First night under the stars. The trip you’ve been dreaming of for months and you’re finally there, at the foot of the mountain. It’s been a long day and you still have to raise the tent and make dinner, and…
Well, coffee would be great right now, wouldn’t it? We feel your pain and the ache in your muscles and we’re here to help. Here’s all you need to know about making campfire coffee.
Let’s cover the basics first: what do you have in your back-pack and you should have because there’s always the next time.
Now that you’ve set up the fire (hopefully!) let’s get the coffee going!
Is this the only way to make campfire coffee? Obviously not and we’ll examine all the options you have.
That’s the easiest type of coffee there is, only many say it’s not really coffee. If you like the taste, boil some water and there you go.
AeroPress
If you have one of these clever coffee-makers at home, it might be a good idea to pack it with your things. It might save you from messing around with the pot, and it will filter the grounds properly.
French Press
As before, it’s a less messy alternative, only you will have to be careful with it because it’s glass and accidents do happen. If you break it, you will find yourself without coffee, miles away from the nearest coffee shop. That would be really sad.
Moka Pot
Great idea. Who doesn’t like a good shot of espresso? Such pots are small and easy to carry around, plus they don’t break. The problem is you will have to be very careful how you handle such a small pot over an open fire.
OK, we’ve discussed several ways of making campfire coffee, but still how do you decide what coffee maker to take with you, especially if you have severalbest coffee in the world alternatives. Here’s what you should keep in mind!
Portability
You need something small, sturdy, and easy to pack!
Brew Strength
Maybe some of the people in your party want stronger coffee, or maybe you need one. The coffee maker you take with you should be versatile so you can adjust the strength of the brew as needed.
Clean-up
A complicated machine won’t do on a camping trip, especially as you don’t know if you have access to a water source to clean it after each use. The model should be easy to clean and you should do so as soon as you’re done with it.
Basically, you now know enough to make a good campfire coffee, but this is not amateur hour, so here are some pro tips.
Introducing the coffee bags. They’re just like teabags, only with coffee grounds in them. You can find coffee bags in some stores, but you can also prepare them yourself ahead of the trip. All you need are #4 coffee filters and dental floss or cotton twine.
Put 4-6 tablespoons of coffee (depending on your taste) in a coffee filter, gather the sides and tie the bag. Easy-peasy!
Your friends will be impressed with your clever idea and this will take care of the messy grounds’ problem.
Have you ever tasted Egg Coffee? Your next camping trip is the time to try this recipe. As the name says, it’s coffee with an egg in it, shells included! You will need a pot to beat the egg, while you can ask one of your buddies to pulverize the shells as best they can. After you beat the egg, add the normal quantity of coffee you’d use and the eggshells.
Pour some water in a pot (enough for the whole gang) and bring it to boil, then gently pour the egg and coffee mixture in. Let it simmer over the fire for three minutes and pour the brew in the cups. Your buddies might be a bit shocked and reluctant to try it, but have them take a sip anyway. Surprisingly enough, the resulting brew is light, flavorful, and not at all bitter! Now you can call yourself a pro!
Before you go on a tip, consider carefully what coffee maker you should pack – remember small, sturdy, and easy to clean! Make your own coffee bags if you don’t want grounds floating in your cup! Remember only to use water that is safe to drink!
Are you ready to be the guy who makes the best coffee in the world?
What to Remember When Preparing Campfire Coffee:
https://www.slurp.coffee/en/blogi/articles/brewing-guides/campfire-coffee/
6 Great Ways To Make Camping Coffee
https://50campfires.com/6-great-ways-to-make-camping-coffee/