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I do like "good" coffee, but for me the morning cup(s) is more of a need than a like. In other words, I take what I can get. Some examples of less than optimum coffee: I do service work in car dealerships, and as any of you who have been in the waiting area of a dealership know, most have the vending machine with the "poker hand" cup....not gourmet. It has previously been mentioned, but I too was a victim of the "In Laws brown water brew". I used to sneak out to the local 7-11 because even the standard brew was 10x stronger. Now on a hike in sheep hunt where I count the advil tablets and sections of TP I carry.......don't hate me....instant! Well, it's good enough to wash down the pop tarts for b-fast.

I just moved from Northern California, and in that area, there are many fans of Peets for a good stout cup.

Don't any of you campfire coffee guys throw in an egg shell? Supposed to help clear the coffee and I've always done it because that's what I was taught. Haven't a clue if it really does anything but if the water is good so is the coffee. I think you can make an acceptable brew with most coffee's if the water quality is right.

You haven't lived until you've camped by a stream with a high iron/sulfur content and made coffee from it.. Almost bad enough to convert you to single malt Scotch for life for all your liquid intake.

Then of course there's Starbuck's "Java Chip" ice cream. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />The only Starbuck's product I care for.
M

I agree.........yummy <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" />

I gotta agree with ya on the Java Chip. A few years ago, a friend worked at Dryers who makes it. We always had a few sample tubs in the freezer. Good stuff.

I'm not going to read 62 posts on coffee,so if someone has posted this,oh well.The tasters at the coffee companies basically make "cowboy coffee".You slowly bring the tablespoon of coffee for each cup of water to a boil,but don't boil the coffee.They then filter the coffee,I like chewing mine.For cowboy coffee,put a little cold water in the pot,it pulls the floating grinds to the bottom.

We call that "Creek Coffee"...
I believe that it's better that way,no matter the brand.
Bart

...or Ben and Jerry's "Coffe Heath Bar Crunch." That stuff is right up there as well...
M

Creek Coffee is only good if you leave the tadpoles and minners in there to stir the pot.

I don't boil the water after adding the coffee that scorches it. Just simmer till you get the strength you like and skip the egg shells please..... You might add some Baily's if you have to....

I was wondering how long ti would take someone to mention Timmy's

No coffee when camping, since camping for me is normally a ranger roll, a light rifle or sidearm, and just what I can squeeze into a small pack (and I mean SMALL); water, some vittles, and purification stuff is the premium there.

But, if I'm going to be taking it easy for a few days out there, then I grind good beans first, double Ziploc them up, squeezed-air tight and rolled, and make the standard campfire coffee in the blue enameled perc (is there another color?), one scoop per customer into boiling water, set to the side to keep it simmering, then add that needed pinch of salt, remove, let settle, and pour.

Of course, now that I know that REI makes a Lexan press, well... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

LMAO....

I have to admit, I love good coffee but I think SOME of you guys are just a BIT anal.... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

That said, I bet it tastes wonderful...

Redneck,

Look at it this way...I keep a Braun drip maker on the shelf...and a big can of Maxwell House for everyday use. But, on a lazy sunday morning, when I want some extra gratification beyond the caffine...well I break out the tea kettle, and bodum press, and grind me up some beans. You know? Most often we eat hamburger steak and gravy for dinner...but sometimes nothing but a good prime rib will do.

That is the premium method for sure, my friend...if the bulk is not a problem. You'll need the press PLUS a boiling pot. For one guy the press/coffecup combo is probably the way to go, IMO.

I'm a major coffee-holic (work all day, got to stay awake for the drive to school at night, then wake up again the next morning).

We like the 2.5 lb. bags of beans from Costco. I really liked the Sumatran but they haven't had it lately so we mostly do French Roast. Keep 'em in the fridge, grind 'em to a powder in the morning and brew in a really nice Cuisinart machine we got for a wedding present.

At the office I have an old Braun machine (that the nice one at home replaced) and a big can of Costco Colombian.

You make a great point and I understand completely... 'Course, now I have to do a search for coffee presses...

This is going to cost me, and it's all your fault! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Redneck--check out the link to the lexan press from REI above. They are (virtually) unbreakable. What I've spent on replacement carafs for the bodum would buy a bunch of these!

They're only $20 as well.

I sometimes can fall asleep after drinking it too <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" />

Best tasting coffee? My opinion, its MJB in the green can. It's a lighter roast so it has more of a coffee flavor, not burnt log. (also has more caffiene retained <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />)

Although, if you like colombian coffee, you may not like it. (I very much don't like colombian but love MJB)

Try it.

Dare ya <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

Last month while on the Kona coast, I toured a couple of coffee 'plantations'. One of them supplies ~20% of all Kona coffee. I learned some neat stuff including the fact that the darker the roast, the less caffeine. Threw me for a loop as that is the opposite of what I'd thought. The company rep. said the best coffee is aribica bean, roasted at 485 F for 16-18 minutes IIRC. I hadn't realized how fascinating coffee could be, no sarcasm, (for a change). They ship only green coffee beans because they can be stored for up to 2 years without losing flavor. Previous mention of roasting is spot on, it's crutial. He suggested that buying beans, grinding your own is the only route for true "afficianodos". Grind only enough for a week and store it separate from the beans so you only open the grind for that week, less flavor loss. Lots more neat stuff, processing, storage, brewing, but why bore you all. I'm posting the web site but I've no intere$t at all, just enjoyed them and their product.
batch

http://www.greenwellfarms.com/

I love all coffee..the stronger the better,black no puffie stuff or flavors.I can drink a 20 oz mug and fall asleep.The only that will wake me is the excess of vitamin P in coffee. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif" alt="" />