Coffee makers

[Coon]

D Hagens, I hope that sock wasn't too rotten for ya.  ;)  The way my coffee tastes right now I don't  know if my wife even used any coffee grounds.... almost tastes like she just boiled the socks and poured that into my cup.     We have ran out of  Folgers again it's back to the old no name brand that so I have been told.   >:(   the after taste I get in my mouth from this garbage coffee is as if I had just kissed the north end of a southbound mule...  :D  Time to stock up on decent coffee I guess.  :D 

[D Hagens]

D Hagens, I hope that sock wasn't too rotten for ya.  ;)  The way my coffee tastes right now I don't  know if my wife even used any coffee grounds.... almost tastes like she just boiled the socks and poured that into my cup.     We have ran out of  Folgers again it's back to the old no name brand that so I have been told.   >:(   the after taste I get in my mouth from this garbage coffee is as if I had just kissed the north end of a southbound mule...  :D  Time to stock up on decent coffee I guess.  :D 

  You know I sometimes wonder if our wives do this purposely when their mad at us about things. Like if you think about it when things are great and wonderful the coffee always tastes great.
You're driving down the road, reach for your travel mug and you think "man I have the best wife in the world"
Then on those days where you know you did something wrong you need a knife to get the coffee out of the cup!
We're leaving for the island in a bit and I tell ya the coffee this morning makes me want to stay home! Guess I'm in her good books for a change! 8) 8) 8) 8) 8)

[Magicman]

I'm really surprised that no one is using a "French Press".

[Raider Bill]

I'm really surprised that no one is using a "French Press".

I do sometimes on the weekends if I have a real good bean to start with.

[Coon]

D Hagens,   I know what ya mean.  ;)  ;)  I like my coffee drinkable not chewable.  

Have any of you people here tried the  Kicking Horse Coffee's?  It's Canadian Certified Organic.  I like a good stiff cup of  Grizzly Claw every now and again.  ;)   Check out their site.

http://www.kickinghorsecoffee.com

Coon.

[D Hagens]

I'm really surprised that no one is using a "French Press".

I think we need a pic of one of these! I think French press and my mind wanders....... :D

[Coon]

I usually use a press for the kicking horse.   Will find the camera and take a pic.

[D Hagens]

D Hagens,   I know what ya mean.  ;)  ;)  I like my coffee drinkable not chewable.  

Have any of you people here tried the  Kicking Horse Coffee's?  It's Canadian Certified Organic.  I like a good stiff cup of  Grizzly Claw every now and again.  ;)   Check out their site.

http://www.kickinghorsecoffee.com

Coon.

Never heard of them, checked the link and there's one just down the street     

Save On Foods - Langley - Walnut Grove
8840 - 210 St
Langley, BC. V1M 2Y2   CA
Telephone: 604-882-8449

and it's on our way to the cabin if my truck ever gets out of the shop!!!! :

[Coon]

The Grizzly Claw will getcha if you're not prepared.








Here's a pic of the coffee bag....  You'll need a grinder for the beans  ;)

[Tom]

I wouldn't have spent the money on the one I have, but my wife did, and I've really enjoyed it.   It's a Krup duotherm and makes 16 cups of coffee.  I usually over-fill it and get 10 cups each.  When I was sawing I would make two pots at one time, fill a two quart Stanley Stainless Thermos and still have a mug full to drink in the truck.  The thing is approaching 20 years old and still making good coffee.   I run a pot full of vinegar through it about once a year, but not much else.  It makes four to six pots of coffee a day, and has since it was new.

I read about the health of coffee one time, and though I haven't the knowledge to prove these comments, I can repeat them.

The study was started to determine the most safe way of making coffee and it was noticed that Americans suffered fewer esophageal infections than Europeans.

The consensus was that:

Drip coffee produces fewer carcinogens.  Though the reasons couldn't be found, it was thought that it was because of the paper filter.  Bleached paper filters stopped more carcinogens than unbleached.

Percolated coffee was loaded with carcinogens, as was boiled coffee.

Coffee from a coffee press was one of the most loaded and fell in line with those that are steamed.


Now, I know I haven't told you anything to hang your hat on, and don't understand it myself, but it is an interesting subject to investigate, what with the amounts of coffee most of us drink.

[SwampDonkey]

I'll be well preserved.  8) 8)

[Magicman]

Most French Presses are like Coon's.  You heat the water and then pour it into the press.  For the camper, I have an all stainless press.  With it, you heat the water, add coffee, let it steep, and then slowly press the plunger down.

[SwampDonkey]

Tom, wasn't that the study on increased Cholesterol levels from consuming unfiltered coffee and making comparisons with bleached filter paper and other preparations?

Then other studies suggest no increases in heart disease and reduced risk of cancers, Parkinson, Alzheimer's, Dementia, Diabetes type 2, liver disease and gout. Also antioxidant benefits, cortizone and adrenalin production (that's why the bushwhackers are so keen in the morning at 6:00 am, all tanked up :D :D ) All those studies are based on levels of consumption. Too much and it contributes negatively and low amounts doesn't do much good either. ;D

[Coon]

Magic, that press looks pretty sweet.  Does the handle fold down on that one?  I recall seeing ones that did for use around campfires and wood stoves. Would love to find one for camping...

[Mooseherder]

We replaced a leaky Mr. Coffee carafe with a Hamilton Beach Maker just a couple weeks ago.
It's working good so far but I've had to adapt somewhat.  It's like driving a car with the steering wheel on da wrong side of the cabin.
We had suffered with the Coffee spillage for years if you didn't hold your mouth just right every time you went in for a pour.  We even replaced a broken pot one time that probably cost as much as a new maker.  DanG it, if the whole thing needed to be replaced we replaced it with another leaky Mr Coffee for the last 25 years. :  Must of gone through 3-4 of them.  We have one at the camp we brought there just as an excuse to try a new one at the house.  It is the worst one ever as far as leaks go.   I'll be using it this summer. :D  I think Mr. Coffee musta brain washed me back in my impressionable years cause I was loyal to the leaking carafe for way too long. :D

[Magicman]

Does the handle fold down on that one? 

Yes, it is a press designed for camping.  You squeeze the handle together at the bottom and it drops down into the bottom holes.  This keeps the lid locked down for pouring and travel.

It's sorta pricey.  $37.95 + $6.20 shipping.

http://www.survivalequipment.net/coffee.html

[P.A. RESHARP]

Lifting the lid, fixed it for me

[Coon]

Thanks Magic.... you da man.  ;)  Gonna have to get me one of them for the summer season.  Somehow I don't think I am gonna be around the house much this summer and I always need my good ol' cup 'o' mud in the mornin' to kick me in the butt and send me on my way. 

Coon.

[Mooseherder]

Lifting the lid, fixed it for me

Don't forget to put da lid back down when you're finished. :D

[rbhunter]

If I remember correctly there was a member on here who grew coffee that was really good. Does anyone remember who it was and if they still sell it? My son is interested and has a finer taste for coffee than I do.

Randy