Coffee on the go: How to enjoy it anywhere, from a quick filter to the ultimate experience

Fine coffee doesn't have to be just a café affair. With the right equipment, you can prepare your favorite cup anytime, anywhere – whether you're sitting on the shore of a mountain lake, unpacking a snack on the ridge of the Jizera Mountains, or enjoying a moment of peace in a meadow full of the first spring flowers. At Nordbeans, we know that good coffee and adventure go hand in hand. That's why we've selected the best accessories for you to make your preparation on the go as easy as possible.

Not every trip requires the same approach to coffee brewing. It depends on how long you're out, how much gear you want to carry, and how much you want to enjoy the brewing process. Here are three main ways to enjoy the perfect coffee on the go.

Do you want to enjoy great coffee on a trip, but don't want to bother with complicated preparation? Then this option is just for you. Just grind the coffee at home, prepare hot water in a thermos and pour it through the filter on site.

We especially like the Hario My Coffee Drip – an ultra-lightweight novelty that takes up no space in your backpack and makes exactly one cup of coffee. Just unfold it over a mug, pour in the coffee and pour in hot water. No complicated equipment, no worries.

The last time it saved us on the plane on the way to Guatemala. Just ask for a cup of hot water and a super filter is born! Enjoying a fresh filter from the farm where we are just flying is a really great experience.

A bonus option when there is really no time or space to prepare – premium instant coffee. All you need is hot water and a few seconds – no grinders, no filters, just great taste anytime, anywhere.

If you want to enjoy a truly freshly brewed coffee but don't want to carry around too much equipment, a compact option is the ideal choice. With the Aeropress Go, a quality manual grinder and a thermos for hot water, you can prepare a premium coffee anywhere - whether you're sitting on a hilltop or on the bank of a mountain stream.

• Aeropress Go is lightweight, compact, and its intuitive design allows you to prepare coffee without complications. Thanks to the numbers on the body of the coffee maker, you don't have to weigh the amount of water in the countryside - just take a pre -weighed dose of coffee from home and just add water to the correct level in the field.
• The Timemore Chestnut C2 grinder ensures fresh grinding to the desired coarseness, which will significantly affect the resulting taste. Plus, it is lightweight and compact, so it fits easily in a backpack.
• The Kinto Travel 500 ml thermos is perfect for those who want to bring hot water from home - it will stay warm for several hours. However, if you are going on a multi-day trek, we recommend taking a water heater so you can enjoy fresh coffee the next morning.

This set-up allows you to have complete control over the taste of your coffee even in the most remote places. Just find the right spot, pour hot water and enjoy the perfect cup in the open air.

If you are one of those who want to enjoy making coffee as a full-fledged ritual, this option is for you. With the April dripper, a quality scale and a precise grinder, you can prepare a filter that will taste great even in the most remote places.

• Brewer April – lightweight, durable and designed to extract evenly and with maximum sweetness in the taste. With a flat bottom and larger outlet, it delivers consistent results wherever you are.
• Timemore Chestnut C2 grinder - fresh grinds are key to a balanced cup. Precise adjustment of the grind coarseness will help you achieve optimal extraction.
• Timemore Scale – If you take your brewing seriously, measuring water and coffee correctly is essential for achieving the perfect balance of flavors.

And speaking of the perfect cup, let’s not forget one key ingredient – water. The right water is as important to the taste of your coffee as the bean itself. We recommend using filtered water, which you can ask for at your favorite coffee shop. At our coffee shops, we’re always happy to provide you with a supply of filtered water to make your coffee, so your cup tastes just right – even on the top of a mountain.

Spring is the perfect time for a trip to the mountains – the sun is already warming up, the air smells of pine needles and there is still a trace of winter on the peaks. If you want to breathe in the Jizera Mountains and enjoy a coffee with a view, we have a route for you that combines great scenery, a bit of history and a well-deserved sweet spot at the end.

You can go in two ways – by car to Nova Louka, or by bus from Liberec to Bedřichov and from there on foot.

From Nová Louka, the path leads to Kristiánov, a former glassmaking settlement where entire families of glassmakers and cutters once lived. From here, the trail rises to Holubník and Ptačí kupy – two peaks whose characteristic silhouette inspired the new label of our Horizont espresso.

At Holubník, it's the perfect moment to stop, pull out your coffee equipment, and enjoy a cup of coffee under the open sky. The views from here are breathtaking - the entire Jizera Mountains, the Ještěd Ridge, and the landscape far beyond.

Back in Nová Louka, we recommend ending the trip with a blueberry pie, because good coffee is simply impossible without a pie.

Whether you are the type of hiker who prefers to bring coffee in a thermos or someone who carefully prepares it right at the top, one thing is certain - good coffee can turn a trip into a real experience. The Jizera Mountains offer you breathtaking views, the silence of the forest and quiet corners where you can fully enjoy your cup.

So pack your backpack, don't forget your coffee gear and get going. Because the best coffee is the one you enjoy where you like it most.