Which method makes the best coffee?

**Zeros** · 1st November 2018, 01:38 PM

Originally Posted by mick88

Out the bush I just boil the billy and chuck a generous handful of ground coffee beans in it just like you would make a billy of tea.
Give it a good stir with a stick or a spoon, let it draw for a few minutes, then enjoy a nice cup of coffee.
We also have a small percolator that we carry for use on a gas flame. It makes a good brew too.

Cheers, Mick.

Yes, I used that bush fall-back method the other day. Was away with no coffee maker, but had some ground coffee, so just heated water in saucepan, tipped some ground coffee in gave it a stir and let it brew for a few mins. If you tap the side of the pan with a spoon most of the grinds sink to the bottom. Heaps better than instant and it was only a bit crunchy...we are resourceful when we need our drug!

DiscoMick · 1st November 2018, 02:24 PM

That's why I like my mini coffee pot when camping. It only makes two cups, is easy to use and the coffee tastes like expresso. No milk to go off.
Its also stainless steel and very strong. I accidentally ran over it one day when backing and it didn't even bend!

**Zeros** · 1st November 2018, 03:14 PM

Originally Posted by DiscoMick

That's why I like my mini coffee pot when camping. It only makes two cups, is easy to use and the coffee tastes like expresso. No milk to go off.
Its also stainless steel and very strong. I accidentally ran over it one day when backing and it didn't even bend!

What is your mini pot? Must be good! ...or it sounds like you need to work on your home espresso’s’’’ !

**Toxic_Avenger** · 1st November 2018, 04:06 PM

Might not be the best method, but the sound of this bubbling away at the Grandparents place of a weekend, and the proceeding big bacon and eggs breakfast, sure does bring back some fond memories

**Disco-tastic** · 1st November 2018, 06:14 PM

Originally Posted by rar110

So what are good/convenient grinder and press/plunger options for camping/bush walking? So must be compact, convenient & not need much water for cleaning (excluding coffee bags).

A little hario hand grinder should do the trick. Aeropress, moka pot, plunger, pour over, minipresso... They are all a little different in size, method and complexity. I'd recommend you have a look at each vs your current camping setup and pick the one that suits what you want.

Aeropress is easy and compact, and you can get a reusable filter for them so you don't have to buy paper ones. After 3-5 years they need to be replaced as the plastic cracks. My dad replaced his aeropress with a minipresso (I think) and loves the thing. Its way more effort to use though.

**AndyG** · 2nd November 2018, 12:48 PM

Having done the lap, i have reverted to an old ceramic percolator, the grinding of beans and the aroma of percolation is a bonus at 0500. I also view adding milk or sugar akin to using coke in any whiskey, so that makes my requirements simple

**Simon** · 2nd November 2018, 02:59 PM

We have found the Porlex hand grinder to be excellent. Adjustable grind, and very compact.

**Zeros** · 8th November 2018, 01:02 PM

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DiscoMick · 8th November 2018, 02:54 PM

Originally Posted by Zeros

What is your mini pot? Must be good! ...or it sounds like you need to work on your home espresso’s’’’ !

Its Italian. I forget the brand name. Like a smaller version of the one in the previous post.

**Zeros** · 8th November 2018, 07:24 PM

Originally Posted by DiscoMick

Its Italian. I forget the brand name. Like a smaller version of the one in the previous post.

Mine’s a two espresso pot, yours must be small! ...quick coffee on the go today...stale ground coffee from the back of Landy LOL! ...that’s when you know you’re a bushman!
...Still better than instant! Normally I’d have fresh ground ...what a yuppie hipster!

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