Rugged, Bold, and Time-Tested
Some things in life don’t need to be complicated. Cowboy Coffee is as simple as it gets—just coffee, water, and heat. No fancy equipment, no paper filters—just a raw, unfiltered brew, as strong and straightforward as the faith of those who pioneered the frontier.
This is coffee at its most pure and essential, reminding us that sometimes, the simplest things bring the greatest satisfaction.
Recommended Grind & Roast
🔹 Grind: Coarse – Similar to sea salt, ensuring the grounds settle properly.
🔹 Best Roasts: Medium to Dark Roasts – Bold enough to handle the rugged brewing process.
☕ Best Catholic Coffee Roasts for Cowboy Coffee
✔ St. Michael Dark Roast (Dark Roast) – A bold, full-bodied coffee with nutty and citrus notes, perfect for brewing in the great outdoors.
✔ St. Drogo Ethiopian Medium Roast (Medium Roast) – A smooth but complex blend with semi-sweet chocolate and dark berry notes, ideal for this unfiltered method.
How to Brew Cowboy Coffee
1️⃣ Boil water in a pot or kettle over a fire or stovetop.
2️⃣ Remove from heat and add coffee grounds (about 2 tablespoons per 6 ounces of water).
3️⃣ Stir gently, ensuring all grounds are fully saturated.
4️⃣ Let sit for 2-3 minutes, allowing the coffee to steep.
5️⃣ Stir once more, then wait—the grounds will settle to the bottom.
6️⃣ Slowly pour your coffee into a mug, being careful to leave the settled grounds behind.
7️⃣ Breathe it in. Take a moment to savor the rich aroma before your first sip.
📖 Prayer in the Waiting:
“Lord, may this simple cup remind me that I do not need much—only You. Help me embrace what is good, simple, and true. Amen.”
Why Cowboy Coffee?
✔ No Equipment Needed → Just coffee, water, and fire—a reminder of self-reliance and faith.
✔ Bold & Unfiltered → This method retains the full body and natural oils of the coffee.
✔ A Reflection of Simplicity → Just like faith, sometimes the simplest practices are the most powerful.
Cowboy Coffee isn’t about perfection—it’s about resilience, adaptability, and appreciating what you have. It reminds us that life doesn’t always have to be refined to be deeply good.
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