coffee - VW Camper Family2024-03-29T15:09:14Zhttps://vwcamperfamily.ning.com/forum/topics/coffee-1?groupUrl=campercookery&feed=yes&xn_auth=noHere's that craftsman grinder…tag:vwcamperfamily.ning.com,2013-12-17:4450389:Comment:819592013-12-17T00:11:10.324ZCane Rattlerhttps://vwcamperfamily.ning.com/profile/CaneRattler
<p>Here's that craftsman grinder at work. <a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1938775428?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-center" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1938775428?profile=original" width="640"/></a></p>
<p>Here's that craftsman grinder at work. <a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1938775428?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-center" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1938775428?profile=original" width="640"/></a></p> coffee, like chili, is beset…tag:vwcamperfamily.ning.com,2013-12-10:4450389:Comment:820072013-12-10T19:40:05.276ZCane Rattlerhttps://vwcamperfamily.ning.com/profile/CaneRattler
<p>coffee, like chili, is beset with religiosity. the trails to glory, and there are many, all summit at the same metaphyiscal GPS coordinates at the mountaintop from where you can see it all and the coffee is perfect to your personal preference.</p>
<p>Some of you have been victims of the legendary "cowboy" coffee served from a modified cream can (small milk can). this is one of the trails to the mystical nirvana of the magic bean. no matter how you approach your personal coffee crux…</p>
<p>coffee, like chili, is beset with religiosity. the trails to glory, and there are many, all summit at the same metaphyiscal GPS coordinates at the mountaintop from where you can see it all and the coffee is perfect to your personal preference.</p>
<p>Some of you have been victims of the legendary "cowboy" coffee served from a modified cream can (small milk can). this is one of the trails to the mystical nirvana of the magic bean. no matter how you approach your personal coffee crux move, if the result is not to your liking at the time, just do it again, after rotating the cooker 90degrees to the left. </p>
<p>Fresh ground beans are not essential but very desirable. Larry of mags and larry has used a turkish coffee mill attached to the normal electric drill to git er done. Others have more elegant hand powered grinders. </p>
<p>But in the words of willie and joe (Bill Mauldin's "Up Front") "drop them cans in the coffee gentle, Joe, we got a chicken stewin in the bottom" it's clearly an individual act, this coffee and chicken thing. Just hold the chicken. Sorry, Jack</p>
<p>CR</p> I had starbucks via this mo…tag:vwcamperfamily.ning.com,2011-04-17:4450389:Comment:293162011-04-17T23:36:37.409ZSwiftriverhttps://vwcamperfamily.ning.com/profile/Swiftriver
I had starbucks via this morning at the George's 40th at Live Oak campout. It actually is pretty good, and very easy and mess free. I'll buy it again for camping.
I had starbucks via this morning at the George's 40th at Live Oak campout. It actually is pretty good, and very easy and mess free. I'll buy it again for camping. Im not sure how much of a cof…tag:vwcamperfamily.ning.com,2011-04-17:4450389:Comment:294152011-04-17T20:20:14.146ZWillie J. Baberhttps://vwcamperfamily.ning.com/profile/WillieJBaber
Im not sure how much of a coffe purist you are, but the starbucks via instant coffee pouch isn't half bad. I saw on the history channel that it is the first innovation in instant coffe in like forty years. As far as water a tea pot or there is a very small stove called a "jetboil" and it can boil water in like 2 min. good luck in your search.
Im not sure how much of a coffe purist you are, but the starbucks via instant coffee pouch isn't half bad. I saw on the history channel that it is the first innovation in instant coffe in like forty years. As far as water a tea pot or there is a very small stove called a "jetboil" and it can boil water in like 2 min. good luck in your search. I've never used any electric…tag:vwcamperfamily.ning.com,2010-05-04:4450389:Comment:60952010-05-04T20:47:03.000ZLauriannehttps://vwcamperfamily.ning.com/profile/Laurianne
I've never used any electric coffee makers all the years we've been camping. Used to use the propane stove & a Wal-mart coffee pot w/basket - over a campfire it works much better. This last trip, when packin' stuff to put in the Bus, I decided to finally break down & buy a new coffee pot. You have any idea how hard it is to find a "coffee boiler" - (as it is sometimes listed in catalogs?) or at least find one that doesn't cost more than an office visit to your Dr. ~ ? ~<br />
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We finally…
I've never used any electric coffee makers all the years we've been camping. Used to use the propane stove & a Wal-mart coffee pot w/basket - over a campfire it works much better. This last trip, when packin' stuff to put in the Bus, I decided to finally break down & buy a new coffee pot. You have any idea how hard it is to find a "coffee boiler" - (as it is sometimes listed in catalogs?) or at least find one that doesn't cost more than an office visit to your Dr. ~ ? ~<br />
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We finally found one at Ollies (warehouse/discount place like Big-Lots - ) A Paula Deen model..warehouse price $19.99. Steeper than we wanted to pay, but after searching thru 4 stores, we finally decided to buy this one. The lid on it stays on when you pour the coffee (the cheapies lids like to drop into the cup of coffee...) and it seems to heat up over a campfire really fast. Since The Husband is a truck driver, he absolutely-positively-has to have strong coffee. This one delivers really fast. If you have a discount warehouse nearby that carries discontinued items from large high-end stores, try to see if this particular model is in with the kitchen items. To me it's well worth the cost. If I can dig the model out of storage I'll tell ya what model type it is. I'm down with cowboy coffee t…tag:vwcamperfamily.ning.com,2010-05-04:4450389:Comment:60862010-05-04T07:39:24.000ZSwiftriverhttps://vwcamperfamily.ning.com/profile/Swiftriver
I'm down with cowboy coffee too.... Seriously, some of the best coffee I have ever had was cooked over a fire....grounds in a pot of water.... Easy to burn it that way, but if you are carefull.... the cowboy method works great.... especially over a mesquite, juniper or cedar fire, as it takes on the flavor of the wood..... Delicious!<br />
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<cite>Regis said:…</cite>
I'm down with cowboy coffee too.... Seriously, some of the best coffee I have ever had was cooked over a fire....grounds in a pot of water.... Easy to burn it that way, but if you are carefull.... the cowboy method works great.... especially over a mesquite, juniper or cedar fire, as it takes on the flavor of the wood..... Delicious!<br />
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<cite>Regis said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://vwcamperfamily.ning.com/forum/topics/coffee-1?groupUrl=campercookery&xg_source=msg_com_forum&id=4450389%3ATopic%3A2155&groupId=4450389%3AGroup%3A1977&page=3#4450389Comment6077"><div>Similar to this? Cowboy coffee.<br/><br/><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cowboy_coffee" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cowboy_coffee</a></div>
</blockquote> French press works for me...…tag:vwcamperfamily.ning.com,2010-05-04:4450389:Comment:60742010-05-04T04:03:42.000ZSwiftriverhttps://vwcamperfamily.ning.com/profile/Swiftriver
French press works for me... I don't find them that messy.... Just swirl some water around with the grounds, and fling it in the bushes when nobody is looking... Then wipe out with a towel :~)<br />
If there aren't any bushes, the porta-potty is a good grounds disposal option.
French press works for me... I don't find them that messy.... Just swirl some water around with the grounds, and fling it in the bushes when nobody is looking... Then wipe out with a towel :~)<br />
If there aren't any bushes, the porta-potty is a good grounds disposal option. Great coffee is simple, but m…tag:vwcamperfamily.ning.com,2010-03-03:4450389:Comment:48922010-03-03T22:37:59.000ZDavid McNeelyhttps://vwcamperfamily.ning.com/profile/DavidMcNeely
Great coffee is simple, but most of you guys won't believe it. Try it, and you'll be converted. Put the amount of coffee you normally use for the number of cups you want in a pot (I use the pot and lid, not the guts, of a small percolator), and add the right amount of water. Bring the water just to a boil, and remove from heat. Let set for two minutes. Add a couple ounces of cold water, systematically poured slowly over the top of the cooked coffee. Stir briefly with a metal spoon. The cold…
Great coffee is simple, but most of you guys won't believe it. Try it, and you'll be converted. Put the amount of coffee you normally use for the number of cups you want in a pot (I use the pot and lid, not the guts, of a small percolator), and add the right amount of water. Bring the water just to a boil, and remove from heat. Let set for two minutes. Add a couple ounces of cold water, systematically poured slowly over the top of the cooked coffee. Stir briefly with a metal spoon. The cold water and stirring settle the grounds. Finely ground coffee settles better than coarse ground does. Filter if desired, but not necessary except for the very picky. Great coffee. I make it a point to use creek or spring water when I am where it is available. The French press is close to this, but is just more mess to clean up.<br />
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David For instant hot water, the Ho…tag:vwcamperfamily.ning.com,2010-02-23:4450389:Comment:47032010-02-23T20:13:02.000ZCausticMangohttps://vwcamperfamily.ning.com/profile/CausticMango
For instant hot water, the <a href="http://www.sunbeam.com/ProductDetail.aspx?section=kitchen&pid=756" target="_blank">Hot Shot works great</a>, assuming you're on city power or have an inverter that can crank out 1500+ Watts.<br />
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I've had one for about 20 years and it still works great.<br />
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Grab a pack of <a href="http://www.folgers.com/products/singles/index.aspx" target="_blank">Folger's singles</a> and you're set.
For instant hot water, the <a href="http://www.sunbeam.com/ProductDetail.aspx?section=kitchen&pid=756" target="_blank">Hot Shot works great</a>, assuming you're on city power or have an inverter that can crank out 1500+ Watts.<br />
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I've had one for about 20 years and it still works great.<br />
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Grab a pack of <a href="http://www.folgers.com/products/singles/index.aspx" target="_blank">Folger's singles</a> and you're set. we use a 12 v kettle This sty…tag:vwcamperfamily.ning.com,2010-02-23:4450389:Comment:46912010-02-23T14:04:44.000ZKathleen Hineshttps://vwcamperfamily.ning.com/profile/KathleenHines
we use a 12 v kettle This style is cool it comes with cup, spoon, screen etc...<br />
<a href="http://www.bestautobits.com/images/12_volt_kettle.jpg" target="_blank">http://www.bestautobits.com/images/12_volt_kettle.jpg</a><br />
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and then pour in a English press Coffee bodum<br />
<a href="https://plus22.safe-order.net/thebeanstock/catalog/images/chambord-8-cup-coffee-press.jpg" target="_blank">https://plus22.safe-order.net/thebeanstock/catalog/images/chambord-8-cup-coffee-press.jpg</a><br />
mmmmmmmm
we use a 12 v kettle This style is cool it comes with cup, spoon, screen etc...<br />
<a href="http://www.bestautobits.com/images/12_volt_kettle.jpg" target="_blank">http://www.bestautobits.com/images/12_volt_kettle.jpg</a><br />
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and then pour in a English press Coffee bodum<br />
<a href="https://plus22.safe-order.net/thebeanstock/catalog/images/chambord-8-cup-coffee-press.jpg" target="_blank">https://plus22.safe-order.net/thebeanstock/catalog/images/chambord-8-cup-coffee-press.jpg</a><br />
mmmmmmmm