Costa filter coffee

jamels2

I much prefer the cleaner taste of filter coffee plus it's cheaper. £1.50 in my Costa Vs £2.10 for Americano.
I have it black. Can I get any instant coffees which have the clean taste?
If not is there a quick way I can make a filter coffee to put in a reusable cup and drink in my van?
Until now I've drunk cappuccinos etc from drive thrus but I want to stick to black coffee and stop using throwaway cups.
I'd also like to try different blends which can be bought in the supermarket but I haven't a clue how to make anything other than instant.
Many thanks

coffeehound

A simple old-fashioned Melitta filter cone is still a good choice, e.g.



https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MELITTA-Genuine-Pour-Over-Coffee-1-x-4-Black-2-Cup-Filter-Cone-Two-Outlets/312123522150?epid=23024401579

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Melitta-Type-Filter-Making-Coffee/dp/B01BEVS3KM

A 1x4 size (four cups) is best because the paper filters can be bought in supermarkets.

jamels2

Thanks how do I use one of these?

coffeehound

You stand it on top of your mug, put a paper filter inside, add your ground coffee, and pour over the hot (not boiling) water from a kettle. It then drips through into the mug in a few minutes.

They are sometimes called drip cones, pour-over cones, etc.

jamels2

Sounds like a do-able upgrade to instant we have a hot water tap at work which is just below boiling

sweetcarer

Can you not make filter coffee at home (using a cafeterie (French press) or a filter coffee machine) and pour it into a flask? They sell bags of Costa coffee in the supermarket if you like that flavor in particular.