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Reply #40 - May 7th, 2010 at 6:15pm
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Another option for those of you who like good coffee, but are constrained by time or weight restrictions: the Melitta filter system.

You probably will have to pre-grind your coffee, but the result is nearly as good as drip. Since you started with better beans (I hope), the coffee is much better than fresh Starbucks. Takes about 5-10 minutes for a pot once the water is boiled - sort of a manual version of Mr Coffee.

Yet another option is Arabic coffee. There are a number of variations, but all start with very finely ground coffee and cold water, brought to the boil. Then either simmer for 20 mins, or spoon off the froth right away and serve, or spoon off the froth and bring back to the boil and serve. The taste is different, just as perked coffee tastes different from drip which tastes different from French-pressed.

Me? I usually drink tea when canoeing or backpacking.
  
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Reply #41 - Jun 4th, 2010 at 2:47am
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QPassage wrote on Jan 27th, 2010 at 4:00am:
Intrepid Camper makes a mean/great cup of Joe on the trail!  Easy, simple and at the time I was drinking it, it was fantastic  Smiley   Maybe she'll give up her trade secret on this thread?

qp 

Sorry QP...very slow on the uptake on this thread...but I did finally see your comment.  And I read the thread.  Sounds like some coffee snobs out there in the woods...
My mean cup of Joe :  Lake water of one's choice, about a medium saucepan full.  Folgers Classic Roast Medium coffee, 1/4 to 1/3 cup drip grind.  Start water to heating, about half way to boil put in the coffee and give it a stir.  Watch carefully and when it hits a rolling boil and threatens to boil over, quickly remove from the heat.  Give another stir, set aside a few minutes for the grounds to settle.  Pour carefully off the top into cups or pour through a coffee filter in a small strainer if you want all the solids out of it.  Wink
  
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Reply #42 - Jan 23rd, 2011 at 1:33am
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It is fine. Expensive, yes. Ask for a sample at a starbucks.
  
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Re: Via Coffee
Reply #43 - Mar 15th, 2011 at 7:18pm
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Anyone ever tried (You need to Login or Register to view media files and links).  This link is for a smaller jar, but it is also packaged in single-serving tubes (which is probably more practical for backcountry travel).  I've had this brand as brewed coffee and it is EXCELLENT.  It is sometimes served at better restaurants and specialty shops.  (It is sold in the US by Sara Lee, but the company is Dutch.)

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