Thread: Coffee

I learned this "cowboy coffee" recipe from a real cowboy
cook, while working for a pack outfit in Colorado:

A #10 can full of water...call it a "billy"...about 2 liters
Bring it to a boil
Toss in a big handfull of ground coffee and a pinch of
salt...plus any egg shells left from breakfast
Let it boil for about a minute
Remove from fire
Throw in a dash of cold water
Wait a few minutes to let things settle
Enjoy.

For me, that's Cowboy coffee!

It may not be as "fine" as coffee brewed in some sort of
fancy apparatus, but it sure is good!

All the best,
Paul

Beauty! You can count on that one being given a go next time I'm out bush. Thanks Paul.


Mick

Mick....You can even try it at home.

But the wood fire, the fresh air, and a "bush" setting
makes it all the better.

In fact, it probably doesn't even work, except in the
bush.

But it's worth a try, right, mate?

Paul

You betcha!


Mick

I roast my own as well. I do have one Colombian coffee, but typically enjoy Central American and for the most part. And, for me, the French press is the way to go for the best taste. I don't have a vacuum brewer so I can't comment on them.

I roast as well, but have been enjoying pour over drips lately rather than the French press...been getting some great cups with my chemex (currently Tanz. peaberry):

Originally Posted by MWS

I roast as well, but have been enjoying pour over drips lately rather than the French press...been getting some great cups with my chemex (currently Tanz. peaberry):

The Chemex makes great coffee. I recently picked up a big 13 cup for those long Sunday mornings.

French press...the only one fer me ! Paul...curious. You mentioned your glass press containers broke.When using a french press,the grind should be very coarse.If you use a fine grind A)it won't brew right and B)The fine grind will cause pressure when plunging. Not sure if you knew that ,just passing on info my friend.Also to Mick...this reminds me of my haste in replying to you about tea and brewin instead of boiling haha we brew coffee,we boil tea...my face are red now garsh what can I say,sometimes my brain just quits on me !