A coffee pot can be many different things. A permanent fixture in everyday life, a retro element with flaky enamel or the taste of a distant memory from a bygone era. One thing is for sure: a coffee pot is more than just a pot.
Back to growing up
The coffee kettle belongs to cooking coffee. A taste of growing up for many, and the almost exclusive brewing method until the coffee funnel became commonplace in the 1970s. The brewing principle is very simple: boil water, add coffee and let it brew.
Despite its simplicity, over the years the coffee kettle has played an increasingly minor role in people's coffee habits. More, and far more intricate, brewing methods have taken its place in everyday life, and many people resort to instant coffee when they don't have the funnel available. Still, there is something special about the coffee kettle. Its simplicity, mobility and historical significance have in many ways made it part of Norwegian cultural heritage. A heritage we may need to be reminded of from time to time.
"The coffee kettle is the forgotten feeling of summer. The metaphorical and literal break from everyday life, and the good feeling that arises when the coffee hits the boiling water and the smell spreads outwards."
The forgotten feeling of summer
The coffee kettle is the forgotten feeling of summer. The metaphorical and literal break from everyday life, and the good feeling that arises when the coffee hits the boiling water and the smell spreads outwards. So whether your summer vacation is spent at the old cabin with no running water or on top of a mountain with your old hiking backpack, we think the coffee kettle should be part of the experience. That way, you can make new memories and enjoy the old ones at the same time.
How to brew cooking coffee?
The coffee tastes as delicious as it is easy to brew, and can be made on the primus, on the fire or on the cabin's old stove. You can grind the coffee beforehand, or use a hand grinder on the spot for a fresher brew.
Ellen Mørkved is assistant store manager in Solberg & Hansen's concept store, and came second in the national championship in coffee brewing. Below is her recipe for a coffee brew that is guaranteed to give you that good feeling of summer:
1. Bring water to the boil and set the kettle aside
2. Add 65 g of coarsely ground coffee per liter of water
3. Stir so that all the coffee is moistened
4. Let it steep for six minutes
5. Break the coffee crust with a spoon so that the coffee grounds sink
6. Remove the foam and let the coffee stand for one minute
7. Exhale and enjoy a freshly brewed cup of coffee
If you want to take the recipe with you on your trip, you can order a card with a brewing guide here.
Tips
The taste of the coffee depends on variables such as bean type, growing area and processing method. For best results, we also recommend using a bean type that is well suited to the brewing method. With flavors of yellow plums and cherries, and floral notes, this summer coffee from Columbia should make an excellent cooking coffee.