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THIS!!! The first year I went, i brought a hot water kettle and a camp stove to boil water for instant coffee (which I have a taste for, thanks to growing up with it). I found out the first day that all i had to do was set out a small metal pan of water in the sun... it would be almost boiling after about 30 minutes of sunlight- and no mess!!! Add in a little sugar, and you've got a great cup of morning java at roo!
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Overall I think the beer prices in Centeroo are pretty fair. Sure the Brewers Tent can get expensive, but after a day or two some of those breweries lower their prices occasionally. And if you're dumb enough to by beer from the general store...well that's your own damn fault. I think it was like $6-7 dollars fer actual beer (not Miller) at concession stands.
Post by F me, I quit America on Apr 12, 2013 22:40:08 GMT -5
This year I'll be bringing a homemade (and essentially free) version of the White Box Stove. Not sure yet if I'll bring a french press for awesome coffee (mine broke a while back), or just use a makeshift solar heater, as suggested here, and deal with crappy instant coffee. I'm bringing the alcohol stove regardless, for soup, tuna-mac, maybe ramen, and in case of rain - perfectly safe under an EZ-up. My thought is that I can save money when (if?) I find myself back at camp to make it easier to justify splurging when I don't want to leave Centeroo.
Good call on the solar method, which works great for showers, too. It doesn't work for early morning coffee, but who really wants to be up that early at Bonnaroo? The biggest problem in my book is that instant "coffee" doesn't really pass as coffee. Is there a decent brand these days? Is Taster's Choice or whatever more acceptable iced than hot? I do not buy Starbucks, but any other brand is an option for a one-time convenience buy.
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Post by heyyitskait on Apr 16, 2013 15:31:12 GMT -5
I was thinking of making a gallon of iced coffee ahead of time and keeping it in our cooler. Anyone ever done this? I have a couple friends who do this during the summer to keep in the fridge. The biggest problem I can foresee is that I'll be keeping it in a cooler instead of a fridge.
I was thinking of making a gallon of iced coffee ahead of time and keeping it in our cooler. Anyone ever done this? I have a couple friends who do this during the summer to keep in the fridge. The biggest problem I can foresee is that I'll be keeping it in a cooler instead of a fridge.
The good part about it only being April right now: you can bust out a cooler and try it out.
I have kept iced coffee in the fridge for at least a few days, and it still tasted okay to me. Reheating coffee is never a good idea, but there's no reason it wouldn't keep in a good cooler. If you have ice water in the cooler, a big bottle of coffee in the ice water can't be much above 32F, which is probably colder than your fridge. Worst case scenario, it tastes off and you dump it.
I have not been to Roo before but this is how I make my coffee every day of my life (except my cone is plastic):
I'm planning on either bringing this and enough coffee for myself and my group, or just bringing Starbucks instant (which as far as instant goes is pretty good). This plus something to boil water, & powdered creamer & sugar, should be fine.
This^^^^ There are vendors out in the pods that sell good coffee using just this setup and I don't remember it being $5 but it was early and I obviously hadn't had my coffee yet. Before that I used to take the walk to Centeroo. But yeah an RV makes the whole process alot easier.
Post by timbuckroo on Apr 17, 2013 10:29:20 GMT -5
In the camp grounds you can def find plain coffee for 2-3 dollars and in past years there was a place on on New Bushy Branch rd that was a "coffee shop" that sold some fancier frozen/latte type options for 6-7 bucks.
I was thinking of making a gallon of iced coffee ahead of time and keeping it in our cooler. Anyone ever done this? I have a couple friends who do this during the summer to keep in the fridge. The biggest problem I can foresee is that I'll be keeping it in a cooler instead of a fridge.
I've done this. Worked great, really the optimal situation rather than having to try to brew on site. The only thing easier that we have also done is bring the premade iced coffee type things like Starbucks Double Shots or the ones Seattle's Best makes.
Post by F me, I quit America on Apr 19, 2013 22:39:32 GMT -5
I hit up a local thrift store this afternoon and saw a rather crazy looking man about to check out with nothing but a small, nice looking tea kettle and a french press. I immediately became jealous, then felt kinda creeped out, because those were THE two things I was most hoping to find there. I pointed this out to my mom (yeah, I shop with my mom once in a great while), and of course she tried to console me by saying "Maybe they have another french press." Yeah right, two of something I never find in thrift shops? One minute later I saw one just like the scruffy weird guy had! Shops like that always seem to have little old percolators and other cookware that is cheap and great for camping, if you aren't a hardcore backpacker who counts every ounce of weight. (Not a fan of perc coffee here, but perc coffee beats no coffee)
So I'm bringing my awesome $3 french press and expect to have good, strong, fresh coffee to share with the neighbors. Haven't had pressed coffee since my old glass press broke several years ago, and I'm super pumped for tomorrow morning.
Post by 3post1jack1 on Apr 19, 2013 23:11:36 GMT -5
I love that place by the Sonic Stage. Lots of shade, good music right nearby, good coffee, and I forget what kind of special doughnuts they have but they are tasty.
Post by riversideroo on Apr 20, 2013 9:03:12 GMT -5
I bit the bullet and picked up this badboy for the trip. I'll be happy to share with all of you fine people. One good cup in the morning and I'm ready to go!
I bit the bullet and picked up this badboy for the trip. I'll be happy to share with all of you fine people. One good cup in the morning and I'm ready to go!
Post by Whatsnew_c on Apr 20, 2013 10:46:43 GMT -5
The past couple years I have brought a few of the starbucks espresso and cream in a can. It works for me but then again I only drink one cup in the morning ususally.
Starbucks Via instant coffee packs are decent. Both hot and warm water work well for it. A french press also works well and I've used that on many a camping trip. A basic camp stove to heat the water should run you about $20 at Wal-mart.
Lately though, I've been experimenting with cold brewed coffee. All you do is mix the grounds with water in a jar and seal it overnight ( or longer). When you want coffee you can just pour it through a filter, french press or (better yet) on of these . you can drink it cold or heat it on a camp stove as desired. At home I've been using this; just put the coffee in it and leave it in the fridge overnight.
One of the things I've discovered about cold brewed coffee is that it's less acidic so it reduces the heartburn I get so oftena s I'm getting older. Another feature is that cold brewing is it makes a naturally sweeter and less bitter brew that quite simply tastes so much better!
Post by willonguitar on Apr 20, 2013 12:45:38 GMT -5
I'm a total coffee snob, and have been a long time fan of New Moon Coffee in Centeroo. For campsite java, I honestly roll with the Starbucks Via packs. I can boil water for a cup on our camping stove in about a minute and have a ready to drink cup 30 seconds later.
I'm a total coffee snob, and have been a long time fan of New Moon Coffee in Centeroo. For campsite java, I honestly roll with the Starbucks Via packs. I can boil water for a cup on our camping stove in about a minute and have a ready to drink cup 30 seconds later.
I'm a coffee snob too, unfortunately. The Starbucks Via is a surprisingly good alternative. It's not 100% instant, though, like many people think. It's a mix of instant and microground which I think may make the difference - especially with the darker roasts like Italian and French Roast.
Starbucks Via instant coffee packs are decent. Both hot and warm water work well for it. A french press also works well and I've used that on many a camping trip. A basic camp stove to heat the water should run you about $20 at Wal-mart.
Lately though, I've been experimenting with cold brewed coffee. All you do is mix the grounds with water in a jar and seal it overnight ( or longer). When you want coffee you can just pour it through a filter, french press or (better yet) on of these . you can drink it cold or heat it on a camp stove as desired. At home I've been using this; just put the coffee in it and leave it in the fridge overnight.
One of the things I've discovered about cold brewed coffee is that it's less acidic so it reduces the heartburn I get so oftena s I'm getting older. Another feature is that cold brewing is it makes a naturally sweeter and less bitter brew that quite simply tastes so much better!
