Does anybody have a camping coffee method that they love?
I have tired instant coffee.
This means lots of the “premium” brands. Starbucks Via’s, Verv, Mount Hagen, even Folgers….. and all of these taste a bit sour to me.
Wacaco - this made a fine shot of espresso.
But it’s a lot of pumping for a small shot and clean-up was a bit hard if you are in a place without potable flowing water.
And it’s a small amount of coffee, even with the larger add-on.
French Press - I love the taste and size of this method. And it’s relatively easy to make when camping.
But man is this tough to clean without clean tap water.
K-cups:
I have a portable/manual k-cup coffee maker. This is my current go-to camping coffee.
The taste is okay, but not great.
And you do end up with the waste little cups and the prongs that pierce the k-cup can’t be cleaned until you get to a water tap.
So… in short, I’m looking for a perfect method. And yes, I’m being very persnickety here. But why not? Great coffee without waiting too long can be a great start to a day.
Anybody have recommendations?
I tried an Aeropress… and threw it away. Sadly, I don’t really remember what I didn’t like about it. General googling sure turns up a lot of people who like this method.
Should I try it again?
What about pour-overs? Perhaps clean-up would be a breeze if I can toss the grounds and paper filter into my fire?
But I worry about the ease of brewing in cold, windy locations.
Or maybe there is an easier way to clean a French press?
I have tired instant coffee.
This means lots of the “premium” brands. Starbucks Via’s, Verv, Mount Hagen, even Folgers….. and all of these taste a bit sour to me.
Wacaco - this made a fine shot of espresso.
But it’s a lot of pumping for a small shot and clean-up was a bit hard if you are in a place without potable flowing water.
And it’s a small amount of coffee, even with the larger add-on.
French Press - I love the taste and size of this method. And it’s relatively easy to make when camping.
But man is this tough to clean without clean tap water.
K-cups:
I have a portable/manual k-cup coffee maker. This is my current go-to camping coffee.
The taste is okay, but not great.
And you do end up with the waste little cups and the prongs that pierce the k-cup can’t be cleaned until you get to a water tap.
So… in short, I’m looking for a perfect method. And yes, I’m being very persnickety here. But why not? Great coffee without waiting too long can be a great start to a day.
Anybody have recommendations?
I tried an Aeropress… and threw it away. Sadly, I don’t really remember what I didn’t like about it. General googling sure turns up a lot of people who like this method.
Should I try it again?
What about pour-overs? Perhaps clean-up would be a breeze if I can toss the grounds and paper filter into my fire?
But I worry about the ease of brewing in cold, windy locations.
Or maybe there is an easier way to clean a French press?