Camp Percolator Brew Guide
Coffee: 1 Tbsp coarse grind per cup (3/4 cup for 12 cups) · Time: 7–10 min perking
- At home, pre-measure each morning's coffee into a zip bag.
- Fill the pot with cold water to the cup line, below the basket.
- Add the coffee to the basket, then the spreader lid and pot lid.
- Heat on medium-high over a camp stove or coals.
- When it starts to perk, lower the heat to a gentle perk every 2 to 3 seconds.
- Perk 7 to 10 minutes, rest a minute, lift out the basket and pour.
- Pack out the cooled grounds.