If you’re as much of a caffeine addict as me, these little bags might change your life. Stick a Lyons coffee bags in your rucksack – they act just like teabags, except that they make a tasty cup of joe wherever you go.
If you asked me what luxury item I’d take to a desert island it would probably be a proper cup of coffee. I’m pretty useless without a morning hit of caffeine (especially after a night sleeping in a tent) and I love the simple ritual of a hot drink before a big day outdoors, or as a break on an epic hike. Coffee’s a lot harder to make than simple tea in the outdoors, though – well, unless you use these clever coffee bags from Lyons. They work just like a tea bag – pop them in your cup, pour on boiling water, let sit for a few minutes and ta da! Proper coffee. Perfect for wild camping and far-roaming adventures.
On Sunday I headed to Figheldean in Wiltshire for a wild swim in the river Avon. It wasn’t particularly warm (British summer, eh?), and after a dip in the chilly clear water a hot cup of coffee was the perfect way to warm up.
I’ve tried those but find they make a very weak cup. A lightweight alternative is a coffee dripper (Hario make them). Stick one over a cup, add a spoon of real coffee, then just pour over boiling water. Easy 🙂
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I found if I left them for 5-6 minutes it was much better, otherwise those reusable filters are definitely a great shout 🙂
Percol have brought out a range of coffee bags, 3 different flavours and they’re fab
Raw Bean do Bean Bags – Pyramid coffee bag with a string & tag – yummy