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Coffee?
28 October 2007, 19:25
AnacondaCoffee?
I remembered this thread and thought I would add something for the coffee addict.
The company that makes those flavored creamers cups, “International delightsâ€, has come out with a new product.
A small cup, just like the flavored creamers, that has a full cup of strong coffee condensed in to it.
The product is called “StOk†(capitol O on purpose). Since each one weighs about ½ oz, and they are disposable, it might make they perfect backing coffee. These things have about the same caffeine as two regular cups, or one espresso shot. In other words, two of them and you WILL be wired, believe me.
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29 October 2007, 04:08
DaManquote:
Originally posted by Anaconda:
A small cup, just like the flavored creamers, that has a full cup of strong coffee condensed in to it.
The product is called “StOk†(capitol O on purpose). Since each one weighs about ½ oz, and they are disposable, it might make they perfect backing coffee. These things have about the same caffeine as two regular cups, or one espresso shot. In other words, two of them and you WILL be wired, believe me.
Intersting!
I'll have to try it.
29 October 2007, 08:43
jtinidahoI do all my backpack cooking with this:
http://www.jetboil.com/Products/Cooking-Systems/Personal-(PCS)I make my coffee with this:
http://www.jetboil.com/Products/Accessories/Coffee-PressBasically a french press which fits into the cooking system. It even breaks down to pack within the main cup.
Coffee in 3 minutes, works and tastes good.
30 October 2007, 03:36
ovisI've used this espresso maker for better than 20yrs. for the clients and my much better half in spike camp......I also use Medaglio D'Oro fine Italian grind coffee......keeps eveyone buzzing.....I don't drink the vile stuff(coffee).....never acquired a taste for it.
Joe
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30 October 2007, 03:53
DaManquote:
Originally posted by DaMan:
quote:
Originally posted by Anaconda:
A small cup, just like the flavored creamers, that has a full cup of strong coffee condensed in to it.
The product is called “StOk†(capitol O on purpose). Since each one weighs about ½ oz, and they are disposable, it might make they perfect backing coffee. These things have about the same caffeine as two regular cups, or one espresso shot. In other words, two of them and you WILL be wired, believe me.
Interesting!
I'll have to try it.
30 September 2009, 01:11
DaManHas anybody tried Starbuck's Via instant micro-ground?
Damn! I HATE instant coffee (powder, crystal, in teabag thingees, etc.)!
But this stuff tastes like REAL brewed coffee... and has a good caffeine "boost"!
It comes in sturdy light packets and dissolves easily even in ice-cold water.
Am I a convert to "instant" coffee? Well, for use in the field, this stuff is the best tasting "low weight/easy cleanup" substitute I've found for good brewed coffee.
Try it...... tell me what you think. TIA!
11 October 2009, 18:11
Czech_MadeI carry thermos - element 5 from Thermos - for day trips with Tschibo in it. Thats german brand I am addicted to.
When I have to brew my own outdoors, I go with Nescafe instant - it can be made into ice coffee too which is very refreshing in summer.
25 October 2009, 08:13
HUNTSMount Hagen Organic instant coffee from Germany is good stuff. It's mainly what I drink all the time now.
http://www.vitacost.com/Mount-...ic-Caf-3-53-oz-100-g26 October 2009, 00:33
bumscratcherAEROPRESS coffee maker
26 October 2009, 06:42
DaManquote:
Originally posted by HUNTS:
Mount Hagen Organic instant coffee from Germany is good stuff. It's mainly what I drink all the time now.
I'll have to give the Mount Hagen a try!
It is available in the same type of single serving "tubes" as Starbucks VIA. Costs less too!
27 October 2009, 09:21
DaManHunts, I got a 3.5 oz. jar of Mount Hagen today.
It's pretty good, but I think the Starbucks VIA Colombian is better. The VIA tastes more like genuine brewed coffee.
The Mount Hagen is definitely better than Tasters Choice and all other American freeze dried instants that I have tried.
27 October 2009, 17:44
bkhallWhen I was teaching school in Central America (Costa Rica and Panama) unless your were in a nicer more established restaurant your coffee was made by boiling water and pouring it through a cotton "sock" with a wire mouth on it. When you were finished with it, just was it out and hang to dry.
Ever since then I find a thin flexible oak twig and turn it into a coffee strainer handle using one of my new clean low cut socks or one of my girlfriends, if I don't feel like sacrificing one of mine. Hope this helps.
A school teacher with champagne tastes, and a beer pocket book.
29 October 2009, 08:20
HUNTSI have not tried the Starbucks. I always thought their coffee tasted burnt. Is the instant better than their regular?
quote:
Originally posted by DaMan:
Hunts, I got a 3.5 oz. jar of Mount Hagen today.
It's pretty good, but I think the Starbucks VIA Colombian is better. The VIA tastes more like genuine brewed coffee.
The Mount Hagen is definitely better than Tasters Choice and all other American freeze dried instants that I have tried.
29 October 2009, 20:21
DaManquote:
Originally posted by HUNTS:
I have not tried the Starbucks. I always thought their coffee tasted burnt. Is the instant better than their regular?
No. Starbucks instant is not better than their regular.
It's a matter of taste. My dad says the same thing about Starbucks. "Tastes burnt!"
He waters the regular brewed Starbucks down with water and uses 10-11 oz. of hot water with the Starbucks instant (instructions call for 8 oz.).
I'd recommend you try a 3-pack of the Colombian ($2.95) and see if you like it. Try it first with the recommended 8 oz. of hot water and then adjust to taste.
I think you'll like it!
PS - Starbucks changes their brewed coffees. So if you get the "pick of the day", ask which coffee you're drinking. Ask if it's a "mild" or "bold". Go for the "mild". Caffeine content is about the same but the bold has a more bitter flavor.
12 November 2009, 22:27
Rooster ColeburnOK, the gourmet coffee shops sell chocolate covered coffee beans. You can eat those for the caffeine, and you get chocolate too.
Here's a point of view idea. Forgo the coffee just like you forgo the interspring mattress and electric blanket. Then you'll appreciate them more when you get back.
The first thing we do coming out of the woods (besides flush toilets) is a "burger and beer." You could add coffee to that list.
Starbucks burns their beans. Locally they're called "Charbucks" -- also "FourBucks" which is what a cup runs.
13 November 2009, 06:10
craigsterTried some of Starbuck's Via, not bad. Maybe a bit pricey @ $10 for a 12 cup pack.
15 November 2009, 01:45
BobsterBobster's Coffee Pouch
Here's what you need:
- ground coffee of choice(any grind will do)
- stapler
- no. 2 cone filter
Measure a 1 cup portion of ground coffee and pour into the filter. Fold the "ears" of the filter towards the middle of the filter and then fold about 1/2 inch of the top down. Use the stapler and staple through the overlapping folds. You now have a coffee pouch that you can put in a cup of hot water like a tea bag. The stapled end is your handle. Store in a Ziploc bag. There is enough room in the last fold to insert a thin twig to suspend the pouch in the cup, and makes for a convenient way to remove it. You could also insert a 6 inch piece of cotton kite string when you staple it. The entire package is biodegradable.
15 November 2009, 02:59
N E 450 No2While I have not backpacked a French Press, I have used one on Motel trips, and car camping trips.
Still the Folgers Coffee bags are the lightest, easiest for backacking use IMHO...
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15 November 2009, 07:28
DaManquote:
Originally posted by Rooster Coleburn:
OK, the gourmet coffee shops sell chocolate covered coffee beans. You can eat those for the caffeine, and you get chocolate too.
Got some ordered to give 'em a try!
quote:
Originally posted by Rooster Coleburn:
Forgo the coffee just like you forgo the interspring mattress and electric blanket. Then you'll appreciate them more when you get back.
Huh?!!!!!!
quote:
Originally posted by Rooster Coleburn: Starbucks burns their beans. Locally they're called "Charbucks" -- also "FourBucks" which is what a cup runs.
Do the individual local Starbucks roast their own beans on location .....or do they get the beans pre-roasted?
I'm wondering because my local Starbucks coffee is always pretty good.
15 November 2009, 11:01
Rooster Coleburnquote:
Originally posted by N E 450 No2:
While I have not backpacked a French Press, I have used one on Motel trips, and car camping trips.
Still the Folgers Coffee bags are the lightest, easiest for backacking use IMHO...
Folgers is not coffee. Folgers is sawdust in a can.
15 November 2009, 11:10
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15 November 2009, 11:04
Rooster Coleburnquote:
Originally posted by ovis:
I've used this espresso maker for better than 20yrs. for the clients and my much better half in spike camp......I also use Medaglio D'Oro fine Italian grind coffee......keeps eveyone buzzing.....I don't drink the vile stuff(coffee).....never acquired a taste for it.
That's a variation on a Moka Pot -- Italian design. But you really need fine ground fresh beans. I would work in a camp situation.
Bialetti makes the best Moka Pot.
BialettiShop.com
Joe
16 November 2009, 09:46
JBrownSome of the best coffee I have ever had was brewed using regular ground coffee tied up in a large sized filter. My grandfather and I were backpacking and had planned to brew coffee by dumping the grounds into a boiling pot of water. On a lark I brought along half a dozen round paper filters.
I poured the grounds into the middle of the filter and used a piece of string to close the top like a giant tea-bag. I then dropped this "tea-bag" into a boiling pot of stream water. Five minutes later we enjoyed the best coffee either of us has ever had.
I don't know if it was the water, the method, or the company, but that coffee still comes up in our conversations from time to time.
Jason
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17 November 2009, 06:02
SliderI use a Jet-Boil the pot doubles as a coffe cup and then I use 2 Folgers singles.
20 November 2009, 22:15
DaManquote:
Originally posted by Rooster Coleburn:
OK, the gourmet coffee shops sell chocolate covered coffee beans. You can eat those for the caffeine, and you get chocolate too.
Rooster Colburn, I took your advice and got some dark chocolate covered espresso beans from nutsonline.com ......... they're quite a good trail snack!
But I still need a warm cup o' joe on cold mornings.
20 November 2009, 22:33
DaManquote:
Originally posted by JBrown:
I don't know if it was the water, the method, or the company, but that coffee still comes up in our conversations from time to time.
Good coffee is always an appreciated part of the backpacking experience.
23 November 2009, 17:38
WTRI 2nd VIA from Starbucks.
Not a fan of Starbucks, but the new microgrind VIA is good. Small packets - just tear and pour into hot water. Very quick and efficient when on the move!
15 December 2009, 19:15
NortmanAerobie coffe maker...
http://www.aerobie.com/Products/aeropress_story.htm19 December 2009, 14:58
Czech_Madequote:
Originally posted by DaMan:
quote:
Originally posted by HUNTS:
I have not tried the Starbucks. I always thought their coffee tasted burnt. Is the instant better than their regular?
No. Starbucks instant is not better than their regular.
It's a matter of taste. My dad says the same thing about Starbucks. "Tastes burnt!"
He waters the regular brewed Starbucks down with water and uses 10-11 oz. of hot water with the Starbucks instant (instructions call for 8 oz.).
I'd recommend you try a 3-pack of the Colombian ($2.95) and see if you like it. Try it first with the recommended 8 oz. of hot water and then adjust to taste.
I think you'll like it!
PS - Starbucks changes their brewed coffees. So if you get the "pick of the day", ask which coffee you're drinking. Ask if it's a "mild" or "bold". Go for the "mild". Caffeine content is about the same but the bold has a more bitter flavor.
If you can find it, try some Tchibo. Either instant or regular, they are both good. Wegmans carries it.
13 January 2010, 07:36
DWrightCome on guys, get with it. The best way to make it on a cup by cup basis is with a French press. One cup at a time!
14 January 2010, 00:27
Naphtaliquote:
Originally posted by DaMan:
I don't know about you, ..... but I NEED a good cup of coffee to get going.
No more instant for me!
What's your favorite method of making small portions (1-2 cups) of coffee on the trail?
TIA!
On the trail, as opposed to by the campfire, I use instant coffee and "put a l'il bit between my cheek and gums" an suck on the "chew."
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27 January 2010, 00:12
Joe Elrodnever thought of the "chew" idea, naphtali. i'll have to try it. i carry a 9 cup percolator. light (aluminum) and i use it for meals and general water disenfecting (i filter and then boil all) doesn't take up much space cause i'm not carring a separate pot for meals.
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27 January 2010, 01:53
Alberta CanuckI 'm a moderately addicted coffee drinker....drink two pots a day, every day, made with two scoops of coffee per cup. As I tell my friends, it it is just strong enough if I can leave my trail knife standing straight up in it.
Still, when hunting in the Canadian bush of northern Alberta, I never carry coffee. Instead, I drink Labrador Tea, also called in some parts of the west Kinnikinnick Tea (ka-nick-a-nick) It is really this:
Common Names: Labrador Tea, Kinnikinnick Tea, St. James' Tea, Marsh Tea, Swamp Tea, Hudson's Bay Tea
Genus: Ledum
Species: groenlandicum
Parts Used: leaves
It is delicious, and grows pretty much everywhere in the northern Alberta bush, particularly in the areas adjacent to the east slope of the Rockies. In the fall it is in perfect shape for use anytime after the first good frost...just pick it off the low growing bushes (2-1/2 to 4 ft/ tall), throw it in a container of water, and boil it over the camp fire.
It is more refreshing than either coffee or regular tea, to me, and is extremely rich in vitamin C. Has been drunk by the indians of the area for centuries. Brewed stronger, it is also used as an herb tea by them to promote skin and stomach health.
Despite the one name (swamp tea), in Alberta it seems to thrive best on south or south-eastern facing slopes of well-drained graveled soil in forests of large, relatively open trees. It is wide spread though and very common, so it's pretty much easy to find in virtually any district.
Anyway, good stuff to know about if you are backpacking in the north and want to carry an absolute minimum weight of gear with you.
08 February 2010, 20:13
opus72DO NOT buy the Java Juice concentrate/extract. I took that on my last trip and while it was better than nothing, I did not enjoy it. I've tried the Starbucks Via, and will take that along next time. Just my 2 cents>
08 February 2010, 23:50
DaManquote:
Originally posted by opus72:
DO NOT buy the Java Juice concentrate/extract. I took that on my last trip and while it was better than nothing, I did not enjoy it. I've tried the Starbucks Via, and will take that along next time. Just my 2 cents>
I tried Java Juice ONCE..... and once was enough!
Did you know they also make that crap in decaffeinated?!!
09 February 2010, 06:04
Larry SellersIn camp I brew coffee either on a stove or campfire with beans I grind at home and bring along. On the trail, I really like the new Starbucks, fast, easy and tastes really good.
Sometimes I carry a small thermos filled with boiling water,and a cup and make the Starbucks instant on the spot. Tastes better than making it up and carrying it in the Thermos for several hours.
Larry Sellers