Offroad (camp) espresso

[rdgt4r]

Thats pretty neat. Those directions make it sound like a lot of work just to make a cup of coffee, but I suppose once you've done it a couple times it goes pretty smoothly without any thought (good to do when not quite awake in the morning).

Yeah for sure! it is an involved process, but im sure it can be greatly simplified. Im just curious about the Condensed Milk end, being an americano fan.

 

[Black Dog]

I was thinking I'd try a little bit of condensed milk in a regular cup of coffee later. I don't care for cream or sugar at all, just black coffee, but condensed milk might be a hit.

Bailey's Irish cream would be a hit too. :wings:

 

[xcmountain80]

Perhaps I'm getting in over my head. I had visions of firing the stove heating the Moki pot (Baletti thing or similar) adding a ton of sweet creamer or milk with splenda and then the espresso. I could add more water to make it americano but I'm not sure I want to make it a science I would prefer simple, I like turkish coffee just fine almost like pulpy OJ. I also life to grind my own beans and further grind store bought to get a nice layer of sludge for an extra bit of crunch in the last cup. When traveling with some friends from Venezuela they made ...... instant coffee in a skillet with milk as the liquid and some sugar, I might have the process off but my travel mug was filled from a skillet.

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[spressomon]

I was thinking I'd try a little bit of condensed milk in a regular cup of coffee later. I don't care for cream or sugar at all, just black coffee, but condensed milk might be a hit.

Bailey's Irish cream would be a hit too. :wings:

Have you tried a shot of Amarula in your joe? If you like Bailey's you will love Amarula! It will take you back to the sundowners from your African safari! A wonderful product form Africa that is easily available stateside!!!

 

[Black Dog]

I've actually never done the Baileys thing. I'm still kind of new to coffee drinking, my wife got me started early in January when she made me a mocha.

I've been thinking about getting the little personal\portable french press from Outdoor Research (I think thats the brand). There is even a burr grinder attachment that goes with it. It would sure beat the pants off instant coffee, especially after a cold wet night sleeping on the ground in a tent. I think Jetboil even makes a french press thing for their cook pot.

 

[xcmountain80]

I've actually never done the Baileys thing. I'm still kind of new to coffee drinking, my wife got me started early in January when she made me a mocha.

I've been thinking about getting the little personal\portable french press from Outdoor Research (I think thats the brand). There is even a burr grinder attachment that goes with it. It would sure beat the pants off instant coffee, especially after a cold wet night sleeping on the ground in a tent. I think Jetboil even makes a french press thing for their cook pot.

The JB french press is nice though will leave you with some grinds in the liquid (I like but not everyone does).

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[BC-Luc]

I have several types of espresso stove top makers. For taste I would stick to a stainless model.

 

[stevenmd]

A simple blend of any Middle Eastern coffee does the trick for me. Nice and strong but after reading this thread I am tempted to expand my horizons.

 

[Black Dog]

:smilies27 I gotta say, I didn't have any coffee yet this morning and I'm feeling it, big time. Its barely even daylight yet.

 

[java]

i want some coffee now. i usually just do cowboy coffee, add grounds to a tea pot and boil. its easy,

 

[chrismc]

I use an Aeropress every day for my caffeine fix (in camp and at home). It produces the best coffee you'll get without spending close to 4 figures on a good espresso machine. The keys to using it are to have the correct temp water (bring a pocket thermometer and use it), and to have a consistent, proper grind ("fine drip"). If the grind is too coarse, the water goes right through. Too fine, and the grounds pack together under pressure and the water won't pass. Because the water is in contact with the coffee for less time and with a lower temp, much less of the acidity and bitterness from the coffee oils makes it into your drink. You can use a stronger and more robust blend than you normally would (I use a really good locally-roasted espresso blend). For $30, you can't go wrong.
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I want to get one of these babies for a field test:

http://www.aerobie.com/Products/aeropress_story.htm

Has anyone else tried one?

 

[Corey]

The only coffee I have tried for the past several years is at home and camping is Millstone (various flavors) that I grind up at home, then use a French Press.
I have a press for both home and in my camping kitchen setup.

I use to be into the latte thing years ago, but now I appreciate just a strong black cup of coffee.

I would not mind trying some of this other stuff though if any of us get together and camp somewhere.

 

[AKRover]

So I tried the sweetened condensed milk in place of the half & half in the drip coffee that I drink very morning and I have to say that it's not my favorite.

Not creamy enough and doesn't add the body and mouth feel that the half & half does.

I was really hopping for something magnificent but you let me down sweetened condensed milk.
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[Honu]

thinking of picking up a mypressi twist ? anyone use one yet ?
they seem to be getting good reviews over on HB site so this is going to be my 3rd attempt
I dont like press that much or moka pots they just are not espresso

otherwise I am really really thinking of putting my old pasquini livia in my trailer and running my generator for a short bit to get it going ? (it can do a 25 minute warm up while I recharge my batteries
only when I can of course I know that will piss off some running a geni but having a nice shot in the morning is a luxury and wold not do it with others around but my little geni is so quiet the machine itself would be louder ?
and then when those would be invited for a nice morning cup I am sure they would be smiling

jeff/agavelvr has sampled my shots and can say I am quite a fanatic about my morning cup

 

[xcmountain80]

Well I bought a Billati (6 cup) espresso maker and I like it. Simply because it is simple, rugged and well did I mention it was simple? I would like to find some recipes for this an that or just different takes on espresso. I enjoy creamy and just sweet coffee combinations so the same goes with the espresso.


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