Making coffee while camping can seem like a daunting task. How do you brew coffee without electricity? How do you keep your coffee warm for hours on end? Fear not, intrepid camper! This blog post will give you all the tips and tricks you need to make delicious coffee while camping. We’ll show you how to store your beans, how to make coffee on a camping stovetop, and how to drink your joe in the great outdoors. Let’s get started!
How to Make Coffee without Electricity
Brewing coffee without electricity can be a challenge, but it’s not impossible. To make coffee while you’re camping, you’ll need a few things. First, you’ll need the coffee beans, most likely pre-ground. Next, you’ll need a percolator, French press, or even just a pot. You’ll also need some way to boil water, whether it’s a stovetop or campfire. Finally, you’ll need something to drink your coffee out of, like a travel mug or thermos.
Now that you have all the necessary equipment let’s talk about how to make coffee while camping. Here are a few tips for making coffee while camping:
- Make sure your percolator or french press is clean and ready to use before you leave. You don’t want to be dying for coffee in the morning and be disappointed you didn’t clean it before leaving.
- Pack a small stovetop or camping stove, as well as all the necessary utensils, in your camping gear. This is handy to cook food etc., but it’ll be vital to brewing your coffee.
- If you’re using a pot on a campfire, make sure to use a tripod or sticks to suspend it over the fire. Safety precautions should be taken; you don’t want to be scolded by hot coffee.
- Bring along a few extra coffee filters if you lose any while camping. Extras also come in handy if you find you need to drink more coffee!
- Use a camping stovetop to brew your coffee. You can start a small fire and place a metal grill over the top if you don’t have one.
French Press
If you’re using a French press, add the ground coffee to the bottom of the carafe and pour in hot water. Stir gently, then place the top on and let it steep for four minutes.
Percolator
If you’re using a percolator, fill the bottom of the pot with cold water and add your coffee grounds to the basket. Next, assemble the percolator according to the manufacturer’s instructions, and place it over your heat source. Once the water is boiling, please remove it from the heat immediately to not burn your coffee.
A Boiling Pot of Water
If you’re using a pot on a stovetop or campfire, bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat. Remove from the flame as soon as it begins to boil; then add two tablespoons of coffee grounds for every cup of water. Gently stir the mixture and cover with a lid, allowing it to steep for four minutes.
Espressor or Aeropress
If you’re using an espresso maker or Aeropress, follow the manufacturer’s instructions for how many scoops of grounds per cup and how long to let them steep before pressing down on your coffee grounds and pouring out the coffee.
Once your coffee is brewed, you can drink it hot or cold! If you’re drinking it hot, pour it into a travel mug or thermos and enjoy. Add ice to your cup and enjoy if you’re drinking it cold.
No matter how you like to drink your coffee while camping, we hope these tips help!
How to Make Instant Coffee when Camping
Some folks find it easiest to make instant coffee while camping. It’s quick, easy, and doesn’t take much to make it. But, of course, you’ll need hot water from some heat source, your instant coffee, and your mugs.
Cooking Stovetop
If you are using a cooking stovetop, bring your water in a pot to boil over high heat; then add how many scoops of instant coffee grounds according to how strong you like. Stir the mixture, let it sit for a minute to dissolve, and then pour into your waiting mugs.
Campfire
If you’re using an open flame like a campfire, add water to a pot or pan and bring it to a boil before adding the instant coffee grounds. Stir well, then let it sit for about five minutes to dissolve the instant coffee grounds completely.
Store Your Beans for Camping
To keep your coffee beans or coffee grounds fresh while camping, store them in an airtight container. Mason jars work great for this, but you can also use a vacuum-sealed or heavy-duty plastic bag.
If you’re using whole coffee beans, seal them in an airtight container as well. Ensure you have a way to grind the coffee beans, though, once you need them. A couple of portable coffee grinders on the market operate by hand that you may find helpful in this case.
Generally, though, many people will put their coffee grounds in a small airtight Tupperware container or even just a simple ziplock sandwich bag. It isn’t rocket science or anything, but it’s nice to have a plan before you hit the great outdoors.
Drinking Coffee While Camping
No matter how you make your coffee while camping, we hope you enjoy it! Here are a few things to keep in mind while drinking your morning cup of joe:
- If you’re drinking it hot, pour it into a travel mug or thermos and enjoy. You could add an ice cube to cool it down quickly if you have some. Cooling it down with an ice cube will let you enjoy it sooner!
- If you’re drinking it cold, pour coffee into a cup and add ice to your cup. Consider making an iced latte with milk or cream if you want to get fancy!
No matter how you like to drink your coffee while camping, we hope these tips help!
Conclusion
Camping is a great way to get away from the hustle and bustle of day-to-day life, but how can you enjoy coffee while camping? You’ll have no problem brewing your morning cup with these helpful tips. Keep in mind that how you brew it depends on if you want hot or cold coffee.
For those who prefer to drink their coffee hot, bring a pot and some water to a boil over high heat before adding how many scoops of grounds per cup as instructed by the manufacturer. For those who want cold coffee, add ice to your cup and brew the same way you would for hot coffee; just keep adding more ice!
If using an Aeropress or Espresso machine for espresso, follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer as well!
And finally, keep your beans fresh with an airtight container which should seal them off tightly enough so they don’t go stale.
No matter how you like to drink it, we hope these tips help make your camping trip that much more enjoyable with a delicious morning cup of joe. Now get out there and explore nature!
