Percolator coffee pot
- Thread starter Josie'slandcruiser
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perterra
Adventurer
I only drink coffee thats been ******** from a civet cat, everything else is just, well, awful
Clawhammer
Adventurer
Like I said, YMMV.
gunsandgearnetwork
Active member
I prefer to use the instant coffee's from Starbucks or Cafe Bustelo. Or the easy way is to make cowboy coffee.
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NMC_EXP
Explorer
As others have stated, a coarser grind is better.
In my opinion the key to good coffee from an old school percolator is this: Bring the water to a boil before inserting the basket/coffee/tube assembly into the pot. Once this is done start the timer. How long you let it perk depends on you and the specific coffee.
Having the coffee in the pot from the git-go yield a very unpredictable result. A little spurt of hot water once in a while puts coffee in the pot which is then overcooked while you wait for it to come to a full boil.
It just tastes better this way.
There will be a small geyser of boiling water ejected from the top of the tube when you drop it in. Got to be quick or wear a glove.
In my opinion the key to good coffee from an old school percolator is this: Bring the water to a boil before inserting the basket/coffee/tube assembly into the pot. Once this is done start the timer. How long you let it perk depends on you and the specific coffee.
Having the coffee in the pot from the git-go yield a very unpredictable result. A little spurt of hot water once in a while puts coffee in the pot which is then overcooked while you wait for it to come to a full boil.
It just tastes better this way.
There will be a small geyser of boiling water ejected from the top of the tube when you drop it in. Got to be quick or wear a glove.
Rivers2run
Observer
I am a big Aeropress fan. I like it much better than a french press because it is a snap to clean and no sludge at the bottom of my coffee. The grounds just pop out. Makes an amazing cup of coffee, packs tiny, unbreakable.
I use this: http://www.cabelas.com/product/camp...247180/cabelas-campfire-coffee-pot/732378.uts
Along with these: https://jet.com/product/detail/a0be...562352_pla-290860878860:na:na:na:2&code=PLA15
I just punch a hole in the center of the filter with something. Easy peasy. After it is done, grounds are easily removed. Makes the best coffee ever. Over a fire or on a stove, both work great. The bonus is, you can use what ever grind you want---paper filter keeps it where it is supposed to be.
Along with these: https://jet.com/product/detail/a0be...562352_pla-290860878860:na:na:na:2&code=PLA15
I just punch a hole in the center of the filter with something. Easy peasy. After it is done, grounds are easily removed. Makes the best coffee ever. Over a fire or on a stove, both work great. The bonus is, you can use what ever grind you want---paper filter keeps it where it is supposed to be.
Scrapdaddy
Adventurer
I'm not getting the French press, swiss moca group. Wasn't the Op asking about a percolator. I'm sure there's a Starbucks thread on here somewhere. I just bought some of these filters for a percolator, trying them out next week....https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000ML9RK6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Nullifier
Expedition Leader
Personally I use the GSI press they range in size up to 50oz. Although I have to admit, there is a unit made by stanley that is stainless steel and allows you to use the press cup to heat your water. That is appealing but I am already invested in the GSI and have no reason to change at this time. However if I was starting over I would give the stanley stainless press a try.
if you dont end up with atleast a little coffee grounds in your cup you arent camping properly.
Exactly!
I mean real "camp coffee" (grounds simply tossed into kettle over fire) has at least 1/8" of grounds in every cup!
If you're drinking real camp coffee, that last sip is always followed by a scrunched up face, and a quick spit into the forest at the edge of the campsite!
grogie
Like to Camp
Real camp coffee can also include reusing the grounds. (Old time cowboys would do so.) (haha)
Airmapper
Inactive Member
As Chester Goode would say, you don't make a cup of coffee, you build a pot.
Josie'slandcruiser
Observer
Hi all,
Thanks guys for the advice!
For those who care, the reason I switched from a drip cone to the percolator was to reduce to one piece my coffee making gear.
With the drip cone I needed a vessel to heat water, the drip filter holder, and a vessel to hold the newly brewed coffee.
Regards,
Alan
Thanks guys for the advice!
For those who care, the reason I switched from a drip cone to the percolator was to reduce to one piece my coffee making gear.
With the drip cone I needed a vessel to heat water, the drip filter holder, and a vessel to hold the newly brewed coffee.
Regards,
Alan
NMC_EXP
Explorer
I used to make coffee that way. The definition of simplicity.