The Haven, French press coffee

[kteg1752]

My parents just went on the Getaway. They stayed in the Haven and dined in the Haven restaurant every morning. My mom raved about the coffee they were served. It came out in a French Press coffee pot. Would anyone be able to inform what kind of coffee they use? The waiter was telling them how the beans are hand picked. I'd love to order some as a surprise for my folks. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

[Merriem]

We were not crazy about the French Press coffee. Instead like their coffee out of the pot

[hypercafe]

The pot is called a french press coffee pot. The ship had two sizes, you put the coffee in a plunger deal, fill the pot with hot water, let it sit for 5 minutes or so and slowly push the plunger down. You can use any ground coffee you like. We also liked it.

[kteg1752]

Thanks for the reply. Curious if anyone knows the specific brand that was used in the Haven.

[Imasima752]

Last year on the Jewel it was Lavazza. DH asked as we both enjoyed it.

[armwinder]

We avoid the "French Press" at all costs, to us it tastes like the camp coffee we used to have to drink. There was a discussion at a meet and greet on the Dawn with Hotel Director Alain Magnier regarding the quality of the coffee and the French press. He is French and he said they don't have them in France. Taste is subjective I know. My sister uses one in England its a bit of a trendy thing over there. Great your Mom had a good experience though.

[BayouDoc]

I thought the flavor was good but, because it sits in the press for 5 minutes before it is pressed, it has time to cool off and is not as hot as coffee from a pot.

[armwinder]

Could be the way the server uses the press, we noticed if they push it down really fast the grounds are forced back up into the top of the press. Ours has always been a little to weak for our tastes.

[FranknBeans]

Another vote for Lavazza it's one of the best coffees on the market particularity if you like espresso coffees.

However with all the changes I wouldn't be surprised if they switched it out for cheaper

brand.

[graphicguy]

Lavazza is the brand they use. And, a lot of the flavor depends on how you use the french press. As others have pointed out, if you "plunge" the press immediately after filling it with hot water, the coffee is likely to be too weak. Wait to long and it might be bitter. I think 5 minutes is too long....3-3.5 minutes seems best to my taste.

[Linda the Book Lover]

You can purchase the beans to grind or purchase the ground coffee. We prefer the medium blend which may be what your parents enjoyed. The espresso blend in the cabin was a little too strong for the DH. I am sure she will love your gift!

[bagzrpacked]

Can you have cagneys breakfast delivered to your suite?

[Linda the Book Lover]

Yes, you can have breakfast delivered.

[bagzrpacked]

Thanks!

[Cruisin&Relaxin]

Could be the way the server uses the press, we noticed if they push it down really fast the grounds are forced back up into the top of the press. Ours has always been a little to weak for our tastes.

 

 

We always ask the server not to push the plunger down. They usually push it down long before the coffee has time to adequately steep. When we let it steep for a while and push the plunger ourselves the taste and quality is greatly improved.

[All-ready2cruise]

If I had only 1 thing to choose to love about the suite life, it would be the French press coffee. Don't correctly, long enough to steep, it's so much better than regular coffee. Love it. :D

 

There are a lot of other things to love too, but gotta love the French press coffee and breakfast in Cagney's or from Cagney's.

 

Enjoy the suite life.