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    Quote Originally Posted by FlyFishNut View Post
    Lots of great suggestions to try out - I tried the Starbucks Via and do not care for it. Next on my list is Trader Joe's instant, but knowing me and my taste buds I'm guessing I will end up with a press or cowboy coffee.

    The quest continues....
    Which flavor Via? I'm picky and the Italian roast works for me. Considering that I drink it far from anywhere that I might get real coffee. It beats the wine out of 99% of restaurants or Starbucks house stuff in one of their shops. I found Via for $5-$6 at Target recently. I loaded up.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Venchka View Post
    Which flavor Via? I'm picky and the Italian roast works for me.
    The only kind the SB's in the HT had was Pike's Place, medium roast. I drink my coffee black, but do like some sort of nutty or rich flavor to my coffee (not bitter).

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    Quote Originally Posted by FlyFishNut View Post
    The only kind the SB's in the HT had was Pike's Place, medium roast. I drink my coffee black, but do like some sort of nutty or rich flavor to my coffee (not bitter).
    Pike's Place. I should have known. Even fresh, I have to add a shot of espresso to make Pike's Place tolerable. Folks at Starbucks give me dirty looks when I ask, "Do Y'all have any real coffee?" Having spent over half my life drinking New Orleans coffee has made me picky. Since Katrina moved us to Texas, when we have a chance to go back to New Orleans we always bring home about 10 pounds of coffee & 20 pounds of rice.
    The Via Italian is generally available in supermarkets, and like I said above, even Target.
    Agreed, black coffee is the only way. If I want a hot milk shake, I'll choose hot chocolate.
    Good luck in your search.

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    If you haven't heard of it, check out the Aeropress. Just Google it - it is something like a cross between a french press and a giant syringe, but it makes amazing coffee and is smaller and lighter than a french press, easier to clean, and almost indestructible. I use it to make my morning coffee off trail. I prefer to carry VIA packets while hiking, but that's only because I'm a gram weenie.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Venchka View Post
    Pike's Place. I should have known. Even fresh, I have to add a shot of espresso to make Pike's Place tolerable. Folks at Starbucks give me dirty looks when I ask, "Do Y'all have any real coffee?" Having spent over half my life drinking New Orleans coffee has made me picky. Since Katrina moved us to Texas, when we have a chance to go back to New Orleans we always bring home about 10 pounds of coffee & 20 pounds of rice.
    The Via Italian is generally available in supermarkets, and like I said above, even Target.
    Agreed, black coffee is the only way. If I want a hot milk shake, I'll choose hot chocolate.
    Good luck in your search.

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    now ow that has to be the funniest thing I've seen all day lol. I could see myself doing that if I ever set foot into one of those yuppy shops lol
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    I only drink Jamaican coffee picked by virgins. You don't find it often in convenience stores a small town markets. Unless you plan to carry a 6 months supply or resort to mail drops, your selection will be extremely limited.

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    In almost 70 posts, only one person mentioned an AeroPress... Is it that folks automatically discount it as being inferior? Or can it really be that you folks have never heard of this gizmo?


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    Quote Originally Posted by OldGringo View Post
    In almost 70 posts, only one person mentioned an AeroPress... Is it that folks automatically discount it as being inferior? Or can it really be that you folks have never heard of this gizmo?


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    No offence, but I'm not using anything that is that heavy and requires *15 Steps* to make coffee. I'm super happy with Cafe Bustello Instant Espresso and its 2 steps — add coffee, add water. Try it at -20°F and decide for yourself which you prefer.
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    I agree, that the Aeropress (I have one but only used it a few times) is more than I want to tote on the trail.
    For an out and back it might be another story. Also it is a gadget with a high fiddle factor, maybe more than I want to face in the early AMs.
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    I never could drink instant Coffee BUT I now enjoy Mokate instant

    It is great Hot or Cold (iced)
    I normally Drink Black Coffee (hot)
    Iced Coffee with Milk and a bit of sugar

    This instant has a good flavor either way

    1 tsp in 8 oz. hot water
    1 tsp coffee 1tsp milk powder(Nido) 1/2 tsp sugar in 8 oz cold water

    I don't need coffee everyday but this is acceptable and easy to pack in small ziplocks

    I will be sending myself food for my trip this year ( better Nutrition than Gas Station , Mini Mart Ramen)
    I de-hydrate my own meals so adding coffee will be easy to add to my mail drops
    but I pack tea bags also and just chicken broth for a quick Hot Drink

    just my 2 penny's worth

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    Hmm, Motake is a European (?) company producing coffee and etc, originally from Poland (?).
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    Quote Originally Posted by OldGringo View Post
    In almost 70 posts, only one person mentioned an AeroPress... Is it that folks automatically discount it as being inferior? Or can it really be that you folks have never heard of this gizmo?


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    I use the Starbucks Via packets. It's very light and tastes like the real thing.

    One point I feel a lot of others posters have missed is simplicity. When I'm on the trail, especially in the morning, I don't want to have to fiddle with coffee contraptions, wait for grounds to settle, etc.
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    Quote Originally Posted by cmoulder View Post
    No offence, but I'm not using anything that is that heavy and requires *15 Steps* to make coffee. I'm super happy with Cafe Bustello Instant Espresso and its 2 steps — add coffee, add water. Try it at -20°F and decide for yourself which you prefer.
    None taken... I had never seen the 15 step instructions you linked too... Thanks, but its kinda like the 35 steps it takes to pitch your tent... I respect everyone's individual "works for me". And for me an AeroPress is a lot less fiddly then a French press.. Even if you buy a $90 titanium version.. I'm more of a "camper" when it comes to coffee, even at -20 or lower... I also use an alcohol stove in this temps... Kinda makes you slow down...


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