Coffee?

langston302

langston302

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I had some true cowboy style coffee yesterday at the Chuckwagon Gathering at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum here in Oklahoma. I must say it was absolutely the smoothest and tastiest coffee I have ever had...

So I had the idea I am gonna do it the same way they do....and this is it
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swtVwFLDQ6U&feature=related



all I have to say is.....an old sock?

Oh well I tried it and it works well and tastes great.....

any other ways to make it?
 
This:
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plus this:

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No mess, lightweight, and good java.
 
Boiling water?!
Sock?!

Feh.

If you're gunna carry the pot, might as well carry the percolator innards for the pot.
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Or...

Dump the coffee in the pot loose, when done settle the grounds with a dollop of cold water... or just let the grinds settle in your cup.
There is a reason that the movie cowboys all pitched the last sip of coffee in their cups.
;)
 
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The H2Jo is a coffee filter for nalgene 1 quart bottles - you can either do "cowboy style" = put hot water & grounds in bottle, add H2Joe & wait - the H2Jo will filter out the grounds. Or you can put the grounds in the H2Jo (which was already attached to the bottle full of hot water), you then screw the cap on tight & invert the bottle - the filter will then act as "drip" coffee maker - once you've let it steep for a while, just remove the h2Jo (with the grounds) and enjoy. It works pretty good, from my experience.

http://www.gsioutdoors.com/detail.aspx?a=9&c2=5&p=73020&
 
I recently got a GSI 3 cup perculator. I haven't tried it yet but I like the size for packing.
Scott
 
langston302 said:
exactly what is "this"?
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Flotsam said:
The H2Jo is a coffee filter for nalgene 1 quart bottles - you can either do "cowboy style" = put hot water & grounds in bottle, add H2Joe & wait - the H2Jo will filter out the grounds. Or you can put the grounds in the H2Jo (which was already attached to the bottle full of hot water), you then screw the cap on tight & invert the bottle - the filter will then act as "drip" coffee maker - once you've let it steep for a while, just remove the h2Jo (with the grounds) and enjoy. It works pretty good, from my experience.

http://www.gsioutdoors.com/detail.aspx?a=9&c2=5&p=73020&
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My bad amigo, Flotsam's got it right.
 
I have found percolators entertaining but hardcore coffee drinkers have told me that the boiling water brings out bitterness from the coffee grounds. They claim you are better off using water somewhat below boiling point.

Anyone know whether that's true?

DancesWithKnives
 
I'm all for the throw the grounds in the pot. Sometimes a mans gotta get a mouthfull of grounds to chaw on. :D
 
DWK2 said:
I have found percolators entertaining but hardcore coffee drinkers have told me that the boiling water brings out bitterness from the coffee grounds. They claim you are better off using water somewhat below boiling point.

Anyone know whether that's true?

DancesWithKnives
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That is indeed true! Percolaters are not the best cup of joe by a long shot. The perfect way to do it is to remove it from heat for four minutes after it reaches boiling, then let the grinds steep for four more minutes.
 
Thanks! Depending on the air temp while the water is cooling, I'm guessing that means you'd be using water in the 185-200 degree range to brew the java.

DancesWithKnives
 
DWK2 said:
I have found percolators entertaining but hardcore coffee drinkers have told me that the boiling water brings out bitterness from the coffee grounds. They claim you are better off using water somewhat below boiling point.

Anyone know whether that's true?

DancesWithKnives
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If it is ripping boiling the coffee will be pretty bad.
Although, some folks like it that way ;)

What we do with the percolator is to keep the stove on high until the water begins to perk.
Then we turn the stove (32 year old Coleman white gas dual burner :D ) down low and simmer.
The percolation will still happen, and the coffee will taste much better.

The Latin stores around here sell a flannel strainer that you can use to filter out your grounds. Looks like a miniature air sock that you'd see at the airport.

Otherwise, Starbucks Via rocks.
 
My late uncle left me a 1947 Coleman two burner that still works. Would have preferred a beach house in Malibu, but that's life!:o

DancesWithKnives
 
ok i did the sock method.

I liked it....taste was very smooth

drought it to a bubble boil. Just enough to see the bottom of the pot getting bubbles and releasing them to the top. Dropped in my "coffee filter" and let it set for 5 minutes.....man I didnt think columbian supreme could taste so smooth. I got a new way to drink coffee now.
 
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