javaseuf
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Get one of THESE.
It makes one of the best cups of coffee you can have and the glass version has been the standard way to brew in Europe for many, many years. I suggest the insulated one I have linked because it keeps the coffee hotter, longer and isn't as fragile as glass.
I have one and love it.
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SoCalRailFan
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I guess I'll just throw it away and get a small 120v maker. I already have a coleman coffee pot for the stove. Was just trying to have a small maker for the GF.
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TroyMichCpl
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I also use a french press. I found an unbreakable, heavy duty plastic one at Dick's for $20. I also have an insulated stainless steel one I use at home that would be good for camping. You just boil water on the stove, add coffee grounds to the French press chamber , pour hot water in, stir, place top on, let brew for 4-5 min, press the plunger down (which traps the coffee grounds at the bottom) and then pour yourself a great cup of coffee. No electricity needed.
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bondebond
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My easiest way: Folgers singles (box of like 40 pack). Boil water in a pot, pour in cup over single, wait a few minutes, drink.
The singles actually look like hot tea bags, with a string and everything. Nothing to clean up but the cup, assuming it's not styrofoam.
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Eurocamper wrote:Get a percolator and learn how to use it. It will cost you around $20 Link and it will last you for decades. They works with any kind of stove and even on an open fire. When used correctly (timing is critical, don't overboil) it will make a great cup of coffee.
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Bumpyroad
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bondebond wrote:My easiest way: Folgers singles (box of like 40 pack). Boil water in a pot, pour in cup over single, wait a few minutes, drink.
The singles actually look like hot tea bags, with a string and everything. Nothing to clean up but the cup, assuming it's not styrofoam.
I tried those coffee bags years ago and AFAIK it was mostly instant coffee with a few real coffee beans in it. Have they improved it since?
If I wanted that type of thing I think that would try those units that use the coffee pods?
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I have started using a coffee press that I got from REI. It holds about 14 oz and you just put in the ground coffee, add boiling water, wait a minute, then push down the press. It pushes the grounds to the bottom and holds them there till you finish your cup and clean it out. Only one thing to clean and store! Very good coffee, too!
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fleetwoodmac
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Ditto on the French Press. We have an insulated one from REI. We've used it for years. It makes WAY better coffee than a percolator stove top model.
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bondebond
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Bumpyroad wrote:
I tried those coffee bags years ago and AFAIK it was mostly instant coffee with a few real coffee beans in it. Have they improved it since?
If I wanted that type of thing I think that would try those units that use the coffee pods?
bumpy
Well, let's say it tastes no worse than regular drip Folgers. I generally like a less bulk-produced coffee, but hey, I make lots of compromises when camping anyway. I'm primarily looking for a caffiene delivery vehicle. I let it simmer and get about as strong as it would, and it wasn't too bitter. Again, about the same as it is brewed.
I would say a French Press is definitely the way to go, but I also want ease-of-cleanup. Wash out only my coffe cup (or toss it if it's styrofoam).
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campingrandma wrote:I assume you mean a percolator? The good heavy ones are $20 at Wal-Mart and the stove-top drip ones are around $30. I will take drip coffee over perked any day!
AMEN!! The coffee from the $30 Coleman drip unit is 10 times better than crappy percolated coffee. In fact, the Coleman coffee tastes about as good as a home (110v) system.
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