GM moneymetals and all RCCH holders,
You may want to try a french press coffee maker which is availabe in various sizes; no electric needed and coffee always tastes great. Grind your beans preferably fresh everyday and place in the glass container, add hot water but not to the boiling point, let it set for about 5 minutes, stir, press down on the top with the filter, and you have the best-tasting coffee. I have two; one made by Bodum and one Starbucks.