Cowboy Coffee

[Bob the Unbeliever]

Your grind might be too fine. Like Cowboy Coffee, a French press works best with a coarse grind.

Possibly. The nice thing, though? The way I'm doing it, is that fine or course, doesn't matter to the filter I'm using.

And I've never met a can or bag of coffee-- grind myself or pre-ground? That didn't have "coffee dust". Seems to be a by-product of grinding, which is pretty chaotic anyway.

My grinder, back when I was really into this stuff, was a metal conical burr machine. Still made coffee dust.

But I appreciate the suggestions. I am just not impressed with French Press.

 

[Bob the Unbeliever]

You are probably not using enough ground coffee then!

Makes sense. But I am going through coffee much faster than when I refilled my metal Keurig pod-thingy.

I make up to the "8" mark on my pot, which nearly fills a 30 ounce vacuum flask. And I use about 1/3 a cup of grounds per batch.

I kinda shudder to think I need **more** for the same volume of liquid!

Which brings another issue-- my French Press doesn't make enough, and it's the "large" size from what was available at the time...

I ended up using it for loose teas instead-- in that regard, it's excellent. Still a righteous PITA to clean, though...

 

[Thief]

is it a bad thing....?
the bottom of the thermos has some kind of sludge
looks like mud

 

[crossfire]

The darker the roast, the more "dust" you'll get.

 

[crossfire]

Makes sense. But I am going through coffee much faster than when I refilled my metal Keurig pod-thingy.

I make up to the "8" mark on my pot, which nearly fills a 30 ounce vacuum flask. And I use about 1/3 a cup of grounds per batch.

I kinda shudder to think I need **more** for the same volume of liquid!

Which brings another issue-- my French Press doesn't make enough, and it's the "large" size from what was available at the time...

I ended up using it for loose teas instead-- in that regard, it's excellent. Still a righteous PITA to clean, though...

Try mixing some lighter roast beans with some darker roast beans before you grind them for a broader flavor profile then.

 

[Thief]

would it be in bad taste...?
to direct discussion what cowboy coffee does to your colon

 

[lewismilton]

see my thread...My Coffee is Sooooooo Stong

the misspelling stuck

as for cowboy coffee
one thermos of water as a measure
pour into sauce pan
ease the grind unto the surface
slowly bring to boil
reduce heat
when the grind sinks......it's done
about 10minutes
bojangles menu
using a tea ball (screen)
pour into thermos

the strength is how much grind you were able to float in the sauce pan

I see where a lot of you say you have Cowboy Coffee in the morning. Is this a certain way you brew coffee, a brand of coffee or a tobacco blend? I love a good cup of coffee in the morning when smoking my morning bowl. I admit at times I am slow and don't catch on.

 

[Viker]

I see where a lot of you say you have Cowboy Coffee in the morning. Is this a certain way you brew coffee, a brand of coffee or a tobacco blend? I love a good cup of coffee in the morning when smoking my morning bowl. I admit at times I am slow and don't catch on.

Cowboy coffee is coffee made in a pot. I made it a few times back in university. And occasionally when camping. I found that it was actually really good. It's some hardcore coffee best suited for the morning. Don't drink too much as it can keep one strapped to a toilet. Fortunately, I learned that one Saturday when I didn't have to work or had no classes.

 

[Twilight Hue]

Cowboy coffee for me is a nice percolator over an actual campfire.