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countrymommy85
True Blue Farmgirl
898 Posts
Krystle
MT
USA
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 Posted - Feb 02 2011 : 07:35:22 AM
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OK. I have totally had it. No matter what I try, I can't seem to get a drinkable cup of coffee from a campfire coffee pot. Everytime I make it, no matter what the water temp, it tastes burnt and is disgusting.
I don't have anyone here that can teach me, as Grandpa moved out west and he made the best campfire coffee I ever had.
I will post how I make, er I mean ruin it, and let me know what I need to do different.
I grind my own beans and I leave them big like for a percolator. I fill it up with water, add the beans and turn on the water. Now I have tried boiling it quick for about 5 minutes, that was nasty. I also tried bringing it up to a slow boil and let it simmer for about 10.
Either way its nasty. Now, what on earth am I doing wrong? I can't afford coffee filters for my electric drip maker, since we moved I can't find my camp percolator. All I have right now is my espresso maker and the camp coffee pot.
Help! I am sick of espresso, I want a good cup of regular coffee in the morning! Thanks in advance!
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sherone_13
True Blue Farmgirl
2460 Posts
Sherone
Evanston
WY
USA
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Posted - Feb 02 2011 : 08:20:34 AM
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I cut out a circle of muslin about the size of a coffee filter. I put two scoops of coffee in the middle of the fabric. I bring the water to a boil, then I tie it with string and pop it in the pot. I let it boil for about 4 minutes. You will need to test it to get the strength you like. This makes coffee with no grounds and the muslin is washable. The edges fray after awhile, so hemming them makes it better. Can't have strings in you coffee.
Sherone
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Sandy Fields
True Blue Farmgirl
165 Posts
Sandy
Portales
NM
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Posted - Feb 04 2011 : 6:18:37 PM
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Ha! I just loved reading this... because I've got the same exact problem!! We love camping & backpacking and we love coffee, but the two have never gone hand-in-hand for us. Finally my husband and I just gave up on it and started drinking hot tea in the woods.
Funny, because everything tastes better in the mountains when you're camping. So it's ridiculously disappointing to have bad coffee in the morning!
Last year we hiked in to the wilderness and met up a real chuckwagon cook who had taken in supplies with mules. The coffee was great! http://field-days.com/pecos-wilderness http://field-days.com/about-the-hat-tipping
Short little pieces, and a wonderful photo of that good coffee on the campfire. Wish I could have some right now!
Sandy
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countrymommy85
True Blue Farmgirl
898 Posts
Krystle
MT
USA
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Posted - Feb 16 2011 : 09:08:20 AM
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I just talked to a friend of a friend and she told me how she makes it and it never tastes burnt. I haven't tried it yet but I will later today... She puts the water and the coffee grounds into the pot. Lets the water and grounds come to a rolling boil and removes it from the heat. Then pour a little cold water down the spout to settle the grounds and wait a few minutes then it's good to go! I am so excited to try it out! Hope it works!
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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Posted - Feb 16 2011 : 6:54:18 PM
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Krystle,
when i am camping with my gal pals...I just make sure I am not the 1st one up...so i stay snuggled in till I smell the coffee...I never have to worry about making a bad pot of Camping Java! lolol! winkl wink!
>^..^<
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countrymommy85
True Blue Farmgirl
898 Posts
Krystle
MT
USA
898 Posts |
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blackfell_farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
96 Posts
Casey
Chandler
AZ
USA
96 Posts |
Posted - Mar 09 2011 : 09:44:02 AM
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Hello,
I am a new "farmgirl" from AZ. I have never made coffee camping before. I usually do the standard coco and apple cider thing. My husband loves coffee though, so when I go camping with him and our friends next, I will have him try the idea from Krysle/Ture Blue farmgirl!
I have yet to join a bunch of just farmgirls camping, but judging from all the camping posts I am looking forward to it!!
blackfell_farmgirl
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
4562 Posts
Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
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Posted - Mar 09 2011 : 1:08:53 PM
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I have the best results when camping or hunting, etc... with a french press. You grind the beans a little course and pour in boiling water (we use a tea pot on the fire), then put the lid on and wait 3-5 minutes and press the handle down. It siphons the coffee and pushes the grounds down to the bottom. Really good results!
Possibly French Campfire Coffee!
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walkinwalkoutcattle
True Blue Farmgirl
1675 Posts
Megan
Paint Lick
KY
USA
1675 Posts |
Posted - Mar 10 2011 : 04:18:14 AM
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Also, instant coffee is becoming better and better. Although expensive, the Starbucks VIA stuff is AWESOME.
Starbucks and sushi to green fried tomatoes and corn pudding-I wouldn't change it for the world.
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ChickieMama
True Blue Farmgirl
303 Posts
Angela
Banks
Oregon
USA
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Posted - Apr 02 2011 : 12:54:48 PM
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LOVE the muslin coffee filter idea!!!!quote:
Originally posted by sherone_13
I cut out a circle of muslin about the size of a coffee filter. I put two scoops of coffee in the middle of the fabric. I bring the water to a boil, then I tie it with string and pop it in the pot. I let it boil for about 4 minutes. You will need to test it to get the strength you like. This makes coffee with no grounds and the muslin is washable. The edges fray after awhile, so hemming them makes it better. Can't have strings in you coffee.
Sherone
Farmgirl Sister #1682
My Blog - www.annapearlsattic.blogspot.com
Etsy Store - www.annapearlsattic.etsy.com
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ChickieMama
True Blue Farmgirl
303 Posts
Angela
Banks
Oregon
USA
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ChickieMama
True Blue Farmgirl
303 Posts
Angela
Banks
Oregon
USA
303 Posts |
Posted - Apr 02 2011 : 1:14:16 PM
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Didn't they (cowboys/pioneers) used to make coffee with eggshells to help settle the grounds and then everything went to the bottom? I remember my aunt telling me that once.
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Apr 02 2011 : 10:30:50 PM
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ewe! glad I am not an old fashioned cowboy(girl) lol!
I do have a lil drip coffee maker in my trailer but I just recently bought a 'French Press'...super simple...put the coffee in the caraf, pour in boiling water, let sit 4 min then press the 'press/plunger' down to push the coffee grounds to the bottom and pour yourself a cup of java. That's how my sister makes coffee, and it aint bad!
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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rosarita78
True Blue Farmgirl
206 Posts
Reina
Drought ridden High Plains
New Mexico
USA
206 Posts |
Posted - Apr 03 2011 : 06:41:57 AM
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The campfire coffee I make ( I make it on the stove too) is very strong but it's good. I take my pot and fill it and get the water boiling hot. Then I open the lid, remove from heat and add the coffee. Then it needs to sit for about 10 minutes or so. The grounds will fall to the bottom and you will get some grounds in your cup. I do use filters because I had lost the one for my pot. The trick I have found is DO NOT BOIL YOUR GROUNDS and let set and steep for a while. I hope this helps!
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I measured and I use about 1/8 of a cup of coffee
Reina
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Simply Ann
True Blue Farmgirl
163 Posts
WI
USA
163 Posts |
Posted - Apr 03 2011 : 10:05:35 AM
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Try using a French Press coffee maker. That way you just pour hot water over the grounds.
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countrymommy85
True Blue Farmgirl
898 Posts
Krystle
MT
USA
898 Posts |
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rosarita78
True Blue Farmgirl
206 Posts
Reina
Drought ridden High Plains
New Mexico
USA
206 Posts |
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Turtlemoon
Farmgirl Legend Schoolmarm
378 Posts
Tanya
Port Orchard
Washington
USA
378 Posts |
Posted - Jul 19 2011 : 12:57:42 PM
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reina, going to try that.
Since hubbys knee's have gone bad our backpacking days have turned to ones of trailer camping. We even own a plot now on a good sized salmon river so we are there every weekend. I do all the cooking over the fire but coffee was also always an issue. (and my backpacking espresso maker was to small for trailer camping. we're big on coffee) Can't wait to try your way this coming weekend. Will be nice to keep a pot near the fire throughout the day! lol, my city boy hubby took a flat screen and a keurig coffee maker into the trailer, his must haves!
Raggedy Ann stuck in a Barbie Doll World
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13628 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13628 Posts |
Posted - Jul 19 2011 : 1:23:48 PM
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"katmom" . . . you crack me up! But that's a great idea . . wait until someone else makes it!!!
We use a French press as well . . works well. Take along an insulated zippered bag (that was made by Blue Bunny) and set the brewed pot inside, zip it up and it stays hot much longer!!!
CJ
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
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countrymommy85
True Blue Farmgirl
898 Posts
Krystle
MT
USA
898 Posts |
Posted - Jul 27 2011 : 2:06:51 PM
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I'm guessing I made the mistake of boiling the grinds with the water. . . Not sure, this weekend I will have to give it another shot outside! We aren't camping but I like to cook outside in the summer, keeps the heat outside and I get better at it all the time!
Mothers are those wonderful people who can get up in the morning before the smell of coffee. ~Author Unknown
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13628 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13628 Posts |
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FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm / Chapter Leader
4928 Posts
USA
4928 Posts |
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6601 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6601 Posts |
Posted - Aug 02 2011 : 04:39:16 AM
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| I have tried several times to make campfire coffee in my enamelware percolated coffee pot but with terrible results! It is either too weak or too bitter. I did some internet research and found a how to video on The Quaker Kitchen which made it look so simple! Coffee is supposed to perk 1-2 times per second for 8-11 minutes total. However, i noticed that each attempt with my coffee pot showed that it did not consistenly perk 1-2 times no matter how I tried to adjust the heat. Now I understand that the Amish make great coffee using a percolator and they don't have electricity and use a gas or woodburning stove. So maybe the trick is to have a coffee percolator that is better made instead of just cute like mine?? The Lehmans Store that carries all things Amish use has several percolators which are not particularly cute but perhaps the dynamics of the form is what makes for successful coffe using the percolated system. I am toying with the idea of purchasing a small one to see if that is the answer. There has to be an answer here for us because for years percolated coffee was all the rage!! Stay tuned. This Farmgirl loves a challenge!! |
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knittingmom
True Blue Farmgirl
665 Posts
AnneMarie
Edmonton
Alberta
Canada
665 Posts |
Posted - Aug 07 2011 : 10:46:06 AM
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Many of the camping stores are carrying all things coffee now, people powered (crank) grinders and folding filters. They even have french presses made out of non-breakable materials.
We have an old fashioned perculator style coffee maker that you just put on top of the fire.
Also if you're still planning on letting the grounds float around why not get a fine gauge seive from the kitchen store (those little wire mesh ones, but small enough to easily handle over a mug).
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