I've spent my life at times drinking....and at times it seems "living" off of coffee. I drink my coffee black...no sugar...and like it bold but not overly so. I can appreciate a good cup of coffee whether it is boiled along a stream....in an elk camp....from a kwiki-mart.....or brewed at home. My only issue with coffee is that it not be burnt, nor should it be weak. I prefer coffee to be just warmer than hot water from the tap before drinking. Not too hot.

I buy fresh roasted beans at home, no more than a pound at a time so it stays fresh till the end. And I grind each pot as I use it. Always cold water.

In camp.....a 12-cup camp pot brought to boil. Dump in 1/3-cup of course ground coffee. Boil for 5 minutes. Remove from heat, pour in 1/2 cup of cold water, and let settle for about 3 more minutes.

Any time of the day is a good time for coffee.....and evenings after dinner are my favorite.