Decent Coffee

[Lithril]

Is it similar to this? http://www.anothercoffee.co.uk/products/catalogue.aspx?c=1&g=67

Must admit I was tempted but it looked a tad fragile for me, I'm no the most careful person in the world.

Matt

My mate's got an old 'vacuum coffee maker' it's a bloody genius device.

The water and coffee in the bottom chamber heats up and is forced by expansion through a narrow tube into the top chamber.

I would love to buy it off him to take out with me.

 

[EdS]

or drink tea

 

[Lithril]

or drink tea

Heathen

 

[Bushwhacker]

Is it similar to this? http://www.anothercoffee.co.uk/products/catalogue.aspx?c=1&g=67

Must admit I was tempted but it looked a tad fragile for me, I'm no the most careful person in the world.

Matt

No, nothing like that.

It's similar in looks to a German stein with the handle and thumb lid and is made from metal that look like pewter.
Inside is the two chambers and spout. You just put it over a heat source like a hob or fire and when it's ready the coffee rises through the tube. Make sure you have the lid on though as it gets everywhere otherwise.

 

[Rebel]

I've tried a few different ways of making coffee while out and some were better than others.

Small stove top espresso pot (mocha pot). Not very good. Handle is made of plastic and can melt on the fire, heavy to carry, not a true espresso so the taste isn't up to par. You must use espresso ground coffee or you won't extract enough flavour.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moka_pot

Cowboy Style. I leave that to cowboys, they were desperate men and tougher than me.

http://www.cowboyshowcase.com/coffee.htm

Cafetiere. Good but you must have a plastic or metal one, glass is too fragile. Nice cup of coffee but it's a bulky device.

http://www.eurowirecontainers.com/acatalog/U068.html

Coffee bags/pods (like Senseo). Okay but expensive to buy and I always needed to use two per cup to get any flavour.

http://www.easypods.co.uk/coffee_pods.html

Portable Filter. This is the one that gets my vote. Cheap, lightweight, can use any coffee (mine will even filter fine ground espresso coffee). Put the ground coffee in it and pour hot water over it into your waiting cup. These can also be bought as disposable items with the coffee already in but I think they are expensive and not really eco-friendly.

http://www.oncoffeemakers.com/the-perfect-cup-of-coffee-coming-from-a-portable-coffee-filter.html

I've tried other things too like straining coffee through a bandana, pouring the grounds straight into the cup and leaving them to settle, Turkish style, etc but I've had the most satisfaction from using a filter. At home though I use a true espresso machine.

http://www.nuovasimonelliusa.com/oscar.html Tasty.

 

[Halfdevil333]

No, nothing like that.

It's similar in looks to a German stein with the handle and thumb lid and is made from metal that look like pewter.
Inside is the two chambers and spout. You just put it over a heat source like a hob or fire and when it's ready the coffee rises through the tube. Make sure you have the lid on though as it gets everywhere otherwise.

I think you mean these

http://www.whittard.co.uk/store/cat...uipment-P6000/Stove-Top-Espresso-Pots-SC6004/

In my experience the bigger one is the better one

Scott

 

[Pignut]

Last time I made coffee outdoors, I put the boiled water in a pan then added two tablespoons of grounds and stirred a couple of times.

Then gave it a couple of minutes, before tapping the side of the pan ( allegedly this drops the grounds to the bottom) and then pouring through a tea strainer!

Yes the tea strainer is my not-so-secret magic weapon in this.

the amounts above are of course approximate and the next time I make backwoods coffee it will probably be vile!

Cheers, Alan.

All,

Go for this one I can vouch for it!!!

Tis a good cup!. If the next one is vile......... I will tell you tomorrow!

 

[British Red]

..... roast them in a frying pan over a camp fire, grind them in a small mortar and pestle, and brew a morning coffee whilst watching the rising sun clear the early mist from the plantation.
Now that sounds like a good cup of coffee!

It is

Red

 

[Moff8]

I think you mean these

http://www.whittard.co.uk/store/cat...uipment-P6000/Stove-Top-Espresso-Pots-SC6004/

In my experience the bigger one is the better one

Scott

Whatever you do don't put it in the dishwasher

The Mrs is still calling me a muppet over that one.

 

[DavidJT]

It is

Red

Damn that looks like it's going to be a good brew!

 

[British Red]

It alway is - if you have a grinder give it a go! Skillet roasting a weeks worth of green beans on a Sunday morning is a great pleasure. I've never had the pleasure of picking them, but they retain a lot more flavour unroasted - and the ritual is fun too!

Red

 

[DavidJT]

It alway is - if you have a grinder give it a go! Skillet roasting a weeks worth of green beans on a Sunday morning is a great pleasure. I've never had the pleasure of picking them, but they retain a lot more flavour unroasted - and the ritual is fun too!

Red

You've got me thinking I'll give that a go now. Mind me asking where you by your green beans, and what variety / blend you go for?
I imagine the flavour of the beans straight from the bush must be amazing

 

[Barney]

Sainsburys cheapo ground coffee tastes just like "costa" the Tea strainer trick never fails for me, there is a bit of very fine stuff settled at the end of the brew for that final kick

 

[British Red]

You've got me thinking I'll give that a go now. Mind me asking where you by your green beans, and what variety / blend you go for?
I imagine the flavour of the beans straight from the bush must be amazing

I have been a fan of "has bean" for a while - all their beans are supplied green or roasted whole or ground to your preference

If you would like a suggestion as to bean - do try "Brazil Rancho Sao Benedito - Mariana de Carvalho Junqueira Cup of Excellence"

The choice is bewildering though!

https://www.hasbean.co.uk/products/...-de-Carvalho-Junqueira-Cup-of-Excellence.html

My original step by step guide to skillet roasting is here if you would like to see how I go about it

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showpost.php?p=213119&postcount=1

Happy roasting - if you find yourself on the Downs - drop in for a cup!

Red

 

[Purdy Bear]

I believe some types of Acorn ground up is much like coffee. I cant stand the stuff myself, but then I drink nettle tea and the like.

 

[locum76]

I believe some types of Acorn ground up is much like coffee. I cant stand the stuff myself, but then I drink nettle tea and the like.

lol... only coffee is like coffee and only tea is like tea. anything else is an imposter.

 

[Purdy Bear]

Very true, I think thats what the French thought in the last war! LOL!

 

[johnnytheboy]

Great post BR, where did you get the grinder from? I have been looking for one for a wee while.

 

[Shewie]

I believe some types of Acorn ground up is much like coffee. I cant stand the stuff myself, but then I drink nettle tea and the like.

I tried a few acorn brews last autumn and it was pretty bland to say the least. It was brown and hot but that was about it.

 

[British Red]

Great post BR, where did you get the grinder from? I have been looking for one for a wee while.

Whittards IIRC