regular store bought grind, and fill the little coffee container on the bottom only about half full. This way the brew strength is good, and the brew time is short, usually about 2-3 mins. Fill the top part with hot water up to where the funnel part meets the vertical lip, and you will brew about 3/4 cup of really good coffee.
Don't pack too much coffee in it or you'll need an espresso machine to pump the water through this thing! Anyway, I did some brew time tests and taste tests before heading out to figure out the best amount of coffee to use. This little gem uses about 1 rounded tablespoon of supermarket grind at a time. Keep in mind this is according to my tastes, YMMV.
Just tap out the grinds and repeat for more coffee. Makes it easy to plan your coffee usage. Adjust the amount of water to adjust strength, but resist adding more coffee or you slow down the brewing.
Way more economical than my mini filter/drip combo (you know the one), that requires twice as much coffee (but brews in half the time). Plus, you don't have to pack out wet filters when backpacking, or resort to other funky filter methods. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is that the little coffee basket on the bottom fits a bit loosely, and the tab locks don't click too positively, still it works just fine. I like it!
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about One-Cup Coffee Maker:
I made the mistake of taking this on a backpacking trip without using it at home first. I used the coffee that I had on-hand, which was ground for a cone style filter (fine grind). It completely clogged up this coffee maker.
I gave it a second chance and took it along on a camping trip. I made a pot of coffee in my Coleman coffee maker (basket style, medium grind). Then I made a cup of coffee using this coffee maker. The coffee from the Coleman was rich and flavorful. The coffee from this coffee maker was weak and watery.
The problem with the design is that it doesn't allow water a lot of contact volume with the coffee grounds.
After the taste comparison, I threw this coffee maker in the trash.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about One-Cup Coffee Maker:
Had one of these left over from a couple of years ago. It kinda worked OK for coffee. Unscrewed the filter on the bottom and slightly sanded off the grippy part. IT FITS PERFECTLY IN THE NECK OF A KLEEN KANTEEN as a silt pre-filter before using my steri-pen.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about One-Cup Coffee Maker:
I actually am just using it at home, but I have found it difficult to clean and only makes for a tiny cup of coffee. It takes forever to brew and by the time the coffee has filtered through it is lukewarm.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about One-Cup Coffee Maker:
I use a similar product at home everyday for my coffee (that utilizes a paper filter) and was keen on this item as a great way to eliminate the need for filters altogether both at home and in my backpack. I'm glad I tested it in my kitchen before putting in my pack.
I'll start with what I liked first: it's light, and the funnel is more compact than my other filtered version (which for me means that instead of filling with hot water 2x I had to fill it 3x to make the same amount of coffee).
Moving on to the things I didn't like: the base is a little on the small side, if you were using strictly on a Nalgene-sized opening it would be perfect, but be careful on any larger diameter mugs/cups- it balances precariously. I tried using coarse ground coffee and no matter how little I added to the hopper- it plugged up and barely dripped coffee out the bottom.
I intend to keep using the item for backpacking, although I am ditching the little basket and resorting back to filters. It is nicely compact versus my larger at-home unit and does make a good, quick cup of real coffee.
