Took the Whanau camping up to Mt Pirongia this weekend. One thing I was especially looking forward to was using water directly from a local stream to make coffee.
I pre-ground some El Injerto and packed my trusty areopress.
Yesterday morning I collected some water and boiled it up and made a brew. Really big difference. The coffee was noticebly sweeter and softer (If that makes any sense). Really pleasent all round.
Sadly Pirongia isn't snowcapped nor is it glacial water - but plans are in the pipeline Now all I need is a 70KM length of hose to connect to my pump and I'll be a happier man!
Has anyone else tried fresh spring/mountain water?