Ok, heres the deal. I am no coffee aficionado and I just cracked open some gut rot Folgers that is a few years old because I want to know how it tastes past expiry. To me there is no difference. Could this be because it is the lowest form of coffee known to man? Seriously, for anyone who needs a BM this is the stuff to have as it causes severe stomach cramps. Nabob is good too.
I mix about 5 heaping tablespoons to a 3 cupper. It comes out really dark and burns on the way down.
I would be interested from you all what would be the best coffee to use for a person who likes it strong. Lots of bite but without the pains of Folgers.
Hi Gravlore:
I too must and I mean MUST have my coffee and just so that if and or when the stinky stuff hits the whirling blades I buy my coffee beans in bulk and grind them myself. You can buy beans from other places then just your local grocery outlet and in large quantities if you are so inclined. That way you can experiment with different blends and find the one that suits you just right.
Along with grinding my own beans I bought an espresso/latte machine and am able to make my coffee as strong as I like it no matter whether it’s the cup I use to kick start my daily BM or the number of other ones I enjoy during the day.
Even if you don’t want to get an espresso machine grinding your own beans is still the way to go expense wise, strength wise and long term storage wise.
FYI: The difference between my coffee and what Folgers or Maxwell House or any other regular store bought brand is like night and day
Noli Illigitimi Carborundum
(Don’t let the bastards wear you down)
My wife and I also grind our own beans every morning. Ahab........ where do you get your beans in bulk? Best we can do in the stores within a 3 hour drive is packages of around a kg. Would love to be able to get it in larger quantities than that as we generally only get to the big city once a year, twice at most. I have been unable to locate any bulk dealers.
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Ahh! Coffee - my last vice. Will not give that one up at any cost.
Down-under we can buy 1kg 'bulk' pack - pre-ground, in 250g individual vacuum sealed packs (singles sold in 200gm packs). The one I 'stumbled' onto by accident is one of the cheaper ones sold out here and is, I believe, imported by one of our top selling coffee importers. These vacuum sealed packs stay fresh and have an excellent shelf life. All for around 1/4 to 1/3 of the cost of our well know top selling coffees sold here. I don't buy beans for grinding any more. This is the way for me to go - I use a plunger in my coffee making endeavours, and this is my preferred blend.
Just a suggestion - as you may get a similar product up your way.
I'm old, tired and crotchety - what's your excuse???
Hi Mooswa:
You should check your area to see if there are any Coffee Roasters around. If you live in a smaller town they may not have any so in that case check out a larger city and whenever you are there you can buy beans there.
Failing that you could also use the Internet. There are many outlets that will sell you whole roasted beans and for a reasonable price for anywhere from 5 to 20 or even 30 to 100 pounds.
I hope that this helps.
Noli Illigitimi Carborundum
(Don’t let the bastards wear you down)
Coffee would be a fantastic barter since it is grown elsewhere and the addiction is high. I am more than sure that even the most sensitive of taste buds would fork over some serious items for some Folgers motor oil. I have super low standards for coffee so anything else is a bonus.
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I'm old, tired and crotchety - what's your excuse???
i have to admit.. i'm just a basic white n 2 guy, usually instant.. yup.
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Coffee would be a fantastic barter since it is grown elsewhere and the addiction is high. I am more than sure that even the most sensitive of taste buds would fork over some serious items for some Folgers motor oil. I have super low standards for coffee so anything else is a bonus.
I too have pretty low standards. I buy whatever is on sale in the used to be 1kg cans. The best deal so far seems to be Maxwell House 925g @ 5.99, but anything that comes close to that price point will do. I also buy mini jars of instant for bug out bags, get home bags, and barter. I have even been known to pick up coffee at the dollar store. The idea is to get caffeine into the system...pretty much anything will do, although instant is last resort. I try to keep a year's supply on hand but the levels in storage go up and down, as we ONLY buy on sale.
Thanks Ahab......... I do not have any knowledge of Coffee Roasters in this neck of the woods, in fact I have never heard of them. I have been looking on line and I honestly have not found many bulk sites. So far only one is Canadian and they are talking bulk green coffee beans. If you happen to know of a particular company that is good, I would appreciate the info.
Denob, I also keep a good supply of the 2 pound cans of coffee at home. If the SHTF it will be tough to get the coffee beans. 😀 😀 In a pinch I can use any canned coffee but I draw the line at instant. I have never been able to get use to it.
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Hi Mooswa:
I looked on the Internet under wholesale quantity coffee bean roasters and found lots in both Canada and the US.
One for example SpecialtyJava.com roasts and ships anywhere from a few ounces to over 400 pounds.
I am not advocating this company and am just saying that there are many roasters out there and if you do some research I am sure you will find one that you may want to use.
Best of luck.
Noli Illigitimi Carborundum
(Don’t let the bastards wear you down)
I can drink almost any coffee if its not too bitter, Was in the military too long to care. When your in the field on the last picket you learn to strain the grounds of the coffee that had been on the burner for the past 8 hours. 1/4 coffee, 1/4 sugar and the rest milk so it dont burn so much goin down. 😯
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I can drink almost any coffee if its not too bitter, Was in the military too long to care. When your in the field on the last picket you learn to strain the grounds of the coffee that had been on the burner for the past 8 hours. 1/4 coffee, 1/4 sugar and the rest milk so it dont burn so much goin down. 😯
8 hour old grounds. Tried that for the heck of it and it does leave a nice tingle. I do believe that drinking coffee that old will lead to hair loss and severe gut rot. Got to try nasty stuff so you know your stomach and taste limitations though. Things to try are straight 100% cocoa and hot water. Cold 5 hour old coffee. 1 Tbsp cayenne spread over 1 sandwich (yeah I love this one).
The reasons to try the most bitter/hot/nasty things is so that I can scavenge leftovers that nobody else wants. I do not care for cold beans however. Go figure.
a bit of salt in your coffee will do wonders for the most vile brand out there . u can thank me later .
a bit of salt in your coffee will do wonders for the most vile brand out there . u can thank me later .
Yes it does make a difference. We have been doing that for years when we are in the bush and making 'cowboy coffee'........... you know putting the coffee and a dash of salt into the coffee pot full of water and bringing it to a boil a couple of times, then a dash of cold water to settle the grounds........... and pour.
Tastes great when you are in the middle of nowhere on a frosty morning.
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