Getting Your Coffee Fix on a Bareboat Charter

For the coffee fiends, the idea of going without a barista made cappuccino of a morning may hard to bear. However, there are plenty of other ways to satisfy your coffee cravings while enjoying your bareboating getaway in the Whitsundays.

1.     French Press coffee

Every Whitsunday Escape bareboat has a French Press, also known as a cafetiere or coffee plunger. By selecting the right coffee grounds, you can make a perfectly brewed coffee every morning.

What to buy: coarsely ground beans – not finely ground espresso beans.

How to make the best French Press

1. Preheat the coffee press with hot boiled water and discard before moving to step 2.
2. Add one heaped tablespoon of coffee grounds per cup being made.
3. Pour in the desired amount of freshly boiled water, then gently stir for about 30 seconds so that the majority of coffee is no longer floating.
4. Put the lid on and brew for 5 – 8 minutes.
5. When finished brewing, depress the plunger slowly to avoid spills and to keep all the coffee beneath the mesh.

Top Tip:
A French Press highlights the subtle flavours that espresso can often mask and is best served immediately after brewing as the coffee can become bitter if left too long.

2.     Coffee sachets

With a wide variety of coffee sachets available at the supermarket, there are plenty of tasty options to explore. Whether you prefer mild, strong, flavoured, exotic or even decaf, several brands offer convenient schets that make for an effortless coffee solution.

3.     Instant coffee

With the right instant coffee and proper preparation, this can be a great choice for a week of bareboating!

The key to making instant coffee taste great is:

1. Mix the instant coffee with a small amount of cold milk or water (this avoids the coffee from getting ‘burnt’ and becoming bitter).
2. Boil the water and let it sit for a minute or two before adding it to the mixture and stirring thoroughly.

Top Tip:
Mix your coffee with some pre-boiled milk. Use a saucepan to bring milk to the boil, then replace hot water with milk for an even better latte experience.