Espresso with the Pika alcohol stove

The Pika stove is a beautiful alcohol stove. It makes espresso gently and fast - as fast as the espresso maker can, that is. The flame is just right; it doesn't lick up the sides of the espresso maker. The Pika will run nicely on 151 proof ( the best we can get in Washington is 160), only a little water left in the fuel bowl after the burn. And it only used 1/4 ounce of fuel (that is half of a tablespoon). It does make a really nice grilled cheese sandwich too.

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[Ronmelly]

Technically, I suppose it is steamed coffee, but when you are camping on ice at 11,000 ft elevation, or just getting home from work, this is as close as it gets to espresso. And it makes a really good cup of coffee. I will make a video to show you the camp espresso maker.

[alphaphiomega5526]

I am interested in the Espresso Maker. Seems like a steamed coffee to me. Can you show us how is is it done?

[Ronmelly]

@alphaphiomega5526 Hi, I put a new video up to show the espresso maker, hope it shows what you were interested in. And, yes, technically it is steamed coffee since this little maker can not possibly reach the high pressures of true "espresso". But it is still a great cup of coffee and is easier to carry than a high pressure machine.

[Ronmelly]

Hope this address will show a few photos: picasaweb.google.com/mrccarp/

[HydeMyJekyll]

Can you tell me how you made your pot stand? And also, did you include insulation around the inside of the fuel cup? What did you use to create a tight seal with the bottom of the fuel cup and the bottom of the larger can? I want to make one of these, but the design is a little more complicated than a typical pepsi-can style stove.

[Ronmelly]

@HydeMyJekyll @HydeMyJekyll The pot stand is made using two bicycle wheel spokes and one aluminum fence tie, and aluminum tubing 3/16 in from the hardware store. I now use 3 bicycle spokes all the same height because it makes for a more stable stand and holds small pots better. I got the idea from the Pika stove page section on "Bicycle Spoke Stands" scroll down his page for great information. I will post some photos on Picasa Web Albums under Ronmelly C.

[Ronmelly]

@HydeMyJekyll I did not use insulation. I don't like the idea of 'fluffy' fiberglass being anywhere near anything I intend to eat, drink or breath even. I also don't find that the stove needs it to work very well. A tight seal with the bottom of the fuel cup and larger can is not needed; the fuel stays in the fuel cup. A snug fit keeps the fuel cup from rattling around when the stove is being carried. I will continue the post and answer your question about the stand....

[Ronmelly]

@RJBURG love the espresso pot - stove combo, a real nice little burner. Thanks for sharing.

[RJBURG]

yup love them espresso maker i got a few plus look at my video i made a small burner to fit under the pot no pot stand