java juice?

[jeffryscott]

What's the buzz with it? http://www.javajuiceextract.com/

I Think I saw reference to this in Overland Journal an issue or two ago, but search doesn't bring up any hits here.

Anyway, I bought some today, will try a pack in the next day or two and report back.

Looks to be a quick, convenient, mess-free way for camp coffee. Java concentrate in a bag - pour it in hot water and voila, coffee!

Will try some with my new (thanks Scott) JetBoil.

[Scott Brady]

It rocks. I use it all the time now.

[jeffryscott]

It rocks. I use it all the time now.

That is a ringing endorsement from someone whose taste in coffee is first class. Think I'll buy another "craft tube" before heading out to the trail.

Salud!:coffee:

[Tucson T4R]

This looks pretty nice. Let us know how you like it.

[Bergger]

I'm really curious too. I've been thinking of trying it for a while. I need to just get some. Unless it's REALLY good I'll probably still use the coffee pot for car camping and the java juice for snow shoeing, hiking and backpacking. For some reason the green tea and hot chocolate just did not hit the spot on our last snow shoe trip. I need coffee!

[Robthebrit]

When I was growing up in the UK there was a instant coffee in a jar product, can't remember what it was called. At the time I thought it was ok but I have no if I would like it today. I think I'll get myself some and leave the Bodum at home.

Rob

[Scott Brady]

It is certainly not a substitute for a good cappuccino, but for a cup of coffee, it is great, and as good as anything that comes out of my french press, with no mess either.

I did just get a new Java press and milk frother... testing soon ;)

[articulate]

Brooke and I tried it. It has a slight "odd" taste, very slight, but good.

In today's age, you pay for packaging. These things are a buck twenty-five at REI - and that makes one cup of the dark jewel. Starbucks pricing for camp coffee . . . think about that for a minute.

:)

[calamaridog]

So an 80 pack (value pack) is $90. Wow.

I'm curious what a "serving size" is? I didn't see that on the website.

[ntsqd]

Articulate's post made me remember something my mother used to do. She very carefully brewed coffee that WOULD float a horseshoe. Rich to the point of being thick. And then she poured it into the ice cube trays & froze it. One cube + a cup of hot water = one cup of coffee.

Seems to me that if a field transport method could be found that the freezing wouldn't be necessary and this could be done at home.

[Shovel]

Articulate's post made me remember something my mother used to do. She very carefully brewed coffee that WOULD float a horseshoe. Rich to the point of being thick. And then she poured it into the ice cube trays & froze it. One cube + a cup of hot water = one cup of coffee.

Seems to me that if a field transport method could be found that the freezing wouldn't be necessary and this could be done at home.

Yeah!!! You could put the ice cubes in a sealed container and draw a vacuum on it until all the water vaporizes, leaving only the coffee solids (http://www.tias.com/cgi-bin/google.fcgi/itemKey=1923043435)!

[ntsqd]

Yeah!!! You could put the ice cubes in a sealed container and draw a vacuum on it until all the water vaporizes, leaving only the coffee solids (http://www.tias.com/cgi-bin/google.fcgi/itemKey=1923043435)!
Reportedly it tasted far, far better than freeze dried. Not having that addiction (I have enough others) I wouldn't know. She did make them from whole beans. Anyone know where to get the "Fog Lifter" bean?

[Shovel]

The funny thing is, it is economically in the best interest of Folgers etc to extract every last bit of water soluble substances from the beans before they freeze-dry the liquid. With this interest, they also have the volume-fed economic ability to undertake processes which do exactly that. This means that a freeze dried coffee product is in all likelyhood, the most "complete" draw of coffee you're going to find - second only to eating a handful of fresh grind.

I know that our western culture looks down upon crystals... but I like 'em. They taste great, cheap, portable, and you can dump them in a can of coke for some serious open-eye (forget redbull!)

[Shovel]

Anyone know where to get the "Fog Lifter" bean?

These? (http://www.amazon.com/Millstone-Foglifter-Coffee-11-Ounce-Packages/dp/B000FIFEPS)

For a similar, but more clean/"juicy" version of that flavor, you might try Mariposa Coffee Company's (http://www.mariposacoffeeco.com/products.html) "Farmhouse Breakfast Blend" - it's not my favorite of theirs but it reminds me of Foglifter in taste and body.

[DontPanic42]

If you are looking for a brew with a kick, try Stewarts "Red Eye - Serious Brew with an attitude!" It was developed for the military during WW II.
Stewarts is in Chicago
www.stewarts.com

[WhereTheHellIsJames?]

Part of the joy of “the bean” is in preparation. When in the wild, I choose either a Melita, French Press, or when I’m feeling bold, a Turkish coffee pot.

Convenience is one thing, but there is something to be said about preparing some good ‘ol camp coffee… preparing the grind, boiling the water, the aroma while brewing or steeping.

Maybe I'm ol'fashined, but I get enjoyment from the whole ritual, and the end product is just an added bonus at the end of it all.



:camping:

[ntsqd]

These? (http://www.amazon.com/Millstone-Foglifter-Coffee-11-Ounce-Packages/dp/B000FIFEPS)

For a similar, but more clean/"juicy" version of that flavor, you might try Mariposa Coffee Company's (http://www.mariposacoffeeco.com/products.html) "Farmhouse Breakfast Blend" - it's not my favorite of theirs but it reminds me of Foglifter in taste and body.
Grazia!

[pathfinderdriver]

I like the idea of the coffee ice cubs. Would work great if you had an ARB fridge or something to keep them frozen. Maybe little test tubes of frozen coffee that are sealed. That way if they start to thaw they are contained and still usable. Have to be real strong coffee to start though.

[Yorker]

What's the buzz with it? http://www.javajuiceextract.com/

I Think I saw reference to this in Overland Journal an issue or two ago, but search doesn't bring up any hits here...


Wow! what is the old saying? Nothing is really new? They had coffee concentrate in the American Civil War- If I recall correctly it actually had milk in it and was boiled down and canned- supposedly the consistancy of condensed milk- You'd take it and mix it with hot water and voila! coffee! I think there were a number of other variations too- I always wanted to try to make some up for camping.

[kellymoe]

Part of the joy of “the bean” is in preparation. When in the wild, I choose either a Melita, French Press, or when I’m feeling bold, a Turkish coffee pot.

Convenience is one thing, but there is something to be said about preparing some good ‘ol camp coffee… preparing the grind, boiling the water, the aroma while brewing or steeping.

Maybe I'm ol'fashined, but I get enjoyment from the whole ritual, and the end product is just an added bonus at the end of it all



:camping:


X2 If backpacking and climbing I like the Folgers coffee tea bags for weight and ease. But for vehicle based camping I prefer the old coffee pot on the stove.

[MuddyMudskipper]

X2 If backpacking and climbing I like the Folgers coffee tea bags for weight and ease. But for vehicle based camping I prefer the old coffee pot on the stove.

:iagree:

Folgers tea bag coffee...that's how I roll.

[cnskate]

Toddy coffee, http://www.toddycafe.com/, is a do-it-yourself coffee concentrate system essentially. It's a sweeter, less acidic, taste that appeals to some but not to others.

We make enough concentrate to last us about a week, and store it in the cooler. Mix with cold milk and it's great on a hot day, too.