coffee in hand luggage
Feb 19, 2019, 6:59 am
#31
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We often bring some standard Nespresso capsules when we're in First, and we've had more than our fair share of those recently. No issues at all with security anywhere.
Feb 19, 2019, 8:17 am
#32
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Some of these replies appeal to my eccentric nature...
I am somewhat astounded that you are so well prepared, but having floated around BAEC FT for a while I suppose I shouldn't be c-w-s. Are there that many places you can't find a kettle!?
Is BA coffee really that awful nowadays as to necessitate this? Or are other airlines truly dire?
I am somewhat astounded that you are so well prepared, but having floated around BAEC FT for a while I suppose I shouldn't be c-w-s. Are there that many places you can't find a kettle!?
My husband travels with his own coffee, coffee dripper and whatever else he considers necessary for 'his' cup of coffee every flight he takes and he even annoyingly does DIY coffee on long haul flights from time to time. He has had no issues whatsoever except for the envious look from other passengers...
Feb 19, 2019, 8:44 am
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Feb 19, 2019, 8:44 am
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Feb 19, 2019, 8:52 am
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Any hotel that would rather sell you a $5 coffee than give you a free one.
Hotels in the UK (and many other places) often have kettles because in the old days failure to offer a kettle wouldn't get you even one star on the various tourist rating schemes. So hotels like the Ritz used to hide a kettle in the back of the closet in some dark corner since though they would cheerfully bring you fresh coffee for "free", nevertheless without the kettle they wouldn't be able to call themselves a five star establishment.
Hotels in the UK (and many other places) often have kettles because in the old days failure to offer a kettle wouldn't get you even one star on the various tourist rating schemes. So hotels like the Ritz used to hide a kettle in the back of the closet in some dark corner since though they would cheerfully bring you fresh coffee for "free", nevertheless without the kettle they wouldn't be able to call themselves a five star establishment.
Feb 19, 2019, 9:31 am
#36
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It's improved recently. It used to be dire, even in Club.
However, the reason he carries his own is that he's super fussy when it comes to coffee. He likes his particular brand of beans from a particular company.
I often give him a dirty look for being such a fusspot over such minor matters as coffee but it's never fixed it.
However, the reason he carries his own is that he's super fussy when it comes to coffee. He likes his particular brand of beans from a particular company.
I often give him a dirty look for being such a fusspot over such minor matters as coffee but it's never fixed it.
Feb 19, 2019, 9:37 am
#37
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Any hotel that would rather sell you a $5 coffee than give you a free one.
Hotels in the UK (and many other places) often have kettles because in the old days failure to offer a kettle wouldn't get you even one star on the various tourist rating schemes. So hotels like the Ritz used to hide a kettle in the back of the closet in some dark corner since though they would cheerfully bring you fresh coffee for "free", nevertheless without the kettle they wouldn't be able to call themselves a five star establishment.
Hotels in the UK (and many other places) often have kettles because in the old days failure to offer a kettle wouldn't get you even one star on the various tourist rating schemes. So hotels like the Ritz used to hide a kettle in the back of the closet in some dark corner since though they would cheerfully bring you fresh coffee for "free", nevertheless without the kettle they wouldn't be able to call themselves a five star establishment.
Feb 19, 2019, 9:56 am
#38
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Yes, Australia is one such country. I often take 1-2kg of rarer coffee beans into Australia. They have no problems with the coffee being whole beans, but I was advised that ground coffee would have been taken away for lengthy testing.
Feb 19, 2019, 10:01 am
#39
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However, the reason he carries his own is that he's super fussy when it comes to coffee. He likes his particular brand of beans from a particular company. I often give him a dirty look for being such a fusspot over such minor matters as coffee but it's never fixed it.
Feb 19, 2019, 11:14 am
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Any recommendations on a c-w-s approved water heater especially for use in the USA.
I can usually manage hot water from an old fashioned coffee maker to make tea and have been spoilt by some rooms in suite type hotels having kettles on the hob to use but one hotel in Chicago it was nada to a kettle or coffee machine despite being 4 stars!
I can usually manage hot water from an old fashioned coffee maker to make tea and have been spoilt by some rooms in suite type hotels having kettles on the hob to use but one hotel in Chicago it was nada to a kettle or coffee machine despite being 4 stars!
Feb 19, 2019, 1:59 pm
#41
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Any recommendations on a c-w-s approved water heater especially for use in the USA.
I can usually manage hot water from an old fashioned coffee maker to make tea and have been spoilt by some rooms in suite type hotels having kettles on the hob to use but one hotel in Chicago it was nada to a kettle or coffee machine despite being 4 stars!
I can usually manage hot water from an old fashioned coffee maker to make tea and have been spoilt by some rooms in suite type hotels having kettles on the hob to use but one hotel in Chicago it was nada to a kettle or coffee machine despite being 4 stars!
Feb 19, 2019, 2:51 pm
#43
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This is the one I have, it's rated 110v / 300w and that works fine at 230v too, it's just a lot faster (under 2 minutes). Though I have in the past bought them from REI in the USA, I have a feeling this one came from a USA hardware store/warehouse outlet. It would have been under $10. I can't see one on the REI website but I suspect if you go into one of their stores you will find them in the camping section. I see there are plenty of 220v Chinese made ones on Amazon and eBay - I can't comment on their suitability but logic suggests they would be ok with 110v too.
Feb 20, 2019, 7:15 am
#45
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Coffee snob here, so when I travel back to see my parents in Ireland I also have some coffee beans from one of my favourite London coffee places in my carry-on. It's never ever been picked up at Heathrow T2 but every time I travel through LCY my bag is pulled aside for further screening. Normally once I unzip the bag the smell of fresh coffee is overpowering and they don't bother to check further!