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Cowboy Coffee
Cowboy coffee is one of the classic ways to make coffee for camping, or even just coffee in general. This is one of the easiest ways to make coffee and it works.
What You'll Need
All you'll need for this easy recipe is a kettle or coffee pot that can go over a flame, coarse coffee grounds, and water. This recipe requires minimal equipment so you don't have to bring a lot of gear to the campsite.
How To Make Cowboy Coffee
To make your cowboy coffee, you must first assemble your ingredients. Add your coffee to your kettle along with cold water. Put in about two tablespoons of coffee and eight to 10 ounces of water per serving.
Then, place the kettle on the fire. You'll have to wait for the kettle to heat up, but keep an eye on it so it doesn't take too long.
As soon as the water starts to boil, remove the kettle from the heat. Add a splash or two of cold water into the coffee to stop the brewing.
Now give it a stir and let it sit for a few minutes. During this time, the coffee grounds will slowly settle to the bottom, effectively halting the brewing process. Bonus: it will help keep you from slurping down any of those grounds (gross). Once the grounds have settled, pour out your coffee and enjoy.
The Pros and Cons Of Cowboy Coffee
This method is easy to use and does not require a lot of equipment. However, it does require a pretty big kettle, which can take up a lot of space in your pack.
This method does not do a great job at filtering out the coffee grounds. You may find a few in your cup. It's easy to overbrew the coffee and end up with a bitter cup. It may not be the best way to start your day.
Moka Pot
Another coffee method is the Moka pot. A Moka pot produces a coffee concentrate somewhere between espresso and black coffee.
Supplies
For this method, you'll need ground coffee, a Moka pot, and water.
How To Make Moka Pot Coffee
Unscrew the top part of the pot. Fill the bottom of the pot with water, just below the safety device. Remove the grounds basket. Try not to push the grounds down as you fill up the basket.
Reassemble the Moka pot, and place it on the fire. As soon as you put boiling water into the bottom section, the pressure from the rising water will force the water through the coffee grounds and out the spout.
You now have coffee. You can dilute it a bit with hot water if you'd like, and you're ready to drink up.
The Pros and Cons Of Moka Pot Coffee
This method makes really good coffee if you know what you're doing. It's a process of trial and error. It's a pretty involved method of coffee making. You do have to carry around that stainless steel pot and then clean all the parts, which can be a hassle when you're camping.
The Moka pot can only make one or two cups of coffee at a given time. If you're brewing for a large group, it's gonna take a while.
Pour-Over
You've probably seen a pour-over on the menu at your local specialty coffee shop. Pour-over coffee is a delicious brew method that's used by both coffee experts and coffee lovers.
What you'll need
To make a pour-over, you'll need a coffee mug, a pour-over funnel, a coffee filter (whether a paper filter or metal filter), coffee grounds, and boiling water.
How to Make Pour-Over Coffee
Pour-overs work in a similar way to drip coffee makers, except that you pour the water instead of the percolator.
Get your coffee mug and place the pour-over funnel on the top. Put your filter in the funnel and set your grounds inside. Pour the water in small bursts over the grounds and let the dripper do its work. You'll have a beautiful cup of hot coffee in a couple of minutes.
Use about two tablespoons per serving of coffee grounds, and 10 ounces water.
The Pros and Cons Of Pour-Over Coffee
While this is a very delicious way to make coffee, it is a pretty involved process. It also requires a good bit of equipment. This method is only able to make one or even two cups at a given time.
French Press
Ahh, the classic French press. It's one of the best ways to make coffee and is also a lot of fun.
What you'll need
To make a French press coffee on your backpacking or camping trip, all you need is a French press brewer, coffee grounds, and hot water.
How to Make French Press Coffee
Start by getting your water boiling on the camp stove. While you're waiting for that to heat up, whip out your coffee grinder and grind up your beans or get your pre-ground beans out. You will want to coarsely grind your beans.
Now pour out your great cup of coffee and savor the flavor.
The Pros and Cons Of French Press Coffee
There are downsides to a French Press. While it makes a cup of coffee that is rich and full-bodied, there are also some. Most French presses only make two or three servings, and those brewers are definitely too big to fit in your pack for a backpacking trip. Small French presses can only produce one serving.
Aeropress
The Aeropress is one of the newest brewing methods out there. It is unique and innovative. It's a favorite among some coffee drinkers. Think of it as an upside-down French press. Fun!
What You'll Need
To make Aeropress coffee, you'll need an Aeropress brewer, special Aeropress coffee filters, coffee grounds, hot water, and a mug.
How to Make Aeropress Coffee
Bring your water to a rolling boil by placing it on the heat source. As the water is heating up, prepare your filter and grinds. Screw the filter onto the bottom of your brewer. Place your grounds in the brewer. Leave the plunger out and place it directly on your mug.
Fill up your Aeropress with boiling water. Let the mixture sit for about two minutes, then place your plunger in and push down. As if by magic, the coffee will appear at the bottom.
Pros and Cons of Aeropress Coffee
This is an excellent method for brewing coffee. This method is flexible because it can produce a cup of coffee or a strong espresso that can be diluted by adding water or milk. This allows for you to make up to four servings at one time.
But the downsides are that it requires a lot of equipment and a lot of practice. The brewing process is a little strange and not intuitive for beginners. It may take you a few attempts to perfect the brew. It's also not the best choice for campers who want to limit their gear.
Instant Coffee
We've all had plenty of instant coffee on our camping trips. It is one of the easiest ways to make coffee. It doesn't take a barista coffee genius to be able to brew a cup of coffee.
What You'll Need
This method only requires instant coffee bags, a mug, and hot water.
How To Make Instant Coffee
Making instant coffee is simple and, well, instant. Get some boiling water going on the stovetop. Then, simply pour some hot water into a mug, put your instant coffee into your cup of water, and give it a stir. Voila! Voila!
The Pros and Cons Of Instant Coffee
The pros to instant coffee are that it's super easy to brew. If you are backpacking, instant coffee is easy to pack in your pack.
The cons of this is that it can sometimes taste strange. The brewed coffee also has to undergo a dehydration process. In that dehydration process, a lot of the compounds that make up the taste and smell of coffee get lost, and it even reduces the caffeine levels in the coffee, which can be pretty frustrating when you want that morning boost.
Javy Coffee Concentrate
Now, let's talk about our favorite way to make the best camp coffee: coffee concentrate. It combines ease and deliciousness into one.
What You'll Need
All you need to make Javy coffee is a bottle of Javy Coffee Concentrate, water, and a mug.
How To Make Javy Coffee Concentrate
To make this brew, start by preparing your water. It can be cold or hot, whichever you like. You can use the water to make cold brew or iced coffee, or boil it for a hot cup of coffee.
Put your water in a mug and add one or two tablespoons of the concentrate, and you've got a great cup of coffee ready to drink.
The Pros and Cons Of Javy Coffee Concentrate
This is as simple to make as instant espresso, but contains all the caffeine and flavor you desire. It doesn't require any extra equipment, and it's really flexible, so you can make hot or cold coffee depending on your mood. Make it with milk for a satisfying latte, or drink your coffee black as you please.
It's easy, delicious and flexible. What more could you want from a camp coffee?
The Best Camp Coffee
Next time you pack up your camping gear, take a bottle Javy with you. Ditch your bulky camping coffee maker and leave room in your pack for the things that matter. You can enjoy a great cup of coffee whether you are car camping, hiking, or in the backcountry.
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