Outdoor coffee

When the coffee cravings hit you while on the road or in the woods there are some easy solutions such as instant coffee, coffee bags (similar to tea bags) and one cup coffee drippers. These are convenient and work well with hot water in a thermos, and you brew your coffee directly in your cup.

We offer a versatile selection of coffee and coffee equipment for both those who demand more finesse from their outdoor coffee, and for those who appreciate a fast and easy cup of delightful coffee on their adventure.

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Coffee equipment for outdoor life comes in many varieties depending on whether you want to enjoy espresso or filter coffee while camping. There are manual and portable espresso makers and durable coffee drippers, to the classic moka pots and percolators. For easy filter coffee a coffee dripper made of durable plastic, lightweight steel or fabric is a convenient option that does not weigh much, is easy to clean, and brews the coffee directly into your cup or thermos.

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Coffee enthusiasts might choose more technical coffee equipment even on the road such as an AeroPress or manual espresso maker. The AeroPress coffee is made by pressing hot water through fine coffee grounds directly in the cup giving a fuller and thicker brew coffee. The compact, cylindrical shape coffee maker is made of durable and lightweight material specifically designed for outdoor life, but consists of a number of parts that need to be assembled so be careful not to leave any of these behind in the wilderness.

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For the espresso lovers there are a number of portable espresso makers available on the market designed for outdoor life. The idea behind espresso is that hot water is pressed through very finely ground coffee with a 7-15 bar pressure, and therefore makes the coffee strong, rich and thick with its characteristic “crema” on top. A popular method to induce pressure in manual espresso makers is by pumping out air from the water container in the brewer and then releasing it with the pressure through the coffee grounds, coffee capsule or espresso pod. These are commonly known as “Pump Press espresso makers”. Some portable espresso makers work with ground coffee and coffee pods (espresso coffee packed in ready disks in a thin filter paper),and others are especially designed for coffee capsules. Capsules and espresso pods are convenient in terms of cleaning the espresso maker, but these need to be disposed of in proper manner and not left in nature. Regular coffee grounds are organic materia and degradable in nature. When using a portable espresso maker be careful not to lose any of the critical parts, as they often require some assembling in the making of coffee.

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If the hike or excursion leads to a place where you can make a fire or if you have a gas lit camping stove you can make coffee with a moka pot, a percolator, or a traditional fireproof coffee kettle. Making “cowboy coffee” over an open fire is both charming and delicious!

Cowboy Coffee:

Making Cowboy Coffee feels a little extra outdoorsey and exciting. This is how it is made traditionally in a coffee pot over an open flame.

Add water to your kettle or coffee pot and bring to a boil. Let the water cool a little so that it doesn’t bubble anymore when you add the coffee grounds. An optimal water temperature for brewing coffee is between 92-96 degrees celsius. Add ground coffee and stir with a stick or a ladle. Let the coffee brew sit for a few minutes until the coffee grounds have sunk to the bottom of the pot. Pour gently without stirring up the coffee grounds and enjoy!

• Measure approx. 2 dl water per cup
• Measure approx. 1 tablespoon of coffee per decilitre of water
• The coffee can be coarsely ground, like for a French Press or a little coarser than regular filter coffee.

Outdoor coffee is a wonderful break from the everyday routines. Spending time in the woods or in nature in general is proven to relieve stress and calm your nerves. The senses become clearer and the air and ambience enhance the pleasure of the cup of coffee. So, next time you plan on going on a hike or camping - remember to bring along proper coffee equipment for the utmost outdoor coffee experience!