May 8, 2025
How to Brew Coffee While Traveling
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Hotel room coffee is a crime. The single-serve pods, the ancient drip machine with a stained carafe, the powdered creamer. You did not come this far to drink that. You have options.
The Travel Kit
An AeroPress (specifically AeroPress Go). A compact hand grinder like the 1Zpresso Q2. 100 to 200 grams of whole bean coffee in a sealed bag. Optional: a travel electric kettle. The weight of a hand grinder and an AeroPress is the weight of a paperback book.
Without the Kit
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Find a local shop. Pulled's city guides cover shops worldwide. Walk in, order a pour over or a flat white, and start your day right. Specialty instant coffee (Swift Cup, Voila) has improved dramatically. Pack 10 packets for an entire trip with zero equipment. Airport coffee: order an americano. It is the safest order anywhere.
Keep reading: How to Find Great Coffee Anywhere, French Press vs. AeroPress, How to Choose a Coffee Grinder.
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Third Wave Water · Classic Light Roast Profile (12-pack)
Third Wave Water solves the brewing water problem with a pre-formulated mineral mix.
Bodum · Pavina Double-Wall Glasses (Set of 6, 12oz)
The cafe glass for serving iced lattes, iced Americanos, and cold brew at home.
$40.99
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The right shape matters.
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