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Words by: Isaac Murphy

Top Tips For Making Coffee While Out And About

1.Be keen with your beans

“My top tip is simple – make sure to grind your beans before you go,” advises Caitlin from The Wildcat cafe in Fort William, in the Scottish Highlands. Leaving the grinder at home and packing your coffee in a resealable bag will save you time and space when on the trails.

Owen from Cardiff’s Hard Lines Coffee recommends an Aeropress Go: a simple and lightweight plunge brewer. Pour your grounds into the chamber, fill with water, stir, and leave to brew before plunging your fresh coffee into the cup. The Aeropress can be stored in its mug, making it your most space-efficient brewing option.

“A cafetiere is the easiest to use with any type of stove and would be quite cheap for those starting out,” says Caitlin. Also, the cafetiere is more readily available than the Aeropress Go’s patented design.

When on the go, a portable stove is a must. Rory from Cardiff cafe

Ffloc recommends either an APG or a Jetboil stove; both are small enough to carry on your travels.

As an avid camper himself, Rory suggests a steel cup to boil your water in, which can double up as your coffee mug. Be sure to bring a water bottle too.