- 1). Pile enough wood and kindling into a fire pit to create a smallish fire. You do not need a large, raging campfire to make coffee, as you only require enough heat to get the water boiling.
- 2). Light the fire and allow it to cook down to where you have red-hot coals and only minimal flame action.
- 3). Use a metal percolator-style coffee pot, which you can find at any outdoors store. Remove the lid to the coffee pot and remove the percolator basket. Remove the lid to the percolator basket.
- 4). Fill the coffee pot three-quarters full of cold water. Using cold water instead of hot allows the coffee grounds to soak before boiling. This helps release the natural flavors sealed in the coffee grounds.
- 5). Add 2 teaspoons of coffee for every six ounces of water placed inside of the percolator. Place the coffee inside of the percolator basket. For stronger coffee add more grounds, for weaker coffee use less grounds. Replace the lid to the percolator basket, slipping it over the percolator stem and back onto the basket.
- 6). Place the percolator basket into the coffee pot and place the coffee pot's lid back in place on the pot.
- 7). Arrange the campfire's coals so they are level. Press down on the fire with a rake or shovel to even out the coals. Place a metal grilling rack over the coals, being careful not to burn yourself in the process.
- 8). Place the coffee pot onto the grilling rack, allowing the percolator to come to a boil. Listen for the pot to start bubbling. Allow the pot to sit over the fire for approximately three to five minutes percolating. Do not allow the coffee to boil longer.
- 9). Remove the coffee pot from the grill or push it away from the direct heat, using potholders to lift the metal pot so you do not burn your hands.
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Allow the coffee to simmer for approximately five minutes before removing the percolator basket from the pot. Remove the basket of coffee grounds, replace the coffee pot's lid and pour a cup of coffee.
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