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[Closed] Decent instant coffee (for camping purposes) ?

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Does such a thing exist ?

Or is there another suitably elegant solution out there ?

Any help much appreciated, ta.


 
Posted : 16/09/2009 11:01 am
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the individual filters is my usual least bad option, or a v small french press


 
Posted : 16/09/2009 11:07 am
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Ordinary Nescafe from Spain - totally different from the muck sold to the British.

Failing that, Blend 37.


 
Posted : 16/09/2009 11:08 am
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I quite like the Percol fairtrade instant stuff.
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Posted : 16/09/2009 11:10 am
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no such thing, get a small press or expresso pot


 
Posted : 16/09/2009 11:11 am
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Some of the Douwe Egberts stuff isn't bad at all for instant.


 
Posted : 16/09/2009 11:12 am
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yeah, thanks guys, google not helping me much.

was planning on just using filter papers without the cone, probably not too impractical (backpacking here btw)

will look into the Percol and similar

cheers


 
Posted : 16/09/2009 11:14 am
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Can't remember what it's called, but it comes in a black labelled jar with a black lid & gold writing - cafe noir? That's pretty nice.

But, I'm happy with pretty much any coffee.


 
Posted : 16/09/2009 11:53 am
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For instant coffee, Nescafe Espresso gets my vote 😀


 
Posted : 16/09/2009 11:54 am
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Yeah stumpy01, Carte Noire would be my other choice apart from Blend 37

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Posted : 16/09/2009 11:56 am
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The Nescafe Alta Rica things are drinkable.


 
Posted : 16/09/2009 11:56 am
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STOP!

coffee bags.

like tea bags.

but coffee.

next to those stupid cone filter things in the shop. individually wrapped, brilliant.


 
Posted : 16/09/2009 11:56 am
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Certainly not Asdas own pre-sweetened espresso in a pack, had that camping at the weekend, It was like drinking stop-bite.


 
Posted : 16/09/2009 11:56 am
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Just get a stovetop one as below and bring ground coffee with you. It's what I've always done. (obviously no good for ultralight camping)

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Posted : 16/09/2009 11:57 am
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[url= http://www.handpresso.com/ ]Handpresso[/url]

Lovely expresso......


 
Posted : 16/09/2009 12:01 pm
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I use a cafetiere mug - [url= http://www.smartcafe.co.uk/products/hot_cafetiere_mugs.asp ]link[/url]

Only a fiver and it's insulated too.


 
Posted : 16/09/2009 12:04 pm
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Take your favourite - a standard cafetiere press fits inside the Alpkit mug (and others no doubt)and takes hee haw extra space

Coffee bags I've tried have been crapola


 
Posted : 16/09/2009 12:17 pm
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We used to use a stovetop.
Now, with kids and a huge tent we have to take so much stuff (and usually have leccy) so we just take the Gaggia.


 
Posted : 16/09/2009 12:21 pm
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Cowboy coffee. Put coffee in cup, add water. Coffee grounds sit on top, when brewed touch them with a spoon and they sink. Just don't drink the last bit. Perfectly OK for lightweight camping. Higher roast coffees don't sink so well.


 
Posted : 16/09/2009 1:04 pm
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Percol Espresso stuff, does the job & as long as you get the ratio just right then not too bad ... dont go adding lots of water though


 
Posted : 16/09/2009 1:36 pm
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Second Douwe Egberts if you really want instant.

Cowboy Coffee is the traditional method of making coffee in the wild and It does taste better, but some don't like the bits in the bottom.


 
Posted : 16/09/2009 1:43 pm
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Just bought some Lyons 'fresh ground coffee in one cup bags' from Morrysons. £1.99 for 18 bags & theyr'e not bad actually. Must be better than carting a cafetiere around!
Look for the green box.


 
Posted : 16/09/2009 1:45 pm
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Not Tesco Value...Had once and never again 😆

Nescafe Gold is nice. Thats what is being drunk now, at work.


 
Posted : 16/09/2009 1:45 pm
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no such animal 😕


 
Posted : 16/09/2009 2:09 pm
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LOL at Cowboy Coffee, although I do like the mug with the built in press.

I'm thinking Cowboy, or rubber band round the old filter paper cone !

cheers for the brand suggestions, might have a dabble.

neeed that fix early doors, eh ...


 
Posted : 16/09/2009 2:28 pm