This video is the best video that I have ever seen on the internet on the cowboy coffee subject. You knocked this one out of the park. Thanks for sharing.
I second Lonnie’s comments!!! Merry Christmas Lonnie and Mark!!! Me and mine wish you and yours all things great and good; be safe & God bless!!! Chuck Knight from Buffalo, Texas, USA. 🤠🐩🖖✝️🙏🎄🎅☃️
Two types of videos I never tire of is campfires and making coffee. I agree about making coffee with more beans and less cooking. To me the best tasting is made with my 1940's glass percolator with a glass stem. The perking process fills the air with a lovely nostalgic aroma. More beans - less perking makes the tastiest brew. It's the reason I chose a gas stove over having an electric one. The only reason I would make cowboy coffee is if disaster struck and all I had was coffee beans and a pot.
I do the one minute and one cup at a time method. I do the same at home. My steel cup is certainly "seasoned" or as I call it, stained. 😂 I just rinse it and let the boiling clean it. For the grounds If I'm in the field I tap. If I'm home I put a little cold water in. I love hearing other ways of doing things. It's these simple things that make life better.
I’ve scoured RUclips to find a decent explanation of cowboy coffee. This is the best and most thorough I’ve ever seen. I will add one more method to remove grounds. An old Swedish way called the “coffee drop”. Similar to the pumping method you described but instead of raising the pot, you start high and lower it quickly, with a fairly hard stop before hitting the table or ground. Make sure you have a strong bail or handle and the lid on the pot! I’ve practiced this using my transparent French press and it’s amazing to watch all the grounds quickly sink. Thank you for all you’ve done to share your knowledge. It is truly appreciated.
I use the Swedish way every day of the week, and normally several times a day. ...but I guess that's just me being Swedish. If you are drinking coffee with a friend, it is considered polite to pour your cup first, and thereafter your friend's; this way, any particles floating on the surface will end up in your cup and not in your friend's cup.
I went back in time to look up this older video of yours because I wanted to refresh my memory as to what you said here. I decided that this morning's cup of coffee would be to try out your method that you shared in this video. I liked it. However since my coffee grounds were, in part, still floating on top of the water at the end of the four minutes that I let them soak, I carefully poured the coffee into a second container. I then let it set for a minute or so and then poured that second container into my coffee cup through a double layer metal strainer. There were considerable grounds in each of the first two containers and still some but not much in the strainer in my coffee mug. There was a bit of sludge in the bottom of my coffee cup when draining the last of the coffee but the coffee flavor had been quite good. This was the best "Cowboy" or "Camp" coffee I have ever had. As you said, this would not be my favorite or preferred coffee making method but never the less it is worth remembering when using a "cowboy /camp" coffee making method.
Hi Lonnie. I have found that a couple of factors influence how well the grounds will settle on their own without a splash of cold water. If the grind size is very large (often recommended for boiled coffee) it will take longer to become water-logged and sink. I am not sure of this but I feel that a dark roast coffee will float longer as well. My theory is it is lighter by particle size than a light roast and has more air in it which causes it to float longer. Thanks for commenting
I do Kent's method and I love it I use dark roast and it is the smoothest coffee I've ever had I boil mine for 5 minutes and it's the best never bitter
I use a sock. Pour boiling water into sock containing grounds. Seep like a teabag. The sock is a coffee sock. Common in Brazil and other South American stores. It’s a sock on a metal ring. Can be used with various containers.
I almost wish I hadn’t quit coffee so I could try this. I used to have a drip machine, multiple espresso makers, single cup paper filter, and screen, French press……. And I drank several cups a day. The French press was by far the best for me, and yes, the fines made it that much better. I would imagine that a course ground, like the press, would make a much better bush coffee, but now I find the best way to make a coffee is to leave the coffee at home and make a tea. 🙂
@@moorshound3243 I got tired of needing it. I had it free at work, I had an espresso maker, stove top, drip, french press, etc…and I was at like 6 cups a day. So when I went into the hospital for a week, I said now is a good time to stop. Now it’s one, maybe 2 cups of tea a day.
I’m sure there are many channels devoted to coffee but I like the James Hoffman channel, very British ( like myself) but so much information presented with some humour.
Do you guys have Yaupon Holly trees growing in Canada (Ilex vomitoria)? They grow during the winter here in Texas and have caffeine in the leaves. Sometimes, I make tea from that instead of bringing coffee with me into the bush. It doesn't taste as good as coffee, but it will definitely perk you up. To anyone who's unfamiliar with Yaupon Holly...The red berries contain cyanide so DONT eat them! But, the leaves are safe to eat and are good for making tea.
Great suggestions! I intend to try a few. Also, if you have a friend that wants to eat the grounds-infused egg at the bottom of the pot, he’s a true cowboy coffee fanatic…
15:30 - putting the theory to the test. A reusable drip coffee cone does the same thing as the MSR MugMate. Available in most grocery stores. A wide pot will net more liquid, since the filter isn't tall. They are made of plastic and nylon mesh, so don't boil water with the filter in the pot. You are a good communicator, Mark.
Great video 👍. I had an opportunity to take a job back in the late 1970’s to work as a horse wrangler at a elk hunting camp up in NW Wyoming next to Yellowstone NP. The gentleman I worked for taught me the Kent Rollins way to make coffee and after letting it sit for a few minutes add a cup or so of ice cold water from the creek. We also kept our beer in the same creek. Never had any complaints from the hunters or there wives . Mind you it was 15 degrees outside of the canvas tents and they didn’t have to make it. It was an experience of a lifetime…plus I was getting paid .😎 Just subscribed to your channel..Great content.👍👍👍
Everyone is different in taste. It takes some experimentation, but I find the cowboy coffee less bitter and smoother than other ways of preparing coffee. Better than cowboy coffee, I find Turkish coffee(though it is takes finesse) even smoother and less bitter than cowboy coffee. The coffee substitute of dandelion roots, is a very delightful treat(with notes of chocolate-if aged properly) well worth the time to gather and prepare if caffeine is not working for you.
According to THE old timers in My parts, a Pot of real kokkaffe should be so black and strong a moose could stand on it. I do a mix between Mors way and the kokkaffe way, gets Good coofee every time. I let it boil Up for 30 secs then let it cool, rinse and repeat a couple of Times.☕
The Algorithm put this on my radar. You provide a clear explanation and draw the parallel to French Press style. Thanks for the added detail. I’ll be burning my grounds on the trail from now on.
That was another great video! I've already had 2 cups this morning so I will try your method tomorrow morning in the Stanley Adventure kit and a alcohol stove. I have no idea what it will taste like. Hopefully better than the restaurant's yesterday. Lol
Try some fresh roasted, fresh ground coffee. You will never drink restaurant coffee again, unless it is an emergency caffeine fix. Thanks for commenting
My husband bought a (far too) expensive machine, That's broken down for the umpteenth time, and uselessly taking up a huge amount of space . Im using an italian stove top moca pot.,that works by evaporation? Anyway in my opinion it makes the best coffee of any method. Though i haven't tried cowboy coffee yet. Im going camping in a few weeks to the Welsh mountains. A perfect time to try one of these methods. Thanks!
Ouch. Coffee should not be expensive to be good. I have another video talking about my 5 tops ways for making coffee if interested. Thanks for commenting
@@MarkYoungBushcraft I completely agree.....my mocha pot was under £10....(And will probably last as long as I do :) Thanks I'll check those videos out
If Carlsberg made camp coffee ads . . . . . as always Mark, thoroughly researched and unbiasedly informative, a perfect overview of cowboy coffee. I've tried them all in the past, mostly used Kent's recipe as it's simple, yours and Ray Mears produces a less harsh coffee, but to be honest dealing with the grounds is too troublesome as I won't throw them on the floor in nature. So these days I'm pretty much an Aeropress or SOTO Helix pour over maker when camping or outdoors, as I can easily dispose of the grounds by taking them home or finding a refuse bin. The coffee tastes better for my preference anyway (I don't like French Press) and the clean up is environmentally preferably IMO. I also don't have to clean my water kettle which I also use for tea, I don't really want that tainted with layers of old coffee oils. So I'm happy now after watching this and will continue with my two favourite methods and leave the wrangling to the cowboys. It's fascinating though, that coffee, which in principle seems so simple, is in practice a very diverse, complicated and polarising science!
Mark, I prefer to call my coffee that I make out in the field "Colombian Holy Water " a phrase I first coined on a previous military deployment after a few months of having to use the MRE powdered coffee and some friends sent me a bag of Black Rifle Coffee course ground ... pretty much used your format sir, except we peeled C4 chunks off into a pit and lit it up for cooking the water which came from a bottle of issue water ....
You mentioned cold brew before which I have tried at home but not on a hike. But it does make for a mellow taste and if I was to carry water, I might easily add the coffee before setting out, or the night before. Then decant and heat up. Another thought, is that you can buy mugs with built in filters, like a French press, which might work on the trail. I haven't tried them, though. Otherwise a comprehensive video, quite excellent. Thanks.
I like the overnight cold brew then heat idea. I have one of those French Press mugs. They do work. I have a review of a titanium one coming out soon. Thanks for commenting
Great video. I have to admit you got me hooked on the Vietnamese coffee. The pouch I have my Stanley cook set in has room for the set to sit on top of.
It seems in recent years, I couldn't make a "good" cup of coffee to save my life. :/ I've always loved coffee, and thought perhaps my taste buds have just changed. I learned new ideas and techniques from your video that I will be incorporating into my experimentations. Thank you for being such a good educator. Now off to the kitchen. I will keep trying until I get it right. Happy trails.
Awesome tutorial on cowboy coffee. I like my coffee any which way..cowboy, french press,kurig, percolator...etc. Not too fussy when it comes to coffee. I can't remember last time I had instant coffee,probably over 25 yrs ago. Also like a good cup of expresso for a change. Thanks for the share 👍 Stay safe and healthy my Friend 👊 💥 🇨🇦
Your formula is right on. If I’m in a hurry I’ll windmill. 3 one way 1 the other. Mostly it’s aero press or French press in Stanley mug. Still love your work. Ps no summer in Oz. 10/15 c
Enjoyed the video! One of these days I'll give this method a try, probably at home on my kitchen stove lol, but out in the woods instant coffee is too easy. At home I'm a French Press kinda person, but out camping or hiking I'm usually hitting the coffee for it's affects more than taste.
Also, we cant stand instant...yech. closest to "instant" I like is the commercial "coffee bags", like tea bags you steep in your hot water.. you can make a cup at a time, from the camp's boiling pot, while others can have tea, cocoa. Etc.
Great Video again Mark. Love my coffee, cowboy coffee is fun for sure, but I agree not the best. I now understand why Cimbrer Bushcraft uses so much coffee grounds and salt.
I tried the cowboy your way. Nope not for me. Bitter than I like it and the clean up. But I'm glad that I tried. I still drank it and the restaurant's was still worse. I will probably stick to pour over coffee. I would like to try the tea bag. I believe you put coffee into a coffee filter and tie it up and soak in a pot of hot water.
I have used store purchased empty tea bags and put coffee in them but I have also used regular paper filters, folded them then stapled them shut. They work but not a big fan of either
This is always going to be to each their own personal favourites, I do prefer the boil and tap method, but it is not the only way I make it. Thanks again Mark and take care 👍 🙂
Thanks for the intro to your channel, it looks interesting and I shall be working my way through the videos. love cowboy coffee and, I have to admit I took my recipe from Mors Kochanski, works really well for me.
Hey Mark, been watching your channel for years now and only just recently subscribed. Guess I was waiting for a "reason" to subscribe. Well, I've just come to realize how much research you do for your videos and how methodical you are in explanations. I'm happy to now be a part of your lecture circuit. Cheers from Hawaii!
Dave on Really Big Monkey with son Nick did a side by side and came to the opposite conclusion; the cowboy coffee came out smoothest and least bitter of the four methods. That has been my experience as well. I don't need sugar in cowboy coffee.
👍 good information for coffee emergency. First choice - french press, But unless I practice a few times I won't remember the details 🙂 Republica Coffee Roasters, Fort Langley. Used to make it a weekly outing.
Great vid for coffee, Mark. My preferred method is Kochenski way. I like my coffee smooth and strong, so I use lots of grounds and a quick extraction. I agree on using a tall pot with relatively small surface area. I use the Stanley Adventure Cook Set or the Camalwill. I pour the grounds around my stealth site because it keeps the wildlife at bay, especially hogs. It seems they don't like it and stay away at a comfortable distance. The lighting in this episode was very good amd I noticed that you have lost a bit of weight. Looking lean, fit, and mean. Due to the keto regime I imagine. Now everything is clear. You are not going for the Alone. You are going for the Naked and Afraid. Thanks, Mark.
@@MarkYoungBushcraft Keto is awesome! Shame on scientists for suppressing it for so long! You might enjoy Inclined Bed Therapy too...its free, simple, entirely effortless as it occurs during sleep, and very obscure. Website by that name explains the science. I love it--healed all sorts of problems like plantar fasciitis and morning grogginess that keto did not fix.
I can't handle the full strength of caffeine in regular coffee, but I do like decaf, periodically, in a percolator or press (AKA strong decaf!). Getting a bit of grounds in your coffee just adds to that 'rustic' appeal 😉☕
Glad you liked the video. The amount of salt is subjective. I suggest starting with a pinch but only after having tasted the coffee without salt. True cowboy coffee makers do not use a filter. You can use one to help keep coffee grinds out but it will also remove some of the coffee oils and a bit of flavour. I have a video on Swedish Egg Coffee but not Vietnamese egg coffee. It is served cold and very sweet like a dessert. Thanks for commenting
Great presentation and well researched. I’ll try these methods but while I’ve always enjoyed the smell of coffee I’ve not found much difference in taste no matter how it’s made. I’ve recently purchased an espresso pot from Ikea ($20, made by Metallisk) that works well on trail. Now I’m down to one cup in the morning and seem to travel faster for at least an hour or two afterward lol.
This is an extremely good post, Mark. Very thorough. I'm going to go back and watch it again. Chester of Gunsmoke fame was always experimenting with his coffee. David Pearson (Reallybigmonkey1) has also reviewed several methods. I think he prefers the Kohansky method. I'm going to try Kent's recipe and see how that performs. I'd also like to try cold-brewing some coffee.
Right on. I had forgotten about Chester. I was a bit young at the time to be interested in coffee. I have a video on cold brew coffee for the woods. Thanks for commenting
@@MarkYoungBushcraft I was only 8 or 9 when I heard Chester talking about putting eggshells in the coffee. I probably remember it because it was so odd. I do remember him fussing with the coffee on several occasions. It was an endearing aspect of his character. I'll look up your cold-brew episode. Thanks.
Another excellent video Mark. Mors Kochanski's method sounds similar to the way Arabic coffee is traditionally made. Looks like you're having some lovely weather there :)
Forcing flash boiled water at high atmospheric pressure through a tight puck of as fine of grounds as possible in a closed chamber makes the best coffee. (how espresso is made)
I have friends who tell me they always use a paper filter to catch the oils in the coffee. They say the oils give them higher blood pressure readings. They also concede that the oils seem to give a better flavour. Something to consider for your own personal situation. Coffee always seems to cool too fast for me so waiting would be hard.
I use a reusable metal filter in my Aeropress which gives the same level of filtration as a paper filter, but allows the oils through. (My doctor insists that it is the caffeine that gives higher blood pressure readings...)
@@mikevandebunt811 - Good to hear! I always suspected it was the caffeine rather than the oils. If your doctor says so then I would trust his opinion over gossip or internet experts.
Great video as always my friend. I have been using the Mors K. recipe but am willing to try the other methods, as I am always looking for the perfect cup. Cheers Mark.
LOL... I can appreciate what you are saying. For some (me included) it is almost as much about the ritual of making coffee as it is drinking it. Thanks for commenting
Never cared for Cowboy Coffee, I will stick with my AeroPress. I tried an AeroPress years ago after watching your old coffee videos & it’s my favourite method. Also a good pot of coffee on the weekend. Always fresh grind then brewed 🔥🇨🇦
Wow Mark! You put a wealth of information in one place. I’ve watched a few different videos on the subject, and I’m personally a Mors fan. What I like most is the detailed explanation that came with each recipe. Thanks so much:-)
Thanks for the videos Mark. I appreciate how much information you bring to us through your channel. I like coffee but coffee doesn’t like me the acidity bothers my stomach. It seems that boiling the coffee and using a dark roast makes it less acidic but I have to add more things to it for the bitterness. I have not tried salt but I will give it a try. Thanks again.
If good decaf coffee came packaged in tea bags, I would drink coffee again. Frankly, there’s no way that I have seen to make coffee that makes it worth it. If someone else makes it - GREAT! If I’m making it, it will be tea. My best to folks who like coffee; I like it too. But I’m not going through any arcane ceremonies to get there from here. ;-) Curmudgingly yours, Courtesy of Half Vast Flying
Oh Boy is that ever opening a can of worms, When I don't use instant coffee I now use a French press (you convinced me about that), I used to use a old coffee percolator for stationary camps. I have what was called Boiler Room coffee that was made with salt and eggshells, and my Grandfather used to make Bush coffee similar to how Mors did but added a sprinkling of Black Gunpowder to the top light it off and let the grounds settle. When I tried it with him I told him it tasted like Hell, he said that was to get us used to where we were going to end up, then paced over a bottle of Rum and said to add some of that to it.
Great video as always Mark. Quick question: the wool jacket you're wearing, what style is that, as in it looks lime 1950s ex US Army or other particular brand /cut?
Yes, this is the Canadian version of the wool army battle shirt. I found two of them at the thrift store for $5.00 each. Love them. Thanks for commenting
I make my coffee the same way you do but mostly use a French press. I have a nice titanium one I take camping. I have a friend of mine who worked as a chemist for Starbucks for many years and he says to NEVER boil the coffee. It extracts too many nasty chemicals. I also have to say that although I really like Kent Rollins, I would not drink his coffee. Yuck. I've seen him make it with canned, ground coffee (horrible stufff). To make GREAT coffee, the beans need to be fresh and ground just before making coffee. Bring the water just to a boil, remove and pour over the coffee in a French press, wait 5 minutes, press, and Bob's yer uncle.
French press is one of my favourite ways to make coffee. Only issue for me is cleaning it. I just bought into an Indiegogo for a product called Capra. Very cool new French press design. Thanks for commenting
Great Video Mark. Aeropress extracts flavours from coffee that makes it the best coffee that I make but my regular daily method is French press. Personally I think 96° is too hot for the medium roast I use, I prefer use to use water a bit cooler than that. I have found that stirring the coffee in my French press for a few seconds after putting the water on the coffee gives a bit more flavour. The other thing is I find glass the best vessel to drink coffee from, not that practical for the woods but that’s my preference and I like to see the coffee especially as the sediment settles and you can see the subtle colour change.
That would be nice but unfortunately, Canada does not have a climate for growing coffee. Rampage does buy directly from farmers (they visit the farm) and have the green beans shipped to Saskatoon where they are roasted before shipping to customers. Thanks for commenting
@@MarkYoungBushcraft Arabic Coffee The coffee is ground as fine as possible The finjan (pot) in narrow at the top Tablespoon of coffee per cup, but the cups are less than 200ml Coffee into cold water Watch till it boils Boils means the coffee froths to the top of the pot as the grinds are so fine Bring it to the top three times Drop in a few drops of cold water to settle the grounds Serve immediately very hot Bitter cooked with no sugar Sweet equal sugar to coffee
This video is the best video that I have ever seen on the internet on the cowboy coffee subject. You knocked this one out of the park. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for your kind words Lonnie. They do mean a lot to me
I second Lonnie’s comments!!! Merry Christmas Lonnie and Mark!!! Me and mine wish you and yours all things great and good; be safe & God bless!!! Chuck Knight from Buffalo, Texas, USA. 🤠🐩🖖✝️🙏🎄🎅☃️
@@charlesknight3204 Thank you my friend and may you and your loved ones have a blessed Christmas as well.
Two types of videos I never tire of is campfires and making coffee. I agree about making coffee with more beans and less cooking. To me the best tasting is made with my 1940's glass percolator with a glass stem. The perking process fills the air with a lovely nostalgic aroma. More beans - less perking makes the tastiest brew. It's the reason I chose a gas stove over having an electric one. The only reason I would make cowboy coffee is if disaster struck and all I had was coffee beans and a pot.
My parents had one of the vacuum percolators. Would love to try one out. Thanks for commenting
Woah you are surely blessed with that 1940'S percolator!
I do the one minute and one cup at a time method. I do the same at home. My steel cup is certainly "seasoned" or as I call it, stained. 😂 I just rinse it and let the boiling clean it.
For the grounds If I'm in the field I tap. If I'm home I put a little cold water in.
I love hearing other ways of doing things. It's these simple things that make life better.
Experimenting with the variables is part of what makes the process fun. Thanks for commenting
I’ve scoured RUclips to find a decent explanation of cowboy coffee. This is the best and most thorough I’ve ever seen. I will add one more method to remove grounds. An old Swedish way called the “coffee drop”. Similar to the pumping method you described but instead of raising the pot, you start high and lower it quickly, with a fairly hard stop before hitting the table or ground. Make sure you have a strong bail or handle and the lid on the pot! I’ve practiced this using my transparent French press and it’s amazing to watch all the grounds quickly sink. Thank you for all you’ve done to share your knowledge. It is truly appreciated.
I will try the "Swedish drop". Thanks for commenting
I use the Swedish way every day of the week, and normally several times a day. ...but I guess that's just me being Swedish. If you are drinking coffee with a friend, it is considered polite to pour your cup first, and thereafter your friend's; this way, any particles floating on the surface will end up in your cup and not in your friend's cup.
I was not aware of that. Thank you for sharing
I went back in time to look up this older video of yours because I wanted to refresh my memory as to what you said here. I decided that this morning's cup of coffee would be to try out your method that you shared in this video. I liked it. However since my coffee grounds were, in part, still floating on top of the water at the end of the four minutes that I let them soak, I carefully poured the coffee into a second container. I then let it set for a minute or so and then poured that second container into my coffee cup through a double layer metal strainer. There were considerable grounds in each of the first two containers and still some but not much in the strainer in my coffee mug. There was a bit of sludge in the bottom of my coffee cup when draining the last of the coffee but the coffee flavor had been quite good. This was the best "Cowboy" or "Camp" coffee I have ever had. As you said, this would not be my favorite or preferred coffee making method but never the less it is worth remembering when using a "cowboy /camp" coffee making method.
Hi Lonnie. I have found that a couple of factors influence how well the grounds will settle on their own without a splash of cold water. If the grind size is very large (often recommended for boiled coffee) it will take longer to become water-logged and sink. I am not sure of this but I feel that a dark roast coffee will float longer as well. My theory is it is lighter by particle size than a light roast and has more air in it which causes it to float longer. Thanks for commenting
That Swedish method of multiple brief boils sounds a lot like making "Turkish" coffee in a cezve.
Yes, very similar minus the sugar normally added to Turkish coffee. Thanks for commenting
I do Kent's method and I love it I use dark roast and it is the smoothest coffee I've ever had I boil mine for 5 minutes and it's the best never bitter
Thanks for commenting
Fantastic video. Thank you for all your great work and sharing your wisdom. Much love from Finland.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for commenting
Coffee is what is available to me wherever I am. That is good enough. Thanks for your input.
Thanks for commenting
In New Orleans, noted as a coffee city, cold brew is deemed one of the best. Prepare at home and bring the concentrate with you. Peace
I love coffee with a bit of chicory in it!
I love cold brew. I have a video on making some for the woods. Thanks for commenting
I use a sock. Pour boiling water into sock containing grounds. Seep like a teabag. The sock is a coffee sock. Common in Brazil and other South American stores. It’s a sock on a metal ring. Can be used with various containers.
Right on. I have not tried a coffee sock but I have made and used cotton filters. Works great. Thanks for commenting
I almost wish I hadn’t quit coffee so I could try this. I used to have a drip machine, multiple espresso makers, single cup paper filter, and screen, French press……. And I drank several cups a day. The French press was by far the best for me, and yes, the fines made it that much better. I would imagine that a course ground, like the press, would make a much better bush coffee, but now I find the best way to make a coffee is to leave the coffee at home and make a tea. 🙂
I do drink tea as well but will take coffee first. Thanks for commenting Jim
There is a term drop your coffee look it up and you will have a compleat video
Why did you stop
@@moorshound3243 I got tired of needing it. I had it free at work, I had an espresso maker, stove top, drip, french press, etc…and I was at like 6 cups a day. So when I went into the hospital for a week, I said now is a good time to stop. Now it’s one, maybe 2 cups of tea a day.
@@jimf1964 savvy, fair play. You still drink smoke and do loads of drugs though right? Haha
I’m sure there are many channels devoted to coffee but I like the James Hoffman channel, very British ( like myself) but so much information presented with some humour.
I watch James all the time. Love his channel. Thanks for commenting
Lance Hedrick has humour, Saint James is kind of sanctimonious.
Do you guys have Yaupon Holly trees growing in Canada (Ilex vomitoria)? They grow during the winter here in Texas and have caffeine in the leaves. Sometimes, I make tea from that instead of bringing coffee with me into the bush. It doesn't taste as good as coffee, but it will definitely perk you up. To anyone who's unfamiliar with Yaupon Holly...The red berries contain cyanide so DONT eat them! But, the leaves are safe to eat and are good for making tea.
Most interesting. Was not aware of this. Unfortunately, we don't have the Yaupon holly for me to try. Thanks for commenting
Great suggestions! I intend to try a few.
Also, if you have a friend that wants to eat the grounds-infused egg at the bottom of the pot, he’s a true cowboy coffee fanatic…
LOL...true hard core. Thanks for commenting
15:30 - putting the theory to the test.
A reusable drip coffee cone does the same thing as the MSR MugMate. Available in most grocery stores. A wide pot will net more liquid, since the filter isn't tall. They are made of plastic and nylon mesh, so don't boil water with the filter in the pot.
You are a good communicator, Mark.
Great tip. Thanks for the kind words
Great video 👍. I had an opportunity to take a job back in the late 1970’s to work as a horse wrangler at a elk hunting camp up in NW Wyoming next to Yellowstone NP. The gentleman I worked for taught me the Kent Rollins way to make coffee and after letting it sit for a few minutes add a cup or so of ice cold water from the creek. We also kept our beer in the same creek.
Never had any complaints from the hunters or there wives . Mind you it was 15 degrees outside of the canvas tents and they didn’t have to make it. It was an experience of a lifetime…plus I was getting paid .😎
Just subscribed to your channel..Great content.👍👍👍
Great story. Thanks for sharing
Everyone is different in taste. It takes some experimentation, but I find the cowboy coffee less bitter and smoother than other ways of preparing coffee. Better than cowboy coffee, I find Turkish coffee(though it is takes finesse) even smoother and less bitter than cowboy coffee. The coffee substitute of dandelion roots, is a very delightful treat(with notes of chocolate-if aged properly) well worth the time to gather and prepare if caffeine is not working for you.
Working on Turkish coffee now. Thanks for commenting
I am looking forward to it. Every tip helps.
Great video Mark! I usually do pour over coffee myself, but whenever I'm out camping, it's cowboy coffee. I'll give your method a try, thanks!
I make pour-over often at home and in the woods. My favourite it AeroPress. Hope you enjoy the recipes. Thanks for commenting
According to THE old timers in My parts, a Pot of real kokkaffe should be so black and strong a moose could stand on it. I do a mix between Mors way and the kokkaffe way, gets Good coofee every time. I let it boil Up for 30 secs then let it cool, rinse and repeat a couple of Times.☕
Love that story. Better than the lemmings. Method is also similar to many middle eastern ways to make coffee. Thanks for commenting
@@MarkYoungBushcraft Thanks.😄
Filter at home or camping. A clean cloth, hanky, clean underware, etc. Rinse, dry use again.
Thanks for commenting
Aero Press first choice, Cowboy second Rawlins style. Rampage Code Black to my taste. Great Video as usual Mark. :)
Love my AeroPress and Rampage coffee. Thanks for commenting
I've been experimenting and I've found that Cowboy coffee is LESS bitter than my normal drip coffee. (I use the Cowboy Kent method.)
Thanks for commenting
The Algorithm put this on my radar. You provide a clear explanation and draw the parallel to French Press style. Thanks for the added detail.
I’ll be burning my grounds on the trail from now on.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for commenting
That was another great video! I've already had 2 cups this morning so I will try your method tomorrow morning in the Stanley Adventure kit and a alcohol stove. I have no idea what it will taste like. Hopefully better than the restaurant's yesterday. Lol
Try some fresh roasted, fresh ground coffee. You will never drink restaurant coffee again, unless it is an emergency caffeine fix. Thanks for commenting
My husband bought a (far too) expensive machine, That's broken down for the umpteenth time, and uselessly taking up a huge amount of space .
Im using an italian stove top moca pot.,that works by evaporation? Anyway in my opinion it makes the best coffee of any method. Though i haven't tried cowboy coffee yet. Im going camping in a few weeks to the Welsh mountains. A perfect time to try one of these methods. Thanks!
Ouch. Coffee should not be expensive to be good. I have another video talking about my 5 tops ways for making coffee if interested. Thanks for commenting
@@MarkYoungBushcraft I completely agree.....my mocha pot was under £10....(And will probably last as long as I do :)
Thanks I'll check those videos out
If Carlsberg made camp coffee ads . . . . . as always Mark, thoroughly researched and unbiasedly informative, a perfect overview of cowboy coffee. I've tried them all in the past, mostly used Kent's recipe as it's simple, yours and Ray Mears produces a less harsh coffee, but to be honest dealing with the grounds is too troublesome as I won't throw them on the floor in nature. So these days I'm pretty much an Aeropress or SOTO Helix pour over maker when camping or outdoors, as I can easily dispose of the grounds by taking them home or finding a refuse bin. The coffee tastes better for my preference anyway (I don't like French Press) and the clean up is environmentally preferably IMO. I also don't have to clean my water kettle which I also use for tea, I don't really want that tainted with layers of old coffee oils.
So I'm happy now after watching this and will continue with my two favourite methods and leave the wrangling to the cowboys. It's fascinating though, that coffee, which in principle seems so simple, is in practice a very diverse, complicated and polarising science!
May I introduce one more method of making coffee? The AeroPress. I have a video on it if interested. Thanks for commenting
Mark, I prefer to call my coffee that I make out in the field "Colombian Holy Water " a phrase I first coined on a previous military deployment after a few months of having to use the MRE powdered coffee and some friends sent me a bag of Black Rifle Coffee course ground ... pretty much used your format sir, except we peeled C4 chunks off into a pit and lit it up for cooking the water which came from a bottle of issue water ....
Great story. Thanks for sharing
Coffee Connoisseurs would really like this upload!
👍Good Stuff Mark!
Kind words. I expect others will not be happy with it. Thanks for commenting
You mentioned cold brew before which I have tried at home but not on a hike. But it does make for a mellow taste and if I was to carry water, I might easily add the coffee before setting out, or the night before. Then decant and heat up.
Another thought, is that you can buy mugs with built in filters, like a French press, which might work on the trail. I haven't tried them, though.
Otherwise a comprehensive video, quite excellent. Thanks.
I like the overnight cold brew then heat idea. I have one of those French Press mugs. They do work. I have a review of a titanium one coming out soon. Thanks for commenting
Great video. I have to admit you got me hooked on the Vietnamese coffee. The pouch I have my Stanley cook set in has room for the set to sit on top of.
Works so well. Thanks for commenting
Mark , great comments on the different ways to do outdoor coffee. From the land down under.
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It seems in recent years, I couldn't make a "good" cup of coffee to save my life. :/ I've always loved coffee, and thought perhaps my taste buds have just changed. I learned new ideas and techniques from your video that I will be incorporating into my experimentations. Thank you for being such a good educator. Now off to the kitchen. I will keep trying until I get it right. Happy trails.
I do enjoy a good cup of coffee in the woods as well. Took a bit of time to get there but worth it. Glad you found this helpful. Thanks for commenting
Earth worms love coffee grounds
They love that caffeine fix too!
Invasive species
At home in the garden for suree but not in the woods. Thanks for commenting
Awesome tutorial on cowboy coffee. I like my coffee any which way..cowboy, french press,kurig, percolator...etc. Not too fussy when it comes to coffee. I can't remember last time I had instant coffee,probably over 25 yrs ago. Also like a good cup of expresso for a change. Thanks for the share 👍 Stay safe and healthy my Friend 👊 💥 🇨🇦
I do like to change up my coffee from time to time but still prefer the AeroPress the most. Thanks for commenting
Your formula is right on. If I’m in a hurry I’ll windmill. 3 one way 1 the other. Mostly it’s aero press or French press in Stanley mug. Still love your work. Ps no summer in Oz. 10/15 c
Right on. My AeroPress is still my favourite. Your still warmer than we are😅Thanks for commenting
Enjoyed the video! One of these days I'll give this method a try, probably at home on my kitchen stove lol, but out in the woods instant coffee is too easy. At home I'm a French Press kinda person, but out camping or hiking I'm usually hitting the coffee for it's affects more than taste.
Oh man. Take your French Press to the woods next trip. It is worth the extra weight😀. Thanks for commenting
I have used a camp percolator, w/paper towel for filters, forever. Works fine!
Also, we cant stand instant...yech. closest to "instant" I like is the commercial "coffee bags", like tea bags you steep in your hot water.. you can make a cup at a time, from the camp's boiling pot, while others can have tea, cocoa. Etc.
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Origins of Mors Kochański is Poland 🤗. Cheers Mark. I will try his recipe of bush coffee ☕🤗
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@@MarkYoungBushcraft i already knew he was Poland because of his name. We had bushcraft meeting in Poland to honor his memory 😊
Beautiful landscape! Where’s?
Halifax, Nova Scotia in a near by wilderness area. Thanks for commenting
Nothing beats a good Brazilian Coffee ☕️
Can't argue with that. Thanks for commenting
Great Video again Mark. Love my coffee, cowboy coffee is fun for sure, but I agree not the best. I now understand why Cimbrer Bushcraft uses so much coffee grounds and salt.
Right on. I have watched him do that as well. Thanks for commenting
I tried the cowboy your way. Nope not for me. Bitter than I like it and the clean up. But I'm glad that I tried. I still drank it and the restaurant's was still worse. I will probably stick to pour over coffee. I would like to try the tea bag. I believe you put coffee into a coffee filter and tie it up and soak in a pot of hot water.
I have used store purchased empty tea bags and put coffee in them but I have also used regular paper filters, folded them then stapled them shut. They work but not a big fan of either
Thanks for these recipes, I love Colombian coffee… quality coffee ☕️ quality chocolate 🍫👍
So much good coffee available and so little time. I keep trying. Thanks for commenting
This is always going to be to each their own personal favourites, I do prefer the boil and tap method, but it is not the only way I make it. Thanks again Mark and take care 👍 🙂
Right on. What ever works. Thanks for commenting
Great video. I love coffee. I could almost smell the coffee in your cup.
The best! Thanks for commenting
Thanks for the intro to your channel, it looks interesting and I shall be working my way through the videos. love cowboy coffee and, I have to admit I took my recipe from Mors Kochanski, works really well for me.
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wealth of knowledge in this video
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Love The Process Of Making My Trail Coffee, Thanks Mark ! Hope Your Birthday Was Great ATB T God Bless
I had a great day with my family. Thanks for commenting Terry
My dad made it just like Mors, but with a pinch of salt. It was NICE
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Kent also has a few cowboy cures in one if his books. Y'all might check into these remedies in one of his videos. Under Kent Rollins.
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You are a phenomenal presenter!!!
Thank you for your kind words
Hey Mark, been watching your channel for years now and only just recently subscribed. Guess I was waiting for a "reason" to subscribe. Well, I've just come to realize how much research you do for your videos and how methodical you are in explanations. I'm happy to now be a part of your lecture circuit. Cheers from Hawaii!
Thank you for subscribing. It means a lot to me
Dave on Really Big Monkey with son Nick did a side by side and came to the opposite conclusion; the cowboy coffee came out smoothest and least bitter of the four methods. That has been my experience as well. I don't need sugar in cowboy coffee.
I watched Dave's video. My experience or at least the way I describe my taste is different. Thanks for commenting
Good info, I think it's helpful to understand the tradeoffs. Gotta leave enough time to make Randy a cheeseburger.
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You are cooler than Mr Rollins. Water straight from the river
Kent is an icon. I am just a local boy doing his thing. Thanks for commenting
👍 good information for coffee emergency. First choice - french press, But unless I practice a few times I won't remember the details 🙂 Republica Coffee Roasters, Fort Langley. Used to make it a weekly outing.
Right on. Good coffee and a French Press turns out great. Thanks for commenting
Great video, really covered the subject! The reason we use egg shells, is the albumin settles the fines.
Glad you liked the video and thanks for the info
Great vid for coffee, Mark. My preferred method is Kochenski way. I like my coffee smooth and strong, so I use lots of grounds and a quick extraction. I agree on using a tall pot with relatively small surface area. I use the Stanley Adventure Cook Set or the Camalwill. I pour the grounds around my stealth site because it keeps the wildlife at bay, especially hogs. It seems they don't like it and stay away at a comfortable distance. The lighting in this episode was very good amd I noticed that you have lost a bit of weight. Looking lean, fit, and mean. Due to the keto regime I imagine. Now everything is clear. You are not going for the Alone. You are going for the Naked and Afraid. Thanks, Mark.
I am feeling great and the Keto diet is working wonders for me. Maybe if there is a show called "Old and Slow" I might try out. Thanks for commenting
@@MarkYoungBushcraft Keto is awesome! Shame on scientists for suppressing it for so long! You might enjoy Inclined Bed Therapy too...its free, simple, entirely effortless as it occurs during sleep, and very obscure. Website by that name explains the science. I love it--healed all sorts of problems like plantar fasciitis and morning grogginess that keto did not fix.
I can't handle the full strength of caffeine in regular coffee, but I do like decaf, periodically, in a percolator or press (AKA strong decaf!). Getting a bit of grounds in your coffee just adds to that 'rustic' appeal 😉☕
I don't mind the fines (super fine grounds) in my coffee. Thanks for commenting
Excellent video!
How much salt?
Do you ever use a paper filter?
Many Asian countries add an egg- would like to see a video on that as well.
Glad you liked the video. The amount of salt is subjective. I suggest starting with a pinch but only after having tasted the coffee without salt. True cowboy coffee makers do not use a filter. You can use one to help keep coffee grinds out but it will also remove some of the coffee oils and a bit of flavour. I have a video on Swedish Egg Coffee but not Vietnamese egg coffee. It is served cold and very sweet like a dessert. Thanks for commenting
Great presentation and well researched. I’ll try these methods but while I’ve always enjoyed the smell of coffee I’ve not found much difference in taste no matter how it’s made. I’ve recently purchased an espresso pot from Ikea ($20, made by Metallisk) that works well on trail. Now I’m down to one cup in the morning and seem to travel faster for at least an hour or two afterward lol.
Right on. I have a video on using a Moka Pot in the woods. Works great. Thanks for commenting
This is an extremely good post, Mark. Very thorough. I'm going to go back and watch it again. Chester of Gunsmoke fame was always experimenting with his coffee. David Pearson (Reallybigmonkey1) has also reviewed several methods. I think he prefers the Kohansky method. I'm going to try Kent's recipe and see how that performs. I'd also like to try cold-brewing some coffee.
Right on. I had forgotten about Chester. I was a bit young at the time to be interested in coffee. I have a video on cold brew coffee for the woods. Thanks for commenting
@@MarkYoungBushcraft I was only 8 or 9 when I heard Chester talking about putting eggshells in the coffee. I probably remember it because it was so odd. I do remember him fussing with the coffee on several occasions. It was an endearing aspect of his character. I'll look up your cold-brew episode. Thanks.
Another excellent video Mark. Mors Kochanski's method sounds similar to the way Arabic coffee is traditionally made. Looks like you're having some lovely weather there :)
Yes, the Swedish Kokkaffa is very similar to middle-eastern made coffee. Thanks for commenting
Forcing flash boiled water at high atmospheric pressure through a tight puck of as fine of grounds as possible in a closed chamber makes the best coffee. (how espresso is made)
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Could you also use a small soup ladle to scoop out the coffee without getting coffee grounds in the cup?
Yes, you could. Would be easier with a filter. Thanks for commenting
I have friends who tell me they always use a paper filter to catch the oils in the coffee. They say the oils give them higher blood pressure readings. They also concede that the oils seem to give a better flavour. Something to consider for your own personal situation. Coffee always seems to cool too fast for me so waiting would be hard.
Filters do remove some of the taste but leave a cleaner cup. Thanks for commenting
I use a reusable metal filter in my Aeropress which gives the same level of filtration as a paper filter, but allows the oils through. (My doctor insists that it is the caffeine that gives higher blood pressure readings...)
@@mikevandebunt811 - Good to hear! I always suspected it was the caffeine rather than the oils. If your doctor says so then I would trust his opinion over gossip or internet experts.
Great video very informative but we got to remember it's a simple process no need to overcomplicate it.
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Thank you for the good information.
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Thank you! Side note: when i use instant I find that not quite boiling water helps it taste better
Yes I agree. Another trick is to add a bit of cold water to the instant and stir before adding the hot. Thanks for commenting
Great video as always my friend. I have been using the Mors K. recipe but am willing to try the other methods, as I am always looking for the perfect cup. Cheers Mark.
Right on. That is what I was hoping for is for people to try different things. Thanks for commenting
I like the video! Makes me appreciate the convenience of being a tea drinker though. ;)
LOL... I can appreciate what you are saying. For some (me included) it is almost as much about the ritual of making coffee as it is drinking it. Thanks for commenting
Never cared for Cowboy Coffee, I will stick with my AeroPress. I tried an AeroPress years ago after watching your old coffee videos & it’s my favourite method. Also a good pot of coffee on the weekend. Always fresh grind then brewed 🔥🇨🇦
I still prefer the AeroPress over all other methods but it is good to experiment with others. Thanks for commenting
Wow Mark! You put a wealth of information in one place. I’ve watched a few different videos on the subject, and I’m personally a Mors fan. What I like most is the detailed explanation that came with each recipe. Thanks so much:-)
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Thanks Mark. Very informative!
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Found this video interesting, I think I will try salt. Cheers
It does make a bit of difference. Thanks for commenting
Great video, Mark. Thanks. I use one of those travel aeropress kits. Works well, too. 👍🙂☕
AeroPress is my favourite way to make coffee. Thanks for commenting
Mark , good cowboy coffee video , thanks for sharing , God bless !
Glad you enjoyed it. hanks for commenting
I don't care for boiled coffee. What's the best way to make it at home?
I prefer the AeroPress, then the French Press, then the moka pot. Thanks for commenting
Thanks for the videos Mark. I appreciate how much information you bring to us through your channel. I like coffee but coffee doesn’t like me the acidity bothers my stomach. It seems that boiling the coffee and using a dark roast makes it less acidic but I have to add more things to it for the bitterness. I have not tried salt but I will give it a try. Thanks again.
You may find that cowboy coffee brings out a lot of oils that may upset your stomach as well. Thanks for commenting
Really good information...I enjoyed your video 👍👍
Thank you so much 👍
I really like that coffee mug! Did you make it?
It is from my Kupilka collection. I have a review if interested. Thanks for commenting
Great video Mark, lots of good info. Definitely going to experiment with water temp. Cheers
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Well done!
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If you want to get rid of the grounds do what my Grandpa told me, run it through a bandana or cotton cloth.
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If good decaf coffee came packaged in tea bags, I would drink coffee again. Frankly, there’s no way that I have seen to make coffee that makes it worth it. If someone else makes it - GREAT! If I’m making it, it will be tea.
My best to folks who like coffee; I like it too. But I’m not going through any arcane ceremonies to get there from here. ;-)
Curmudgingly yours, Courtesy of Half Vast Flying
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Hey mark, great video! Thanks for sharing
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Oh Boy is that ever opening a can of worms, When I don't use instant coffee I now use a French press (you convinced me about that), I used to use a old coffee percolator for stationary camps. I have what was called Boiler Room coffee that was made with salt and eggshells, and my Grandfather used to make Bush coffee similar to how Mors did but added a sprinkling of Black Gunpowder to the top light it off and let the grounds settle. When I tried it with him I told him it tasted like Hell, he said that was to get us used to where we were going to end up, then paced over a bottle of Rum and said to add some of that to it.
I have heard of the gunpowder trick. Did not think it was a good idea to mention it😅. Rum is always a good add to coffee😉 Thanks for commenting
@@MarkYoungBushcraft Startled the heck out of me the first time he did it I was about 12years old then.
Nice review of the process, thanks🙂
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I make it real good...All depends on your coffee.
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Great video as always Mark. Quick question: the wool jacket you're wearing, what style is that, as in it looks lime 1950s ex US Army or other particular brand
/cut?
Yes, this is the Canadian version of the wool army battle shirt. I found two of them at the thrift store for $5.00 each. Love them. Thanks for commenting
Great info, thank you.
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I make my coffee the same way you do but mostly use a French press. I have a nice titanium one I take camping. I have a friend of mine who worked as a chemist for Starbucks for many years and he says to NEVER boil the coffee. It extracts too many nasty chemicals. I also have to say that although I really like Kent Rollins, I would not drink his coffee. Yuck. I've seen him make it with canned, ground coffee (horrible stufff). To make GREAT coffee, the beans need to be fresh and ground just before making coffee. Bring the water just to a boil, remove and pour over the coffee in a French press, wait 5 minutes, press, and Bob's yer uncle.
French press is one of my favourite ways to make coffee. Only issue for me is cleaning it. I just bought into an Indiegogo for a product called Capra. Very cool new French press design. Thanks for commenting
Great Video Mark. Aeropress extracts flavours from coffee that makes it the best coffee that I make but my regular daily method is French press. Personally I think 96° is too hot for the medium roast I use, I prefer use to use water a bit cooler than that. I have found that stirring the coffee in my French press for a few seconds after putting the water on the coffee gives a bit more flavour.
The other thing is I find glass the best vessel to drink coffee from, not that practical for the woods but that’s my preference and I like to see the coffee especially as the sediment settles and you can see the subtle colour change.
Even the inventor of the AeroPress suggest water temps of around 80C. Surprising how much difference it can make. Thanks for commenting
Sure took a long time to get to the coffee part.
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Oh man, How impatient are you?😜. Thanks for commenting Randal
Is Rampage coffee grown in Saskatoon Saskatchewa?
That would be nice but unfortunately, Canada does not have a climate for growing coffee. Rampage does buy directly from farmers (they visit the farm) and have the green beans shipped to Saskatoon where they are roasted before shipping to customers. Thanks for commenting
Great Video
I make every Coffee with two Round of my Peppermill and 2 Rounds of my Salzmill , as my Grandma recommended, I my Tsate its great
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what is cowboy coffee?
Cooked on an open fire
Turkish Arabic coffee are all cooked on open fire
Does this make Turkish coffee cowboy coffee?
Right on. Every culture makes it. It is just boiled coffee. I think it is the nostalgia of a simpler "cowboy" lifestyle. Thanks for commenting
@@MarkYoungBushcraft
Arabic Coffee
The coffee is ground as fine as possible
The finjan (pot) in narrow at the top
Tablespoon of coffee per cup, but the cups are less than 200ml
Coffee into cold water
Watch till it boils
Boils means the coffee froths to the top of the pot as the grinds are so fine
Bring it to the top three times
Drop in a few drops of cold water to settle the grounds
Serve immediately very hot
Bitter cooked with no sugar
Sweet equal sugar to coffee
If your a cream n sugar person cowboy coffee is for you 👍.
It helps, a bit. Thanks for commenting