No one wants a really bad cup of coffee! But you can make one, even with the best ingredients. You can also make a really good cup of coffee, if you know what you are doing, using very standard ingredients! Cowboy coffee has a reputation of being really strong, but it certainly does not have to be. Here is an explanation of what cowboy coffee is, and how to make your cup using a pour over coffee dripper.
What is cowboy coffee?
Now, unless you have tried a good cup of cowboy coffee, you might have the impression that the name itself implies that the beverage is coffee beans that have been ground, boiled and strained. In a sense, yes. But of course, the number one thing that every cowboy needs is a good cup of coffee, no matter how freeing living outside on the range might be. There is no doubt that camping is better with good coffee. So, what exactly is cowboy coffee?
How is it made?
Boil water in an enamel coffee pot. When the water boils, take it off the heat and let it relax for 30 seconds so the water can cool down. Then add 2 ounces of medium to coarse ground coffee and stir. Wait for four minutes, stir, wait two more minutes stir, and wait another four minutes. Pour and drink. Cowboy coffee is three things — it is simple, flavorful, and meant to be enjoyed black and smooth.
How can a ceramic pour over coffee dripper make a good, simple cup of java even better?
Some recipes that you can find online suggest filtering the grounds out of the coffee through an old sock put in a mug. This will work, just be sure the sock is clean! A ceramic pour over coffee dripper and a clean, new paper V02 filter is a much simpler way to make great coffee no matter where you are.
What is a pour over coffee dripper?
A pour over coffee dripper is a great way to make a cup of coffee just the way you want it. It is ideal for camping because it doesn’t require electricity. Just boiling water and coffee. When the coffee is brewed to your liking, pour it through the pour over coffee dripper and into your mug. The pour over coffee dripper is cone shaped and the coffee drips down through one hole at the bottom, and unwanted grinds are caught in the paper filter.
It simple to add the ground beans to the pour over coffee dripper. Place the dripper over the pot and pour the boiled and slightly cooled water through. The ceramic pour over coffee dripper is easy to buy, inexpensive, and easy to carry with you wherever you go. It’s perfect for a cowboy or cowgirl!
For a perfect cup of coffee, simply made and easily obtained, a ceramic pour over coffee dripper is a great choice. Click here for more information.