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  • #16
    Re: Travelling coffee set up

    In the volumes associated with the bulbs, I suspect it is less that the material is hazardous, and more an issue of security. As Toasty has already said, if they (security) are unable to inspect the interior of the bulbs, and its contents, it is not allowed.

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    • #17
      Re: Travelling coffee set up

      Well, on the first trip away. A local trip out west to Perth with the Hario mini slim grinder and Aeopress.

      Have to admit, I am impressed with the setup. Grinding with the Hario was no where as onerous as I had feared. Had sufficient grounds even before the water had boiled!

      And the coffee from the Aeropress is pretty good. While it isnt espresso, it is a pretty good cup, and sure beats the instant you get in the room. Even with the old beans I dug out from the dark labrynthe of my pantry, the coffee wasnt too bad. Had originally dragged the old beans out to test the grinder. But after grinding, thought I might as well try the beans out And the coffee was pretty good.

      Cant wait to try the fresh roasted beans I picked up before flying out.

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      • #18
        Re: Travelling coffee set up

        As someone who deals with airport security daily, never risk anything in your carry-on that you cant afford to lose. I am infinitely familiar with airline regulations but have still had stuff confiscated randomly by someone overly officious or new to the job. There is no argument and they dont have to give you anything back that they take even if you decide not to fly.

        I once had a small piece of camembert cheese taken.... Yes folks, fromage is apparently a dangerous good. ;D And Ive had lipsticks investigated merely because they are in a metal tube....excuse me for buying quality. I wouldnt risk a nice heavy Rossa in carry-on, thats just asking for a loss.

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        • #19
          Re: Travelling coffee set up

          Originally posted by 777875667572787B140 link=1328159997/17#17 date=1330296709
          I once had a small piece of camembert cheese taken...

          Expect just about any comestible item to be confiscated because of the risk of introduction of diseases.
          Youre right, there has not been any known cases of attempted hijacking usinga dairy product. "You will fly this plane to Tehran or I will unwrap this piece of Stilton!".

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          • #20
            Re: Travelling coffee set up

            Originally posted by 29233621212E3A3C4F0 link=1328159997/18#18 date=1330298158
            "You will fly this plane to Tehran or I will unwrap this piece of Stilton!".
            "Fresh out."
            "How about a nice Double Gloucester highjacking?"
            "Be in tomorrow, sir."
            "I could do you with a nice Farleigh Wallop."
            "Uhhh... Nope. Sorry."
            "Not much of a cheese shop highjacking."
            "Finest cheese-shop highjacking at his airport, Sire."

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            • #21
              I recently travelled by air (domestically, within Australia for all those snobs across the seas) with the portaspresso HC, rosco grinder, and bellman steamer in the hand luggage

              The first time it went through the xray three times due to the amount of coffee related junk in the hand luggage. I opened the grinder both ends to show them, and they went through on a separate tray.

              On the way back, they got the bellman steamer out and did the same thing. As I told them, they commented 'brews up!' like I was some kind of nutter. (is coffee a nut?!I ) but all smiles, and they were happy with a quick explanation.

              I'm not sure how the pressure gauge would go in the luggage hold. I believe the luggage hold is not pressurised. An unopened bag of beans that travelled in the check in looked like they had been cryovac sealed (the one way valve had let out all the air, but wouldn't let it back in. As the gauge is sealed, and is meant to read positive pressure, how would it go with the negative reading it would be forced to produce?

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